Dr. Evan Brown
Senior Instructional Designer
Center for Integrated Professional Development
- About Evan
- Scholarship
- Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr. Evan Brown has held a variety of teaching and leadership roles in higher education and has a broad research and publication record. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and a Master of Science in Sociology from Illinois State University. He also earned a Doctorate in Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Governors State University. In addition to being a faculty member for many years, he has found success as a Department Chair, Instructional Designer, Director of Global Studies, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Faculty Development Facilitator, Faculty Manager, and Learning Design Coach. Evan also has a diverse research portfolio with publications in leadership, education, natural sciences, entrepreneurship, and social sciences. He has received numerous accolades for innovation and quality in online learning and has acquired grants for multicultural curriculum development.
He is passionate about fostering meaningful learning experiences, designing engaging and high-quality courses, and leveraging adult learning principles to create optimal online learning environments. Outside of academia, Evan spends his free time gardening, hiking, woodworking, and traveling with his family.
Functions the Center
As a Senior Instructional Designer for the Online Extended Learning team in the Center for Integrated Professional Development, Evan collaborates with subject matter experts to craft high-quality, accessible online educational courses while ensuring compliance with university standards and quality assurance measures. Evan also provides consultation and training to academic departments on online program development and educational technologies, as well as contributes to research and policy formulation to maintain accreditation standards.
Publications
Moll, D., Brown, L. E., & Brown, E. S. (2021). The Evolutionary Ecology of the African Pancake Tortoise Malacochersus tornieri (Siebenrock 1903): A Review and Synthesis Based Upon Current Knowledge. Tropical Natural History, 21(1), 61-78. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tnh/article/view/245151
Brown, E.S. & Brown, L.E. (2019). Winter Survival of Northern Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) in Northeastern Illinois. The Nutshell. Fall, 72.3. Northern Nut Growers Association.
Brown, E.S. & Brown, L.E. (2019). The Importance of Scientific Nomenclature of Squirrels with an Annotated List of Major Northern Nut Consuming Species. The Nutshell. Fall, 72.3. Northern Nut Growers Association.
Brown, L.E., et. al [Moll, D. and Brown, E.S.] (2019). Re-Examination of a Giant Fossil Tortoise. Abstract. Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society. 54(3).
Brown, E.S., & Brown, L.E. (2019). Darwin’s Fossils [Book Review]. The American Biology Teacher. University of California Press. 81(2), February.
Brown, L.E., & Brown, E.S. (2018). Southern Flying Squirrels as Potential Nocturnal Pests of Black Walnuts. The Nutshell. Northern Nut Growers Association.
Brown, L.E., Moll, D., & Brown, E.S. (2018). Re-Examination of the Giant Fossil Tortoise Hesperotestudo from Near the Illinois Glacial-Sangamon Interglacial Boundary in North America with Commentary on Zoogeography. Herpetological Journal. Volume 28, 73-86.
Brown, E.S., & Brown, L.E. (2018). Concealment of a Nest and a Roosting Shelter of the Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). Meadowlark. 25.
Brown, E. (2017). Indigenous Student Retention in Arctic Higher Education. All Capstone Projects. 336. Governors State University. http://opus.govst.edu/capstones/336
Brown, L.E., & Brown, E.S. (2015). An unusual winter roosting shelter constructed by a Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) in central Illinois…with commentary on winter survival on the edge. Meadowlark. 23(3), 82-85.
Brown, L.E., & Brown, E.S. (2014). A new genus of fossil frogs (Amphibia: Anura: Hylidae) from the Miocene of the northern Great Plains (USA), with a commentary on vertebrate diversity. Life: The Excitement of Biology, 2(3), 136-146.
Brown, E.S. (2011). How to Design a Project Based Learning Activity for Introductory Sociology Courses. Midwest Sociological Society Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, March. Abstract.
Brown, E.S. (2001). Rhoenradturnen: The Sport and Spectacle of Wheel Gymnastics. Master’s Thesis. Graduate Research Symposium, Illinois State University, April. Abstract.
Brown, E.S. (1999). Smokin’ Toads; A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Amphibian Effigy Pipes from the Midwestern United States River Systems. Undergraduate Senior Thesis. Central States Anthropological Society, Bloomington, Indiana, April. Abstract.
Weber, D.F.; Schneerman, M.C.; Brown, B.; Arbuckle, J.; Nunes, R.; Sowinski, S.; Brown, E.S.; Falzone, J.; Gizzarelli, P. (1999). Analysis of Factors That Affect Recombination in Maize. International Plant & Animal Genome VII Conference, San Diego, CA. January 17-21. Abstract.