Gail Mitchell Hoyt

Gail Mitchell Hoyt is a Professor at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, holding the Ransdell Endowed Professorship since joining in 1994. She served 15+ years as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Economics and currently co-coordinates the Lab for Economic and Accounting Proficiency.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics, University of Kentucky (1992)
• MA in Economics, University of Kentucky (1990)
• BS, Centre College (1988)

Dr. Hoyt specializes in economic education research, pioneering pedagogical innovations for large lecture environments through interactive learning techniques and graduate training frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical economics with classroom application, emphasizing scalable teaching methodologies for diverse student populations.

She has received three major teaching accolades recognizing her instructional excellence and contributions to economics education.

Dr. Hoyt serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Education and has led NSF-funded initiatives including the Teaching Innovation Program and Starting Point Project. Her professional leadership includes presidency of the Society of Economic Educators and service on the American Economic Association's Committee on Economic Education.

She co-directs the Lab for Economic and Accounting Proficiency, an institutional hub for developing competency-based assessment tools and instructional resources across business disciplines.