John “JJ” Evans, Ph.D., currently serves as the Associate Director of Student Life for the North Carolina Community College System. In his role, his work centers around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, leadership, campus engagement, and student retention. He received his Ph.D. in educational research and policy analysis with a concentration in adult and community college education from North Carolina State University, a M.Ed. in counseling education with a concentration in student affairs from Clemson University, and a B.A. in elementary education from Clemson University. Dr. Evans’s research interests include leadership, student retention and completion, and transfer students.
Improving Educational Outcomes for Minority Male Community College Students