Susan Wyckoff

Susan Wyckoff is a Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Department of Educational Policy, Research & Administration (EPRA). With a 30+ year career in higher education, she has held roles including faculty member, department chair, dean, and academic vice president. Her expertise spans academic policy development, curriculum design, program assessment, and institutional effectiveness.

Education: B.S. from University of Rhode Island; M.Ed. from Keene State College; Ph.D. from University of New Hampshire.

She teaches courses such as EDUC 692R (Introduction to College Teaching), EDUC 689 (The Academic Profession), and EDUC 674 (Leading Higher Education). Her work focuses on enhancing teaching practices, student retention, and faculty evaluation systems. She consults nationally on higher education challenges and presents on topics like integrated course design and student learning outcomes.