Joann Ross

Joann Ross, Ph.D., joined the academic department in May of 2013 after tutoring for the program in 2012 and 2013. In the fall of 2018 she will oversee academic support for men’s and women’s tennis and women’s rifle. In addition, she will continue to serve as the Summer Bridge Coordinator and assist with policy writing and development.

Prior to her current position, Ross served as a full-time learning specialist, working primarily with men's track and field, wrestling and baseball. From 2007 to 2011, she was a member of the history faculty at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches, La., where she taught classes in history, gender studies, law studies and government. 

Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in history and psychology from Oregon and a juris doctorate from the Nebraska College of Law. She earned her Ph.D. in history at Nebraska.