Christina Morton CV

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Higher Education Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2020
Concentration: Academic Affairs and Student Development
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

M.Ed. Higher Education Administration May 2014
Concentration: Student Affairs
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Pi Member

B.S.E Industrial and Operations Engineering December 2009
Minor: Afroamerican and African Studies
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Dean’s List 2007-2008

FELLOWSHIPS

  • Rackham Merit Fellowship, University of Michigan 2014

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Center for the Study of Higher & Postsecondary Education, University of Michigan September 2016-Present
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Research Supervisor: Dr. Lisa Lattuca

  • Serve as the qualitative team leader on the Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (M-STEM) Academies multi-year, longitudinal evaluation project
  • Organized and managed the end-of-year interview scheduling, transcription, coding, and analysis in 2017
  • Conducted interviews with members of the 2013 and 2014 M-STEM cohorts
  • Collaborate with research team members on quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and the dissemination of findings in reports, conference presentations, and publications

Engineering Entrepreneurship Education (E-Cubed) Research Lab, University of Michigan May 2015-August 2016
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Research Supervisor: Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad

  • Assisted in developing a comprehensive database of entrepreneurship education literature from three databases: Scopus, API/INFORM, and ERIC
  • Reviewed 472 articles, coding each for theories used, methodology, and measures of affect, behavior, and cognition
  • Analyzed qualitative data from a mixed-methods study examining the influence of the Lean Launch curriculum and pedagogy on undergraduate engineering students’ learning outcomes
  • Collaborated on the writing of conference papers and prospective journal submissions

National Center for Institutional Diversity, University of Michigan
September 2014-September 2015;
June 2017-January 2018
Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Assist with the analysis of data collected from National Science Foundation Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) participating institutions
  • Performed content analyses of Committee on Institutional Cooperation member institutions’ strategic diversity plans under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Milem
  • Synthesized findings from the strategic diversity plan content analyses and developed a report for the university President and Provost to help inform the creation and implementation of departmental strategic plans at the University of Michigan
  • Assisted in developing the leadership training curriculum for mid to upper level higher education administrators participating in the New Leadership Academy (NLA)
  • Collaborated with the American Council on Education (ACE) and American Association for Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHE) to enhance their existing leadership training curriculums
  • Led the evaluation efforts for NLA and designed pre and post experience surveys for the participants and facilitators
  • Assisted in the organization and execution of national convenings on issues of equity and inclusion in higher education (e.g. Men of Color Summit and Campus Climate Conference)
  • Reviewed post-doctoral fellowship applications from entry-level professionals and emerging scholars
  • Mentored Master’s and undergraduate NCID staff members

TEACHING AND FACILITATION EXPERIENCE

Workshop Facilitator, Intergroup Relations, CommonGround, University of Michigan 2016-Present

  • Craft and facilitate one-time workshops for a variety of audiences on the topics of social identities, power, privilege, and oppression

Co-Instructor, ECD 220-College Student Development and Peer Counseling, North Carolina State University 2014

  • Facilitated class discussions and activities focused on the topics of diversity, social justice advocacy, student development theory, leadership, ethics, peer helping, and communication according to the course curriculum

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

· Huang-Saad, A. Y., Morton C. S., & Libarkin, J. C. (2018). Entrepreneurship in higher education: A research review for engineering education researchers. Journal of Engineering Education [accepted 11/2/17].
· Morton, C. S. & Beverly, S. P. (2017). Can I really do this? Perceived benefits of a STEM intervention program and women’s engineering self-efficacy. Conference Proceedings of 2017 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH.
· Huang-Saad, A. Y., Morton, C. S., & Libarkin, J. C. (2016). Unpacking the impact of engineering entrepreneurship education that leverages the lean launch curriculum. Conference Proceedings of 2016 Frontiers in Education Conference, Erie, PA.
· Morton, C. S., Huang-Saad, A. Y., & Libarkin, J. C. (2016). Entrepreneurship education for women in engineering: A systematic review of entrepreneurship assessment literature with a focus on gender. The Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship 8(1), 17-31.
· Morton, C. S., Huang-Saad, A. Y., & Libarkin, J. C. (2016). Entrepreneurship education for women in engineering: A systematic review of entrepreneurship assessment literature with a focus on gender. Conference Proceedings of 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA

OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS

· Frye, J. & Morton, C. S. (2015). An examination of strategic diversity plans and processes at select research institutions. National Center for Institutional Diversity.
BOOK CHAPTERS
· Burkhardt, J. C., Morton, C. S., Ting, M. P., Pasque, P. A., & Ortega, N. (2016). Transforming understandings of diversity in higher education: History and context. In P. A. Pasque, N. Ortega, J. C. Burkhardt, & M. P. Ting (Eds.), Transforming understandings of diversity in higher education: Demography, democracy, and discourse (pp. 1-20). Stylus: Sterling, VA.

PRESENTATIONS

· Carter, D. F., Lattuca, L. R., Mosyjowski, E., Morton, C. S., Beverly, S. P., Shoemaker, K. A., & Henderson, T. S. (April, 2018). Exploring influences on student’s self-efficacy in a STEM intervention program. Paper presented at 2018 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
· Morton, C. S. (October, 2017). Examining the role of spirituality in promoting Black collegians’ resilience in historically White institutions: Findings from the literature. Poster presented at 2017 Society for the Study of Human Development Conference, Providence, RI.
· Morton, C. S. & Beverly, S. P. (November, 2017). Empowered through exposure: Perceived benefits of a STEM intervention program and engineering students’ major confidence. Paper presented at 2017 Association for the Study of Higher Education Conference, Houston, TX.
· Barton, E., Charles, M., Luke, A., Martin, D. & Morton, C.S. (May, 2017). The first year experience: Living-learning models and residence life. Presentation at the South African National Resource Centre for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
· Morton, C. S. & Beverly, S. (June, 2017). Can I really do this? Perceived benefits of a STEM intervention program and women’s engineering self-efficacy. Paper presented at 2017 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH.
· Grim, J., DeMonbrun, M., & Morton, C. S. (November, 2016). One size does not fit all: Racial differences in doctoral socialization. Paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
· Wilson, A., Morton, C. S., & Mills, K. (October, 2016). Making it work: Strategizing and navigating in academia to get to the next level. Panel discussion delivered at the Black Doctoral Network Conference, Atlanta, GA.
· Morton, C. S., Huang-Saad, A. Y., & Libarkin, J. C. (June, 2016). Entrepreneurship education for women in engineering: A systematic review of entrepreneurship assessment literature with a focus on gender. Paper presented at 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA.
· Milem, J., Ting, M. P., Frye, J., Williams, A., Reyes, K., Lewis, D., Sanchez-Parkinson, L., & Morton, C. S. (November, 2015). Teaching for research and practice: Engaging graduate students in the study of diversity leadership. Symposium conducted at the Association for the Study of Higher Education conference, Denver, CO.
· Morton, C. S. & Wilson, C. (February, 2014). Finding a home in STEM: An exploratory study of the experiences of African
American female undergraduates with the SMART program. Presentation at the Southeastern Association of
Housing Officers, Louisville, KY.

SERVICE

  • University of Michigan CSHPE Doctoral Graduate Admissions Committee Member 2017 – 2018
  • University of Michigan Graduate Affairs Committee Member 2017-Present
  • University of Michigan School of Education Student Advisory Board, Chair 2016-Present
  • University of Michigan Student Reviewer for Assistant Director for Career Services Search Committee 2014
  • N.C. State University Graduate Student Association Representative, Higher Education Association 2013-2014
  • N.C. State University Graduate Student Association, Community Service Committee Member 2013-2014
  • N.C. State University African American Coordinating Committee Member 2013-2014

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

· American Educational Research Association 2018
· Association for the Study of Higher Education 2015-Present
· NASPA 2013-2014
· Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) 2013-2014
· Institute for Recruitment of Teachers Fellow 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR), University of Michigan January 2018- Present
Graduate Student Staff Assistant

  • Collaborate with the IGR Co-Director to edit and update IGR curriculum materials including dialogue course readings, process content outlines, and facilitation activity instructions
  • Conduct a review of the IGR minor and assist in the modification of current courses
  • Serve as a member of the IGR Curriculum Committee and Teaching in Training (ALA 320) and Practicum (321) Committee

University Housing, North Carolina State University July 2012-June 2014
Residence Director, Lee Residence Hall
2013 Recipient of N.C. University Housing Award for Excellence

  • Co-supervised, trained, and evaluated a staff of 17 Resident Advisors (RAs) in a co-ed, suite-style community of 756 residents
  • Participated in an on-call duty rotation serving students within a residential community of 2,200 residents
  • Worked cooperatively with campus partners such as Counseling, GLBT Center, Disability Services, and Academic Departments to holistically address the needs of residents within University Housing
  • Co-chaired an RA committee of 23 students charged with planning and executing large scale social events for over 2,200 residents in the West Campus residential community
  • Served on the N.C. State University Residence Director (RD) Selection and Training Committee, assisting in the recruitment and evaluation of prospective RD candidates, as well as the planning and implementation of various professional development workshops for all University Housing graduate assistants

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Living Learning Village, North Carolina State University January 2013- June 2014
Intern

  • Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
  • (STEM)-related activities for WISE Junior participants at Wake N.C. State University STEM Early College

High School

  • Encouraged prospective students to consider participation in the WISE program by serving as a WISE representative at university recruitment events
  • Provided opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills and actively engage in the residential community as the WISE Student Council Advisor
  • Investigated the WISE program’s effectiveness in meeting desired learning outcomes as a member of the WISE evaluation team

National Science Foundation, Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3), Johnson C. Smith University-College of STEM
Academic Success Coach, One-stop Academic Student Integrated System (OASIS), Charlotte, NC 2010-2012

  • Conducted regular meetings with approximately 140 STEM students to help them formulate and achieve their academic and professional goals
  • Assisted students with identifying and securing internship and summer research opportunities
  • Organized and facilitated graduate school preparation and professional development workshops for JCSU STEM students
  • Hosted weekly writing clinics to assist students with crafting personal statements, resumes, and cover letters
  • Advised JCSU’s National Society of Black Engineers collegiate chapter
  • Created partnerships with representatives from industry, graduate and professional school programs, and community outreach initiatives