James Hughes
About James Hughes
James Hughes serves as the Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning at Umass Boston, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in institutional research, having previously worked at various academic institutions, including the University of Chicago and Trinity College.
Work at UMass Boston
James Hughes has served as the Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning at UMass Boston since 2016. In this role, he coordinates and completes major college guides and professional association surveys. He also conducts student surveys and special research studies that support university policy formation, assessment, and accountability. His work contributes to the strategic planning and institutional effectiveness of the university.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to his current position, James Hughes held several roles at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He served as the Director of Institutional Research and Planning from 2010 to 2015, and as the Associate Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning from 2001 to 2010. Additionally, he was an Assistant Director in the same office from 1999 to 2001 and a Lecturer in Public Policy Studies from 2000 to 2015. His experience at Trinity College focused on institutional research and planning.
Experience at the University of Chicago
James Hughes worked at the University of Chicago from 1991 to 1996. He served as the Assistant Director of Research at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics and also worked as an Analyst at University of Chicago Medicine. His roles involved research and analysis within the medical ethics and healthcare sectors.
Educational Background
James Hughes completed his Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Sociology at Oberlin College from 1979 to 1983. He then pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master’s degree in Sociology from 1986 to 1988 and a Doctorate in Philosophy, focusing on Sociology, from 1988 to 1994. He also attended Columbus Alternative High School from 1978 to 1979.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his administrative roles, James Hughes has experience in academia as a lecturer. He taught in the Sociology Department at the University of Connecticut from 1997 to 1999 and also served as a Lecturer in Public Policy Studies at Trinity College from 2000 to 2015. His teaching roles contributed to his expertise in research and institutional planning.