Faculty Profiles

Dr. Shannon Rae Dean

Associate Professor at Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych, College of Education

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/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/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/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
Stites, A., Khan, M.-M., & Dean, S. R. (2024). Exploring the role of involvement in cultivating a multiracial identity. ACPA Developments, 21(2). Retrieved from https://developments.myacpa.org/private7J9pRkXzLq/15/exploring-the-role-of-involvement-in-cultivating-a-multiracial-identity-abstract-dean-scott-stites-khan/2339/
Dean, S. R. (2024). Using cogenerative dialogues for learner-centers teaching. The Scholarly Teacher. Retrieved from https://www.scholarlyteacher.com/post/using-cogenerative-dialogues-for-learner-centered-teaching

Dean, S. R., Haber-Curran, P., & Carpenter, S. (2023). Philosophical heritage in student affairs. In Rentz’s student affairs practice in higher education (pp. 1–29). Charles C Thomas Publishing.

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.
Dean, S. R. (2022). Significant challenges for today’s college student. In N. Y. Gulley (Ed.), Multiple Perspectives on Today’s College Students (pp. 127–138). Routledge.

Stites, A., Khan, M., & Dean, S. R. (2021). Navigating spaces: The impact of campus environment on multiracial identity development, 21–27. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.20384

Dean, S. R. (2020). Shifting language from multicultural consciousness to competence. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. Retrieved from https://www.myacpa.org/sites/default/files/Shifting%20Language.pdf
Dean, S. R., Lopez, S., & Taylor, T. H. (2020). Media review: Place-based community engagement in higher education: A strategy to transform universities and communities. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.
Dean, S. R., & Dailey, S. L. (2020). Understanding students’ experiences in a STEM living-learning community. Journal of College and University Student Housing, 46(2), 28–44.
Dean, S. R., & Ingwersen, P. T. (2020). Residence life and the integration of groups. In Group development and group leadership in student affairs (pp. 139–150). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

Dean, S. R. (2019). Understanding the development of honors students’ connections with faculty. Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 20(1), 107–121.
Sevart, A., & Dean, S. R. (2019). Different perspectives on higher education: From Germany to the United States. Journal of International Students, 9(2), 727–731. Retrieved from https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/645/698
Perry, A., Dean, S. R., & Hill, A. (2019). New faculty transitions and obstacles: An auto-ethnographic exploration. The Journal of the Professoriate, 10(1), 43–72.
Dean, S. R. (2019). Conference 101: Basics, tips, and advice. NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://conference.naspa.org/blog/annual-conference-101-basics-tips-advice
Dean, S. R. (2019). Local talk: What to know about visiting Austin. NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://conference.naspa.org/blog/local-talk-what-to-know-about-visiting-austin
Dean, S. R. (2019). Encouraging conversation around diversity topics through active learning. IdeaBook. Retrieved from http://ideabook.wp.txstate.edu/2019/05/06/encouraging-conversation-around-diversity-topics-through-active-learning/

Carillo, V., & Dean, S. R. (2018). Understanding the impact of Chicana feminism on college success: A literature review. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538192718795256
Boss, G., Linder, C., Martin, J., Dean, S. R., & Fitzer, J. (2018). Conscientious Practice: Post-master’s Student Affairs Professionals’ Perspectives on Engaging Social Justice. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 55(4), 373–385.

Dean, S. (2017). Development and validation of a multicultural consciousness instrument for traditional-age college students. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 54(2), 175–188.
Dean, S. R. (2017). The Use of Learning Outcomes in Program Evaluation and Assessment. In Y. Gulley, S. R. Dean, & L. Dean (Eds.), Using the CAS professional standards: Diverse examples of practice (pp. 17–27). Washington, D.C.: NASPA, ACPA, & CAS.
Gulley, Y., Dean, S. R., & Dean, L. (2017). Using the CAS professional standards: Diverse examples of practice. Washington, DC: NASPA, ACPA, & CAS.
Gulley, N. Y., Dean, S. R., & Dean, L. A. (2017). The CAS Professional Standards: A timeless resource becomes a new book from NASPA, CAS, and ACPA. NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.naspa.org/about/blog/the-cas-professional-standards-a-timeless-resource-becomes-a-naspa-book

Carpenter, S., Dean, S. R., & Haber-Curran, P. (2016). Philosophical heritage in student affairs. In N. Zhang (Ed.), Rentz’s Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education (pp. 1–29). Springfield, IL, United States: Charles C Thomas Publishing.

Deal, K. L., & Dean, S. R. (2015). Sexism. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence (pp. 744–746). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

Dean, S. (2014). Collaborative efforts: Raising students’ multicultural consciousness through academic affairs and student affairs partnerships. Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 108–126.

Barham, J. D., & Dean, S. R. (Eds.). (2013). 2011-2012 Annual Report. American College Personnel Association (ACPA).

Dean, S., Fresk, K., & Jones, G. (2012). NASPA Assessment methods module: Overview of methods and basic implementation issues (200). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia.

Matlock-Hetzel, S., Rozeboom, D., Dean, S., Bruner, N., & Joecks, C. (2008). Best practices for creating and promoting comprehensive wellness. Student Affairs Best Practices Report, 3(1), 37–42.