Monique N. Colclough

Monique N. Colclough is a Professor at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Belk Center and the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development. Her work focuses on equity-driven strategies for student success, organizational change in educational institutions, and faculty professional development. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Old Dominion University, alongside degrees in Counselor Education (MEd, Clemson University), Public Administration (MPA, Troy University), and History (BA, University of Delaware).

Dr. Colclough’s research emphasizes universal design, leadership development, and the intersection of campus climate with student outcomes. She has conducted extensive studies on transfer student experiences, community college innovation, and institutional support for HBCUs. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for systemic reforms to enhance equity and accessibility in higher education.

Key contributions include developing faculty learning programs, analyzing campus climate impacts, and publishing in areas such as neurodiversity in higher education and transfer student trajectories. She collaborates with the Belk Center to advance professional learning initiatives and supports North Carolina’s educational ecosystems through data-driven strategies.