Faculty Profile for Dr. Autumn Guel

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Dr. Autumn B. Guel is an Associate Professor of Instruction at Texas State University.

She has extensive experience in higher education, having served in a variety of roles across multiple departments at Austin Community College (2005–2012) and Texas State University (2012–present). In 2017, she transitioned into a full-time faculty role in the College of Education, where she teaches in the Integrated Studies and Adult, Professional, and Community Education programs.

Her love of learning led her to earn a B.S. in Organizational Leadership & Management, an M.S.I.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Organization, Workforce & Leadership Studies, and a Ph.D. in Adult, Professional, and Community Education in 2023.

Committed to both teaching and scholarship, Dr. Guel has presented at numerous conferences, holds several professional certifications, and has received multiple honors and nominations, including the Presidential Distinction for Excellence in Teaching in 2023.

Her academic interests include adult education, career development, experiential learning and course design, lifelong learning, and the development of possible selves. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and seeking out new learning experiences.