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Research Interests

Adult Learning; Self-directed Learning; Adult Development; Qualitative Methodology; Action Research; Positive Psychology; Doctoral Education; Holocaust Education in Higher Education

Teaching Fields: Adult Learning; Adult Development; Diversity in Adult Learning; Equine-Assisted Learning; Workforce Leadership; Qualitative Inquiry

Dr. Gwen Scott Ruttencutter is an Assistant Professor of Adult Learning & Development. She earned her PhD in Educational Psychology & Research with an emphasis in Adult Learning from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2018. She coordinates the Adult Learning & Development doctoral program. Her research examines teaching-learning in higher education through the lenses of adult learning, positive psychology, and animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Ruttencutter also investigates equine-assisted learning and animal-assisted interventions broadly.

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Jones Bassett, K., * Smith, M. J., Workman, J. L., & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2025). “I am learning, and I never stop learning”: Building professional capacity among chief fundraising officers in a technical college system. Philanthropy and Education, 9(1), 23-44.

Whitehead, J., * Ruttencutter, G. S., & Gunn, N. P. (2025). Removing the obstacles: Educator perceptions and practices of an alternative education model. GATEways to Teacher Education, 34(2), 1-16.

Garner, J., * Ruttencutter, G. S., & Parker, F. (2024). Portraits of a rural Georgia high school STEM program. Georgia Educational Researcher, 21(1), p. 2. DOI: 10.20429/ger.2024.210102

Bellflowers, L. A., & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2023). When Minnie comes to class: Examining a therapy dog’s presence in an undergraduate nursing program. Journal of Christian Nursing 40(4), 230-235.

Ruttencutter, G. S. (2021). The professional voice and tips for practice: Gwen. In M.R. Woodside, The human services internship experience: Helping students find their way (2nd ed.). Sage.

Presentations

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Warner, K. (2026, Jan. 31). Leaving the lectern: Building collaborative, inclusive, and reflective undergraduate learners with the Five Cs model. Presentation at Georgia Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Macon, GA.

Warner, K., & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2026, Jan. 31). From transitions to transformation: Helping learners shape their educational legacy. Presentation at Georgia Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Macon, GA.

Ruttencutter, G. S., Mainor, L.+, & Reed, J.+ (2025, Nov. 18). What the horses can teach us: Fostering noncognitive skills for academic persistence and success through equine-assisted learning. Experiential Learning Exposition, 茄子视频, Valdosta, GA.

Ruttencutter, G. S., Warner, K., & Candea, T. * (2025, Oct. 16-17). Learning with the herd: Developing first-year students’ noncognitive skills through equine-assisted learning. Presentation at the 3rd International Scientific Conference Animal Assisted Therapy: Impact on Human Health and Future Prospects.

Candea, T. *, Warner, K., & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2025, Oct. 16-17). Manes and memories: An equine-assisted program bridging neurodegenerative care and graduate clinical training. Presentation at the 3rd International Scientific Conference Animal Assisted Therapy: Impact on Human Health and Future Prospects.

Candea, T. *, & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2025, Oct. 8 – 10). Soft skills, strong professionals: Equine-assisted learning in healthcare education. Presentation at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference.

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Cantonwine, Emily G. (2025, Oct. 8 – 10). Let’s do the twist! Using Twisted Instruction to foster metacognitive and noncognitive skills among senior level biology majors. Presentation at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference.

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Warner, K. (2025, Sept. 26). Equine-inspired pedagogy: Teaching with empathy, patience, and partnership. Presentation at American Association of Adult & Continuing Education Conference.

Warner, K., & Ruttencutter, G. S. (2025, Jan. 24). Horsin’ around: Lessons learned from designing and facilitating a novel experiential learning course using equine-assisted learning. Presentation at Georgia Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Macon, GA.

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Warner, K. (2025, Jan. 24). From the paddock to the classroom: What our horses have taught us about teaching. Presentation at Georgia Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Macon, GA.

Garner, J.*, Ruttencutter, G. S., & Parker, F. (2024, Feb. 8-9). Portraits of a rural Georgia high school STEM program. Paper presentation at the Eastern Educational Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL.

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Warner, K. (2024, Feb. 2). Making STRIDES: Incorporating equine-assisted learning in a first-year student experience course. Presentation at Georgia Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Macon, GA.

Warner, K., Ruttencutter, G. S., Kelley, H., & Laughlin, M. (2024, Jan. 3-7). Equine-assisted learning to promote retention, leadership, and growth mindset skills in first year college students. Presentation at IICAH2024 Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Ruttencutter, G. S., & Warner, K. (2023, Oct. 3-6). Making STRIDES: Equine-assisted learning in higher education. Presentation at American Association of Adult & Continuing Education Conference.

Ruttencutter, G. S., Harrell, M.*, & Fernandez, B. E.* (2022, Oct. 10-13). But isn’t it just about burning bras? Women academics’ experiences in taking up postfeminism. Presentation at American Association of Adult & Continuing Education Conference.

Ruttencutter, G. S., Foster, J. *, Dinsmore, K. E.*, & Stanfield, D. S. * (2021, Oct. 5-8). A new century of learning: Examining self-directed learning in the 21st century. Presentation at American Association of Adult & Continuing Education Conference, Miramar Beach, FL. (accepted)