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Gudrun Nyunt is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Higher Education and Student Affairs in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University’s College of Education. She has been at NIU since fall 2018 and teaches courses in applied research design, qualitative methodologies, college student development, and higher education administration. She is also an ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Student Affairs, University of Maryland, College Park
- M.A. in Education with a concentration in Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of Connecticut
- B.A. in Journalism, State University of New York at New Paltz
Her research centers on equity and inclusion in higher education, focusing on three interconnected strands: employment in higher education, student mobility, and mental well-being. She applies critical frameworks to examine how white supremacy culture shapes work environments, how study abroad reinforces global inequities, and how intersecting identities affect student and staff experiences. Her work strongly emphasizes social justice, identity, and organizational change.
The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in applied, qualitative research that bridges theory and practice in student affairs. Her work spans topics from BIPOC women in study abroad to staff well-being in residence life, from anti-Asian hate to virtual exchange pedagogy. The overarching themes include diversity, equity, inclusion, identity development, and organizational justice across international, residential, and academic contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- Excellence in International Research Award, ACPA’s Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development (2024)
Gudrun has received grant funding from the ACPA Foundation, NASPA Foundation, ACUHO-I, and NASPA Region IV-East. She actively mentors through her role as program coordinator and editorial leadership. She is also deeply involved in professional service, currently serving as Vice President of Membership for ACPA – College Student Educators International. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of College and University Student Housing and board memberships with the Journal of College Student Development, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, and Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.
She has previously worked in Residence Life at Miami University, University of North Florida, and University of Connecticut, served as a resident director for Semester at Sea, and held administrative roles at Webster University’s Vienna campus. She is also a co-editor of the book International Student Identities and Mental Well-being: Beyond the Single Story (2023).
