James Yess

Assistant Professor

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.

Fall 2022

  • HPSS-S153-01 Introduction To Philosophy
  • HPSS-S196-01 Introduction To Ethics
  • HPSS-S261-01 Philosophy Of Mind

Wintersession 2023

  • HPSS-W156-01 The Meaning Of Life

Spring 2023

  • HPSS-8900-01 HPSS Independent Study
  • HPSS-S101-20 Topics: History, Philosophy, & The Social Sciences
  • HPSS-S101-21 Topics: History, Philosophy, & The Social Sciences

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