معرفی
Stephanie J. Jones serves as Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling at Texas Tech University's College of Education while concurrently holding the administrative position of Associate Vice President of Research and Innovation. A Texas Tech University alumna (Ed.D. in Higher Education, 2006), she brings extensive experience from prior roles in distance learning, dual enrollment, instructional technology, and faculty support within higher education administration.
Her educational background includes:
- Ed.D. in Higher Education, Texas Tech University
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology, University of Texas Brownsville
- M.B.A. in General Business (Information Systems & Quantitative Sciences), Texas Tech University
- B.B.A. in Management and Information Systems & Quantitative Sciences, Texas Tech University
Research centers on the future of higher education organizations and AI implementation for enhancing administrative and faculty work efficiency, examining how technological solutions can transform university operations and academic support systems. Her grant portfolio demonstrates significant leadership in equity-focused initiatives.
As Principal Investigator for the NSF-ADVANCE grant "Advancing Equity through Systemic Strategies to Improve Leadership, Departmental Collegiality, and Data Transparency" (2020-2025, $976,173), she directs major institutional change efforts. Previous grant leadership includes Title V, Title III, and THECB-funded projects where she developed and managed complex academic initiatives.
Affiliated with Women and Gender Studies and the STEM Core, she actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations advancing diversity, equity, and innovation across Texas Tech University's academic ecosystem.
