School of Education

Education

• Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University
• M.S. Kinesiology/Exercise Science, PenWest California, Pennsylvania
• B.S. Physical Education, Chowan University
  
  

Research interests

Black Masculinity: Identity, Agency, and Belonging; Leadership Identity Development in Higher Education; Student Voice and Co-Creation in Online Learning Environments; Equity-Minded Strategic Planning in Postsecondary Institutions

Recent publications

• Williams, M.R. (2024). Navigating Black Masculinity: A Journey Through Hip-Hop And Mental Health In. Mcmickens, T. L., & Palmer, R. T. (Eds.). (2024). Black Male College Students' Mental Health: Providing Holistic Support In Higher Education. Taylor & Francis.
• Williams, M.R. (2024) Workplace Policy, Practices, & Procedures: Moving From A Select “Anti-Ism” Framework Toward A Collective Approach. In. Byrd, M.Y., Scott, C.L. (Eds). The Palgrave Handbook Of Antiracism In Human Resource Development. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Https://Doi.Org/10.1007/978-3-031-52268-0_14
• Hurst, H., Kiel, G., & Williams, M. R. (2023). Engaging The Community Through A Consultancy-Based Group Practicum. Impacting Education: Journal On Transforming Professional Practice, 8(3), 50-57.
  
  

Bio

Dr. Michael R. Williams is an educational leader, storyteller, and innovator who believes that leading is loving and leadership is inherently social justice work. His approach to leadership centers on liberation, collaboration, and care—anchored in the understanding that equity isn't an add-on, but the very foundation of transformative change.

With a professional background spanning curriculum design, online education, and DEI strategy, Michael’s work explores the intersection of education, Black masculinity, social media utilization, and justice. He is passionate about the power of qualitative research to disrupt, to heal, and to inspire collective action.

Curriculum Vitae