Brian Higginbotham

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Human Development and Family Studies

Brian Higginbotham is the Associate Vice President for Extension and a professor in the Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development.

Dr. Higginbotham has maintained a prolific research program while having a large administrative role in USU Extension.  During his career at USU he has generated over 90 research-based publications and secured over $37 million in external funding.

He is well-known throughout the State for his relationship education programs that improve relationship skills such as communication, conflict management, and commitment.