Matt Varga, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School
678-839-1070
mvarga@west ga.edu
Mandeville Hall - Room 131
Office Hours
By Appointment
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.
- 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
Fall 2024 Sections
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E07 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E07 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- GRAD-7000 (Prior Learning&Work Experience) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GRAD-7000 (Prior Learning&Work Experience) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E07 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- GRAD-7000 (Prior Learning&Work Experience) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- GRAD-7000 (Prior Learning&Work Experience) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GRAD-7000 (Prior Learning&Work Experience) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E16 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E06 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- CEPD-7152 (Research & Program Evaluation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9222 (Quant Resrch in a Higher Ed En) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- CEPD-9171 (Program Evaluation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- CEPD-7152 (Research & Program Evaluation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CEPD-9199 (Dissertation) Section: E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- CEPD-7152 (Research & Program Evaluation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CEPD-9151 (Lead for Diversity in 21st Cen) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- HESA-9999 (Dissertation) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
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]