I’m proud to see my students become more confident about statistics after taking my courses. East Texas A&M is where students grow academically and apply what they learn in the workplace! 

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Mei Jiang, Ph.D.
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Assistant Professor Department Psychology and Special Education

Office
Henderson Hall 202A
Related Department
Department Psychology and Special Education
Hometown
Chonqqing, China
College Major
English Education
Year Graduated
2009

Growing up in a middle school teacher's family in China, Mei Jiang, Ph.D., learned from her mom that the best teachers teach from the heart, not from a book. That’s why she cares for students' learning and growth. As an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education at East Texas A&M, Jiang’s professional goals are to disseminate knowledge and nurture students' intellectual, cultural and social growth to prepare them for real-world challenges. Her personal goals are to travel to different countries and taste different foods. She has experienced many cultures in her travels, including Iceland and Vanuatu.

A Conversation with Dr. Jiang

What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending East Texas A&M?

As a faculty member who values student-centered teaching philosophies the most, I make sure the students in my statistics and research methods classes receive the quality education they deserve. Here at East Texas A&M, I'm proud to see my students become more confident about statistics after taking my courses. East Texas A&M is where students grow academically and apply what they learn in the workplace!      

What do you like most about your career?

I truly enjoy helping students grow!

What are some activities you like when you’re not teaching?

Running, traveling and meeting people of different cultures

Educational Background

  • Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2009
  • M.S., Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2006
  • MPA, Professional Accountancy, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 2001
  • B.A., English Education, Sichuan Normal University, 1997

Academic Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Special Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2022-present
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2017-2022

Awards and Honors

  • 2020-2021, 2nd Annual College of Education and Human Services CLASS (Collegiate Leading and Students Succeeding) Awards
  • Fall 2020, 2nd Annual Chuck Arize Junior Faculty Award for Dedication and Excellence

Selected Publications

  • Jiang, M., Arrambide, M., Munoz, A. (2021). Effective practices in facilitating non-traditional adult learners’ dissertation writing in an online doctoral program. Journal of Educators Online, 18(3), 1-11.
  • Jiang, M., & Koo, K. (2020). Emotional presence in building an online learning community among non-traditional graduate students. Online Learning, 24(4). https://dx.doi.org/10.24059/olj.v24i4.2307
  • Jiang, M., & Lu, S. (2020). To empathize, or not empathize in educational leadership. Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership, 5(3), 1-20.
  • Jiang, M., Ballenger, J., & Holt, W. (2019). Educational leadership doctoral students' perceptions of the effectiveness of instructional strategies and course design in a fully online graduate statistics course. Online Learning, 23(4), 296-312. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v23i4.1568
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