Adriel Hilton Assistant Professor & Director of the College Student Personnel Program , Western Carolina University
Location:
Walker,
MI United States Joined:
Jul 29th, 2014
Dr. Adriel A. Hilton served as Assistant Vice President for Inclusion Initiatives at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). His responsibilities included consulting, advising, and providing support and informational resources on the subjects of diversity and inclusion to all levels of administration, faculty and staff. Additionally, he acted as a liaison to GVSU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Women’s Center, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center.
Dr. Hilton honed his expertise in higher education administration and teaching in his previous position at Upper Iowa University (UIU), where he served as executive assistant to the President and chief diversity officer, and assistant secretary to the Board of Trustees. He was also an adjunct faculty member at both UIU and the University of Northern Iowa during this period.
Dr. Hilton’s distinguished career includes many honors and awards, notably, the 2013 Michael A. Powell, Esq. Service award by the National Black Graduate Student Association; the 2013 Joseph H. Silver, Sr., Leadership and Mentoring Initiative Alumni award by the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education; Florida A&M University’s 2012 Outstanding Alumni of the Quasquicentennial award; the 2010 Dr. Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Exemplary Scholarship by the American Educational Research Association Multicultural/Multiethnic Special Interest Group; the 2009 Outstanding Research Award by the American College Personnel Association Standing Committee for Men; the Ebony magazine 2009 Top Young Leaders Under 30 award; and, the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education 2009 Outstanding Doctoral Student award for his doctoral dissertation.
A noted author and presenter, Dr. Hilton has numerous publications and proceedings under his belt. Some of his research is published in refereed journals such as the Journal of Research in Education, Journal of African American Males in Education, Teachers College Record, and the Journal of College Student Development. Membership on the editorial board of the Journal of Negro Education is among his auxiliary service commitments.
Dr. Hilton holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (finance) from Morehouse College, Atlanta; a master’s of applied social science (public administration emphasis) from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee; and a PhD in higher education (administration) from Morgan State University, Baltimore. His award-winning dissertation and research was titled, “The Perceptions of Administrators Concerning the One Florida Initiative.”
Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’sWho Publications, 2015
Male Alumnus of the Year (Finalist), HBCU Awards, 2014
Michael A. Powell, Esq. Service Award, National Black Graduate Student Association, 2013
Joseph H. Silver, Sr., Leadership and Mentoring Initiative Alumni Award, American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, 2013
Outstanding Alumni of the Quasquicentennial Award, Florida A&M University, 2012
Dr. Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Exemplary Scholarship, American Educational Research Association, Multicultural/Multiethnic Special Interest Group, 2010
Consulting Associate|
Century Education Group
From November 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Develop strategic planning processes and business analytics; develop international programs and organizational diversity initiatives.
Adjunct Faculty|
Tiffin University
From June 2014 to August 2014 • 0 year(s)
Taught Higher Education Finance and Budgeting online course.
Adjunct Faculty|
Upper Iowa University
From January 2010 to January 2014 • 4 year(s)
Taught various courses including Legal Implications for Administrator and Multicultural Issues in Higher Education.
Assistant Vice President for Inclusion Initiatives|
Grand Valley State University
From November 2012 to November 2013 • 1 year(s)
Worked with colleges and departments to enhance inclusion work and served as liaison to multicultural offices.
Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees|
Upper Iowa University
From November 2010 to November 2012 • 2 year(s)
Supported university mission, advised President on diversity issues, and served as Assistant Secretary to Board of Trustees.
Adjunct Faculty|
University of Northern Iowa
From June 2011 to August 2011 • 0 year(s)
Designed and taught Diversity in Higher Education seminar.
Executive Assistant to the President & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees|
Upper Iowa University
From September 2009 to November 2010 • 1 year(s)
Provided coordination with senior staff and Board of Trustees, managed communications and budget for President's office.
Public Policy Fellow|
Greater Baltimore Committee
From July 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s)
Prepared meeting agendas, coordinated activities, and provided leadership in testimony and position papers.
Frederick Douglass Teaching Scholar|
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
From June 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s)
Co-taught Educational Psychology course online.
Instructor|
The Art Institute of Washington
From June 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s)
Taught First Year Experience/Life Skills and Introduction to Microsoft Office courses.
Visiting Scholar|
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
From June 2009 to July 2009 • 0 year(s)
Drafted program designs for Master's and Educational Specialist programs and assisted in recruitment efforts.
Adjunct Faculty|
Baltimore City Community College
From September 2008 to December 2008 • 0 year(s)
Taught Introduction to Philosophy course.
Graduate Assistant|
Morgan State University
From December 2006 to August 2007 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated grant writing efforts for psychometrics program and developed marketing strategies.
Administrative Assistant|
Morgan State University
From October 2005 to November 2006 • 1 year(s)
Developed Middle States Self Study report and coordinated launch of Master's in Higher Education program.
Counselor|
Tallahassee Community College
From July 2005 to August 2005 • 0 year(s)
Developed matriculation plans for students and provided academic counseling and career planning.
Legislative Analyst Intern|
Florida Senate
From September 2004 to June 2005 • 1 year(s)
Researched and drafted bill analyses for senators and prepared legislative reports.
Graduate Assistant|
Florida A&M University
From September 2004 to May 2005 • 1 year(s)
Researched reports for conferences and conducted research for Teacher for the New Era grant.
Research Assistant|
Carnegie Mellon University
From June 2004 to August 2004 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with Virtual Agora Project implementation and identified human subjects for research.
Graduate Assistant|
Florida A & M University
From September 2003 to June 2004 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated residence hall programs and managed resident assistants.
Alternate Teacher|
Leon County Public School System
From November 2003 to May 2004 • 1 year(s)
Taught students on interim basis at elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Student Research Assistant|
Morehouse College
From September 2002 to April 2003 • 1 year(s)
Facilitated research correspondence and managed daily operations of sociology department.
UNCF Coca-Cola Scholar Intern|
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
From June 2001 to August 2002 • 1 year(s)
Researched financial data for corporate acquisitions and performed route accounting audits.
Intern|
Morehouse College
From September 2000 to May 2001 • 1 year(s)
Developed community newsletters and provided oversight of community meetings.
Intern|
Guardian Life Insurance Company
From June 2000 to August 2000 • 0 year(s)
Prepared financial statements for insurance and pension plans using Excel and accounting software.
Intern|
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson, P.A.
From September 1998 to July 1999 • 1 year(s)
Conducted research and compiled information for attorneys.
Clerk|
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
From June 1998 to August 1998 • 0 year(s)
Created Excel spreadsheets for attorneys and researched files for cases.
