Scott M. Brown, Ph.D.
Director of Student Engagement and Strategic Initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Social/Behavioral Researchers
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Experiential Educators Academy
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION -
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
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Experience
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The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Student Engagement and Strategic Initiatives
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Promoted from Associate Director of Strategic Planning & Initiatives to the inaugural Director of Student Engagement & Strategic Initiatives in the second largest College at UT Austin• Established the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), which consists of Admissions (outreach and recruitment), First Year Experience (orientation, first-year and transfer interest groups, LA 101), and Student Success Programs• Directly supervise 5 full-time staff: the Assistant Director for OSE and PACE (Path to Admission through Co-Enrollment), Program Manager for First Year Experience, and Sr. Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Student Support Coordinator for FSP (Foundation Scholars Program); oversee an office of 7 full-time staff and 2 graduate assistants• Provide general oversight to FSP (an academic transition peer mentor program for highly motivated first-year students), PACE (a program that offers alternate entrance to UT Austin to select students), and FYE (a program that consists of New & Transfer Student Orientation and First-Year & Transfer Interest Groups)• Serve as Instructor of Record for LA 101P, a course designed to help new students transition into the College of Liberal Arts and UT Austin; nearly 1,000 students enroll in the course each fall• Coordinate assessment projects, such as the First Destination Survey and Experiential Learning Survey, with Liberal Arts Career Services and Texas Career Engagement• Serve as the College's primary Admissions representative: facilitate weekly College information sessions for prospective students and families; collaborate with UT's Office of Admissions (Director of Access & Inclusion and Director of Recruitment) on outreach and recruitment events Show less
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Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives
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Jun 2020 - Feb 2022
• Provided strategic guidance and support to the Student Affairs Leadership Team in the College of Liberal Arts; the Leadership Team consists of Directors from Academic Advising, Liberal Arts Career Services, Office of Student Success, and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs• Coordinated new transitional programs that focus on the second-year and transfer student experience• Served as the College liaison to the Office of Admissions; coordinate prospective undergraduate student recruitment events and host information sessions• Awarded a $5,000 “Actions that promote Community Transformation" grant from the Vice Provost for Diversity Office to collect and analyze data on undergraduate student belonging, well-being, access to campus resources, and academic success• Supervised the Student Affairs Graduate Intern Show less
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Texas 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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Lecturer
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Jan 2018 - Present
Serve as a Lecturer in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology in the College of Education at Texas State University. Courses taught include: SAHE 5339 (Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration) and SAHE 5354 (Basic Helping Skills). I also support the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program with recruitment and admissions efforts, comprehensive exams, and internship opportunities. Serve as a Lecturer in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology in the College of Education at Texas State University. Courses taught include: SAHE 5339 (Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration) and SAHE 5354 (Basic Helping Skills). I also support the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program with recruitment and admissions efforts, comprehensive exams, and internship opportunities.
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Trinity University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Experiential Learning: Service-Learning & Undergraduate Research
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2016 - 2020
• Created and managed the community federal work-study program, which included community partner and student recruitment, guided reflection activities, program assessment and evaluation, and collaboration with Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Risk Management; witnessed an increase in student participation from 5 students in spring 2018 to 35 students and 20 community partners in the 2019-2020 academic year • Redesigned and expanded the Alternative Break program to align with the Trinity Tomorrow strategic plan and make more student-centered: student-led program, enhanced leadership development opportunities, increased alumni engagement, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion • Coordinated the undergraduate research program: established inaugural Experiential Learning Summit to help summer research and internship students maximize their experience; planned annual Summer Symposium that included more than 220 student presentations; collaborated with Residential Life, Grants Office, Student Accounts, and the Registrar’s Office to process housing requests and fellowship awards; communicated with Department Chairs about research opportunities and application deadlines; developed an assessment plan in concert with the Office of Institutional Research and Academic Affairs; disseminated weekly newsletters to build synergy across the liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences • Recruited, hired, and supervised a Community Engagement Specialist; conducted Organization Capacity Self-Assessment in areas such as program delivery, outreach, performance measurement, and community assessment; co-developed a personal development plan and discussed progress in weekly meetings Show less
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UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Doctoral Intern
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2013 - 2016
Courses taught: • ECHD 3538S (Leadership in Action) • ECHD 4537 (Peer Leadership on Campus) • ECHD 4538S (Advanced Peer Leadership on Campus) Courses taught: • ECHD 3538S (Leadership in Action) • ECHD 4537 (Peer Leadership on Campus) • ECHD 4538S (Advanced Peer Leadership on Campus)
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Arizona 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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Student Advocacy & Assistance
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2011 - 2013
• Co-chaired the Student Assistance Coordination Committee that identified students who were in distress, disrupted campus operations, or who were considered a threat to themselves or others; the committee included representatives from Counseling Services, Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Housing, Health Services, Disability Resources, and the ASU Police Department• Established a formal assessment plan for the Student Advocacy & Assistance office, and tracked student utilization of advocacy services and presented findings to personnel in the Division of Educational Outreach & Student Services; findings revealed patterns that influenced programming decisions at departmental levels • Managed an emergency scholarship fund and awarded money to students in need of shelter, food, or clothing while helping them find long term solutions• Coordinated Parent’s Brunch during New Student Orientation events; moderated Q & A sessions with parents and a panel of student affairs staff (e.g., campus police, health and wellness, recreation, career services, and counseling) Show less
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Academic Success Coordinator
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2009 - 2011
• Crafted plans of study to help students stay on-track and progress towards degree completion• Implemented a peer mentor program targeting 200 first-time freshmen and transfer students• Supervised student leaders in a Residential Community and provided oversight of programming and other initiatives aimed at helping first-time freshmen transition to college
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Young Adult Transition Corps - Transition Liaison
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2007 - 2008
• Implemented new wellness program to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors for young adults with disabilities • Mentored young adults on the Autism Spectrum who sought employment or access into higher education • Established a ‘Next Chapter Book Club’ at the Ohio State School for the Blind and facilitated peer to peer discussions based on weekly readings and personal interest • Implemented new wellness program to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors for young adults with disabilities • Mentored young adults on the Autism Spectrum who sought employment or access into higher education • Established a ‘Next Chapter Book Club’ at the Ohio State School for the Blind and facilitated peer to peer discussions based on weekly readings and personal interest
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Education
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2013 - 2017
The University of Georgia
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), College Student Affairs Administration -
2008 - 2010
Arizona State University
Master of Education (MEd), Higher & Postsecondary Education -
2003 - 2007
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
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