Shannon Beets
Philosophy Sierra Nevada University
About Me
Education
- Master of Arts in Women’s Studies in Religion, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy, University of La Verne, La Verne, California, 1998
Biography
Shannon has more than 25 years of experience in higher education teaching and administration. Favorite courses include: Ethics, Values and Critical Thinking, Gender Studies, History of Popular Culture, Community Leadership. Before coming to UNR School of Medicine as the Director of Assessment, she spent 15 years at Sierra Nevada University in various roles, including 9 years as the Provost and Executive Vice President. Shannon is passionate about equitable student learning, especially working with faculty members to assess and improve the educational experience for all students. Shannon has been involved with accreditation in higher education for two decades and has served as a chair and/or evaluator on more than ten visiting teams for the NWCCU. In addition to her work in administration, Shannon loves teaching. She has been the the facilitator for the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program for ten years and particularly enjoys the sessions on change management, creating strong teams, and encouraging introverts to lead.
Degrees
(BA) Bachelor of Arts - 1998
Philosophy
University of La Verne
(BA) Bachelor of Arts - 1998
Religious Studies
University of La Verne
(MA) Master of Arts - 2004
Religious Studies
Claremont Graduate University
Teaching History
Philosophy
Sierra Nevada University
Jan 2006 - Oct 2020
Taught Senior Ethics, History of Nevada Constitution, History of Popular Culture in America within the Humanities Department as an Assistant Professor. (In addition to administrative duties.)
History
California State University Full
Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
Taught Women in America and History of Popular Culture in America as an adjunct in the American Studies Department.
Critical Thinking
University of La Verne
Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
Taught Values and Critical Thinking and Religion, Ethics and Sustainability for the Religion and Philosophy Department as an adjunct faculty member.