Jackie Clark

Jackie Clark, Ph.D., M.A.Ed., is an Associate Professor in the College of Education and Counseling at Saint Martin’s University. She serves as Director of the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and the M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs programs. Her professional background spans multiple states and institutions, with a focus on liberal arts education, small college environments, and equity in higher education. Dr. Clark is a first-generation student herself, informing her commitment to student challenges and accessibility.

Education:

• Ph.D., College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia, 2017
• M.A.Ed., Student Personnel Services, Virginia Tech, 1995
• B.A., Art History, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, 1993

Research Interests: Dr. Clark’s work centers on professional practice in higher education, small college administration, the history of higher education, university leadership roles, and assessment methodologies. She emphasizes practical applications of research to improve institutional strategies and student outcomes.

Publications: Her recent work includes co-authored books and articles on academic program design, student affairs assessment, and small college leadership. She has contributed peer-reviewed analyses of historical and contemporary issues in higher education administration.

Professional Affiliations:

• ACPA - College Student Educators International
• American Historical Association
• NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
• Education Law Association

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her roles in program design and leadership suggest active involvement in institutional teams focused on curricular development and strategic planning.