Lauren K. Thomas
2346 Hamilton Drive
• Kent, Ohio
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lthomas@kent.edu
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330.672.8338
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Educational Administration in Higher Education, 2010
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Concentration: Educational Policy Analysis
M.S., School Counseling, 2004
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
B.S., Integrated Social Studies, 2001
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 2011-2013
Taught History and Philosophy of Higher Education, Legal Issues in Higher Education, Organization and
Governance, and Multicultural Student Development
Classes consisted of master and doctoral students ranging from 10-22 per class
Curriculum was based on classroom and online coursework using WebVista
Maintained weekly office hours to advise current and prospective students
Supervised nine graduate assistants and four practicum students
Presented curriculum and program changes to University President and Ohio Board of Regents
Mentored doctoral students in preparation for defending dissertation
Adjunct Faculty, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 2010-2011
Taught Employment Law, History of Higher Education, Intercultural Communication, Politics, Policy and
Power, and Administration of Student Disability Services
Oversaw two graduate assistants and reviewed semester goal and observations
Collaborated with faculty in multicultural student development research
Stayed well-informed on developments in higher education through research, faculty collaboration,
and various conference attendance
Mentored international students and provided related on-campus programming in collaboration with
International Office
Assisted students with disabilities to provide appropriate academic accommodations in order to
promote academic success
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