Ashley B. Clayton, PhD, MBA
Jo Ellen Levy Yates Endowed Associate Professor
School of Education
Louisiana State University
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Education:
BS Interior Design, Virginia Tech, 2005
MS Higher Education Administration, Florida International University, 2009
MBA Louisiana State University, 2023
PhD Educational Research & Policy Analysis, NC State, 2016
Post Doctorate: McBee Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, 2016-2017
Ashley B. Clayton, PhD is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Louisiana State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and her master’s degree from Florida International University. Dr. Clayton earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis (Higher Education) at North Carolina State University and completed her postdoctoral appointment at the University of Georgia's Institute of Higher Education. Prior to becoming a faculty member, she worked in undergraduate admissions and TRIO Upward Bound.
Dr. Clayton’s research agenda broadly focuses on practices and policies that address postsecondary access and success. Her work often examines postsecondary outcomes for underserved student populations, including first-generation college students and low-income students. Several of her research projects examine college access interventions, college advising, PK-20 pathways, and the postsecondary student experiences.
Ashley is involved in several local and statewide initiatives focused on postsecondary attainment in Louisiana. She serves as a College Mentor through the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, which prepares high-achieving, under-resourced high school students to enter, excel in, and graduate from college.
Dr. Clayton’s research agenda broadly focuses on practices and policies that address postsecondary access and success. Her work often examines postsecondary outcomes for underserved student populations, including first-generation college students and low-income students. Several of her research projects examine college access interventions, college advising, PK-20 pathways, and the postsecondary student experiences.
Ashley is involved in several local and statewide initiatives focused on postsecondary attainment in Louisiana. She serves as a College Mentor through the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, which prepares high-achieving, under-resourced high school students to enter, excel in, and graduate from college.