Biography
Education
- Ph D in Sociology, University of Central Florida
- MA in Sociology, University of West Georgia
- BS in Sociology, Florida State University
A native of Celebration, Florida- Dr. Baird is an avid hiker, cook, concert goer, and occasional scuba diver.
His teaching specializations include the sociology of education, health and illness, and statistics for the social sciences.
Teaching
Sociology of Education; Sociology of Health; Quantitative Methodology
Research
Higher education; For-profit education; Social mobility; Substance use; Addiction; Homelessness; Racial discourse; Racial attitudes
Selected Accomplishments
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Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2023). Understanding the Rise of Anti-Political Correctness Sentiment: The Curious Role of Education. Humanity and Society. Volume, 47. Issue, 1. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2019). Seeking Evidence of Grade Inflation at For-Profit Universities. Sociological Focus. Volume, 52. Issue, 4. Pages, 343-358. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2019). Veiled Threats: Color-Blind Frames and Group Threat in Affirmative Action Discourse. Social Problems. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2019). Selling the Middle Class For-Profit: Examining the Prospect of ‘Good Jobs’ for For-Profit College Graduate. The Journal of Public and Professional Sociology. Volume, 11. Issue, 1. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2014). “How Can We Stay Sober?” Homeless Women’s Experience in a Substance Abuse Treatment Center. Society. Volume, 51.