Higher Education Administration
Sherri Hughes
Dr. Sherri Lind Hughes is a senior lecturer in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is the program director for the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership. Before coming to BU Wheelock, Dr. Hughes was the interim provost and senior vice president at […]
Lisa Ijiri
Dr. Lisa Ijiri is a clinical professor and senior advisor to the dean (retired) at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. A senior academic administrator with over 30 years of experience in higher education leadership, her lifelong focus has been on student access, diversity and inclusion, new program development, and educational effectiveness. She […]
Anthony Abraham Jack
Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack is the inaugural faculty director of the Newbury Center and professor of higher education leadership at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His scholarship appears in the Common Reader, Du Bois Review, Social Problems, Sociological Forum, and Sociology of Education and has earned awards from the American Educational […]
Franklin Jones, Jr.
Franklin Jones, Jr., is a lecturer in Deaf Studies at BU Wheelock. His primary role involves instructing students in American Sign Language (ASL) at various proficiency levels. His research interests include Black American Sign Language (BASL) and its historical origins, linguistic intricacies, and cultural significance, as well as the resilience of Black Deaf males in […]
Rachelle Joseph
Rachelle Joseph is a doctoral student in the EdD program in Higher Education Leadership at Boston University, where her scholarly work focuses on convergent research, research administration, and organizational effectiveness in a global higher education context. Her capstone examines how institutional structures, administrative practices, and leadership approaches can better support convergent research—collaborative, cross‑disciplinary inquiry aimed […]
Geraldine Muir
Geraldine “Gerry” Muir is the associate dean for academic engagement at Boston University School of Law. Before joining the University administration, Dean Muir served as a higher education associate at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC, advising institutional clients on matters of federal financial aid compliance, accreditation standards and state licensure. Dean Muir started her career […]
Shonda Pettiford
Shonda Pettiford is a doctoral student in the Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her capstone project examines the structures in higher education that attract and retain partnered faculty and staff. Her work will evaluate existing spouse/partner policies and practices, and propose models that support […]
Maria Pokrovskaya
Maria Pokrovskaya is a doctoral student in higher education leadership at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Maria’s research is dedicated to bridging global talent and higher education, designing strategies that scale innovative programs, drive educational equity, and harness global creative economies to strengthen regional workforce development. Her work combines case studies, […]
Mary Pura
Mary Pura is a doctoral student in higher education leadership at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. As the associate director of undergraduate admission at Simmons University, Mary is passionate about student advocacy and empowerment at women’s centered institutions. With a primary focus on transfer and adult student recruitment, Mary is interested […]
Ya Su
Ya Su is a doctoral student at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Currently, Ya serves as the associate director of International Alumni Networks at Boston University, where she cultivates essential relationships with alumni across Asia through diverse programs and communications. Ya’s previous roles include serving as an international project manager at […]