William B. Walker Jr.

With doctoral-level expertise in higher education administration, William (he/him) studies the way American colleges operate as complex social systems that shape outcomes for individuals and broader society. At the transdisciplinary intersections of history, political science, and sociology, William's current research agenda focuses on the role of students in institutional decision-making (i.e., shared governance) and student success among low-income students and Black women pursuing degrees in STEM fields.