Brenda C. Spencer is the new director of retention in the Office of Academic Affairs at FAMU. In this role, she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase the retention, progress and graduation rates of students attending FAMU.
Prior to her current appointment, Spencer played an integral role in the grant proposal and planning process for the FAMU proposed dental school.
“I am excited about returning to my alma mater and having the opportunity to positively impact the lives of students,” said Spencer. “I believe that retention is everyone’s responsibility as it relates to how we interact with students on a daily basis. It is important to show students that we care and equip them with the tools and skills needed to achieve academic and career success.”
Spencer has extensive experience in counseling students with academic, personal and career issues; academic and student affairs administration; transfer and articulation; testing and adult and workforce education. She is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), American Grant Writer’s Association (AGWA), among other professional organizations.
Spencer is a native of Tallahassee and a FAMU graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and a master’s degree in adult education administration from FAMU and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Florida State University with an emphasis in minority student retention issues.
Archives
-
▼
2012
(193)
-
▼
February
(35)
- Lady Rattlers pick up 20th win
- Lawson takes aim at Tea Party-controlled Congressi...
- SGA presidential election results placed on hold
- FAMU's bleak budget likely to force more program c...
- SBI alumna releases new book
- "Boyz N the Hood" actress to speak at FAMU
- Essential Theatre presents unconventional Oedipus
- Thompson appointed to Microsoft board of directors
- West, Jefferson elected to lead SGA
- Emere wins MEAC triple jump title
- FAMU makes way for new Polkinghorne
- Trustees who want Brogan to push FAMU president a...
- National Jurist: FAMU Law tops for government job ...
- Alumnus Maurice Allen to appear on Golf Channel
- FAMU student launches one-woman protest during Car...
- FAMU inks articulation agreement with TCC
- FAMU releases 2012 football schedule
- Keep Torey and his baggage far away from FAMU vice...
- Jennings protégé bails from FAMU board
- Lawsuit: Bus driver “forced” injured Champion back...
- Discredited Rufus declines to show face at preside...
- OT: Pop Icon Whitney Houston dead at 48
- Moscow Festival Ballet's Swan Lake heading to FAMU
- FAMU names new director for retention
- Ammons establishes research initiative on hazing
- FAMU launches independent Anti-Hazing Committee
- Jennings fails to score knockout blow against Ammo...
- Civil rights heroine Due leaves storied legacy
- Jennings aiding attack on Ammons like he aided att...
- Alumni should not wait to lobby against Langston’s...
- Rob Hardy headlining SoCal NAA Black History Month...
- New anchors named for FAMU News 20 at Five
- Alums participate in archeology project in Egypt
- Bennett named MEAC Defensive Player of The Week
- FAMU appoints Crestview Education Center director
-
▼
February
(35)