معرفی
John Hathcoat is an Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU), where he has worked since 2013. His role involves leading research teams focused on integrating artificial intelligence with educational assessment practices, providing assessment consultation to campus programs, and supporting degree programs in leveraging assessment data for student learning improvement.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (2012), Oklahoma State University
- M.S. in Educational Research and Evaluation (2008), Oklahoma State University
- B.S. in Social and Behavioral Science (Psychology and Sociology) (2004), Rogers State University
Research Interests: Hathcoat specializes in applying artificial intelligence to educational assessment frameworks, with a focus on performance assessment, test validity, and instrument development. His work bridges technology and pedagogical evaluation to enhance learning outcomes.
Awards:
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2016), College of Health and Behavioral Studies at JMU
Roles and Contributions: As an Associate Assessment Specialist, he collaborates with JMU's Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) to improve academic programs through data-driven assessment. He also supports the university's general education program and Ethical Reasoning Center in assessment-related initiatives.
