Andre Brown. Master of Science: College Student Personnel Administration University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri May 2008

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1 Andre Brown EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy: Educational Leadership &Policy Analysis Dissertation: Patterns of Black Racial Identity Development of Black Men Affiliated with Historically Black Fraternities at a Large Predominately White University in the Midwest University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri May 2014 Master of Science: College Student Personnel Administration University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri May 2008 Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Finance University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri May 2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Program Director December 2014-Present TRiO Student Support Services, Educational Outreach & Student Services, Arizona State University Responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of the federally funded TRiO Student Support Services program for 270 low-income, first-generation, and students with a disability Maintain accountability for the TRiO Student Support Services budget of 270K Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate two administrative and professional staff and 10 part time student staff Monitor participants midterm warnings and reported participant use of tutorial services Collaborate with campus partners including student affairs and academic affairs Maintain current knowledge of procedures and regulations for federally-funded programs Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports (division, institution, and Department of Education) Reports to Senior Associate Dean of Students Program Coordinator May 2013-December 2014 Academic Excellence Program, College of Engineering, Auburn University Implemented recruitment and retention programming for students of color including learning community seminars, group tutoring, employment opportunities job board, and career planning workshops Represented the College of Engineering at college fairs, university events, and high schools to recruit firstgeneration and underrepresented student populations in the College of Engineering Informed prospective and transfer students of admissions deadlines, scholarship opportunities, and benefits of being involved in the Academic Excellence Program Developed and implemented a three week residential precollege enrichment program to provide firstgeneration students of color exposure to the College of Engineering and Auburn University Promoted participation of alumni in engineering education and outreach initiatives Created an educational environment that fostered academic achievement, personal development, and individual safety Academic Coordinator August 2009-May 2012 Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, University of Missouri Implemented programmatic aspects of the Mizzou Black Male Initiative and facilitated educational presentations for program participants Promoted campus-wide and community diversity initiatives, outreach, and collaboration between University of Missouri and Columbia Public Schools Provided advisory and administrative services to undergraduate students Represented the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center and the University of Missouri at the Missouri Black Expo to recruit prospective students Developed and monitored advising strategies for students on academic probation

2 Brown, p.2 Graduate Research Assistant August May 2013 Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Missouri Researched literature pertaining to current issues and approaches in urban school leadership Assisted faculty member in administration and research Oversaw and facilitated statewide postsecondary education policies and programs Coordinated processes and product development for Kansas City PhD and Aspiring Leaders Program Collected and analyzed data for research on trends in student enrollment and school-based health clinics, educational leadership Redesigned course curriculum for graduates students in the Masters of Education Leadership and Educational Specialist programs to align with state and national standards TEACHING EXPERIENCE Faculty Associate, HED 620: Diversity of Higher Education August 2015-October 2015 Mary Lou Fulton Teacher College, Arizona State University Instructed a course designed to provide graduate students an opportunity to examine the issues of inclusivity and intolerance that permeate higher education through societal and systemic practices, policies, norms, values and beliefs Instructor, UNIV 1150: Special Topics with Learning Strategies August 2014-December 2014 Office of Undergraduate Studies, Auburn University Course that teaches first year freshmen academic success strategies for the college environment with an emphasis on issues of diversity in engineering fields through discussion, activities, reading, writing, teamwork, and community service Graduate Student Assistant August 2012-May 2013 Missouri College Advising Corps, University of Missouri Established a social network presence on multiple online platforms to connect with prospective and future students, high school guidance counselors, and educators Trained College Advisers to facilitate leadership presentations for high school and prospective college students and parents Instructor, AE 1450: Introduction to Schools, Community and Society August 2011-May 2012 College of Education, Teacher Development Program, University of Missouri Instructed a college-wide required 3 credit hour semester course to 120 students in Inquiry into Schools, Community, and Society for the Teacher Development Program Educated students on issues focused on the political, cultural, and economic conditions of the schools, schooling in American society, the school community, the school culture, and students' lives Discussed with students concerns on how to prepare to address diversity as it relates to students, curriculum, and classroom management Prepared pre-service teachers to be engaged in discourse with peers and think critically about themselves and others to promote reflective practices Provided students with strategies to effectively educate students from diverse backgrounds Doctoral Teaching Assistant May 2009-August 2012 Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Missouri Collaborated with faculty members from five partner institutions about instruction and activities Lectured 90 doctoral students as a part of their statewide educational doctoral program Aided doctoral faculty members with administrative duties and instruction strategies Maintained and managed logistics and technology for instruction

3 Brown, p.3 Instructor May 2008-August 2008 Community Playground of Columbia, Heart of Missouri United Way Instructed a group of male students, ages on mathematics, science, language arts, and life skills during a summer program geared for pupils from single parent households and low socioeconomic backgrounds Planned curriculum-based class trips to the state capital, local historical sites and museums, and state parks Incorporated contributions of African Americans and African American heritage and culture into curriculum Instructor, AE 1450: Valuing Differences, Discovering Common Ground August 2006-May 2008 Department of Academic Enrichment, University of Central Missouri Instructed a half semester two credit elective course to 35 students Addressed topics of valuing differences in areas of race, culture, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and other forms of hierarchy Educated students on developing strategies to reduce barriers, increase understanding, and promote social change Led classroom discussions on the analysis of current issues relating to racial and cultural diversity RELATED EXPERIENCE Academic Mentor August 2008-May 2013 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Missouri Advised student-athletes about time management, stress management, study strategies, and test taking strategies Completed weekly written reports of student-athletes wellness, social, and academic success Assisted student-athletes in setting short and long term academic goals Coordinated class schedules to accommodate competition eligibility and athletic commitments Research Associate August 2009-May 2010 Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, University of Missouri Collected and analyzed data on the factors that contribute to student graduation and student departure from the institution Discussed research findings with colleagues to evaluate validity of findings Created presentation for publications of research findings Intern January 2008-May 2008 College of Engineering, University of Missouri Spearheaded the development of a student peer advising program for underrepresented students Represented the College of Engineering in recruiting prospective students in urban school districts Advised and instructed the National Society of Black Engineers Conducted face-to-face interviews and focus groups to assess the needs of students of color Established and maintained a learning management system to connect with scholarship recipients Intern May 2007-August 2007 Office of New Student and Mentoring Programs, University of North Texas Oversaw daily operations of New Student and Transfer Student Orientation for 9,000 students Served as a live-in staff member, overseeing evening activities, participant safety, and duty rotations Prepared duty schedules and monitored daily staff changes for staff of 25 Orientation Leaders Co-planned and helped facilitate early and mid-summer Orientation Leader staff training

4 Brown, p.4 PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Witherspoon Arnold, N. & Brown, A. (in press). Book Review: Black school, White school: Racism and educational (mis) leadership. International Journal of Urban Educational Leadership.1-22 doi: / Fellabaum, J., Hart, J., & Brown, A. (in progress). Black men in college: Understandings and perceptions of masculinity Evans, B. & Brown, A. (May 2015). Utilizing Summer Bridge Programs: Enhancing College Readiness in Science and Engineering and Improving Student Retention. The 28th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Washington, D.C. Witherspoon Arnold, N., Crawford, E. R., & Brown, A. (2014). From pre-service leaders to advocacy leaders: Exploring intersections in standards for advocacy in educational leadership and school counseling. International Journal of Leadership in Education. Brown, A. (2013). Patterns of Black Racial Identity Development in Black Men in Historically Black Fraternities. Paper presented at the Association for Black Culture Centers Annual Conference, Auburn, AL. Brown, A. (2013). Intersectionality of Black Men in Historically Black Fraternities. Paper presented at the Association for Black Culture Centers Annual Conference, Auburn, AL. Brown, A. (2013). An overview of the history, research, and culture of historically Black Greek letter organizations. In J.S. Brooks & N. W. Arnold (Eds.) Confronting racism in higher education: Problems and possibilities for fighting ignorance, bigotry and isolation. Information Age Publishing: Charlotte, NC. Fellabaum, J., Hart, J., & Brown, A. (2012). Black men in college: Understandings and perceptions of masculinity. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brown, A., Bollinger, M. E., & French, B., (2012). Can we talk?: Addressing the effects of microaggressions, Paper presented at the Mizzou Diversity Summit, Columbia, MO. Brown, A., & Frazier, T. (2007). Millennial Black Greek college students: What they want and need from advisors. Paper presented at the Association of Fraternity Advisors 2007 Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH. Brown, A., & Aguirre, N. (2007). The misconception of multicultural Greek systems. Paper presented at the Missouri College Personnel Association Fall Conference, Lake Ozark, MO. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American College Personnel Association Association for the Study of Higher Education Association of Fraternity Advisors American Educational Research Association National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel

5 Brown, p.5 UNIVERSITY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP Chair, African & African American Faculty and Staff Council Events Committee, 2015-Present Chair, African & African American Faculty and Staff Council Finance Committee, 2015-Present Chair, Academic Coordinator, Search Committee, 2015 Member, Coordinator, Senior Search Committee, 2015 Member, Justin Harper, M.A. Dissertation Committee, Grand Canyon University August 2015-Present Treasurer, Arizona Chapter of Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel 2014-Present Advisor, Harold A. Franklin Society, Advisor, Omicron Kappa Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Member, Assistant/Associate Professor Search Committee, ELPA, 2012 Coordinator, College for a Day, Office of Community Engagement, Univ. of Central Missouri, Member, Urban League of Greater Kansas City; 2005-Present Summer Program Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement, Univ. of Central Missouri, Chapter President, Beta Zeta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Advisor, Zeta Gamma Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Advisor, Association of Black Collegians; Member, College Student Personnel Association; Assistant Area Director, Alpha Phi Alpha for the Missouri District; Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; 2000-Present Member, Southern Christian Leadership Conference; 2000-Present UNIVERSITY HONORS Recipient, Center for the Study of the College Fraternity and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Research Grant, January 2014 Recipient, Midwestern Higher Education Compact Policy Summit Internship Scholarship, 2012 Assistant Editor, Journal of School Leadership, University of Missouri, Recipient, University of Missouri Graduate Assistant Scholarship; Recipient, Gus T. Ridgel Fellowship; Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program; 2003 Recipient, James S. Rollins Slavery Atonement Grant; 2009 Recipient, National Pan-Hellenic of Greater Kansas City Scholarship; 2008 Recipient, Academic Enrichment Distinguished Writer Scholarship; 2008 Recipient, Kansas City Task Force Scholarship Recipient; 2008

6 Andre Brown 633 W. Southern Ave., Unit 1147 Tempe, AZ (816) REFERENCES Cheryl D. Seals, PhD Associate Professor Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering Auburn University Shelby Center for Engineering Technology, Suite 3101M Auburn, AL (334) Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, PhD Associate Professor & Director of Educational Doctorate Program Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis The Ohio State University 315C Ramseyer Hall 29 W Woodruff Avenue Columbus, OH (614) arnold.1040@osu.edu Nathan Stephens, MSW Director Center for Inclusive Excellence Southern Illinois University Student Center, Room 318, Mail Code Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL (618) Nathan.stephens@siu.edu Elizabeth Tankersley-Bankhead, PhD Director of Postsecondary Initiatives Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City, Missouri btankersley-bankhead@kauffman.org Shakeer A. Abdullah, PhD Assistant Vice President Office of Equity and Diversity University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 404 Morrill Hall 100 Church Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN (612)