Xiwei Zhu, Ph.D.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methodology
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education
SDSU
Education
- Ph.D., Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Dissertation Title: Developing Community College Faculty Toward Inclusive Approaches to Teaching: Institutional Support, Pedagogical Transpiration, and Faculty Assets (Advisor: Dr. Xueli Wang) - Doctoral Minor in Quantitative Research Methods, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- M.S. Degree in Global Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- B.A. in Applied English in International Finance, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, China
Research
My pursuits are dedicated to exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education. Specifically, I examine strategies to better support faculty, staff, and those in student support roles in implementing inclusive approaches. Committed to fostering institutional support, particularly for community college faculty, I advocate for robust professional development initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching practices, enriching learning experiences, and optimizing student outcomes.