Jason Brooks
Narrative Bio
Dr. Jason R. Brooks has held teaching and advising positions in higher education and various executive positions in the non-profit sector. He is currently a counselor for the SOM Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and co-teaches the Post Baccalaureate course, the Psychology and Technology of Success. Dr. Brooks joined the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in January 2016. In this role, he counsels Post Baccalaureate and medical students, assisting them with a variety of issues, such as, time management, motivation, anxiety and relationships. Since joining the ODI, he has created the Social Connect event, which is offered each semester as an interactive and social outlet for medical students. He serves on the Premedical Post Baccalaureate Program Admissions Committee, and created a WSU undergraduate mentoring program for students interested in careers in science. Previously, Dr. Brooks served as Vice-President of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, where he led the "Sports Buddies" mentor recruitment initiative. In addition, from 2003-2008 he taught as an Assistant Professor and Academic Advisor at Hampton University, Hampton, VA, in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Brooks earned a Bachelor of Arts in African American and African Studies from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a M.A. in Sport Administration and M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation and Community Counseling from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. in Sport Management (Psychology research focus) from Florida State University.