Bio

Jared King, M.S., is a Research Associate at the Belk Center and a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Education Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD) at North Carolina State University. During his time at the Belk Center, Jared has supported the PACE Climate Survey, NC Reconnect, and a variety of other projects and initiatives. Prior to working at the Belk Center Jared held positions in university housing and research administration. He earned an M.S. in Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University, and a B.S. in Family Science from Oklahoma Christian University.

Publications

• “It’s Just Not in the Cards”: Barriers Hindering Re-Enrollment Among Adult Learners , Community College Journal of Research and Practice (2026)
• Queer and Trans Exclusionary Policies in Christian Higher Education: A Critical Content Analysis of Institutional Websites , Innovative Higher Education (2025)

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