Dr. Ann Austin

Professor

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Biography

Ann E. Austin is a University Distinguished Professor and interim associate provost at Michigan State University, where she also serves as associate vice president for faculty and academic staff affairs. Previously, she was the associate dean for research from 2016 to 2021 and interim dean of the College of Education from 2021 to 2022. Her work is centered on higher and adult lifelong education, and she has been honored twice with the Mildred B. Erickson Distinguished Chair. Austin's research focuses on faculty careers, professional development, and organizational change within higher education. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology