Randyl A Cochran
Assistant Professor
Dr. Randyl Cochran earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Mercer University, a Master of Public Administration (Health Policy & Administration specialization) from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. in Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining the faculty at UNCW, she taught in the undergraduate Healthcare Management Program at Towson University. Currently, Dr. Cochran is an assistant professor in the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program, where she coordinates the Managerial Epidemiology and Population Health course.
Education
B.A. in Political Science, Mercer University; M.P.A. with an emphasis in Health Policy & Administration, University of Georgia; Ph.D. in Health Services Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Specialization in Teaching
Managerial epidemiology and population health; legal & ethical issues for healthcare professionals; financial analysis & decision-making; healthcare administration capstone
Research Interests
Behavioral health service utilization and outcomes; mental health stigma; health information technology (e.g., barriers to adoption and utilization, outcomes); health disparities & social determinants of health; healthcare organization performance
Professional Service
Ad hoc Site Visit Team Member, Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Academy of Management
Reviewer, Journal of Medical Internet Research
Reviewer, Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
Community Engagement
NAMI Wilmington