Rachael Brown Deel
306 Concord Ct.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(859) 608-6259
Education:
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KYPh.D. Candidate (ABD)Expected 2017Department of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation
Dissertation Topic: Class Politics in Higher Education, Undergraduate student cultures, motherhood, access to higher education, and state policy.
Committee Chair: Dr. Karen Tice
Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies2013
University of North Texas; Denton, TX2007
Master of Science in Communication Studies
Concentration: Interpersonal/Organizational Studies
Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Clarion, PA2004
Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication
Awards/Recognition:
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant2006
NCA Top Paper in the Graduate Student Section 2006
NCA Top Group and Organizational Papers in the Student Section 2005
Public Debater of the Year, Clarion University of Pennsylvania2003
Public Debater of the Year, Clarion University of Pennsylvania2002
Teaching Experience
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Microteaching Mentor for the Graduate SchoolAugust 2013-present
Participated in Teaching Assistant Orientation & Training; Planned and implemented micro-teaching sessions; Facilitated training for incoming graduate students and Teaching Assistants; Mentored new TAs for the 2013-14 academic year via email communication and one on one meetings, including extensive guidance and council on course planning, financial aid options, and housing needs.
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Lead Teaching AssistantDecember 2010-May 2014
Independently taught two sections of EPE 301: Education in American Culture within the Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation Department each semester. Held regular office hours and provided academic guidance to a variety of majors, including education majors applying for UK’s Teacher Education Program. Met with education majors regularly to discuss their portfolios and application materials; provided council and recommendation letters regularly. Promoted to Lead TA in fall 2012, at which time I began participating in in incoming TA assessments, developed training manuals, created and managed shared digital resources; Led monthly meetings and provided ongoing assistance and support to TAs.
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Part-time InstructorSummer 2011, 2012 & 2013
Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation. Course Taught: EPE 301: Education in American Culture.
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY Fall 2011
Guest Instructor
Invited by Dr. Beth Goldstein; Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Department. Graduate level course; Education and Culture.
Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, KY
Part-time FacultyAugust 2008-January 2011
Taught online and face-to-face Introduction to Human Communication courses within the Department of Communications.
University of North Texas; Denton, TX
Graduate Teaching AssistantAugust 2004 – May 2007
Taught face-to-face and online Introduction to Human Communication recitation courses; Taught Interpersonal Communication recitation courses; Taught Small Group Communication recitation courses; participated in course development for all three courses; Engaged in high levels of undergraduate involvement, including attendance of Future National Communication Association Pros (undergraduate club) meetings and social functions.
Professional Experience:
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KYJan. 2016 – present
Student Affairs Officer III
Transformative Learning Assistant Director of Presentation U!
Manage the daily operations of Presentation U! peer tutoring center and coordinate the Faculty Fellows program. Recruit, train, and supervise peer tutors in adherence to CRLA standards. Facilitate workshops, conduct consultations, and assist Faculty Fellows in course revision, implementation, and assessment. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Assessment Coordinator to develop, implement, and assess learning and programmatic goals.
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Student Affairs Officer III
Transformative Learning Director of Marketing & OutreachDec. 2014-Jan. 2016
Managed marketing outreach for Transformative Learning along with the internal departments Academic Enhancement, Presentation U!, and the Certified Nonprofit Program (CNP); Managed 4 separate budgets totally over $150,000 annually; Created the Transformative Learning Marketing Internship Program which included training, learning contacts approved for internship credit, professional development opportunities and daily operations management of 10 undergraduate students; Supervised one Presentation U! graduate student; Engaged in strategic marketing planning by implementing appropriate assessment measures; Spearheaded and supported new programming across TL including the pilot Transformative Learning Challenge; Participated in Faculty Fellows presentations and individual consultations; Supported Undergraduate Education initiatives including Gear Up, KWeek College Day, and Constitution Day (served as the Marketing Director for 2015 Constitution Day, a collaborative effort between the Office of the President and Undergraduate Education).
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Research Assistant May 2014-August 2014
Develop curriculum for international summer teaching assignment including archival research on UK college life throughout the twentieth century; Construct extensive presentation materials; Oversee the process of preparing to travel and instruct a course on American College Life in Shanghai, China.
The Pyramid Society; The Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Event Management Consultant January 2011 –June 2013
Provided consultation services for the management of items and correspondence with donors prior to, during, and after their Annual Egyptian Event Art Auction, the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser generating over $100,000 annually; Regularly spoke to a large international audience regarding auction pieces.
The Pyramid Society; The Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Director of Marketing & Public RelationsJanuary 2008-July 2010
Planned, developed, and implemented year-long fundraising activities; Annual Art Auction Management; Website and database writing and management; Charged with maintaining positive client and member relationships through daily national and international communication; Served on a variety of committees related to website redesign and Gala Event planning; Traveled nationally to a variety of promotional events and activities; Managed all social media and online networking promotional activities.
The University of North Texas; Denton, TX
Assistant to the Basic Course Director Fall 2006
Organized core assessment information for the Basic Course (Introduction to Human Communication);Assisted in facilitating teaching assistant orientation;Primary mentor for Basic Course teaching assistants;Investigated and document reported problems;Managed evaluation process of 30+ Teaching Assistants; Led weekly meetings; Counseled graduate assistants on academic and teaching decisions/directions.
The University of North Texas; Denton, TX
Research AssistantFall 2006-May 2007
Assisted in the development of the Office of Communication and Social Change Research (OSCR); Charged with carrying out mission of OSCR headquarters; Managed the equipment of the OSCR; Kept accurate records of usage and costs associated with the office;Worked with undergraduate and faculty needs for the OSCR office and equipment;Corresponded regularly with faculty and staff regarding their research needs and how the OSCR could be of assistance; Attended departmental meetings to update and discuss usage of OSCR facilities.
The University of North Texas; Denton, TX
Research Committee AssistantFall 2006-May 2007
Planned, organized, and implemented the Communication Studies Student Conference; Evaluated applicants materials;Coordinated graduate student research symposium;Assisted in planning grant writing workshop;Recruited participants.
The University of North Texas; Denton, TX
Research AssistantFall 2005-May 2007
Participated in the University-wide endeavor to develop online curriculum for core coursework, teach given courses, collect data, and design training materials accordingly;Worked closely with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences; Designed and edited course content for online and blended classes;Conducted research on teacher immediacy behaviors in online classes.
Journal Publications:
Anderson, K. & Deel, R. B. (2012). Drawing Connections: Exploring the role of learner-tolearner immediacy in online classrooms. The International Journal of Learning: Annual Review, 19, 47-60.
Conference Presentations:
Brown Deel, R. (February 2014). Proceed with Caution: Lessons in Neoliberalism fromAppalachian Reality TV Mother June Shannon. Paper presented at the Annual Appalachian Research Community Symposium and Art Showcase. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
Brown Deel, R. & Tice, K. W (November 2013).“Redneckonizing” Neoliberal Representations of Southern Rural Women and Girls. Paper presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Deel, R. R. (2011). Skinny Jeans, Studded Belts, and Long Bangs: Alternatives To Hegemonic Masculinities Or Just The Same Song To A New Tune? Paper presented at Pop Praxis Conference at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Brown, R. R. (2007). Drawing connections: Exploring the role of learner-to-learner immediacy
in online classrooms. Paper presented at the University of North Texas Communication
Perspectives Conference. Denton, TX
Brown, R. R., & Anderson, K. A. (2007). Drawing connections: Exploring the role of
leaner-to-learner immediacy in online classrooms. Paper presented at Central States
Communication Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
Brown, R. R. (2007). “Let’s [not] talk about sex”. Paper accepted for presentation at
Central States Communication Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
Brown, R. R. (March, 2006). “Locker-room talk”: An analysis of female-to-female
communication of sex-related topics. Paper presented at the University of North
Texas Student Conference, Denton, Texas.
Brown, R. R. (April, 2006). Transactional teaching: understanding our students. Panel presented at Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, Dallas,
Texas.
Brown, R. R. (April, 2006). Does going online change everything? Panel presented at Southern
States Communication Association (SSCA) Convention, Dallas, TX.
Brown, R. R. (November 17, 2005). Computer-mediated communication: An examination of
message construction and decoding. Paper presented at the NCA Convention, Boston,
MA.
Frisby, B., Kedrowicz, A., Deel, R., Davenport, C., Wiebel, & Hart, A. (November, 2016)."Communication Centers: Answering Communication’s Civic Callings by Addressing the First Line of Defense in Communication Education". Panel to be presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Brown, R. R. (March, 2005). Computer-mediated communication: An examination of
message construction and decoding. Paper presented at the University of North
Texas Communication Studies Student Conference, Denton, TX.
McGlynn, J., & Brown, R. R. (November 19, 2005). “It’s getting hot in here”: The relationship
between communication satisfaction, ethical climate, and burnout. Paper presented at the NCA Convention (Top Group and Organization Papers in the Student Section), Boston, MA.
Maier, C., Davenport, C., & Deel, R. (September, 2016). Closing the Assessment Cycle: Best Practices in Applying Assessment Data to Make Informed Improvements to Learning Center Service. Paper to be presented at the National College Learning Center Association Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Memberships
National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA)current member
National College Learning Center Associationcurrent member
Service:
The Graduate School Teaching Assistant Mentor – Led MicroteachFall 2013-present
Workshops during Teaching Assistant Orientation
Representative for the Department of Educational Policy Studies &Fall 2011
Evaluation during the College of Education’s Freshman Orientation
Assistant Director, University of North Texas Student ConferenceSpring 2006
Discussion Leader. Panel discussion titled, “What I Should Know AboutSpring 2005
Graduate School”. Department of Communication Studies, University of
North Texas.
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaMay 2004
Invited Speaker
Student Commencement Address
College of Arts & Science Spring 2004 Graduation Ceremony
Clarion Speech & Debate Team, Clarion University of Pennsylvania2002-2004
Clarion Young Democrats2002-2004
Student Representative for the Speech Communication Department 2003-2004
in the Arts & Science College Student Advisory Council
Student Representative for the Faculty Senate Sub-Committee for 2002-2003
Student Affairs