Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Dr. J.T. Snipes is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. With over 15 years of experience in higher education administration prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Snipes brings a wealth of practical expertise to his scholarly work. His research explores diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, with a particular focus on religious diversity on college campuses.
Dr. Snipes’ scholarship has been featured in leading journals, including The Journal of College Student Development, The International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, and The Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. Beyond academia, he serves as a diversity consultant for CenterState CEO, helping business leaders create more inclusive and equitable organizational environments.
Committed to both his profession and his community, Dr. Snipes is an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in St. Louis, where he co-leads Sunday morning Bible study and coordinates interfaith outreach initiatives. Outside of his work, he is a devoted husband, loving son, and a supportive (if occasionally chaotic) brother.