PhD student, Higher Education Administration Program. Graduate Research Assistant for the Graduate School
The University of Alabama
Mercy Egbuikwem is an international PhD student in the Higher Education Administration program at The University of Alabama. As a Graduate Research Assistant in the Graduate School, she actively contributes to research initiatives, assessments, and program development aimed at enhancing graduate student experiences.
Her research interests focus on various aspects of doctoral education, including socialization, faculty mentorship, retention, and professional development of doctoral students. She is particularly interested in understanding how institutional policies, faculty interactions, and academic support structures influence doctoral students’ overall academic, social, and professional experiences.