Jermaine Williams, Jr
Dr. Jermaine Williams Jr. is a higher education researcher and student affairs practitioner whose work is grounded in empowering student development across diverse social, spatial, and institutional contexts. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Student Affairs in Indianapolis, he leads initiatives that promote student success, engagement, and holistic development. Drawing on his interdisciplinary background, Dr. Williams facilitates high-impact … ↓More
Joined department: Fall 2024
Education
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University - Bloomington, Informatics (2019)
Master of Arts, Indiana University - Bloomington, Arts Administration (2021)
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Arizona, Educational Policy Studies and Practice (2025)
Dr. Jermaine Williams Jr. is a higher education researcher and student affairs practitioner whose work is grounded in empowering student development across diverse social, spatial, and institutional contexts. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Student Affairs in Indianapolis, he leads initiatives that promote student success, engagement, and holistic development. Drawing on his interdisciplinary background, Dr. Williams facilitates high-impact student experiences, including the development and leadership of residential learning communities and curricular experiences for first-year students. As a native of the eastside of Indianapolis, he is proud to serve students at Purdue University in Indianapolis, where he collaborates with campus and community partners to cultivate pathways that support computer science students’ academic achievement and professional growth.
Selected Publications
Johnnie L. Allen, Jr., Jermaine Williams, Jr., Holly Henning, Trisha Teig, Lauren R. Contreras, Anna Wagner, Kristen Rupert Davis, Kathy L. Guthrie, 2025. "Leadership Capacity", Exploring Culturally Relevant Leadership Learning: Case Studies for Leadership Educators, Kathy L. Guthrie, Derrick Raphael Pacheco