Scholarship and Creative Expressions per year
Scholarship and Creative Expressions per year
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Biography
Dr. James J. Hairston (“Dr. H.”) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership Studies & Adult Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), the nation’s largest historically Black university. A scholar, practitioner, and leader, Dr. Hairston’s work spans higher education, public administration, and community engagement, with a focus on developing inclusive leaders and advancing equity for historically underserved populations.
In addition to his faculty role, Dr. Hairston actively contributes to statewide and national conversations on leadership, student success, and community well-being. His career reflects a balance of research, teaching, consulting, and service—anchored by his commitment to improving outcomes for marginalized communities.
Education/Academic qualification
College and University Teaching Graduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate, Appalachian State University
… → 2023
Higher Education Administration: Education Leadership, Ph.D., Liberty University
… → 2013
K-12 Education Administration, Ed.S., Liberty University
… → 2013
Education, M.S., Capella University
… → 2011
Sociology, B.A., Greensboro College
… → 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Converging paths: An autoethnographic journey through adult education and human resources at an HBCU.
Hairston, J., McClain, A. & Hatch, B., 2025, In: New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. 37, 4, p. 262-274Research output: Contribution to journal › Article