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Dr. Chick has been in the field of adult learning, continuing education, and learning & development for over 15 years. In his experience in Learning & Development, Dr. Chick has developed professional development curriculums for professionals that coincide with job hierarchies and career paths for individuals, so that they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to be successful in their roles, as well as be prepared for the next step in their careers. Dr. Chick has held similar roles in public, private, military, and government sectors. Dr. Chick is a member of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), where he serves on the Executive Board as the Director for the Commission of Adult Basic Education & Literacy (CABEL). In addition to an Education Doctorate (Ed.D), Dr. Chick holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management, a Master of Professional Studies in Design Management, a Master of Science in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies.
Courses Taught:
● Introduction to Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed- Methods in Research
● Literature Theory
● Comparative Education
● International Concepts, Theories & Ethics
● Quantitative Research Methods
● Qualitative Research Methods
● Comprehensive Examination
● Dissertation Proposal Defense
● Dissertation Defense
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership., University of Bridgeport
MBA in Human Resource Management., University of Bridgeport
MPS in Design Management., University of Bridgeport
MS in Education., University of Bridgeport
BA in American Studies., University of Connecticut
Chick, J. C., & Morello, L. T. (2025). Human-AI Symbiotic Theory (HAIST): Development, Multi-Framework Assessment, and AI-Assisted Validation in Academic Research. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202508.0041.v1
Chick, J.C. & Vance, J. (2025) "The Impact of Professional Development on STEM Workforce Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Self-Efficacy," Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development. Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 2. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ojwed/vol13/iss1/2
Chick, J. C. (2025). Perceived Enablers and Barriers of Student Veterans in Higher Education: A Scoping Literature Review. Discover Education. (Under Peer-Review).
Chick, J. C. (2024). Perceived Enablers and Barriers of Student Veterans in Higher Education and the Effectiveness of UDL Strategies. American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference Proceedings. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED673729
Chick, J. C. (2023). Perspectives of STEM Professionals Practices of Professional Development: A Mixed Methods Study (Doctoral dissertation, University of Bridgeport). https://www.proquest.com/openview/3b6a351b2cf4e019b2f984e06886dca3/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
Chick, J. C. (2025). The Evolving Landscape of Non-Traditional Learners in Higher Education: Trends, Strategies, and Institutional Responses. Adult Education Research Conference. https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2025/Papers/7