I am an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas (UNT). For the last several years, I have also worked as a writing consultant/copy editor, supporting students, faculty, and other professionals with various projects.

 

Across my research, I broadly center the question: How might educational policies be more equitable across the stratified and hierarchical system of U.S. higher education? Ultimately, I situate myself as a critical organizational scholar who uses qualitative and quantitative methods to examine institutional and public policies toward advancing equity and justice, especially within the context of Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

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I earned my Ph.D. in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education and a graduate certificate in Chicanx/Latinx Studies from Michigan State University. I hold a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialization in Higher Education Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (Public Relations) and International Affairs, as well as a minor in Spanish from the University of Georgia. 

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Before joining UNT, I worked at several research universities in a variety of areas, including enrollment management, academic counseling, program development and evaluation, and writing center administration.

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To learn more about me, please feel free to email me at stephanie.aguilar2@unt.edu or connect with me via social media.