Dr. Adam Charles McGhee

About Overview

Adam is a higher education professional with extensive experience in distance education, student success initiatives, and teaching across psychology, agriculture, and environmental science. His work focuses on building accessible, high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

As Coordinator of Distance Education in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture and a long-time adjunct instructor, he bridges academic strategy, technology, and student support, helping programs grow while keeping students at the center of every decision.

Education Academic Background

Professional Experience Roles

Teaching & Courses Instruction

Adam has designed and taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

• UNIV 1050 – University Success Strategies I (Auburn University)
• UNIV 1060 – University Success Strategies II (Auburn University)
• CSES 4950 – CSES Senior Seminar (Auburn University)
• PSYC 3565 – Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Columbus State University)
• PSYC 1101 – Basic / General Psychology (Columbus State University & Gwinnett Technical College)
• PSY 200 – Introduction to Psychology (Southern Union State Community College)
• PSYC 1105 – Psychology as a Major and Career (Columbus State University)
• *HIED 8510 – Graduate Seminar in College & University Teaching (Auburn University)

*Graduate-level seminar teaching.

Scholarship & Presentations Selected Work

• Conference Presentation, InstructureCon, Park City, Utah (2014) – Homegrown SIS Integration
• Article, Journal of Higher Education Management, 29(1) (2015) – Unseen Costs of Replacing Full-Time Workers with Part-Time Employees in Education
• Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University (2016) – Student Affairs Practices: Perceptions of Student Support Services and Retention
• Recent presentations (2022–2023) on online graduate programs, personalized learning in Canvas, and the role of personalization in teaching and learning.

Certifications & Honors Credentials

• Quality Matters Certification (APPQMR)
• Canvas Certified Educator (Higher Education)
• USA Swimming Referee N2 (OST-SE)
• FAA Part 107 sUAS Pilot (since 2023)
• Notary Public, Alabama at Large (Commission Expires 12/12/2026)
• Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (Amateur Extra) – Callsign WV4F
• Alabama Mountain Bike State Champion (2012, 2023)

Ongoing Development Growth

Adam continues graduate-level study in psychology at Auburn University with coursework in:

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