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Dr. Giroir is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the field of higher education at both public and private institutions. Dr. Giroir began his career in higher education by working in student affairs, in particular residence life and housing. After working for several years with residence life, he decided to transition into other areas on the university campus to include campus activities, campus intramurals/recreation, campus welcome center, Greek Life, student leadership, and orientation/FYE.

Dr. Giroir brings his years of practical work experience into the classroom as he enjoys working to prepare the next generation of university administrators. He has served in graduate faculty roles at both The University of Southern Mississippi and Arkansas Tech University. In addition to faculty roles held, he also held administrative duties in higher education that included serving as graduate program coordinator, department head, and an associate dean. His research interests include: Co-Curricular Experiences and their impact on overall student success (undergraduate & graduate students), graduate student success initiatives, and today’s college students and their parents.

Dr. Giroir is married to Dr. Beth Giroir, who serves as the Executive Director for Student Success at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ, and they have 2 children, Lilly and Sam. Dr. Giroir enjoys travelling, cooking, cheering on his favorite sporting teams, and is a fan of Charles Schulz and his Peanut characters.

Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, 2006
The University of Southern Mississippi

M.A., Student Personnel Services (Higher Education/College Student Personnel), 1999
Northwestern State University

B.A., History, 1996
McNeese State University

• Giroir, C. & Austin, C.  (2016).  Keeping student affairs relevant in a virtual world.  ACPA Developments, 13 (4). 
• Giroir, C.  (2013).  Ethical decision-making case study: Holiday dilemma.  In McCoy, B., and Vaccaro, A. (Eds.) Decisions matter: Using A Decision-Making Framework with Contemporary Student Affairs Case Studies. Washington, DC:  National Association of Student Affairs Professionals. 
• Giroir, C. (2012).  A virtual dilemma:  Case study for SACSA graduate students and new professionals. SACSA regional conference in Memphis, TN.   
• Giroir, C. & Giroir, E. (2010).  Look out:  Here comes generation x parents.  Transitions, 5(3), 4-6.  
• Giroir, C. & Giroir, E.  (2010). Survivor meets the job search.  NASPA, Region IV-West Newsletter, Summer Edition, 9.