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Adriel Hilton
Assistant Professor & Director of the College Student Personnel Program , Western Carolina University Location: Cullowhee, NC United States Joined: Aug 11th, 2014 |
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Dr. Adriel A. Hilton is an Assistant Professor of College Student Personnel & Director of the College Student Personnel program at Western Carolina University. He previously 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.” |
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I currently work with Western Carolina University
as Assistant Professor & Director of the College Student Personnel Program I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry. |
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Assistant Professor & Director, College Student Personnel Program |
Western Carolina University
From July 2014 to Current • 12 year(s) Teach graduate-level courses, create admission criteria, partner with university units for recruitment, and manage program policies and curriculum. |
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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 provide resources and consultation for inclusion work, served as liaison to diversity offices. |
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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, managed Board communications, and developed diversity initiatives. |
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Executive Assistant to the President & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees |
Upper Iowa University
From September 2009 to October 2010 • 1 year(s) Provided coordination and liaison with senior staff and Board, managed communications, and supported special events. |
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Public Policy Fellow |
Greater Baltimore Committee
From July 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s) Prepared meeting agendas, coordinated activities, and prepared testimony for legislative sessions. |
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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, assisted in recruitment efforts. |
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Graduate Assistant |
Morgan State University
From December 2006 to August 2007 • 1 year(s) Coordinated grant writing efforts, developed marketing strategies, and served on university committees. |
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Administrative Assistant |
Morgan State University
From October 2005 to November 2006 • 1 year(s) Provided leadership in developing Middle States Self Study report, coordinated program launches, and managed departmental budget. |
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Counselor |
Tallahassee Community College
From July 2005 to August 2005 • 0 year(s) Developed matriculation plans for students, provided academic counseling and career planning assistance. |
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Legislative Analyst Intern |
Florida Senate
From September 2004 to June 2005 • 1 year(s) Researched and drafted bill analyses, prepared legislative reports and amendments. |
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Graduate Assistant |
Florida A&M University
From September 2004 to May 2005 • 1 year(s) Researched and drafted reports for conferences, provided data collection and analysis for accreditation procedures. |
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Research Assistant |
Carnegie Mellon University
From June 2004 to August 2004 • 0 year(s) Assisted with Virtual Agora Project implementation, identified human subjects for study participation. |
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Graduate Assistant |
Florida A & M University
From September 2003 to June 2004 • 1 year(s) Coordinated residence hall programs and events, managed resident assistants and conflict resolution. |
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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. |
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Student Research Assistant |
Morehouse College
From September 2002 to April 2003 • 1 year(s) Facilitated correspondence for research studies, managed daily operations of sociology department. |
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UNCF Coca-Cola Scholar Intern |
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
From June 2001 to August 2002 • 1 year(s) Researched and compiled financial data for corporate acquisitions, performed driver audits. |
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Intern |
Morehouse College
From September 2000 to May 2001 • 1 year(s) Worked for positive change in West-End Community, developed community newsletters and public relations strategies. |
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Intern |
Guardian Life Insurance Company
From June 2000 to August 2000 • 0 year(s) Prepared draft financial statements for insurance and pension plans using Excel and accounting software. |
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Intern |
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson, P.A.
From September 1998 to July 1999 • 1 year(s) Conducted research and compiled information for attorneys, coordinated correspondence for high profile cases. |
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Clerk |
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
From June 1998 to August 1998 • 0 year(s) Created Excel spreadsheets for attorneys, researched and organized files for cases using commission's law library. |
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