Brianne Nelson Schmidt
Curriculum and Assessment Specialist at University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies- Claim this Profile
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PCO Diversity by Design: Developing Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Programs, Pathways and Partnerships
UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association)Apr, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum and Assessment Specialist
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Design and lead the program assessment and quality improvement process for undergraduate major programs as part of the unit's strategic plan. • Define DE&I-based curriculum objectives for undergraduate programs that align with the College’s DE&I Strategic Plan • Lead faculty training on learning assessment, writing instruction, and inclusive and equitable learning experiences for a diverse learner population • Steward the Assessment Community of Practice (ACOP) for University partners • Act as college liaison on Helio Campus (formerly AEFIS) assessment management enterprise system. Show less
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning Technologies Coordinator, Leadership Minor
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2022
• Taught up to three 3-credit college courses a year focused on personal and community leadership. • Led unit course accessibility updates, learning technologies investigation, and integration for all instructional modalities. • Investigated and applied pedagogies to course design for leadership learning focused on self- and identity-awareness, positionality, empathy, intercultural awareness, authentic leadership, and adaptive social change-making. • Redesigned coursework from lens of critical pedagogy, critical literacy, and culturally responsive teaching. • Guided adaptive change work intended to improve employee engagement and retention. • Provided direction to the application of local, state, and federal laws and policies related to use of technology, including FERPA, accessibility, and COVID-19 policies. Show less
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Level Lead & Adjunct Facuty
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2018
• Teach 3+ online courses per year• Provide support to 8+ instructors through individual and group training and consultations• Consult with faculty seeking to flip or hybridize coursework for short- and long-term needs• Develop new online coursework for digital leadership
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Associate Program Director
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Evaluation & Assessment Responsibilities:• Facilitate focus groups, code participant responses, and use information to direct initiatives • Work with campus partners to triangulate data to tell robust stories of programs and services• Train facilitators to review and assess educational programs • Map data sources to find opportunities for original studies and collaboration with partners• Design qualitative and quantitative measurement tools for assessment and evaluation• Use SPSS and Qualtrics to analyze data• Present findings for improvement of programs throughout department and universitySupervisory and Managerial Responsibilities• Implement department’s new residential curriculum program with 7-person staff• Monitor annual budget of approximately $175,000• Assist with the facilitation of the staff recruitment, hiring, and training processesSpecial Assignments:• Develop, execute and assess effectiveness of 150-hour professional staff training Show less
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Jun 2011 - May 2013
• Direct an apartment building of 300 college students to meet safety and learning goals • Teach courses on student development and the residential student experience • Direct an apartment building of 300 college students to meet safety and learning goals • Teach courses on student development and the residential student experience
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Lansing, Michigan Area
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Intern
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Participated in a 150-hour practicum experience under the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services. Organized and implemented a student recruitment research project, facilitated informational interviews with division administrators and observed division meetings. Participated in a 150-hour practicum experience under the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services. Organized and implemented a student recruitment research project, facilitated informational interviews with division administrators and observed division meetings.
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Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan
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Lansing, Michigan Area
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Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Participated in a 150-hour practicum experience with PCSUM which serves Michigan’s 15 public universities. I observed campus director meetings, assisted with the organization of the Michigan Professor of the Year award process and banquet, assisted with the organization of the first annual meeting for the Michigan Veterans Educators Consortium, and completed office tasks as assigned including data analysis, data entry, research, and administrative tasks. Participated in a 150-hour practicum experience with PCSUM which serves Michigan’s 15 public universities. I observed campus director meetings, assisted with the organization of the Michigan Professor of the Year award process and banquet, assisted with the organization of the first annual meeting for the Michigan Veterans Educators Consortium, and completed office tasks as assigned including data analysis, data entry, research, and administrative tasks.
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Adams State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Residence Director
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Jun 2009 - May 2011
• Direct an apartment building of 300 college students to meet safety and learning goals • Advised a committee of student staff on “Training and Development” • Direct an apartment building of 300 college students to meet safety and learning goals • Advised a committee of student staff on “Training and Development”
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Michigan State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education: Student Affairs Administration -
2006 - 2009
Northern Michigan University
Bachelors of Science, Writing -
2004 - 2006
Muskegon Community College
General Education
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