Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles

Assistant Professor

Joy Gaston Gayles joined the higher education faculty in 2002. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration from The Ohio State University, a master's degree in higher education administration from Auburn University, and a Bachelor's degree in adapted physical education and kinesiotherapy from Shaw University. In 1996 she received a postgraduate scholarship from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to pursue graduate study. Prior to her faculty appointment at FSU she was an academic counselor and coordinator of student athlete advising for the Undergraduate Student Services Office at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on the college student experience and campus environments, particularly for college athletes and students of color. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of College Student Development, NACADA Journal, NASAP Journal, and the Journal of the Professoriate.


				Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles Assistant Professor Joy Gaston Gayles joined the higher education faculty in 2002. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration from The Ohio State University, a master's degree in higher education administration from Auburn University, and a Bachelor's degree in adapted physical education and kinesiotherapy from Shaw University. In 1996 she received a postgraduate scholarship from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to pursue graduate study. Prior to her faculty appointment at FSU she was an academic counselor and coordinator of student athlete advising for the Undergraduate Student Services Office at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on the college student experience and campus environments, particularly for college athletes and students of color. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of College Student Development, NACADA Journal, NASAP Journal, and the Journal of the Professoriate.