Matt Varga, Ph.D.

Dean of the Graduate School
Dean's Office Graduate School

678-839-1070
mvarga@westnDysA1cAmoGv8AYXKgAllyga.edu

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Matt Varga, Ph.D.
Biography

Dr. Matt Varga is a Professor of Higher Education Administration and Dean for the University of West Georgia Graduate School. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, an M.S. in College Student Personnel from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Christopher Newport University. Dr. Varga’s experience with graduate education began in 2012 when he coordinated the College Student Affairs Master’s program. As an Associate Professor, Dr. Varga developed, proposed, and implemented the Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration. During this time, Dr. Varga served on various graduate student and program committees, assisting many graduate processes and academic policies related to graduate students. Dr. Varga’s focus is on developing, implanting, and updating the Graduate School for a modern and innovative educational experience for students looking to advance their academic and professional goals.

 

Education / Degrees
  • B.A., Philosophy and Religious Studies, Christopher Newport University, 2004
  • M.S., College Student Personnel, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2007
  • Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2012
Courses Taught
Course Sections and Syllabi

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Publication List

Varga, M. & Parrish, M. (2015). Prescription Opiate Use among Graduate Students. Journal of Evidenced-Informed Social Work, DOI: 10.1080/15433714.2014.889586.

Varga, M. & Varga, M. A. (2015). Prescription Stimulant Use among Graduate Students. College Student Affairs Journal. 33:1, 124 – 145.

Varga, M. & Lingrell, S. (2016). The College Arm’s Race. In J. DeVitis & P. Sasso (Eds.), Colleges at the Crossroads: Taking Sides on Contested Issues. Peter Lang Press.

Varga, M. & Hopper, J. (2015). Residential experience. In J. DeVitis & P. Sasso (Eds.), Today’s College Student: A Reader. Peter Lang Press.

Varga, M. (2014). Substance use and resiliency among adolescents. In M. Garrett (Eds.), Youth and Adversity: Psychology and Influences of Child and Adolescent Resilience and Coping. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publisher.

Varga, M. (2012). Adderall Abuse on College Campuses: A Comprehensive Literature Review. Journal of Evidenced-Based Social Work. 9:3, 293-313 DOI:10.1080/15433714.2010.525402 [View Publication External Resource]