Joshua Patterson joined CSHE as the Assistant Director of the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Consortium. Patterson is the primary liaison for SERU members regarding survey administration, deliverables, and data sharing--in collaboration with Etio Global. Additionally, Patterson oversees data confidentiality and access, and collaborates with members, SERU leadership and other researchers to produce technical reports, briefs, and articles based on the SERU data.
Based in Athens, GA, Patterson has extensive experience in managing and developing student surveys and translating findings and research on student experiences and outcomes. With a Ph. D. in higher education, and a grounding in organizational and cultural theories of higher education, Patterson continues to explore how leadership and decision making in higher education impact students. Patterson combines this expertise with a passion for collaboration and project management.