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Prior to UTSA, Dr. Agbenyiga was associate dean for

graduate studies and inclusion in the College of Social

Science at Michigan State University from 2012 – 2015. In

addition to providing significant administrative oversight for

graduate programs, she was the founding director of the

college’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Academic

Affairs. Additionally, she held positions as associate

professor in the Department of Human Development and

Family Studies and in the School of Social Work. Earlier

positions at Michigan State included assistant dean and

assistant to the dean for multi-cultural programs in the

College of Social Science where she began her career as a

social work specialist.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Agbenyiga has extensive

experience working globally, particularly in Africa, as a

researcher and consultant to numerous ministries, non-

governmental organizations and universities. Her research

spans organizational culture, international social and

economic development, community development and

sustainability, women’s rights, children’s rights, gender-based

violence, cross-cultural learning, and diversity.

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