Barrett Scroggs, Ph.D.

Dr. Barrett Scroggs earned his Ph.D. in life-span human development from Kansas State University in 2018. He joined Penn State in 2018 as an assistant professor of human development and family studies at the Mont Alto campus. Dr. Scroggs established himself as a leader in his field researching the experiences of LGBTQIA+ emerging adults during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. He was promoted to associate professor in 2023 where he continued his line of research and was appointed assistant director of academic affairs at Penn State Mont Alto. Additionally, he received the Provost Endorsement in Leadership and Service as a part of the 2023 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program.

In July 2024, Dr. Scroggs was appointed interim director of academic affairs and chief academic officer at Penn State Greater Allegheny. In his role, Dr. Scroggs oversees all academic programming at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Since joining Penn State Greater Allegheny, he oversaw a campus revitalization which included the creation of the Resource, Inspiration, Success, and Engagement (RISE) Center and managed the expansion of strategic student success initiatives. With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Scroggs is known for his collaborative leadership and engaging, student-centered approach to higher education. Dr. Scroggs says, “I believe strongly in the land-grant mission of Penn State. Every student in and around Allegheny County has access to a world-class Penn State education right here in our region.