Terry Brown
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Seasoned Vice President with a proven track record in strategic planning, financial management and team leadership. Skilled at implementing operational improvements to drive productivity and profit growth. Demonstrated abilities in fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients while delivering high-impact business results. Known for problem-solving acumen, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Washington, DC
01.2019 - Current
- Oversees a division that provides programming and services to assist members in fulfilling their academic mission primarily in the areas of civic engagement, international education, student success, and teacher education.
- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) is one of six major higher education associations that represent colleges and universities. AASCU represents 350 regional public universities in nearly every state, enrolling most of the undergraduates at public universities, including high numbers of low-income students and students of color.
- Secured millions of dollars in funding from various philanthropic entities to support scaling equitable student success, to eliminate race and income as predictors of student success.
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, New York
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Oversaw College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, College of Education (CAEP accredited), and School of Business (AACSB accredited); supervises ten direct reports with responsibility for the Library, Curriculum, Assessment and Academic Support, Graduate Studies, Grants and Research, International Education, and Extended Learning.
Senior Special Assistant
University of Wisconsin System Administration
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, led integrated planning efforts within the University of Wisconsin System, working with staff across units in UW System Administration, including the Office of Policy Analysis and Research, Capital Planning and Budget, and Budget Planning.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Oversaw three colleges, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and the College of Business, Economics, and Computing (AASCSB accredited), and development of College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies; supervised twelve direct reports with responsibility for the Library, Campus Technology Services, Enrollment Management (including admissions, registrar, and financial aid), Teacher Preparation and Professional Development, Center for Community Partnerships (including continuing education and community engagement), Advising and Career Services, Learning Assistance (including tutoring and developmental education), General Education, Teaching and Learning Center.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Provided leadership for the largest college on campus, with 2200 majors, 125 full-time faculty, seventy part-time faculty, and a $8.8 million budget. The College has fifteen departments in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sciences, as well as six interdisciplinary programs. Responsible for the recruitment, retention and promotion of faculty, development of the curriculum and course scheduling to help students make sufficient academic progress, and the maintenance of excellent facilities to support the academic mission.
Professor of English
University of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin
08.1989 - 08.2010
Education
Ph.D. - English
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida01.1989
M.A. - English
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia01.1984
B.A. - English (biology minor)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia01.1982
Skills
- Higher Education policy
- Strategic Leadership
- Academic planning and management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
01.2019 - Current
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York at Fredonia
01.2013 - 12.2019
Senior Special Assistant
University of Wisconsin System Administration
01.2012 - 12.2013
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
01.2010 - 12.2012
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
01.2005 - 12.2010
Professor of English
University of Wisconsin River Falls
08.1989 - 08.2010
Ph.D. - English
University of Florida
M.A. - English
Virginia Tech
B.A. - English (biology minor)
Virginia Tech