Staff Bios

Samuel Taylor Student Enrichment Counselor for the College of Liberal Arts Holmes Hall, Room 229 443.885.1990 samuel.taylor@morgan.edu

Education
The University of Akron, Akron, OH
College of Education, Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration – December 15, 2007

The University of Akron, Akron, OH
Master of Arts in Arts Administration – August 17, 1996
Thesis:  Targeting African-Americans As Audience Members:  Administering Outreach Programs at American Opera Companies
                                                          
Knoxville College, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocal Performance) – May 11, 1991
Minor in Business Administration

Professional Experience

Aug. 2003 – May 2008
Test Proctor, Counseling, Testing and Career Center, The University of Akron
Akron, OH.

Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2007
Research Associate, The College of Education, The University of Akron,
Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership

Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2007
Intern, Office of Student Financial Aid, The University of Akron,
Akron, OH

Aug. 2006 – May 2007
Graduate Assistant, The College of Education, The University of Akron,
Admissions and Advisement/ Certification and Licensure Department

May 2007 – July 2007
Intern, The College of Education, The University of Akron,
Office of Assessment and Accreditation

Sept. 1997- Sept. 1998
Instructor/Academic Advisor, Knoxville College, Knoxville, TN

• Taught African-American Music History, Artist Management, Art/Music Appreciation, and Humanities courses, and assisted new students with developing individualized academic plans.

Aug. 1996 - Aug. 1997
Registrar, Knoxville College, Knoxville, TN

Aug. 1993 – Aug. 1994
Instructor/Academic Advisor, Knoxville College, Knoxville, TN

• Taught African-American Music History, Artist Management, Art/Music Appreciation, and Humanities courses.
• Assisted in reshaping the curriculum in the Music Department.
• Advised students on academic matters and educational alternatives as related to individual career plans and objectives.
• Assisted in interviewing intra-college transfer applicants and assisted with placement testing.
• Advised students with undeclared majors and assisted in preparing change of major forms for students.
• Maintained contact with students and monitored their academic progress.
• Assisted in implementing intrusive advising programs for readmitted, probationary, and newly admitted students.
• Assisted with college admission decisions on admissions and readmissions.

Sept. 1994 - Aug. 1996              
Events Manager, Knoxville College, Knoxville, TN

• Directed the overall operation and programming of events for the 1,200-seat Pearl M. Taylor Auditorium and the 200-seat Theatre-in-the-Round in the Colston Center for the Performing Arts.
• Developed, coordinated, implemented collaborative educational, social, and cultural programs with departments.

Professional Memberships
American Council for the Arts
Center for Black Music Research
National Association of College Deans, Registrars, and Admissions Officers (1996-1997)
OPERA America
Public Relations Society of America