Dr. Tracy Cooper
Assistant Professor
Role Summary
Dr. Tracy Cooper serves as adjunct faculty at Baker University, bringing expertise in leadership, transformative learning, instructional design, and emotional intelligence to his work with adult and graduate learners.
Areas of Responsibility
- Graduate and adult learner instruction
- Leadership education
- Curriculum and instructional design
- Student engagement in blended learning environments
- Emotional intelligence in leadership
- Mentorship and professional development
- Applied learning and reflective practice
About Dr. Cooper
Dr. Tracy Cooper is active as an author, filmmaker, international consultant on high sensitivity, mentor, and speaker. His work explores sensory-processing sensitivity, masculinity, creative critical thinking, empowerment, and the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.
As an educator, Dr. Cooper is an innovator in curriculum and instructional design. He develops strategies that deepen student engagement, learning, and growth in modern blended course spaces, with a particular focus on helping learners connect leadership development with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and meaningful professional practice.
His academic and consulting work supports individuals and organizations seeking to better understand high sensitivity, identity, creativity, and leadership in personal and professional contexts.
Dr. Cooper earned a Bachelor in Social Science and Art Studies and a Master of Liberal Studies in Leadership from Fort Hays State University. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Transformative Learning and Change from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D. in Transformative Learning and Change, California Institute of Integral Studies
- M.L.S. in Leadership, Fort Hays State University
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and Art Studies, Fort Hays State University