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Dr. Shannon Rae Dean

  • Associate Professor - Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych
  • Associate Professor - Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych
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Biography and education

Ph.D., Counseling and Student Personnel Services, University of Georgia, 2014
M.Ed., College Student Affairs Administration, Azusa Pacific University, 2005
B.A., Liberal Studies, Azusa Pacific University, 2003

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Dean, Shannon Rae (Principal), Haber-Curran, P. Research Enhancement Program, Office of the Provost, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: 2014). Grant.
  • Linder, C. (Principal), Martin, J., Dean, Shannon Rae, Jones, G. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Foundation Grant, $2000. (Submitted: 2014). Grant.
  • Dean, Shannon Rae. Structural Equation Modeling Workshop., College of Education Research Office, The University of Georgia, $1099. (Submitted: 2013). Grant.
  • Dean, Shannon Rae. Longitudinal Data Analysis Workshop, College of Education Research Office, The University of Georgia, $650. (Submitted: 2013). Grant.
  • Dean, Shannon Rae. Travel Grant, College of Education, The University of Georgia, $500. (Submitted: 2012). Grant.
  • Haber-Curran, P., & Dean, S. R. (2022). Learner-centered pedagogical practices that facilitate engagement and learning. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 33(3), 95–122.
  • Haber-Curran, P., Veliz, A., Pineda, S. E., Escovar, E., & Dean, S. R. (2025). Understanding the landscape of Texas’ diverse college students: History, challenges, assets, and future directions. Student Affairs on Campus, 8(2), 153–173. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54155/saoc.v8i2.15
  • Dean, S. R., Greene, A., Jones, B., Martinez, A., & Haber-Curran, P. (2025). Beyond the traditional: Breaking barriers and forging diverse pathways for non-traditional students. Student Affairs on Campus, 8(2), 174–188. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54155/saoc.v8i2.16
  • Haber-Curran, P., Dean, S. R., & Moreno, T. D. (2025). It’s on us: The ethical responsibility of student affairs faculty in anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislative climates. Journal of College and Character, 26, 26(1), 26–37. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/2194587X.2024.2447858
  • Haber-Curran, P., & Dean, S. R. (2024). SoTL in student affairs graduate preparation programs. New Directions for Student Services (Scholarship of Teaching, Learning, and Practice), 185, 19–39. Retrieved from https://doi.org./1002/ss.20503
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award. 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award. 2020
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award. 2019
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  1. Participant

    NASPA TPE Fall Graduate Fair

  2. Chair

    Annual Review Committee Group

  3. Member

    SpawGlass STEM Living-Learning Community Scholarship Committee

  4. Chair

    Architectural Review Committee – Home Owners Association

  5. Member

    Tenure & Promotion PPS Revision Committee

  6. Organizer

    SAHE PREP: Prepare, Reflect, Engage, and Practice

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