Richard Pierce

Richard Pierce is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Relationship Manager at Yavapai College. He earned his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the Texas A&M University School of Education with a graduate specialization designed to prepare technology leaders. Dr. Pierce’s research interests focus on 21st-century andragogy and pedagogy, including strategies and models for the effective integration of technology at all academic levels; online student support needs, issues of diversity and digital equity; and the use of digital portfolios for professional development. Dr. Pierce's research has been published in the International Journal on E-Learning, the Journal of Applied Learning Technology, the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, and Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. He began his career in education as a secondary Computer Information Systems instructor in rural Northeast Texas. He lives in Northern Arizona with his wife and daughter.