John Kuykendall

John Kuykendall graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a secondary education (biology) degree. He earned his master's at Christian Brothers University in Educational Leadership and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University. He has a research background in college student success, preparing culturally relevant teachers, and preparing high school students for college. Dr. Kuykendall has held faculty appointments at Marquette University, where he coordinated the college student affairs program, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he earned tenure and served as the inaugural Director of the School of Education. Dr. Kuykendall's research focuses on the following areas: College Preparation for High School Students, Culturally Relevant Teacher Preparation (Novice Teachers), High School to College Transitions for Black Males, African-African Male Student Success, and Engagement.

Publications

The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact
The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact
John A. Kuykendall, Dimitra Jackson Smith, Joy M. Jackson, Dantrayl Smith, LaVelle Hendricks. © 2023. 225 pages.
High-quality higher education leadership is critical to student engagement, persistence, and graduation outcomes. With higher education institutions pushing for Black student...
Paranoia Disorder and the African-American Community
Paranoia Disorder and the African-American Community
Dimitra Smith, LaVelle Hendricks, John Kuykendall, David Tolliver. © 2023. 11 pages.
African Americans have experienced grave inequities in healthcare. These inequities have extended to mental health and continue to be a concern for African Americans. Paranoia is...