RB Johnson 1

Robert Bradley (Brad) Johnson, Ph.D.

1312 Glen Raven Court

Greensboro, NC 27410

(336) 508-5877 (cell)

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Philosophy, Curriculum & Teaching December 2009
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

  • Concentration in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Development and Student Affairs Administration
  • Dissertation Topic: Workplace Climate, Degree of Outness, and Job Satisfaction of Gay and Lesbian Professional Staff in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Education in Counselor EducationMay 1997

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyMay 1994

Davidson College, Davidson, NC.

  • Honors in Psychology
  • Honors Thesis on Stress and the Effect on College Students

HIGHER EDUCATION/STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education (August 2013-present)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Counseling/Practitioner Instructor (March 2013-August 2013)

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Education & Higher Education (Fall 2011, Fall 2012)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Senior Assistant Director for Administrative Operations (March 2012-July 2013); Senior Assistant Director for Administrative Services (2008-March 2012); Senior Assistant Director for Residence Life (2007-2008)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Assistant Director for Residence Life (2002-2007)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Assistant Director for Staffing and Conference Services (2000-2002)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

First-Year Experience Manager (July 1997-November 1998)/Residence Coordinator for First-Year Initiatives (November 1998-May 2000)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Graduate Hall Director (August 1995-May 1997)

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Assistant to the Director of Residence Life (February 1995-July 1995)

Davidson College, Davidson, NC

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CNS 741: Theories & Models of Counseling* (Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Summer 2014, Fall 2015) Wake Forest University (online program)

CNS 748: Development through the Lifespan* (Spring 2014, Fall 2014) Wake Forest University (online program)

HED 601: Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration (Fall 2010, Fall 2014*, Fall 2015*) UNCG

HED 625: Academic Advising & Retention in Higher Education (Fall 2013, Fall 2014) UNCG

HED 661: Higher Education in the U.S. (Spring 2014, Spring 2015*) UNCG

HED 688: Budgeting & Financial Management in Student Affairs (Fall 2013, Spring 2015) UNCG

HED 690: Internship in Higher Education (Fall 2011, Fall 2012**, Fall 2013, Fall 2014*, Fall 2015**) UNCG

HED 692: Independent Study (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015)

PSY 102: Exploration of Career Planning (1995-1997) Wake Forest University

SAS 100: Strategies for Academic Success (2006) UNCG

UNS 101: University Studies (1997-2001; 2005-2006) UNCG

* Denotes courses co-taught with faculty

** Denotes courses co-taught with doctoral students

GUEST LECTURES

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2015). Sexual Identity Development. Lecture presented to HED 602 (Theoretical Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Fall 2014). Facilitated panel discussion for HED 749 class (Seminar in Higher Education Research—Proseminar) of current doctoral students speaking to new incoming doctoral students on making the transition to doctoral work for Dr. Deborah Taub (professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Fall 2013). Making Averett University a more inclusive campus for LGBT faculty, staff, and students. Lecture/consultation provided to WGS 200 (Introduction to Women and Gender Studies) at Averett University at the request of Dr. Gretchen Cohenour (assistant professor of English and Director of Women and Gender Studies).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2012). Sexual Identity Development. Lecture presented to HED 602 (Theoretical Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Fall 2011). Program Planning in Higher Education. Lecture presented to HED 601 (Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Fall 2010). Helping Out in the Residence Halls: Student Development and Counseling Theories at Work within Campus Residence Hall Environments. Lecture presented to HED 688 (Social Justice in Higher Education) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Cherrel Dyce-Miller (adjunct faculty).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2010). Sexual Identity Development. Lecture presented to HED 602 (Theoretical Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2010). Interviewing at a National Conference. Lecture presented to HED 690 (Internship) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Jen Day Shaw (adjunct faculty).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2010). Promoting Health Where Students Live. Online lecture module created for HEA 610 (Health Promotion in Higher Education) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Jason Robertson (adjunct instructor).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2009). Technology and Student Affairs Professionals. Lecture presented to HED 612 (Current Issues in Higher Education) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (associate professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2009). Interviewing at a National Conference. Lecture presented to HED 690 (Internship) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Jen Day Shaw (adjunct faculty).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2008). Interviewing at a National Conference. Lecture presented to HED 690 (Internship) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Jen Day Shaw (adjunct faculty).

Johnson, R. B. & Glenn, S. A. (Spring 2007). Transgender 101: What Every Administrator Should Know. Lectures presented as part of ACPA e-learning course.

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2007). Interviewing at a National Conference. Lecture presented to HED 690 (Internship) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Jen Day Shaw (adjunct faculty).

Johnson, R. B. (Spring 2006). Technology and Student Affairs Professionals. Lecture presented to HED 612 (Current Issues in Higher Education) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Deborah Taub (associate professor).

Johnson, R. B. (Fall 2006). Housing & Residence Life work in Student Affairs. Lecture presented to CED 602 (Student Development in Higher Education) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro at the request of Derrick Paladino (assistant professor).

PUBLICATIONS

Published

Johnson, R. B., Oxendine, S. M., Taub, D. J., & Robertson, J. O. (2013). Suicide prevention for LGBT students. In D. J. Taub & J. O. Robertson (Eds.), Preventing college student suicide(New Directions for Student Services No. 141, pp. 55-69). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Johnson, R. B. (2005). The Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute Experience. Developments (ACPA).

Johnson, R. B. (2005). The Real World: Residence Life Style! On-Duty, PaperClip Communications.

Johnson, R. B. (2005). Pass the “You Are Special!” Plate. 100 More Staff Development Ideas!, PaperClip Communications Binder.

Works in Press

Taub, D. J., Johnson, R. B., & Reynolds, T. L. (in press). The implementation of gender-neutral housing: A mixed-methods study across ACUHO-I member institutions. Journal of College and University Student Housing.

Taub, D. J., Johnson, R. B., & Calhoun, D. W. (in press). Special edition issue on Resident Advisors. Journal of College and University Student Housing.

PRESENTATIONS

National Presentations

Taub, D. J., & Johnson, R. B. (2015, March). The status of gender-neutral housing: Findings from a national study. ACPA Annual Convention, Tampa, FL. (jointly sponsored by the Commission for Housing & Residence Life and the Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness).

Johnson, R. B. (2013, June). The status of gender-neutral housing in ACUHO-I member institutions. ACUHO-I Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Johnson, R. B., & Taub, D. J. (2011, March). Workplace life of gay and lesbian higher education professionals. ACPA Annual Convention, Baltimore.

Taub, D. J., Albold, C. A., & Johnson, R. B. (2011, March). Starting and sustaining dissertation and writing groups. ACPA Annual Convention, Baltimore.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, March). Job search strategies and support for the LGBT professional. Invited panelist by the Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness at the ACPA Annual Convention, Boston.

State/Regional Presentations

Johnson, R.B. & Taub, D. J. (2014, October). The Status of Gender-Neutral Housing: Findings from a National Study. Presentation for the LGBTQ Pre-Conference Workshop for the North Carolina Housing Officers Association, Greensboro, NC.

Taub, D. J. & Johnson, R. B. (2014, October). The Status of Gender-Neutral Housing: Findings from a National Study. Presentation at the North Carolina College Personnel Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2013, August). Making Averett University a more inclusive campus for LGBT faculty, staff, and students. Invited presentation for Averett University’s 155th Kick-Off Session for faculty and staff, Danville, VA.

Johnson, R. B. (2013, March). Making CCCC a more inclusive campus. Invited keynote address for Central Carolina Community College’s Spring Faculty Professional Development Day, Sanford, NC.

Johnson, R. B.,& Robertson, J. O. (2011, June). SafeZone train-the-trainer training. Invited presentation for Wingate University’s Division of Campus Life, Wingate, NC.

Johnson, R. B.,& Robertson, J. O. (2011, June). SafeZone training. Invited presentation for Wingate University’s Division of Campus Life, Wingate, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, October). Workplace life of gay and lesbian higher education professionals. Presentation at the NCCPA/NCHO Joint Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.

Johnson, R. B., & Robertson, J. O. (2008, February). Taking the mystery out of assessment and evaluation. Presentation at SCHA Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.

Johnson, R. B. (2007, May). GLBT issues in higher education. Invited presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Taub, D. J., Johnson, R. B., & Ellis, A. C. (2006, November). Look out! Here come the helicopter parents! Paper presented at the North Carolina College Personnel Association Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Johnson, R. B., & Flood, C. R. (2004, November). Effecting the balance: Academic living-learning communities and offices of housing & residence life or “Keeping the peace in the household.” Presentation for NCHO-NCCPA Joint Conference, Wilmington, NC.

Local Presentations

Johnson, R. B. (2015, February). Gender-Neutral Housing. Invited presentation for the UNCG Office of Multicultural Affairs’ SafeZone Lunch & Learn series, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2015, January). Invited keynote address for the UNCG Office of Housing & Residence Life’s Academic Ceremony of Excellence event, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2014, October). Avoiding the burnout iceberg: Managing time and stress effectively. Invited presentation for Reynolds Residence Hall RA Staff at UNCG, Greensboro, NC.

Kappler-Hewitt, K., & Johnson, R. B. (2014 October). Off to a strong start. Session focusing on ins and outs of the School of Education (unspoken norms, myths, opportunities to become involved, reappointment/promotion/tenure support, etc.). Presentation for the UNCG School of Education Assistant Professor Support Group, Greensboro, NC.

Taub, D. J., Johnson, R. B., & Poole, L. A. (2014, February). Residents’ perceptions of their RAs. Research findings presented to professional residence life staff in Housing & Residence Life at UNCG.

Delph, M., & Johnson, R. B. (2013, November). Don’t hate—appreciate! Presentation on stereotypes for UNCG Fall Leadership Academy, sponsored by the UNCG Office of Leadership & Service Learning.

Johnson, R. B. (2012, January). Being queer here: LGBTQ life on college campuses. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2011, December). Say what?!” or how to best communicate your wants, needs, and desires to get the most out of your assistantship and experience with HRL. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life Graduate Assistant Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B., Robertson, J. O., & Krim, S. (2011, January). SafeZone training. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2011, January). Logic models as a means of planning and implementing programs. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, August). Experiencing “the rainbow”; LGBTQ ally training. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. & Robertson, J. O. (2010, August). Assessing the needs of LGBT students. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, April). Interview skills. Invited presentation for the Greensboro Housing Authority’s participant workshop series, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, March). Résumés. Invited presentation for the Greensboro Housing Authority’s participant workshop series, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, February). Values, Part 1. Invited presentation for the Greensboro Housing Authority’s participant workshop series, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2010, February). Values, Part 2. Invited presentation for the Greensboro Housing Authority’s participant workshop series, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. & Tandan, L. (2010, January). Practice makes perfect: Interviewing skills. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. & Watson, R. C. (2008, August). One staff…one sound…one song…: The lyrics of social justice. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. & Watson, R. C. (2007, August). Social justice: The re-sequencing. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life RA Training, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2006, February). Beyond the Surface: Basic introduction to GLBTQ topics. Invited presentation for Shades of Color Conference sponsored by the UNCG Office of Multicultural Affairs, Greensboro, NC

Johnson, R. B. & Williams, J.W. (2005, July). Customer service: The key to success. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence Life Professional Staff Training, Greensboro, NC.

Carter, B. A. & Johnson, R. B. (2003, January). Be our guest! The magic of Disney and customer service. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence departmental in-service, Greensboro, NC.

Johnson, R. B. (2003, January). Be our guest! The magic of Disney and customer service. Invited presentation for UNCG Housing & Residence departmental in-service, Greensboro, NC.

SERVICE

National

ACPA Summer Leadership Meeting (2009-2010; 2014)

  • Returning Chair/President Panel facilitator

ACPA Scholarship Reviewer (2014)

  • Commission for Housing & Residence Life

ACPA Foundation Grant Reviewer (2014, 2015)

ACUHO-I Editorial Board of Journal of College & University Student Housing (2013-present)

ASHE Conference Program Reviewer (2013)

ACPA Conference Program Reviewer

  • Standing Committee/Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness (2013-present)
  • Commission for Administrative Leadership (2013-2014)
  • Commission for Housing & Residential Life (2013-2014)
  • Commission for Professional Preparation (2013-present)
  • Commission for Social Justice Educators (2013, 2015)
  • Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education (2014)
  • Commission for Graduate & Professional Student Affairs (2014)
  • Coalition on Men & Masculinities (2015)

ACPA Awards Reviewer

  • Standing Committee for Men & Masculinities
  • Outstanding Research Award (2013)
  • Outstanding Men’s Program (2013)
  • Outstanding Graduate/New Professional (2013)
  • Harry Canon Outstanding Professional (2013)
  • Commission for Professional Preparation
  • Research & Writing Awards (Burns B. Crookston Doctoral Research Award) (2014)
  • Research & Writing Awards (Nevitt Sanford Award) (2013)
  • Standing Committee for Graduate Students & New Professionals
  • Outstanding Mentor to Graduate Students (2013)
  • Monthly Award Reviewer (2013)
  • Scholarship Award (2012)
  • Outstanding New Professional (2012)
  • Standing Committee for LGBT Awareness (2012)

NASPA Conference Program Reviewer

  • General Conference Interest Session (2011, 2012, 2013)
  • Conference on College Men (2013, 2015)
  • New Professionals & Graduate Students Knowledge Community (2013)
  • Assessment, Evaluation, & Research Knowledge Community (2013)
  • Spirituality & Religion in Higher Education (2013)
  • Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services (2013)

NASPA Awards Reviewer

  • GLBT Knowledge Community (2012)

ACPA Technology Advisory Committee (2009-2012)

  • Chair (2011-2012)
  • States Division representative (2009-2010)

Paper-clip Communications Advisory Board (2004-2006)

  • Provided feedback/commentary on current higher education happenings, such as hot topics on campus, innovative campus programs, and helpful resources in addition to providing input on “Ask the Experts” queries for the “On Duty for RAs” monthly publication
  • Authored a 500-1000 word article on a topic of choice and interest to be published in one of the monthly publications

State/Regional

North Carolina College Personnel Association (NCCPA) (1997-present)

  • Executive Board Member
  • President (2009-2010; 2014-2016)
  • Past President (2010-2011)
  • President-Elect (2008-2009; 2014-2016)
  • Secretary (1999-2001; 2006-2008)
  • Research Symposium (2013-present)
  • Program Proposal Reviewer (2013)
  • Crystal Coast Society of Past Presidents (formerly Past Presidents’ Council) (2010-present)
  • Diversity Committee (1997-1999)
  • Chair (1998-1999)
  • Awards Committee (1997-1998)
  • Conference Planning Committee (1998-1999)

North Carolina Housing Officers Association (NCHO) (1995-2013)

  • Conference Host Committee (2003-2004)
  • Conference Co-Chair (2002-2003)
  • Mentor/Mentee program participant (2000-2005)
  • Executive Committee: Graduate Student Representative (1995-1996)
  • Programming Committee (1996-2003)
  • New Professionals Subcommittee (1995-1997)
  • SwapShop and Giveaways Chair (1997-1998)
  • Best of NCHO Committee Chair (1998-1999)

University

Fraternity & Sorority Life Taskforce Chair (appointed by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs) (2015)

LGBTQIA Education & Research Network (LEARN) Coordinator (2014, 2015)

Mentor for UNCG Guarantee Scholar student (2014)

Housing & Residence Life Awards Selection Committee (2013, 2014)

SOE Research Award Reviewer for TEHE (2014)

Interpersonal Partner Violence (IPV)/LGBTQ Initiative consultation committee (2014)

Adult Student Scholarship Application Reviewer, Office of Undergraduate Admissions (2014, 2015)

Staff and Faculty Panelist for Academic Integrity & Student Conduct Hearings, Dean of Students Office (2013, 2014, 2015)

Guarantee Scholar Selection Review Committee (2013, 2014)

Resident Advisor Selection Process participant (2013, 2014, 2015)

International Student and Scholar Services Advisory Community (2012-2013)

LeaderShape Family Cluster Facilitator (2012)

Institutional Effectiveness Committee (2011-2012)

Search Committee Service

  • Chair, Director of Disability Services (2011)
  • Chair, Psychologist for Counseling & Testing Center (2009)
  • Member, Director of International Student and Scholar Services (2007)
  • Member, Director of Office of Multicultural Affairs (2002)
  • Member, Director of Office of Orientation Director (2001)
  • Member, Director of Counseling & Testing Center (2002)

Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (Office of Disability Services) Scholarship Selection Committee (2010-present)

University Benefits Committee (2008-2013)

  • Secretary (2008-2012)
  • Discount Program Subcommittee Co-Chair (2009-2010)

Staff Senate (2008-2012)

•Executive Council member—Secretary (2010-2012)

•Budget & Compensation Subcommittee (2009-2010)

•Employee Recognition Subcommittee (2008-2009)

Program Review Service

  • Chair, Campus Recreation (2008)
  • Chair, Wellness Center (2007)
  • Member, Office of Orientation and Family Programs (2006)

Summer Launch Program Committee (2007-2008)

Healthy Options Tobacco Taskforce (HOTT) of Guilford County; UNCG Representative (2006-2008)

Community Advisor Association Advisor (2006)

Student Success Committee (2006-2007)

PRIDE! co-advisor (2005-2007)

Student Affairs Assessment Committee (2004-2008)

  • Reorganization Subcommittee (2008)
  • Student Employees Learning Outcomes subcommittee (2005-2007)

Student Affairs Programmers’ Committee (2003-2005)

Leadership Advisory Council (2002-2008)

University Parking Committee (2002-2009)

Student Affairs Staff Development Committee (2002-2011)

  • F.R.E.D. (Fun, Recreational, Educational, and Developmental) series chair (2007-2008)
  • New Employee Orientation sub-committee chair (2005-2007; 2009-2010)
  • Scholarship sub-committee chair (2004-2005)
  • Auction sub-committee chair (2002-2004)
  • Committee Chair (2002-2003)

Student Employee Appreciation Week Committee (2001-2003; 2005; 2007)

Office of Multicultural Affairs Resource Room Advisory Committee (1999-2000)

Office of Multicultural Affairs Departmental Review Committee (1999-2001)

University Human Relations Council (1998-2000)

University Retention Committee (1998-2000)

Sexual Assault Response Team (1997-2010)

Student Affairs Multicultural Planning Committee (1997-2001)

  • Chair (1999-2001)

Diversity Dramatist (1997)