Building A College Administrator

Brian Dixon, EdD

Education:

Middle school:

John Walker Middle School (Milwaukee, WI) 1986-1988

High School:

John Marshall High School (Milwaukee, WI) 1989-1992

Continuing Educations:

Doctor of Education (EdD): Leadership in Higher Education
National University (Completed: February 2025)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change
Cardinal Stritch University (2002)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Political Science, African Languages and Literature, Integrated Liberal Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997)
Research/ Publications/ Grants:

Leading the Crimson and Gray, Washington State University, 2019
Description: This publication chronicles the lives and legacies of those who served as presidents at Washington State University, detailing their contributions to the university’s growth and success. The book includes illustrations, research notes, an index, and a limited-edition hardbound version benefiting the President’s Excellence Fund.
Chapter Authors include: William Stimson, Mark O’English, Tim Steury, Dr. Trevor James Bond, Larry Clark, Sam Fleischer, John T. Menard, Brian Stack, Buddy Levy, Paul Pitre, Aaron Ngozi Oforlea, and Brian Dixon.
From Passive Promises to Proactive Guarantees: The Efficacy of Financial Certainty Interventions Among Automatically (In-)Admissible Students, EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1158, March 2025
Description: This study evaluates the impact of proactively guaranteeing low-income students free tuition and housing at the University of Texas at Austin. The intervention significantly increased application rates and nearly doubled enrollment among students eligible for automatic admission.
Authors: Matt S. Giani, Richard Murphy, Stella M. Flores, Jori Barash, Brian Dixon, and Julio Mena Bernal
DOI: 10.26300/bk34-s137 (edworkingpapers.com)
The Influence of Student Indebtedness on African American Single Mothers’ College Completion: A Qualitative Study, Doctoral Dissertation, National University, 2025
Description: This qualitative study explores how student debt impacts college completion among African American single mothers, offering insights into the challenges faced and strategies for support.
Access: ProQuest Dissertation Link

Work Experiences:

Oracle Higher Education Industry Lead: Accenture | March 2025–Present

Vice Provost for Enrollment Management:

The University of Texas at Austin | 2021–2025

Assistant Vice President, Student Financial Services

Washington State University | 2014–2021

Vice President of Business Development

Collegiate Consulting | 2006–2014

Assistant Director – Office of Financial Aid

University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 2003–2005

Advisor – Office of Student Financial Services

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 1998–2003

African American Recruiter Office of Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1997–1998

Skills/Areas of Expertise: Public Speaking, College Affordability, Educational Technologist, Leadership Development

Awards/Board Positions:

  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Presenter
  • Association of American Universities (AAU) Chief Enrollment Officers 
  • College Board Colloquium Planning Committee Member
  • College Board Enrollment Leadership Academy Faculty
  • Higher Education Loan Coalition (HELC) Board of Directors
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Enrollment Leadership Faculty
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Peer Accreditation Evaluator
  • Oracle Student Financial Planning Advisory Board
  • Oracle Student Strategy Council Member
  • University Texas System Chief Enrollment Officers 
  • Washington Council of Presidents (COP) Financial Directors Group 
  • Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA) 
  • Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA) Executive Board of Directors

Hobbies and Interest: Martial Arts, Pokémon Go, Barbeque, Technology, Financial Investing, United States Navy

Biography:  
Brian was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He is a devoted husband to Maria and a loving father to their spiritual daughter and three children: Anita, Nathanial, Marquelle, and Melisenda. Brian and Maria, married for nearly 25 years, share a deep love of education. All of their children have completed at least one college degree. Brian currently serves on the board of Building a Purpose, committed to expanding access and leadership pathways in education.

Building A College Administrator