Teaching Interests
- Organizational theory
- Students in postsecondary education
- Equity and justice in higher education
- Critical social theory
- Qualitative methodologies
- General qualitative methods
- Introduction to qualitative research design
- Critical qualitative inquiry
- Case study
- Document analysis
- Arts-based / artful methodologies
- Content analysis
Teaching Experience
ANR 210: Pathways in Integrated Learning
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
ANR 310: Integrated Learning Seminar I
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Fall 2023
EDUC 785: Academic Affairs in Higher Education
Course Development Graduate Assistant
University of Michigan
Graduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Edited and updated the course syllabus, adding current literature, providing summaries of new literature, and proposing ideas for dynamic assignments.
Summer 2023
EAD 315: Student Leadership Training
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus and selected required readings and assignments, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Spring 2023
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
ANR 310: Integrated Learning Seminar I
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Fall 2023
EDUC 785: Academic Affairs in Higher Education
Course Development Graduate Assistant
University of Michigan
Graduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Edited and updated the course syllabus, adding current literature, providing summaries of new literature, and proposing ideas for dynamic assignments.
Summer 2023
EAD 315: Student Leadership Training
Instructor
Michigan State University
Undergraduate level, in-person.
Responsibilities: Developed course syllabus and selected required readings and assignments, presented lectures, facilitated class activities and discussions, provided feedback on submitted assignments, and held office hours.
Spring 2023
Guest Lectures
Reimagining Persistence, Retention, and Success. Guest lecture. EDCG 584: College Student Retention and Success, Counseling and College Student Personnel, California Lutheran University, February 2025. Instructor: Kristine Jan C. Espinoza, Ph.D.
Universities, Rhetoric, and Racialized Violence. Guest lecture. EAD 965: Diversity and Equity in Higher Education, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education EdD/PhD, Michigan State University, October 2024. Instructor: Justin A. Gutzwa, Ph.D.
Multiracial Students in College. Guest lecture. HIGHED 612: Research on Students, Higher Education EdD/PhD, University of Massachusetts, Boston, June 2024. Instructor: Aaron Parayno, Ph.D.
Universities, Rhetoric, and Racialized Violence. Guest lecture. EAD 965: Diversity and Equity in Higher Education, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education EdD/PhD, Michigan State University, October 2024. Instructor: Justin A. Gutzwa, Ph.D.
Multiracial Students in College. Guest lecture. HIGHED 612: Research on Students, Higher Education EdD/PhD, University of Massachusetts, Boston, June 2024. Instructor: Aaron Parayno, Ph.D.
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Student Testimonials
"Brendon allowed for everyone to feel welcome to [participate]. We built a strong community through sharing and listening to each other."
"He often encouraged time for reflection and vulnerability amongst the class which led to productive discussions."
"Brendon always did a good job adding commentary and asking inquisitive questions. It always felt like he cared."
"Sense of community was welcoming from day 1, I was very comfy right away."
"Brendon encouraged our expression while also encouraging us to listen to others."
"He often encouraged time for reflection and vulnerability amongst the class which led to productive discussions."
"Brendon always did a good job adding commentary and asking inquisitive questions. It always felt like he cared."
"Sense of community was welcoming from day 1, I was very comfy right away."
"Brendon encouraged our expression while also encouraging us to listen to others."