Dawn Dice Renner, Ph.D.
About Dawn Dice Renner, Ph.D.
Dawn Dice Renner, Ph.D., is a facilitator specializing in faculty professional development with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She has held various educational roles across multiple institutions and currently works at Lumen Learning and DISSERTATION ALCHEMIST LLC.
Work at Lumen Learning
Dawn Dice Renner, Ph.D., currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Lumen Learning, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational equity and fostering inclusive environments. Additionally, she works as a Facilitator for Faculty Professional Development - Belonging, where she leads professional development sessions aimed at managing microaggressions and understanding intersectionality. Her work at Lumen Learning emphasizes the importance of belonging in educational settings.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Dice Renner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Leadership from Indiana State University, which she completed from 2016 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington between 2013 and 2015. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Purdue University, Fort Wayne, completed from 2004 to 2011. In addition, she has obtained a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business in 2021.
Background
Dawn Dice Renner has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in higher education and media. She worked at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) as the Director of the Student Success Center from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she held positions at Indiana University, Indiana State University, and Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Her early career included roles in broadcasting at WPTA, where she worked for seven years in various capacities. This blend of experiences informs her current focus on educational equity and student success.
Achievements
Dawn Dice Renner is dedicated to increasing post-secondary degree attainment for students from minoritized backgrounds. She actively explores new opportunities to apply her expertise in educational equity initiatives. Her work includes facilitating professional development sessions that focus on managing microaggressions and enhancing educators' understanding of belonging. Renner's commitment to evidence-based practices supports her goal of fostering a sense of belonging among students, contributing to improved educational outcomes.