
1 minute read
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Shea Kidd Houze
Shea Kidd Houze Ph.D.
Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shea Kidd Houze earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. in Educational Research from the University of Memphis where her scholarship focused on racial identity development in African American college students.
For nearly fifteen years, Kidd Houze has enjoyed a career in college administration at a number of institutions of higher education in the southeastern region. She currently serves as associate vice chancellor for student life and dean of students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and provides oversight to eight departments within the Division of Student Life.
Kidd Houze serves as on the College Student Personnel faculty at UTK, is a life member of the Southern Miss Alumni Association, serves on the NODA Board of Directors, the Knoxville YMCA Board of Directors, and is a co-lead facilitator for The LeaderShape Institute.
In addition to her professional roles, she is a partner to Ryan and mom to Jack Wilson (who is known on campus as "the junior dean").
January 28 | 4:15 PM
The Hardee Center and Dalton Institute are looking forward to having you join us for the Grad Chat with Dr. Shea Kidd Houze. During this virtual meet-up, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and chat with Dr. Kidd Houze, so please come ready with questions or topics of curiosity.