Jeffrey Herron

Jeffrey Herron

Community and Access Coordinator/Associate Professor

Email
jdherron@campbellsville.edu
Phone
(270) 789-5506
Location
Campbellsville University 
Jeffrey Herron
Dr. Jeffrey Herron is an Associate Professor, scholar, and higher education professional committed to advancing research, equity, and student success. A published author and dedicated student advocate, Dr. Herron’s interdisciplinary work focuses on family and community partnerships, mental health, cultural diversity, African-American families, non-resident fathers, juvenile delinquency, and poverty.
 
His research is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice and community engagement, with a particular emphasis on the systemic factors that influence family structures and life outcomes. As both an educator and researcher, Dr. Herron seeks to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world application, fostering inclusive and supportive environments within and beyond the realm of higher education.

 

Degrees/Certifications 

  • Eastern Kentucky University, BS
  • Miami University, MS
  • Campbellsville University, MMFT
  • Eastern Kentucky University, EdD. 

 

Certifications  

  • Kentucky Education Trainer’s Credential  
  • Google Certified Educator 

 

Edited Books 

  • Herron, J. D. & Sartin, S. R. (Eds.). (2024). Impact of Gun Violence in School Systems. IGI Global. 
  • Herron, J. D., Sartin, S. R., & Budd, J. (Eds.). (2023). Addressing Violence in the U.S. Public School System. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8271-1  
  • Herron, J. (Ed.). (2023). Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations. IGI Global.  
  • Herron, J. D., & Douglas, T. (Eds.). (2021). Strategies for Student Support During a Global Crisis. IGI Global.  

 

Publications 

  • Herron, J. (2024).  Connecting SEL to Mentoring for African American Male Students. In R.Wallace, V. Flagan, & R. Magruder, Social Emotional Learning and Servant Leadership: True stories from the classroom (pp. 41).   
  • Herron, J. D., & Turnley, B. (2023). Mentoring Bridging the Gap for African American Male Student Success. In J. Herron (Ed.), Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations (pp. 87-99). IGI Global. 
  • Dunn, B., & Herron, J. (2023). Understanding Mentoring in Higher Education. In J. Herron (Ed.), Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations (pp. 100-111). IGI Global. 
  • DuCloux, K. K., Jones, M. S., & Herron, J. D. (2021). Transitioning Courses During COVID-19: Strategies, Processes, and Lessons Learned by Three Black Faculty at Primarily White Institutions. In Herron, J. D., & Douglas, T. (Ed.), Strategies for Student Support During a Global Crisis (pp. 99-125).  
  • Hamilton-Ford, E., & Herron, J. D. (2020). Connecting STEM Rich Learning Environments With Environmental Education. In Huertas-Abril, C., & Gómez-Parra, M. E. (Ed.), International Perspectives on Modern Developments in Early Childhood Education (pp. 213-232). IGI Global.
  • Budd, J.R., Herron, J. D., & Sartin, R. (2020) Potential Causes of Mass School Shooting Incidents: A look into Bullying, Mental Illness, and Zero-Tolerance Policies. In G. Crews (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Mass Shooting and Multiple Victim Violence, (pp.176-192). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
  • Herron, J. D., & Young-Alfaro, M.V. (2019) Racialized perceptions of school violence suspensions of African-American students. In G. Crews (Ed.), Handbook of Research on School Violence K-12 Education (pp.208-226). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. 

 

Book Proposal Reviewer 

  • Herron, J. (2024) Multicultural Perspectives in Working With Families: A Textbook for the Helping Professions, 5th edition edited by Elaine Congress, DSW, MSW, and Manny J. Gonzalez, PhD, Springer Publishing. 

 

Conference Presentation 

  • Herron, J. & Ruiz, C. (2023). Making small changes to assignments can make them more effective for all my students. Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY. 
  • Herron, J. (2019). Building bridges between home, school, and community partnerships through curriculum and assessment. Poster presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.  
  • Curtis, R. & Herron, J. (2019). Montessori: Virtual field trips. Presented at the annual Christian Montessori Fellowship International Conference, San Antonio, TX.   
  • Herron, J., Smith, M., & Turnley, B. (2019). Mentoring: Bridging the gap for African American male student success. Poster presentation at the National Academic Advising Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. 

  

Service to the Profession 

Editorial Review Board Member   

  • International Journal of Smart Education & Urban Society              2023-Present                                               

 

Ad-Hoc Reviewer   

  • Journal of Excellence in College Teaching                                          2024- Present  
  • Journal of Education Sciences                                                            2023-Present 
  • Journal of Laws                                                                                   2023- Present 
  • Journal of Trends in Higher Education                                                2023-Present 
  • Journal of Negro Education                                                                 2016-Present  

 

Proposal Reviewer   

  • NACADA Annual Conference                                                            2023-Present 
  • National Research Conference on Early Childhood                           2022-Present  

 

State Association    

  • Kentucky Advising Academy Design Team (CPE)                             2021-Present  
  • Kentucky Association of Black in Higher Education                          2015-Present 

 

Academic Leadership & Service  

Campbellsville University  

  • Black Faculty & Staff Council Chair                                                                         2024-Present 
  • Diversity Policy Committee                                                                                      2022-Present  
  • Chapel Committee                                                                                                   2021-2023 
  • Vice Chair- Faculty Forum                                                                                       2021-2022 

 

Campbellsville University-Department Committee 

  • Tenure & Promotion -Chair                                                                                   2024-Present   
  • New Program Committee -Chair                                                                          2023-Present  
  • Diversity Committee                                                                                             2019-Present  
  • CAEP Standard 3 Committee                                                                               2017-Present