Truman Hudson, Jr., EdD

DoE LEO Lecturer II, Multiculturalism
Truman Hudson, Jr.
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
Education
313-717-2126

Teaching Areas:

Education (Doctorate), M.A in Community Based Education

Research Areas:

Community Based Education, Community Based Research, Curriculum Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Ecojustice Education, Inequality/Disparity, Multicultural Education, Urban Education

Biography and Education

Dr. Truman Hudson, Jr. is a social economist who builds human, social, political, and economic capital in communities. Hudson has 34 years of experience in developing, implementing, researching, and evaluating educational and community economic development projects. Dr. Hudson's efforts have produced over $972 million in resources for various projects. Hudson has served CEHHS as the Director of Industry and Community Partnerships for the former Center for Disparity Equity and Solutions and as a Lecturer II of Multiculturalism. As a Lecturer II whose pedagogical practice is rooted in academic service learning, learning communities, and critical race theories, Hudson explores students' voices and perspectives in school reform efforts; equity and inclusion in PK-20; and the human capital argument as it applies to traditionally underrepresented communities.

Education

Ed.D. in Metropolitan Education

M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

B.A. in Economics