Jamie Morrison
About Jamie Morrison
Jamie Morrison serves as the Director of Urban Scholars at UMass Boston and has extensive experience in coaching and academic support in various educational institutions. He holds a Master's degree in Sports and Recreation Administration and has worked in roles that emphasize youth development and academic advising.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Jamie Morrison serves as the Director of Urban Scholars at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the program for five years. In addition to this role, he is also the Associate Director of Urban Scholars, a position he has maintained since 2018. His work focuses on supporting urban students and enhancing their academic experiences within the university.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Morrison has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Education in Sports and Recreation Administration from Temple University. He also studied Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, he pursued further studies in Sociology at UMass Boston from 1992 to 1994 and at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 1994 to 1995.
Coaching Experience
Morrison has extensive experience in coaching basketball at various institutions. He has been a Basketball Coach at UMass Boston since 2016. Prior to this, he served as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts from 2007 to 2015. He also worked as the Men's Basketball Coach and Academic Support at Haskell Indian Nations University from 2002 to 2007.
Previous Leadership Roles
Jamie Morrison has held several leadership positions throughout his career. He was the President of the Board of Directors at the North American Indian Center of Boston from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Native Tribal Scholars for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe from 2012 to 2016. His experience also includes serving as an Employment Specialist and Youth Director at the North American Indian Center of Boston from 1998 to 2001.