Tr'Vel Lyons
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
Research Concentration
- Higher Education
Education
PhD in Urban Schooling, UCLA
Masters in Education Policy and Management, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, UCLA
Expertise
- College Readiness, Race, Equity, Organizational Partnerships, and Student Experiences within K-12 and Higher Education Environments.
Bio
Dr. Tr'Vel T. Lyons is an adjunct assistant professor and associate researcher at the University of Southern California Rossier
School of Education, where he contributes to the Center for Education, Identity, and Social Justice.
A first-generation education scholar, Dr. Lyons holds a Ph.D. in Urban Schooling from UCLA,
where his dissertation, "Cacti in the Classroom," explored the cultivation of supportive learning
environments for Black boys in their formative ninth-grade year.
Dr. Lyons' research specializations include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academic
programs. He is committed to examining barriers to equitable access to higher education and
designing interventions that promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for historically
underrepresented groups.
Courses Taught
EDUC 663, “Race and Racism in Education”
Research
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Programs:
- Exploring barriers and facilitators to equitable access to higher education.
- Examining intersections of race, class, culture, and gender, focusing on understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in diverse educational environments.
- Emphasizing the design of interventions that promote inclusivity and champion equal opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in education.
Certifications
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
University of South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education