Adam McGhee, PhD

Adam McGhee, PhD

  • Graduate and Online Programs
  • adam@auburn.edu
334-663-1209
acm0049@auburn.edu
230B Funchess Hall
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Dr. Adam Charles McGhee
Coordinator, Distance Education – College of Agriculture

Dr. Adam McGhee serves as the Distance Education Coordinator for Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, where he oversees online course design, program development, and faculty training to expand access to agricultural education. In addition to his work in distance learning, he leads the College’s drone education program within the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences, integrating UAV technology into teaching, research, and field applications.

Dr. McGhee holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a Master of Agriculture in Environmental Science from Auburn University. His professional interests include online learning innovation, instructional design, and the use of emerging technologies to enhance student engagement and applied agricultural research.

Education

  • PhD - Higher Education AdministrationAuburn University, College of Education2016

  • Graduate Certificate in College/University TeachingAuburn University, College of Education2016

  • Master of Agriculture: Crop, Soil and Environmental SciencesAuburn University, College of Agriculture2024

  • Graduate Certificate in Crop and Soil ScienceAuburn University, College of Agriculture2024

  • Master of Business AdministrationTroy University2004

  • Bachelor of Science: Computer ScienceTroy University2002

Professional Experience

  • Coordinator of Distance Education, College of Agriculture, Auburn University
  • Coordinator of Graduate Student Services III, College of Education, Auburn University
  • Coordinator of Distance Education, Southern Union State Community College
  • Adjunct Psychology Instructor
  • Adjunct Agriculture Instructor
  • Adjunct Instructor of Higher Education Administration 

Other Interests

Outside of his professional role, Dr. McGhee (father of three daughters)is an FAA-certified drone pilot, extra class licensed amateur radio operator (WV4F), and active USA Swimming official (DR N2). He also enjoys outdoor activity, golf, and mountain biking, earning multiple Alabama State Championship titles. His diverse interests reflect a lifelong enthusiasm for technology, community involvement, and lifelong learning.

Auburn University Teaching

  • UNIV 1050 (1) – University Success Strategies I, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • UNIV 1060 (1) – University Success Strategies II, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • CSES 6310 (3) – Drone Policy and Compliance, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • CSES 6320 (3) – Drones for Crop Production, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • CSES 4950 (2) – CSES Senior Seminar, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • CSES 7950 (1) – CSESGraduate Student Seminar, Auburn UniversityÂ
  • HIED 8510 (3) – Graduate Seminar in College and University Teaching, Auburn University