After completing her undergraduate work in Psychology at Stanford University, Professor Griffin received her Master's degree from the University of Maryland. Her doctoral work in higher education and organizational change was completed at UCLA. Before her career as a faculty member, Professor Griffin served as a higher education administrator and student affairs professional. Professor Griffin is a recognized scholar in the area of higher education access and equity research, who regularly presents at national meetings and work appears in several peer reviewed journals, including the American Educational Research Journal (AERJ), the Journal of College Student Development, Teachers College Record, and the Review of Higher Education. Craig E. Slack, Ph. D.- Administrative Director, Leadership Studies