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Joe Hicks II serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Education at Montana State University's College of Education, Health & Human Development, with affiliations at the Center for Research on Rural Education. His work focuses on critical rural education challenges including teacher shortages and student retention.
Education:
- B.S. Secondary Education-Social Studies Broadfield, Montana State University (2004)
- M.P.A. Public Administration, University of Wyoming (2009)
- Ed.D. Adult and Higher Education, Montana State University (2021)
Dr. Hicks' research program addresses rural education through multiple lenses: retention strategies for nonresident and first-generation undergraduates, generational cohort analysis in higher education, and charter school impacts on public systems. His work directly informs Montana's educational policy through technology-integrated solutions like digital community walks.
His recent publications (2019-2022) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on rural teacher preparation, featuring international collaborations and innovative methodologies to strengthen community-school relationships in underserved areas.
Scientific Recognition:
- Awards for Excellence-Faculty Mentor (2024, 2019)
- Outstanding Faculty Member (2021)
- Nominated for Pure Gold Award (2022)
- MSU Student Organization Advisor of the Year (2017)
Dr. Hicks maintains active student mentorship through clinical teaching practicums and MACPHI-funded research projects. His current grants provide hands-on opportunities for students to address Montana's rural teacher shortage crisis while developing community engagement skills.
Though not leading a named laboratory, his work through the Center for Research on Rural Education and grant initiatives fosters collaborative teams focused on practical solutions for rural educational challenges across Montana communities.
