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Mar 24, 2023

The Ohio State University: Alumna Emphasizes Courage, Balance and Authenticity

Joy Gaston Gayles wears many hats. She is finishing her term as 2022 president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). She is an alumni association distinguished graduate professor of higher education, program coordinator and senior advisor for the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the College of Education, North Carolina State University. 

Feb 9, 2023

‘I Have New Insights and Perspectives that Will Inform My Teaching, Research and Scholarship’: Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles Reflects on ASHE Presidency

As Joy Gaston Gayles steps down from her role as ASHE president, she reflects on why she believes it was important to focus on humanizing higher education, the most rewarding aspects of serving as ASHE president and how the experience has helped her to grow as a scholar leader. 

Feb 3, 2023

Joy Gaston Gayles Named Head of Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development

Joy Gaston Gayles, Ph.D., will be the next head of the NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD), effective July 1, 2023.  Gayles is currently an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Education. 

Jan 19, 2023

The Ohio State University Inspire Podcast: Athletes Who Lead the Charge for Civil Rights

Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles discusses college athletes who are speaking out more than ever against the injustice they and others face. 

Nov 18, 2022

Diverse Issues in Higher Education: ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas. 

Oct 11, 2022

‘We’re Just Trying to Find a Different Way to Be:’ Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, ASHE President Joy Gaston Gayles Focuses on Cultivating Joy During ACPA/ASHE Presidential Symposium at NC State

What is the difference between joy and happiness? This was one of the many questions explored during the 2022 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Presidential Symposium Finding Our Way: Centering Joy, Care and Community held Sept. 30 at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. 

Sep 28, 2022

Why We Need More Joy in Higher Education

An upcoming symposium will focus on cultivating joy in order to address issues in higher education. 

Aug 31, 2022

ASHE Presidential Podcast: Where Do We Start?

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles talks about what it means to humanize higher education. 

Aug 19, 2022

Diverse Issues in Higher Education: Does Anyone See Us? Disposability of Black Women Faculty in the Academy

"Writing this editorial was not easy for me but necessary," writes Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles in Diverse Issues in Higher Education. 

May 9, 2022

The Chronicle of Higher Education: ‘It’s Definitely a Crisis’: Why Women in College Sports Are Struggling With Mental Health

Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles speaks about how colleges can respond to mental health struggles among student athletes.