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Michele Atkins is Professor of Education at Union University, where she also serves as Associate Provost and Title IX Coordinator. She joined the faculty at Union University in 1998 after serving 9 years in P-12 public education as a teacher and administrator.
Her educational background includes a Ph.D., Ed.S., and M.Ed. from the University of Memphis, and a B.S. from Union University ('89).
Dr. Atkins's research interests focus on several key areas in education:
- Pedagogy and instructional methods
- Assessment of student learning
- Data-informed decision making in educational settings
- Policy and governance in higher education
- Emotional intelligence in educational contexts
- Educational leadership and administration
Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent contribution to the field through refereed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Her research often bridges theory and practice, focusing on practical applications in educational settings.
Dr. Atkins has been recognized for her service through various appointments including membership on the SACSCOC Board of Trustees and serving on peer-review SACSCOC reaffirmation committees throughout the Southeast. She is also a licensed school psychologist who consults with local school districts.
As an academic advisor, Dr. Atkins has chaired numerous dissertation committees across various educational topics, demonstrating her commitment to mentoring the next generation of educational researchers and practitioners.
She has held significant administrative roles at Union University, currently supervising the institution's SACSCOC accreditation processes, chairing the Institutional Review Board, and overseeing federal reporting of institutional data.
