Associate Professor
Brenda_Mitchell@med.unc.edu
Education
- PhD, NC A&T State University 2013
- MS, Pennsylvania State University 1980
- BA, South Carolina State College 1978
Honors and Awards
Allied Health Sciences Leadership Award recipient, 2019.
Thorpe-Mitchell Diversity Leadership Development Scholarship – Endowed as a ºÚÁÏÍø-CH Award, 2014.
Golden Key Award for Academic Excellence, NC A &T State University, 2011.
Personal Statement
Brenda Everett Mitchell is a recently retired Associate Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences as well as Associate Chair of the Department of Health Sciences Office of Student Services and AHEC Operations at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.ÌýÌý
“As I reflect on my time at ºÚÁÏÍø as an Associate Professor and administrator, I am grateful for the opportunity to engage with so many awesome individuals. Mentoring is in my DNA so I will always appreciate the growth and development of others through teaching, mentoring, and community service.ÌýÌý
Most recently, I’ve endeavored to reach a younger audience by writing children’s books featuring various health conditions. My books aim to help children understand the importance of treating others respectfully and celebrating differences.Ìý
Courses Taught
- HSCI 200: Introduction to Health Science Professions (Current)
- SPHS 583: Introduction to Communication Disorders (2005 – currently)
- SPHS 352 – Module 3: Cognitive Linguistic Processing Disorders in Adults (2004)
- SPHS 345: Diagnostics and Intervention in Speech Language Pathology (2000-02)
Publications
Mitchell, B. & Wyre, D. (2017). Great minds don’t think alike, they communicate to collaborate. Journal of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing, 12(1).
Mitchell, B, Harmon, T.G., Weinberg, A. (2016). Learning by doing. ASHA Leader Academic Edge, 21(11), 36-37.
Refereed Oral Presentations
Mitchell, B. & Wyre, D. (2014). Two Universities Explore the Efficacy of Collaborative Testing in Introductory Courses, University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Invited.
Mitchell, B. (2014). Undergraduate Course Peer Mentoring: Does it Work? National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention. Session MS 38. Charlotte, NC.
Blaylock, C., Mitchell, B. (2014) Peer Relationships at the Graduate Level. National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention. Session SF5. Charlotte, NC.
Mitchell, B. (2013). The Relationship of Peer Mentoring to Academic Success and Social Engagement. University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Invited.
Professional Service
School of Medicine (SOM) Learning Environment Committee (2019- present)
SOM Diversity and Inclusion Committee (2017-present)
DAHS Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Team (DILT) – Chair (2017 to present)
ºÚÁÏÍø-CH Student Affairs Council Member (2012- present)
Financial Aid Committee – Co-Chair (2006 – present)
Student Ambassadors – Advisor (2003 – present)
Academic Affairs Committee – Member (2003 – present)
ºÚÁÏÍø-Chapel Hill Trainings
Mental Health First Aid Training – May 2019
Green Zone Training – January 2016
