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Susan Barcinas is an Associate Professor in the Leadership, Policy, Adult and Higher Education (LPAHE) Department at North Carolina State University. She holds expertise in adult education, self-directed learning, and health professions education. With over 30 years in higher education, her research focuses on adult learner experiences, experiential learning, and futures theory.
Her professional roles include Executive Chair of the Commission for Professors of Adult Education (CPAE) under AAACE, and prior leadership in program coordination, extension initiatives, and faculty development. She teaches courses on adult learning theories, qualitative research methods, and educational program planning.
- Key Awards: 2023 Imogene Oakes Award, 2008 CPAE Early Career Award, and multiple engagement-focused recognitions
- Research Interests: Adult learner experiences in postsecondary and workplace contexts, history of adult education, and applying futures forecasting to education
Barcinas has contributed to university engagement initiatives and professional development programs, bridging academic and community partnerships. Her work emphasizes equitable access and transformative learning strategies.
