Brent Scholar

Biography
Brent Scholar is a leadership expert whose work includes turning managers into leaders. He also works with organizations to support their missions and being the most efficient and effective they can be. He supports diversity and inclusion through his affiliation with the Education Committee of Diversity Leadership Alliance.
Scholar has presented research on the use of social media for academic retention, the effects of student excuses on faculty, and leveraging technology tools for engaging discussions. He is currently a Lecturer with the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University.
Education
- Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, Argosy University, Pittsburgh, PA 2013
- M.B.A. Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business, CA 1999
- B.A. English, University of California-Santa Barbara1995
Research Interests
Scholar has presented research on the use of social media for academic retention, the effects of student excuses on faculty, and leveraging technology tools aka best practices for engaging discussions in asynchrounous online environments..
Publications
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Scholar, B. (2021, July). The Power to Change. ACT-W: Advancing the Careers of Technical Womxn.
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Scholar, B. (2021, May 17-28). Small Teaching: Building Community in the Online Classroom. Perusall Exchange 2021.
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Scholar, B. (2021, January 19, February 17 and 18). The Power to Change. SUNA Virtual Summit.
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Scholar, B. (2020, November 17). Student, Faculty and Admin Engagement (Panelist). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. (2020, October 11). Small Business Struggles and COVID-19 (Panelist). Famela and Friends, San Diego, CA. https://omny.fm/shows/famela-and-friends/famela-and-friends-10-11-20
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Scholar B. & Baker, A. (2020, September 9). GACP 20-21: Best Practices for Facilitating Inclusive Online/Hybrid Environments (Co-Presenter). Arizona State University, Virtual.
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Scholar, B (2020, May 28). What Now: Study Abroad Round Table Discussion (Facilitator). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 15). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 4: Incorporating Responsive Strategies. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 14). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 3: Leading with Consciousness. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 13). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 2: Crafting Culturally Responsive Environments. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 12). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 1: Understanding Inclusivity, Equality and Equity. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. (2020, April 9). Building Intercultural Competence (director/producer). Diversity Leadership Alliance, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2020, April 3). Leveraging Technology Tools for Discussions. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 30). Strategies for Online Group Assignments. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 28). Businesses Surviving COVID-19 (Panelist). Authentically You: Empower Your Way to Success, San Diego, CA. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/authenticallyyou/id/13739807
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Scholar, B. (2019, September 21). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at 8th Annual Arizona Multicultural Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, August 5). Diversity & Inclusion: Let’s Talk About Gender Identity. Presentation at Benchmark in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 16). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Lead and Empower Conference in San Diego, CA.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 8). Reconceptualizing Study Abroad: Perspectives from a New Kid on the Block, stepped in as discussion facilitator. Global Engagement Conference: Educating Global Citizens at Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, January 10). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Monthly Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2018). Leveraging Technology Tools to Facilitate Dynamic Online Discussions and Student Engagement. Presentation at International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Conference, October 13, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, August 28). Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity 101. Presentation at Federal Bureau of Investigations, in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Results. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 2, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, April 25). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at 3rd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, February 12, 2018.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 3, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2017). Dialogue…Matters! A Respectful Environment to Discuss Social Unrest. Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop, February 23, 2017.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at 2nd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, January 11, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2016, December 15). The Collaboration Puzzle. Presentation for Arizona Service Providers and the Workplace Collaborative.
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Scholar, B. (2016, November 1). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at CCI Diversity & Inclusion Education Conference at Arizona State University
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at Grand Canyon University, Scholarship Day, August 17, 2016.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 4, 2016.
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Scholar, B. (2015). Leaders in the Classroom. Workshop Presentations presented at Grand Canyon University, December 2015.
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Scholar, B. (2014). Predicting Re-Enrollment for Online Learning Using Social Networking Websites. Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Paper presented at Grand Canyon University, Delta Mu Delta Honors Symposium, December 2, 2014.
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Scholar, B. (2013). Social Media and Online Retention: Predictors of Re-Enrollment, Social Integration, or Just for Fun. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 15, 2013.
Courses
Summer 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
Spring 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
OGL 520 | Social Psychological Perspecti |
Summer 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Summer 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
IDS 401 | Integration: Experiential |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Summer 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 360 | Organizational Contexts |
BIS 401 | Applied Interdisc Studies |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |
LST 470 | Liberal Studies Seminar |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
BIS 484 | Internship |
OGL 484 | Internship |
BIS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
TWC 584 | Internship |
TWC 598 | Special Topics |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BIS 345 | Organizational Ethics |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
BIS 302 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
Presentations
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Scholar, B. (2021, July). The Power to Change. ACT-W: Advancing the Careers of Technical Womxn.
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Scholar, B. (2021, May 17-28). Small Teaching: Building Community in the Online Classroom. Perusall Exchange 2021.
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Scholar, B. (2021, January 19, February 17 and 18). The Power to Change. SUNA Virtual Summit.
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Scholar, B. (2020, November 17). Student, Faculty and Admin Engagement (Panelist). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. (2020, October 11). Small Business Struggles and COVID-19 (Panelist). Famela and Friends, San Diego, CA. https://omny.fm/shows/famela-and-friends/famela-and-friends-10-11-20
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Scholar B. & Baker, A. (2020, September 9). GACP 20-21: Best Practices for Facilitating Inclusive Online/Hybrid Environments (Co-Presenter). Arizona State University, Virtual.
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Scholar, B (2020, May 28). What Now: Study Abroad Round Table Discussion (Facilitator). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 15). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 4: Incorporating Responsive Strategies. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 14). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 3: Leading with Consciousness. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 13). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 2: Crafting Culturally Responsive Environments. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 12). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 1: Understanding Inclusivity, Equality and Equity. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6U9_4tDSf1?form=html
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Scholar, B. (2020, April 9). Building Intercultural Competence (director/producer). Diversity Leadership Alliance, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2020, April 3). Leveraging Technology Tools for Discussions. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 30). Strategies for Online Group Assignments. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 28). Businesses Surviving COVID-19 (Panelist). Authentically You: Empower Your Way to Success, San Diego, CA. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/authenticallyyou/id/13739807
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Scholar, B. (2019, September 21). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at 8th Annual Arizona Multicultural Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, August 5). Diversity & Inclusion: Lets Talk About Gender Identity. Presentation at Benchmark in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 16). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Lead and Empower Conference in San Diego, CA.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 8). Reconceptualizing Study Abroad: Perspectives from a New Kid on the Block, stepped in as discussion facilitator. Global Engagement Conference: Educating Global Citizens at Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, January 10). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Monthly Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2018). Leveraging Technology Tools to Facilitate Dynamic Online Discussions and Student Engagement. Presentation at International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Conference, October 13, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, August 28). Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity 101. Presentation at Federal Bureau of Investigations, in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Results. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 2, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, April 25). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at 3rd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, February 12, 2018.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 3, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2017). Dialogue&Matters! A Respectful Environment to Discuss Social Unrest. Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop, February 23, 2017.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at 2nd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, January 11, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2016, December 15). The Collaboration Puzzle. Presentation for Arizona Service Providers and the Workplace Collaborative.
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Scholar, B. (2016, November 1). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at CCI Diversity & Inclusion Education Conference at Arizona State University
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at Grand Canyon University, Scholarship Day, August 17, 2016.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 4, 2016.
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Scholar, B. (2015). Leaders in the Classroom. Workshop Presentations presented at Grand Canyon University, December 2015.
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Scholar, B. (2014). Predicting Re-Enrollment for Online Learning Using Social Networking Websites. Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Paper presented at Grand Canyon University, Delta Mu Delta Honors Symposium, December 2, 2014.
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Scholar, B. (2013). Social Media and Online Retention: Predictors of Re-Enrollment, Social Integration, or Just for Fun. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 15, 2013.
Honors/Awards
Diversity Leadership Alliance-Volunteer of the Year Award 2019
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix-Pay It Forward Award Recipient 2013
Professional Associations
Conscious Capitalism, Arizona Chapter, Member since 2017
Diversity Leadership Alliance, Member since 2011, Education Committee Member since 2013
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix, Member since 2010, Treasurer 2012-2014; Board Member 2012-2014
Networking Employment and Training Professionals Association Member since 2010 Treasurer 2011-2012 Board Member 2015-2017
Service
To the Profession
2021 Peer Review, A Perspective of Multicultural Education & Diversity-Kendall Hunt Publishing
Company
2020 Subject Matter Expert, Study Abroad Roundtable: Student, Faculty and Admin Engagement-
Student Universe
2020 Perusall Educator Panel
2020 Peer Review Maricopa Community College’s Chief Diversity Officer Job Template
2020 Subject Matter Expert, What Now: Study Abroad Round Table Facilitator-Student Universe
2020 Subject Matter Expert, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Simulation-E.I. Games
2017 Subject Matter Expert, Business Ethics Simulation-E.I. Games
To the University
Arizona State University
2020-Present General Studies Council, Literacy Sub-Committee (Chair 2020-Present)
2018-Present Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society (Faculty Advisor 2020-Present)
2019-Present Conscious Capitalism Graduate Student Organization (Faculty Advisor)
2018-Present Global Advocacy Certificate Program (Presenter and Technical Assistance)
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
2021-Present College Bylaws Task Force
2016-Present College Assembly
2018-2021 Academic and Grade Appeal Committee
Faculty of Leadership and Integrative Studies
2016-Present Organizational Leadership Curriculum Committee (Chair 2020-2022)
2016-Present Curriculum Council (Chair 2019-2020)
2018-Present Wakonse Planning
2019-2020 Study Abroad Committee
2019-2020 Global Experience Certificate Task Force
2018-2019 Organizational Leadership Competency Task Force
2018-2019 Hiring Committee
2017-2018 Faculty Annual Review Committee
2016-Present Teaching Innovation Exchange
Grand Canyon University
2014-2016 Peer Classroom Reviewer
To the Community
Diversity Leadership Alliance
2020-Present Awards and Logistics Chair
2020-Present Director Producer of Monthly Webinars
2013-Present Education Committee
2011-Present Conference Committee
Networking Employment and Training Professionals Association
2015-2017 Board Member
2011-2012 Treasurer
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix
2012-2014 Treasurer
2012-2014 Board Member
Achilles International Phoenix
2021 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
2021 Rockin’ Robin 5K Coordinator
2019 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
2019 Dinner in the Dark Fundraising Chair
2019 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Rylee (chariot pusher)
2017 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Angela (visually impaired)
2016 Hot Chocolate 15K Guide for Nicole (hearing impaired)
2016 New York City Marathon Guide for Jerry (visually impaired)
2016 Hippity Hop Marathon Guide for Larry (visually impaired)
2016 Mesa-Phoenix Marathon Guide for Larry (visually impaired)
2015 Los Angeles Marathon Guide for Alice (visually impaired)
2Gether We Live
2020 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Rylee (chariot pusher)
2019 Splash and Dash Swim Support for Shawn
2019-Present 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
Conscious Capitalism Arizona
2019-Present Program Committee
Community Volunteering
2021-Present Covid Vaccine Administration Site Volunteer
2021-Present Packages from Home
2019-Present 2Gether We Live Team
2014-2016 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2015-Present Achilles International Phoenix
2015-2019 Ironman Arizona
Consulting
Scholar Consulting, LLC– Phoenix, AZ-Principal Consultant Provides organizations with guidance needed to be efficient and viable, while pursuing their mission; projects have included assisting organizations with leadership, operations, policy, fiscal and data management, and marketing support.
Industry Positions
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County – Greensburg, PA-Chief Operating Officer
[Encourages local residents to be philanthropists; provides grants to the community and serves as a community leader]
Preferred Mortgage Services, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA-Businesss Devlopment/Office Manager
[Consults with mortgage servicers in strategic business issues to realize operation and profitability improvements.]
Countrywide Financial Corporation – Simi Valley, CA-Team Leader
[International financial services company, focused on real estate financing]
LT Acquisition Corporation – Sherman Oaks, CA-General Manager
[Restaurant chain based in Los Angeles, California]