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Jerrel Wade serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program under Extended and International Operations at Ferris State University while concurrently holding the executive position of Vice President of Administration Services at Lone Star College-Tomball, Texas. His dual roles bridge academic scholarship with frontline community college administration.
His educational foundation includes:
- EdD in Higher Education Administration & Supervision from The University of Houston
- Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University - Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
- MEd in Adult and Higher Education (Student Personnel Services) from The University of Oklahoma
- BS in Science Education from The University of Oklahoma
Dr. Wade's research examines critical intersections between community college finance and student success, with particular emphasis on financial aid system redesign, student borrowing behaviors, and strategic resource allocation. His work investigates how institutional budgeting practices and loan policies impact underserved student populations, combining empirical analysis with practical administrative insights gained from his executive role. This dual perspective informs his approach to developing sustainable financial models that better support community college mission fulfillment.
Recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on financial decision-making within community colleges, with publications analyzing student cost-benefit assessments of educational borrowing and proposals for financial aid system improvements. His conference presentations extend this work into practical domains including strategic budgeting techniques, fundraising strategies beyond presidential duties, and culturally responsive recruitment approaches - collectively forming a cohesive research trajectory centered on financial sustainability in two-year institutions.
As an Adjunct Instructor, Dr. Wade contributes specialized expertise in community college administration to Ferris State's DCCL program. His professional activities through organizations like the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide doctoral students with direct access to current leadership challenges and solution frameworks. While specific grant details aren't publicly documented, his active conference participation and peer-reviewed publications indicate sustained scholarly engagement in community college finance and leadership development.
