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) – Higher Education Leadership and Policy
Northcentral University (Expected: December 2024)

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, and an index, and a limited-edition hardbound version was produced, benefiting the President’s Excellence Fund. Chapter Authors: 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.

Work Experiences:

Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

The University of Texas at Austin | 2021–Present

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 were married nearly 25 years ago. They both have a love of education and all of there children have completed at least one college degree.

Building A College Administrator