James Yess

Senior Lecturer

BA, College of the Holy Cross
EDD, Boston University
MA, University of Wisconsin, Madison
MPA, Harvard University

In addition to teaching at RISD, James Yess has worked as an adjunct instructor at Lesley University, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, Massasoit Community College, Salve Regina University and the South Shore Art Center. He has earned degrees from Boston University, Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, the University of Wisconsin and College of the Holy Cross. Yess’ writing has appeared in such publications as Community College Review, The Journal of Nursing Education and Research in Higher Education.


BA, College of the Holy Cross
EDD, Boston University
MA, University of Wisconsin, Madison
MPA, Harvard University