R Donald C. Brown

Title:

Dean, University College

Institution:

Texas State University - San Marcos

Telephone:

512 - 245 - 3579

Fax:

512 - 245 - 8765

E-mail:

Ron brown@txstate.edu

Would you prefer to consult in a specific region of the country?

No

Provided information about the current position:

Report to:

Provost

At:

Texas State University - San Marcos

Characteristics:

regional public with select Ph.D.

Undergraduates:

23,600 students

Graduates:

3,282 students

Type of Institution:

Doctoral, State assisted

Described responsibilities and expertise that relate to potential consulting assignments:

Responsibility for learning center, honors, athletic certification, gen. education, testing center, developmental ed., just-in-time orientation, SACS compliance & assessment of basic skills, scholarship weekend, teaching excellent awards.

Provided information about previous positions held:
 

1. Described responsibilities and expertise that relate to potential consulting assignments:

Director of Honors Program (1981 - 1996)

At:

Texas State University - San Marcos
 

Characteristics:

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Undergraduates:

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Graduates:

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Type of Institution:

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2. Described responsibilities and expertise that relate to potential consulting assignments:

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Characteristics:

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Undergraduates:

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Graduates:

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Type of Institution:

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Area of Expertise:

  • Academic support services
  • Advising
    • Advising assessment
    • Faculty advisers
    • professional advising staff
  • Baccalaureate degree program, i.e., specialized studies, interdisciplinary studies, etc.
  • Core curriculum / general education development
  • Development of an Undergraduate Studies of University College unit
  • Enrollment management
  • First-year experience programs
  • Learning communities
  • Retention initiatives
  • Staff development (especially advising)
  • Other (please list): Testing Center Services, Development Education, Undergraduate degree requirements, Honors Program.