Shawn  Adkins

Shawn Michael Adkins , EdD

Program Manager

Program Manager, Portman Center for Policy Solutions

Professional Summary

Shawn Adkins serves as the Program Manager for the Portman Center for Policy Solution in the College of Arts & Sciences.  

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Berea College Berea, KY, 2001 (Political Science)

Master's Degree: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN , 2006 (Management )

Specialist in Education (Ed.S): Fort Hays State University Hays, KS, 2020 (Education Innovation & Leadership)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D): University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND, 2022 (Educational Practice & Leadership)

Research and Practice Interests

Through Shawn's Ed.S and Ed.D degree programs, he has conducted and presented research on Generation Z and college choice.  He has also extensively studied the financial and enrollment struggles of small private liberal arts colleges.  Shawn's dissertation was titled "The Z Factor: Generation Z And The Perspectives Of Recruitment Professionals On Sustaining Small Private Liberal Arts Institutions During A Decade Of Expected Decline In Higher Education Enrollment"

Presentations

Invited Presentations

Adkins, Shawn (10-07-2020. ) Advising Asian American College Students .University of Cincinnati, UC. . Level:Prof. Org.

Professional Affiliation

Member - National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions,

Member - National Academic Advising Association ,

Courses Taught

-MEDS-1000 MSF SEMINAR Medical Sciences Freshmen Seminar I Level:Undergraduate

-MEDS-1001 MSF SEMINAR Medical Sciences Freshmen Seminar II Level:Undergraduate

-MEDS-2000 MSS SEMINAR Sophomore Medical Sciences Seminar I Level:Undergraduate

-MEDS-2001 MSS SEMINAR Sophomore Medical Sciences Seminar II Level:Undergraduate

MEDS 3000 Junior Medical Sciences Seminar I Level:Undergraduate

MEDS 3001 Junior Medical Sciences Seminar II Level:Undergraduate

BA 1041 Business Pathways I Level:Undergraduate