Z.W. Taylor

Dr. Z.W. Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in education research focused on college access, student success, and postgraduate employability. With 16 years of experience in higher education administration, their career includes roles such as pre-college counselor, financial aid consultant, and admissions analyst.

• PhD (2020) - University of Texas at Austin
• MSE (2016) - Indiana University-Bloomington
• MA (2013) - Bowling Green State University

Dr. Taylor's research intersects education theory, statistics, and linguistic approaches to analyze systemic challenges in higher education. Their 2020 publication addresses institutional adaptation to post-truth dynamics through intellectual reconstruction frameworks.

• Professional Affiliations: Association for the Study of Higher Education, Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance

Contact: Z.W.Taylor@usm.edu