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Dr. Brittany Marie Hyden

  • Asst Professor of Instruction - Org, Wkforce, & Ldrshp Studies
Portrait of Dr. Brittany Marie Hyden

Biography and education

Brittany Hyden is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Graduate Success Coach in the Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies department at Texas State University. She holds a PhD in Adult, Professional, and Community Education from Texas State University, where her research focused on peer mentor circles for international graduate students. With extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development, Brittany has contributed significantly to adult education and professional development. Her scholarly work includes publications on adult learning, international education, and mentorship. Brittany is dedicated to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.

Ph.D. Adult, Professional, and Community Education, Texas State University

M.A. Adult Education, Texas State University

B.S. Criminal Justice, Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Research Interests

  • Gomez, Valerie Jean, Hyden, Brittany Marie. Project Know Your WORTH (Women Offering Resources, Truth and Heart), Office of Diversity and Inclusion, School of Social Work, and The Graduate College, Texas State University, $4100. (Funded: May 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019). Grant.
  • Hyden, B. M., & Cherrstrom, C. A. (2025). Instructional design and facilitation for multigenerational online learning in higher education—Baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.1002/ace.70001
  • Hyden, B. M., Cepeda, E., Elliott, K., & Reardon, R. F. (2025). "Trial by Fire”: Exploring Informal and Social Learning in an IT Managed Service Provider. European Journal of Training and Development, 49(10), 18–32. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-11-2024-0169
  • Cherrstrom, C. A., Hyden, B. M., Boden, C. J., Singh, S. M., & Xie, L. (2024). Ed tech in adult online learning: Facilitating andragogical program development, learner interactions, and student research. International Journal of Adult Education and Technology, 15(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4018/IJAET.355707
  • Hyden, B. M., & Coryell, J. E. (2023). “Mirroring Yourself:” Peer Mentor Circles for International Graduate Student Transitions. Journal of International Students, 13(4), 261–279. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v13i4.4746
  • Hyden, B. M., Cherrstrom, C. A., Boden, C. J., Singh, S. M., & Xie, L. (n.d.). Trust me, trust yourself, and trust the process! Adult learners and trust during online learning. Quarterly Review of Distance Education (Distance Learning).
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award in Teaching, College of Applied Arts, Texas State University. 2025 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Achievement in International Education, International Student and Scholar Services. 2020
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Outstanding Master's Student, College of Education. 2017
  1. Member

    Library Partners Committee

  2. Member

    OWLS Graduate Committee

  3. Member

    OWLS Curriculum Committee

  4. Other

    Graduate Success Coach, MAIS/MSIS Students

  5. Reviewer / Referee

    Adult Learning Journal

  6. Member

    OWLS Scholarships and Awards Committee

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