Student Affairs in Higher Education Faculty
Ranked Faculty
Dr. O. Gilbert Brown
Education
EdD, Indiana University
Classes
Introduction to Student Affairs
Higher Education in the United States
Foundations of Research
Capstone Seminar
Bio
I am a Professor in the Master's degree program entitled Student Affairs in Higher
Education (SAHE). I learned about the Student Affairs profession through the Director
of Oliver Residence Hall at the University of Kansas (KU). My first position in Student
Affairs was my two-year stint as a desk worker in the residence hall system at KU,
while attending college. Later, I accumulated progressively more responsibility as
a practitioner in Student Affairs. Eight years ago, I transitioned into the role of
a scholarly practitioner. Humbly, I am the original full-time faculty member. I am
truly fortunate to have been in the right place at the right time to collaborate with
students and faculty to co-create this emerging Master’s degree preparation program
in Student Affairs in Higher Education. Before coming to MSU, I was an Associate Dean
of Students at Indiana University-Bloomington/Adjunct Associate Professor in Higher
Education and Student Affairs.
I am a generalist faculty member who has taught SAE 721 Introduction to Student Affairs,
SAE 726 History of Higher Education, SAE 729 Foundations of Research, and SAE 771
Capstone Seminar class. My teaching philosophy is I seek to co-create with students
a constructionist teaching environment in the classroom. In other words, students
and faculty’s first-hand knowledge, characteristics, and predispositions, can potentially
contribute to the creation of powerful learning environment. Moreover, the course
content provides a structure where we focus our readings, discussions, and reflections
on the class. My pedagogical (methods of teaching) style includes using case studies,
student presentations, reflective essays, and peer group projects to foster students
to “wrap their minds” around the purpose of the course, and the general task of Student
Affairs in Higher Education.
Dr. Dee Siscoe
Education
BS, Southwest Missouri State University
MEd, Student Personnel in Higher Education, University of Florida
EdD, Higher Education Administration, University of North Texas
Classes
Introduction to Student Affairs
Governance and Finance in Higher Education
Bio
As an alum of Missouri State University, I was thrilled to return to campus and be appointed the Vice President of Student Affairs on July 22, 2013. In my role at MSU, I serve as the chief student affairs officer and advise the President on all matters pertaining to non-academic student life. I also serve as the senior executive officer responsible for providing leadership and general management for the units of Enrollment Management; Student Life Activities; Dean of Students Office; Health and Wellness areas; Multicultural Services; Foster Recreation Center; Residence Life; Housing & Dining; and the University Bookstore. Prior to serving at MSU, I held the Vice President for Student Affairs position at the University of South Florida, as well as the Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Life role at both Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.
In addition to my educational background listed above, I earned two certificates in Executive Education as well as Dispute Resolution and Mediation from Southern Methodist University. And, I have had the privilege of teaching on an adjunct basis at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the College of Education at the University of South Florida, University of New Orleans, Texas Woman’s University, the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Nicole M. West
Education
PhD, Higher Education Administration, University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate, College Teaching, University of South Florida
MEd, College Student Affairs, University of South Florida
BA, Psychology, University of South Florida
Classes
Foundations of Research
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Evaluation and Assessment
Student Outcomes
Bio
Dr. Nicole M. West is an Assistant Professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program at Missouri State University where she teaches the program’s sequence of research and assessment courses. As a Black feminist scholar-pracademic, Dr. West’s research focuses on enhancing the experiences of Black women enrolled and employed in higher education; the majority of her articles have been published in top-tier, refereed education journals including the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, the Journal of College Student Development, the NASPA Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, Gender and Education, Urban Education, and the Journal of Negro Education.
Her most recent scholarship focuses on her development of the concept of professional counterspaces, the application of Black feminist thought to her practice as a faculty member in student affairs, and her work on the conceptualization of the Hip Hop Feminism Model of Multiple Identities. She is the co-author of a book chapter entitled, “Architects of Change in the Ivory Tower: Recasting the Role of Black Women Engaged in Higher Education Professional Counterspaces” and is currently co-editing a book as part of the New Directions for Student Services (NDSS) series, which will serve as an exploration of the status of contemporary Black women in higher education and a 20-year anniversary edition and follow up to Mary Howard-Hamilton’s (2003) NDSS monograph, Meeting the Needs of African American Women.
Dr. West’s work in postsecondary education includes administrative appointments in residence life, undergraduate admissions, multicultural education, faculty development, and global/international education; and instructional roles in academic foundations, leadership studies, student affairs, and higher education administration. Dr. West earned a B.A. in Psychology, M.Ed. in College Student Affairs, and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida.
Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Tracey Glaessgen
Education
EdD, 2016, University of Missouri
MA, 2005, Missouri State University
MA, 2002, Missouri State University
BA, 1997, Missouri State University
Graduate Certificate, CDR, 2018, Missouri State University
Classes
SAE 723 Student Development Theory
SAE 726 Higher Education in the United States
GEP 101 First-Year Foundations
IDS 310 Leadership Seminar
Bio
Dr. Tracey Glaessgen is the Associate Director, Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST)/Director, First Year Programs (FYP), which is part of a larger unit designated primarily to increase student success and retention initiatives, at Missouri State University. She administers and teaches the first-year seminar, GEP 101: First-Year Foundations; teaches IDS 310: Leadership Seminar; and is involved in many first-generation student success initiatives including overseeing the Success Coaching program. She has been teaching in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program since spring 2020. Prior to working in CAST/FYP, she worked in the Academic Advisement Center as an academic advisor for undeclared students at Missouri State as well as taught composition courses at Missouri State and Ozarks Technical Community College.
Dr. Glaessgen has presented at local, state, and national conferences and serves on
the editorial review board for E-Source for College Transitions. She serves on and
chairs several university wide committees. She has had articles published in the NACADA
Journal (Global Academic Advising Association) and e-Journal of Public Affairs. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in
Writing, Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, and a graduate certificate
in Conflict and Dispute Resolution.
Jeff D. Mitchell, J.D.
Education
JD, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (Summa Cum Laude)
Professional Experience
Assistant General Counsel, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, 2012 - 2016
Associate, Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C., 2010 - 2012
Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, 2008 - 2010
Classes
Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs
Bio
I am Assistant General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel. In my role as Assistant General Counsel I work closely with all areas of University operations, including the Division of Student Affairs. In my course, SAE 738 Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs, we approach the legal and ethical issues encountered by Student Affairs professionals through discussion, group presentations, written and oral presentations, and problem based analysis. My future research interests will focus on First Amendment issues at the public university; accessibility initiatives for student, faculty and staff with disabilities; and the relationship between Student Organizations and the University.
Dr. Andrea Weber
Education
BS, Human Resource Development, Oakland University
MA, College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University
EdD, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri - Columbia
Classes
Supervised Practice
Bio
I was very involved as an undergraduate student at Oakland University where I served in numerous roles on campus such as; chapter president of my sorority, orientation group leader, and a peer leader. After obtaining my undergraduate degree, I traveled as a consultant for my sorority to over 24 colleges across the United States and Canada. Prior to attending graduate school, I worked as the Area Coordinator/ Coordinator of Greek Life at Adrian College in Michigan. I completed my master’s degree at Bowling Green State University where I served as a Fraternity House Director and Greek Life Graduate Assistant and met my husband who was in the same graduate program. Upon completing my master’s degree, I worked at Lehigh University as a Greek Life Coordinator for three years. I continued my work in Fraternity and Sorority Life when I accepted a position in the Office of Student Engagement at Missouri State University in 2008. In 2014, I decided to move into the Office of Student Conduct where I became the Director and continued my doctoral education. I am a past conference chair and have held several leadership roles for the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors. Additionally, I am active in both ACPA and the Association of Student Conduct Administrators.
My approach in the classroom is one where I involve students in discussion and application. As I am a full time student affairs practitioner, it is important that the SAHE students understand how what they are learning in the classroom and through their practical experiences will enhance their success. My research interests are student development theory, Title IX, legal issues, and supervised practice.