EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE)– MAY 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Dissertation Title: Post-College Reflections on Involvement in The Vagina Monologues: A Feminist Narrative Analysis
Dissertation Chair: Kristen A. Renn, Ph.D.
Master of Science, Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) – MAY 2000
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Thesis Title: Portraits of Individuality: A Qualitative Study of Multiracial College Students
Thesis Chair: Paul Shang, Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design -MAY 1998
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Minor: Art History
University Honors Scholar
Magna Cum Laude
AREAS OF SCHOLARLY INQUIRY AND ACADEMIC EXPERTISE
Contemporary issues in higher education; professional development in student affairs; college student development theory; gender, sexuality and intersectional feminist studies; equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education; non-hierarchical mentoring and leadership for social change; qualitative research (feminist narrative and case study methodologies); co-curriculum.
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Director, Pathways Persistence Programs – 2024 – present
Office of the Provost: Undergraduate Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Director, Women*s Student Services – 2019 – 2024
Division of Student Life and Engagement
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Interim Director, The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center – 2021 – 2023
Division of Student Life and Engagement
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Program Director, Learning, Culture, & Technology in Europe (LCTE) – 2017 – present
College of Education at Michigan State University
Affiliate Faculty for Student Affairs Praxis & Professional Development – 2020 – 2022
Student Affairs Administration (SAA) Master of Arts Program, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) Unit, Department of Educational Administration
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
New Student Orientation Steering Team Member – 2018 – 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Doctoral Research Assistant, My Spartan Story – 2018 – 2019
Hub for Innovation in Learning & Technology & Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Assistant Program Director, Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE) – 2013 – 2018
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Director, Women’s Center – 2008 – 2013
Diversity, Equity & Community/Student Affairs
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Initiatives, Multicultural Affairs & Student Success – 2006 – 2008
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Senior Coordinator, Commuter Student Affairs – 2002 – 2006
Coordinator, Commuter Student Affairs – 2001 – 2002
Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL)
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Assistant Director, Student Life Programs – 2000 – 2001
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
HIGHER EDUCATION-ADJACENT EXPERIENCE
Co-Owner, Producer, Host, Student Affairs NOW – 2020 – present
www.studentaffairsnow.com
Host and Producer, Student Affairs Live at HigherEdLive.com – 2013 – 2019
Heather Shea, Ph.D. 