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Devona L. Foster

Doctoral Canidate


4036 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849-5221

EDUCATION:

Doctorate of Education , Auburn University, 12/2007
Masters of Education , Auburn University, 12/2004
Bachelor of Arts , Dillard University, 05/2002

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

The contributions of African-American women in academia; the success of African-American faculty in academia; Minority student's access, retention, and mentorship in higher education.

AFFILIATIONS:

  • American Education Research Association (AERA)
  • Sisters of the Academy Institute (SOTA)

PERSONAL PROSE:

Devona L. Foster is a doctoral candidate in the Administration of Higher Education Program at Auburn University. Currently, she is a Presidents' Graduate Opportunity Program (PGOP) Fellow and serves as the Coordinator of Office Operations for Sisters of the Academy Institute. Ms. Foster's research interests encompass the contributions of African-American women in academia; the success of African-American faculty in academia; minority students' access, retention, and mentorship in higher education; and campus climate as it relates to minority students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Devona aspires to work at a major research institution upon graduating from Auburn University.



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