Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Research

Interim Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Jeff C. Marshall, Ph.D. oversees research and graduate activities in the College of Education. As Associate Dean, Marshall helps to develop collaborative research initiatives with other academic units and works with individual faculty members to help them develop their research agendas and identify funding opportunities.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Associate Dean, Jeff Marshall served as a professor of science education, assistant chair, and chair in the department of Teaching and Learning. He is also director of Clemson’s Inquiry in Motion Institute, which seeks to improve the motivation, potential and achievement of students and teachers through sustained engagement in science, math, engineering and technology (STEM). He was a key player in the development of Clemson’s Master of Education in teaching and learning online program.

Marshall’s research over the past several years has focused on improving teacher professional development experiences and teacher effectiveness. A recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, he has published five books, more than 60 articles and given more than 130 presentations in the last 10 years. He also serves as an educational consultant for school districts, universities and grant projects across the country.