Brenda Sipe, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Western Michigan University

  Jan 1999 - May 2001

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught Figure Drawing, Drawing I, 2-D Design, Art Education

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  Grand Valley State University

  Sept 2000 - Apr 2002

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught History of Art for non-majors.

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  Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

  Feb 2002 - Jun 2020

  Director of Continuing Studies

  Served more than 2000 adult, youth, and professional students annually, achieved a balanced budget of $437,000; supervised 1 coordinator, 3 part-time office assistants, and more than 100 part-time or full-time faculty--recruiting, training, and mentoring. Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students, and developed community partnerships, furthering the mission and vision of KCAD and Ferris State University. The Continuing Studies grew under my leadership to include workplace training and partnerships, professional development, and international students. I led a successful and obtained funding for “Achieving Success With Human-Centered Design.” This program was a collaboration with Grand Valley State University and the Steelcase Foundation. Show less

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  Kellogg Community College

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2022

  Adjunct Faculty Art History

  Delivered effective online learning to students in 200-level art history courses, with a focus on teaching critical thinking, and writing skills.Formulated successful lesson plans and projects that facilitate learning for diverse students.Recognized diverse learning styles, and teaching to them.Made online content accessible.

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  Northern Arizona University

  Jun 2020 - now

  Leads Educational Partnerships, Continuing Education, and Workforce Development throughout the state. Lead workforce development through Educational Partnerships and Continuing Education at locations throughout Arizona. Launched the first centralized Continuing Education program at NAU in 2020. Focused on establishing processes, partnerships, and a strategic vision that includes workforce development and custom training.

  • Associate Vice President for Workforce Development

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Associate Vice President for Workforce Development

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Director of Continuing Education

    Jun 2020 - Oct 2023