Carlos Wilson, PhD
Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, whose research emphasizes instructional delivery and student support for nontraditional adult learners.
About Dr. Wilson
Dean, Division of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
An alumnus of Jackson State University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in 2004, a Master of Science in Teaching in 2006, and a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education in 2012. Dr. Wilson began his teaching career in 2007 and has since held multiple leadership roles, including Director of the School of Lifelong Learning, where he oversaw degree programs serving hundreds of adult learners.
His research emphasizes instructional delivery and student support, supported by numerous peer-reviewed articles and national conference presentations. Dr. Wilson has also contributed to securing over 20 grants for initiatives in adult literacy, international education, and workforce training.
Since 2022, as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, he has worked to enhance graduate recruitment, streamline admissions, and standardize dissertation processes, including leading the development of the 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Guidelines. Through his service on key university and statewide committees, Dr. Wilson continues to champion educational equity and innovation, shaping the future of higher education for learners from all backgrounds.
- Title
- Dean, Division of Graduate Studies
- Faculty Rank
- Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Phone
- (601) 979-2455
- Degrees
- 3, all from Jackson State University
- Publications
- 7 listed
- Grants
- Contributed to securing over 20
Education
A curriculum vitae is referenced on this profile but is not currently available to download. For a copy, please contact Dr. Wilson at carlos.d.wilson@jsums.org.
Publications
Listed most recent first.
- Bingham, M.J, Wilson, C.D., Smith, G.J., Ke, J. & Lewis, C.L. (2019). An Analysis of Selected Credit for Prior Learning Programs at Historically Black Colleges & Universities and a Predominantly White Institution. Published in The Nontrad Journal (Association of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education).
- Bingham, M.J, Wilson, C.D., & Smith, G.J. (2019). Complete 2 Compete Year One: Implementation and Successes of an Adult Degree Completion Initiative. Published in The Nontrad Journal (Association of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education).
- Smith, G.J, Wilson, C.D., & Bingham, M.J. (2019). Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional Students at Off-Site Community Learning Centers by Providing Individual and Group Support Services. Accepted for publication in National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Journal (NASAP).
- Wilson, C.D., Smith, G.J. (2018). Factors Influencing Nontraditional Students to Return to College for Degree Completion. Published in Journal of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Research in Education Vol. 1, No. 2. (ISSN 2575-0291).
- Smith, G.J., Wilson, C.D. (2016). The History of Distance Learning and Attitudes of Faculty Towards Distance Education: “How Did We Get to This Point?” and “Do We Like It?” Published in The Nontrad Journal (Association of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education), Vol. 18, (ISBN 978-0-9911164-6-1).
- Wilson, C.D., Smith, G.J. (2015). Serving Nontraditional Students at a Public Historically Black University through Active Departmental Student Support Services. Published in The Nontrad Journal (Association of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education), Vol. 16, (ISBN 978-0-9911164-3-0).
- Wilson, C.D. (2014). Factors Influencing the Selection of Course Delivery Methods by Nontraditional Students. Published in National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Journal (NASAP), Vol. 14, No.1.
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