My Resume
Terainer L. Brown, Ph.D.
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Areas of Research, Interest, Expertise, and Teaching
College Access, Student Success, Career Exposure & Exploration, Advising, Student Engagement, Community Building, Retention, Persistence, and Completion Programs
High Impact Tutoring Practices & Shadow Education as Predictors of STEM Pathways
College and Career Co-Curricular Activities Grades P-20
Student Support Services, Youth Mentorship, Peer Mentorship
Undergraduate Research Programs, Peer Leadership, and Student Success
Academic Interventions, Pre-College Program Development, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Collaboration, Innovation, and Building Teams
Faculty, Employer, and Student Mentoring Relationships
Curriculum Development and Instructional Coaching
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy
Dissertation Topic: Academic Peer Mentorship and Transitioning College Writers: A Closer Look at Support for Developmental Education
University of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO
Master of Arts
Educational Leadership
Concentration: Student Affairs in Higher Education
University of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Education (K12 Dance), Magna Cum Laude
Minor Concentration: Sociology
Wayne State University | Detroit, MI
Professional Affiliations
Member, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Member, American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Member, Michigan Education Association (MEA)
Member, National Career Development Association (NCDA)
EQ-i Certified Coach (Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach)
Publications
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Dissertation
Academic peer mentorship and transitioning college writers: A closer look at support for developmental education.
Brown, T.L. (2018)
ProQuest (13419782). Link
Selected Publications
Preparing Students for College and Career, Beyond the Affirmative Action Ruling.
Brown, T.L. (2023)
National Career Development Association. 39(3)
Student mentoring: Aligning campus efforts to self-identified student needs.
Mendez, S. L., Brown, T. L. (2022)
Journal of Student Affairs
Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations
Hawaii International Conference on Education
“Understanding Pre-Collegiate Support: A Closer Look at Writing Interventions in Pre-College Programs”
Honolulu, HI
University of Colorado
“College Transition Programs and Writing: A Missed Opportunity?”
Conference on Community Writing - Boulder, CO
National Early College Conference
“Let’s Reach Toward Higher Education”
Jobs for the Future: Early College Design Services - Dallas, TX
New Mexico Highlands University
“Let’s Change the Way We Advise”
Winds of Change Academic Advising Conference - Albuquerque, NM
To request the complete list of experiences in higher education administration, college/university teachings, and K12 leadership, please email drbrown@culturedforcollege.com
Higher Education Administration Experience
Old Dominion University
Director | TRIO McNair Scholars Program
July 2024 - Present
Strategic Leadership, Vision, and Institutional Impact
Strategic Planning and Execution: Spearheaded transformative initiatives within the McNair Scholars Program, aligning program objectives with university-wide strategic goals for diversity, equity, and student success. Developed a multi-year vision to increase program reach and impact, positioning the university as a leader in supporting first-generation and underrepresented students.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Established and maintained strategic partnerships with university departments, federal agencies, and community organizations to enhance program visibility, secure external funding, and create pathways for program growth.
Institutional Innovation: Led the creation of “McNair Prep Academy” as a model for first-generation student readiness, bridging the gap between undergraduate and graduate studies, and setting a standard for similar institutional programs.
High-Impact Programming: Leveraged student feedback and outcome data to design high-impact practices, such as mentorship structures and industry partnerships, ensuring scholar preparedness for competitive graduate programs.
Advanced Project Management, Fiscal Responsibility, and Accountability ($1.3M Grant)
Comprehensive Project Oversight: Directed the implementation of a $1.3M federal grant, overseeing all aspects of program execution, budget allocation, and compliance with federal and institutional guidelines, consistently delivering on time and within scope.
Budget Management and Optimization: Managed all financial aspects of the grant, including budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure analysis, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and maximizing resource utilization to drive program outcomes and ensure sustainability.
Stakeholder Reporting and Transparency: Developed detailed financial reports and outcome metrics for university executives, federal sponsors, and community stakeholders, demonstrating accountability, impact, and return on investment to support ongoing funding and program advocacy.
Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Established performance metrics and conducted ongoing evaluation, utilizing data-driven insights to refine project strategies, enhance scholar outcomes, and ensure alignment with evolving institutional priorities.
Faculty Collaboration, Mentorship Models, and Program Excellence
High-Level Faculty Engagement: Partnered with faculty and academic departments to develop mentorship frameworks that promote research collaboration, foster academic excellence, and drive retention of high-potential scholars in STEM and other critical fields.
Faculty Development and Training: Designed and implemented equity-centered training for faculty mentors, equipping them with skills in appreciative advising and proactive student support to enhance mentor-mentee relationships and advance program goals.
Mentorship Innovation and Scaling: Launched new mentorship initiatives, including a structured faculty-student model and peer mentoring networks, that scale across academic departments, building a robust support system that contributes to student success and retention.
Outcome-Oriented Advising Models: Introduced innovative advising models that focus on scholar-specific goals in academic progression, graduate school preparation, and leadership development, leading to increased scholar engagement, satisfaction, and successful outcomes.
Student Success, Leadership Development, and Retention Efforts
Institution-Wide Student Success Initiatives: Championed student success for first-generation students by designing curricula that emphasize undergraduate research skills as a critical pathway to retention and academic persistence. Developed programming focused on research engagement, professional development, and personal growth to foster student achievement and support institutional goals in retaining first-gen scholars through to graduation and beyond.
Leadership Training and Scholar Empowerment: Developed leadership training for scholars, encouraging active roles within the program and on campus, which fostered a sense of responsibility and professional growth, empowering students to lead initiatives aligned with institutional values.
Data-Driven Success Frameworks: Used quantitative and qualitative data to shape program improvements and influence university policies related to student advising, academic support, and career readiness, making data-informed decisions that enhance student pathways to graduate school and career success.
Advocacy and Policy Impact: Acted as a key advocate for first-generation students, contributing insights to institutional policy discussions, participating in institutional committees designed to foster student success, and advising on policy changes to foster an inclusive academic environment.
United States Air Force
Higher Education Policy and Legislative Advisor | GS-14
Provide strategic, congressional, operational, and policy guidance to inform and influence various military and congressional leaders for all college, career, and credentialing programs
Serve as senior technical advisor and representative on education councils, committees, and working groups, established by the White House, Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Head Quarters Air Force, Department of Education, and other authorities to address all college, credentialing, and apprenticeship programs
Oversight of student affairs, quality assurance, administrative, and logistical support of faculty and university staff at thirty-four education centers across Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Guam
Budgetary oversight of $1.2 million in revenue to support base education centers and schoolhouses in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Guam
Taskforce for College 101 curriculum
Large-scale program coordination with responsibility for planning, directing, executing, fiscally managing, evaluating, and reporting high-visibility courses designed to prepare leaders for their role within the organization
University Of Colorado - Colorado Springs
College of Education
Assistant Dean | Director of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Pre-Collegiate Support and Success Center
Director of Concurrent Enrollment and Student Success
Office of the Chancellor
Research Assistant and Grant Coordinator
Student Success Center
Academic Advising & Transfer Credit Specialist
University of Michigan
School of Education
Program Facilitator / Fine Arts Instructor
To request the complete list of experiences in higher education administration, college/university teachings, and K12 leadership, please email drbrown@culturedforcollege.com
Selected Honors & Awards
Mentored Doctoral Fellowship
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Recipient
Outstanding Cohort Leader
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Recipient
McNair Graduate Award
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Recipient
Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Volunteer
Mount Clemens Community School District
Recipient
Outstanding Oral Presentation
Ronald E. McNair National Research Symposium University of North Carolina A&T
Recipient
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