Jennifer M Johnson

Dr. Jennifer M. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Student Success in the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University. Her academic background includes a career as a Philadelphia middle school teacher and college access counselor. She holds a dual focus on higher education policy and organizational leadership studies.

Her research emphasizes equity-centered approaches to student success, particularly for marginalized groups such as Black students, first-generation scholars, and students of color in STEM fields. Key areas include HBCU institutional practices, dual enrollment programs, and the intersectional impacts of race, class, and gender on educational outcomes.

Johnson teaches courses like Why Care About College: Higher Education in American Life and Equity in Higher Education Policy and Practice, integrating her policy research with classroom instruction. Her work bridges academic scholarship and practical advocacy, informing institutional strategies to enhance equity in education systems.

Her publications analyze topics such as Black student experiences at elite institutions, retention initiatives in STEM, and the role of HBCUs in fostering academic success. She collaborates on projects funded by Temple University and external grants, focusing on evidence-based practices to address systemic inequities in higher education.