Blaine A. Brownell
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Blaine A. Brownell is the 12th President of Ball State University
as well as holding positions at other universities across the United States
. Brownell is also the former CEO of u21pedagogia.
in Lexington and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in United States history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
Brownell held faculty and administrative positions at University of Memphis
, University of North Texas
in Denton, University of Alabama at Birmingham
, and Purdue University
. Brownell served director of the University of Memphis' Center for Interna tional Programs, as well as provost and vice president for academic affairs and a professor of history at the University of North Texas.
Brownell also has experience teaching overseas. He taught as a Fulbright Professor in American History and Urban Studies at Hiroshima University
from 1977–1978, a visiting professor at Sichuan University
in China
in 1978, and an academic specialist for the U.S. Information Agency in Brazil
.
In 2000, Brownell came to Ball State to replace John E. Worthen
as president. He also holds the position of Professor of History and Urban Planning
. In 2004, he resigned his post as president to become the CEO of u21pedagogica, which provides quality assurance services to universities. In the spring of 2005, he resigned as the CEO of u21pedagogica. In October of 2011, documents and interviews unsealed after five years in storage revealed Brownell was fired from his post as President.
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
as well as holding positions at other universities across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Brownell is also the former CEO of u21pedagogia.
Background
Dr. Blaine Brownell earned his B.A. degree from Washington and Lee UniversityWashington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, United States.The classical school from which Washington and Lee descended was established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, about north of its present location. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall in a burst of...
in Lexington and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in United States history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
.
Brownell held faculty and administrative positions at University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
, University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
in Denton, University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. Developing from an extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System...
, and Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
. Brownell served director of the University of Memphis' Center for Interna tional Programs, as well as provost and vice president for academic affairs and a professor of history at the University of North Texas.
Brownell also has experience teaching overseas. He taught as a Fulbright Professor in American History and Urban Studies at Hiroshima University
Hiroshima University
, located in the Japanese cities of Higashihiroshima and Hiroshima, was established 1949 by the merger of a number of national educational institutions.-History:Under the National School Establishment Law, Hiroshima University was established on May 31, 1949...
from 1977–1978, a visiting professor at Sichuan University
Sichuan University
Sichuan University is one of the oldest national universities in China. It is ranked No. 8 among the Chinese universities according to the 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities....
in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in 1978, and an academic specialist for the U.S. Information Agency in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
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In 2000, Brownell came to Ball State to replace John E. Worthen
John E. Worthen
John E. Worthen is the 11th President of Ball State University and the 20th President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.-Background:...
as president. He also holds the position of Professor of History and Urban Planning
Urban planning
Urban planning incorporates areas such as economics, design, ecology, sociology, geography, law, political science, and statistics to guide and ensure the orderly development of settlements and communities....
. In 2004, he resigned his post as president to become the CEO of u21pedagogica, which provides quality assurance services to universities. In the spring of 2005, he resigned as the CEO of u21pedagogica. In October of 2011, documents and interviews unsealed after five years in storage revealed Brownell was fired from his post as President.
Ball State University
Effect on Ball State University
- Enrollment rose to its highest level in 12 years
- Helped to gain the single largest grant in BSU history in 2001 from the Lily Endowment, Inc. of $20 Million.
- Helped establish Ball State as a leader in the innovative use of digital media.
- Largest single gift in Ball State History by the of $17.2 Million, thus naming the Miller College of Business
- Campus Additions During Presidency
- Arts and Journalism Building (2001)
- Fisher Training Complex (2001)
- West Quad building renovation (2001)
- Shafer TowerShafer TowerShafer Tower is a free-standing bell tower, or campanile with a carillon and chiming clock located in the middle of the campus of Ball State University....
(2002) - Fine Arts building renovation