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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. Dr. Hyden’s teaching and scholarship focus on adult learning, mentorship, professional development, and organizational leadership. She has designed and taught more than forty graduate-level courses, led curriculum redesign initiatives, and developed innovative applied research modules that guide students from foundational inquiry through advanced scholarly projects. Her research explores peer mentoring, international student experiences, and the creation of inclusive, supportive learning environments.

In her role as Graduate Success Coach, Dr. Hyden has supported nearly fifty graduate research committees and mentors students in professional growth, academic writing, and career pathways. Her published work and ongoing projects examine the intersections of belonging, embodied learning, and workplace development, with a commitment to bridging research and practice in higher education and organizational settings.

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 Nominee: CDLT Outstanding Distance Educator Award, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education - Commission for Distance Learning and Technology. June 2025 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Malcolm Knowles Award for Outstanding Adult Education Program Leadership, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Chi Favorite Teacher Award, Alpha Chi honor Society. 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Achievement in International Education, International Student and Scholar Services. 2020
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  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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