Curriculum Vitae
Brian L. Davenport
bdavenport@usm.maine.edu
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
PhD, Leadership Studies
August, 2013
Dissertation: “Undocumented Leadership: Learning from the Liberatory Practice of
Undocumented College Students”
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Master of Arts, Teaching
Washington State Teaching Certification: Social Studies & History
August, 2003
Thesis: “Seeing the Other Side: Is Teaching Empathy a Purpose of Education?”
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Arts, History & Sociology
May, 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lewiston-Auburn College, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston, ME
Assistant Professor, Leadership and Organizational Studies
September 2013 Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Adjunct Professor, School of Education
February 2012 – July, 2013
 Taught 2 semester credit course, EDU 453, Social Studies in Secondary Schools
 Guest Lecture “Technology Integration for Professional Teaching Portfolios”, EDM 530C,
Educational Foundations
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Co-Facilitator, Master in Teaching Orientation (June, 2010, 2011, 2012)
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Co-Facilitator, Master in Teaching Mentor Training (September, 2010, 2011)
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Co-Facilitator, Teacher Performance Assessment Submission Training (March, 2012)
South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA
Social Studies Instructor
August 2003-June 2008
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Planned, developed and implemented a course of instruction designed to achieve required
academic essential learning as well as challenge students
Worked extensively with at-risk students
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Participated as department team member responsible for education of assigned students
Maintained detailed student records and daily grades in a timely and orderly fashion
Peer elected member of Building Leadership Team
- Planned and implemented staff development
- Advised administration regarding school improvement plan
Mentored two student teachers with a goal of helping them grow as professionals
Built and maintained positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, parents and
community members
PRESENTATIONS
Davenport, B. (October, 2013). Authentic Leadership vs. Web 3.0: A Fight for Identity and
Relationship. Presented at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Annual
Conference.
Davenport, B. (February, 2013). Understanding the Shadows: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to
Meet the Needs of Undocumented Students. Presented at the Association of
Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE) Annual Conference.
Davenport, B., Carpenter, K., Conger, S., & McDermott, K. (October, 2012). Building Complexity
Bridges Across the Great Divide. Presented at the International Leadership Association
(ILA) Annual Conference.
Davenport, B. (June, 2012). An Introduction to Undocumented Students. Presented at the
inaugural Diversity Education and Equity Pedagogy Retreat.
Davenport, B. (March, 2012). Suffering with Another: Servant-Leadership and Compassion.
Presented at The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at
Marylhusrt University.
Davenport, B. & Cowart, A. (March, 2012). Servant-Leadership and School Nursing. Presented
at The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at Marylhusrt
University.
Davenport, B. (March, 2012). Occupy Complexity: Using Complexity to Understand the
Leadership Lessons of the Occupy Wall St. Movement. Presented at the SUGU 2012
Leadership Conference at Gonzaga University.
Davenport, B. (February, 2012). A Call for Compassion: Moving Beyond the Ten Characteristics
of Servant-Leadership. Presented at the Indiana University, Tobias Leadership
Conference.
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Davenport, B. (May, 2011) An Introduction to Servant-Leadership. Presented at the School
Nurses of Washington Quarterly Meeting.
Davenport, B. (October, 2010). Servant-Leadership and Coaching. Presented at The Pacific
Northwest Regional Conference on Servant Leadership at Marylhusrt University.
PUBLICATIONS
Davenport, B. (In press). Put me in coach, I’m ready to serve: The servant-leader as high school
coach. The International Journal of Servant-Leadership, 8 (1), TBD. (Peer-reviewed)
Davenport, B. (2011). Occupy complexity: Using complexity to examine the Occupy Wall St.
movement. Emergence: Complexity & Organization, 13 (4), 87-93. (Peer-reviewed)
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Davenport, B. (In progress). A call for compassion: Moving beyond the ten characteristics of
servant-leadership. Submitted to International Journal of Leadership Studies.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Instructional Technology Facilitator, School of Education
August 2012 – July 2013
 Promote and facilitate the integration of technology into programs in the School of Education
 Promote student use of technology in School of Education programs
 Provide support for program directors to meet established technology goals;
 Stay abreast of new tools and trends;
 Provide workshops, classes, and one-on-one assistance for faculty;
 Act as consultant to faculty for technology integration into classes;
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In response to faculty and program goals, provide reminders, assistance, and training
opportunities
 Recommend purchases of new hardware and software for School of Education curricula;
 Oversee the maintenance of hardware and software used in School of Education;
 Supervise and train student technology worker;
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Assistant Director, Master in Teaching Program
September 2009 – July 2013
 Serve as program coordinator for the Master in Teaching Program
 Responsible for all program logistical details
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Advise teacher candidates throughout the program on endorsement completion
requirements and progress
Maintain various databases in order to provide up to date and accurate information
Assist with MIT budget process including the incurring and payment of expenses
Assist in the editing of university publications for the MIT Program including advertisements,
catalogs, newsletters and brochures
Participate in various department and university meetings including MIT faculty meeting,
Graduate Council and Graduate Committee
Coordinate and conduct MIT information sessions and recruiting events, including presenting
on program features, admissions requirements and financial aid
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Assistant Director of Admissions
July 2008 – August 2009
 Communicated and built positive relationships with prospective students, families and high
schools through in person, phone, and email communication
 Represented Whitworth University at various conferences and recruitment functions in a
positive and effective manner
 Interpreted and implemented admissions policies in a fair and ethical manner
 Worked effectively as part of a team as well as independently
South Kitsap Young Life, Port Orchard, WA
Teacher Staff/Area Director
October 2006-June 2008
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Actively recruited, trained and led volunteer leaders
Served as coordinator for South Kitsap Young Life
Actively involved in the spiritual development of leaders and students
Coordinated yearly training retreat
Developed and maintained relationships with adolescents, leaders and adults from a diverse
population
Planned and led team during weekly student outreach meetings
Actively participated in area committee meeting
Led weekly Bible studies with students
Built and maintained relationships with community schools and businesses
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Graduate Resident Director
August 2002-May 2003
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Responsible for daily operations of Trimble Residence Hall
Participated in selection, training and supervision of student staff
Mediated student conflict with a goal of student education
Enforced university policies and procedures
Managed budget and funds for residence hall leadership team
Responded to crisis and emergency situations
Effectively worked with a diverse student population
Acted as an informal advisor to undergraduate students
SERVICE
Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area (2013- )
Blind Reviewer, Journal of Leadership Education (2013- )
Committee for Diversity Education, Whitworth University (2012-2013)
Graduate Committee, Whitworth University (2009-2013)
Chair, Graduate Commencement Committee, Whitworth University (2009-2013)
Commencement Committee, Whitworth University (2009-2013)
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Trainer/Mentor, Young Life Student Staff
September 2010-Present
 Provide continued training for student leaders with a goal of improving leadership ability in a
spiritual setting
 Plan and lead various Young Life student staff training sessions
 Meet weekly with leaders to explore issues of faith and support their ministry work
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
International Leadership Association (ILA)
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REFERENCES
Dr. Shann Ferch
Professor of Leadership Studies
School of Professional Studies
Gonzaga University
502 E. Boone Ave
MSC Box 2616
509-313-3490
ferch@gonzaga.edu
Dr. Caroline Fu
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
School of Professional Studies
Gonzaga University
502 E. Boone Ave
MSC 2616
509-313-3488
fu@gonzaga.edu
Dr. David Cherry
Director, Master in Teaching Program
School of Education
Whitworth University
300 W Hawthorne Rd.
Spokane, WA 99251
509-777-4408
dcherry@whitworth.edu
Dr. Betty Williams
Chair, Teacher Education Department
Whitworth University
300 W. Hawthorne Rd.
Spokane, WA 99251
509-777-4688
bwilliams@whitworth.edu
Dr. Kent McDonald
Lecturer in Theology
Whitworth University
300 W. Hawthorne Rd.
Spokane, WA 99251
509-777-3241
kmcdonald@whitworth.edu
Brian L. Davenport