Felisa J. Parris, M.L.S.
felisa.parris@marquette.edu
Education
- Marquette University
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D., Doctoral Student, Disciplines: Business, Education & Leadership - Corporate University Partnerships
- Master in Leadership Studies (M.L.S.), General Track Leadership, 2009
- Cardinal Stritch University
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.), Finance, 2006 (2006)
- American Institute of Banking, General Banking Diploma, 2003
Courses Taught
- HOPR 1953 - Leadership and Service (Undergraduate Honors Program)
- LEDR 6005 - Self-Leadership (Graduate co-teaching)
- LEDR 6030 - Qualitative Research Methods (Graduate co-teaching)
Professional Experience
- Graduate Assistant, Marquette University, 2009-2010
- Business Analyst, M&I Bank (Bank of Montreal-BMO), 2006-2010
- Product Representative, Metavante Corporation (subsidiary of M&I Bank), Electronic Merchant, 2003-2006
- Executive Director, LEAD/U.W.I.C. for Non-Profits, 1997-2003
Research Interests
- Corporate University Partnerships
- Academic Achievement
- Transformational Leadership and Student Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Education
Professional Development
- Integral Publishing, Intern, 2012-2014
- Certificate of Completion, E-teaching, Marquette University Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012
- Preparing Future Faculty, Marquette University, 2010-2012
- Future Milwaukee Leadership Program, Marquette University, 2009-2010
- Leadership Experience Action Program (LEAP), M&I Bank, 2006
Professional Organizations
- American Educational Research Association, Member
- Independence First, Board Member
- International Leadership Association, Member
- National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Member
- Wisconsin Academic Advising Association (WACADA), Member
Conferences / Panels
- Marquette University Leadership Panel - Diversity, 2010
- International Leadership Association (ILA)
- Presenter: Corporate University Partnerships, Colorado, 2012
- Emerging Scholars Forum, London, 2011
- Business Case Competition - 2nd Place, London, 2011
- Emerging Scholars Forum, Boston, 2010
Awards / Honors
- Women Who Beat the Odds - Education Honoree
- Golden Roses Recipient - Marquette University
- Every Child Matters Conference -Kenosha School District
- Rotary Leadership Scholarship, Finalist
- Proclamation, Mayor Norquist - Service Award
- Proclamation, Governor Doyle - Service Award
- Five-Year Service Award - M&I Bank
