Vita: Desiree Brunette

DESIREE BRUNETTE

desireebrunette@boisestate.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Sociology
New Mexico State University, 2014, 4.0 G.P.A.
Master of Arts in Education
Chapman University, 2000, 4.0 G.P.A.
Teaching Credential, Multiple Subjects, CLAD
Chapman University, 1999, 4.0 G.P.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, emphasis in Journalism
California State University, Fullerton, 1996

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2012 – PRESENT
LECTURER, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Ethnic Studies, University
Foundations 200, Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Sex and Sexualities
In my role as Lecturer, I teach a 4/4 load, serve as a student advisor and sit on various
committees in the University. I have developed and implemented several courses in the
Sociology department, including Sociology of Religion, Sociology of the Family and Sociology of
Sex and Sexualities. I have been approved to create a new course for University Foundations
entitled Difficult Relationships. I am the Internship Coordinator for our department, the
Concurrent Enrollment Faculty Liaison, Advising Coordinator, serve on the Curriculum
Committee, Student Conduct Board and I am the faculty advisor for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
In my teaching I work to establish thoughtful rapport and connect with my students on a deeper
level. I want my students to find me engaging and approachable. My teaching goal is to help my
students develop critical thinking skills and compassion towards others. Ultimately, I hope my
students learn the value of service to community.

2010-2012
SOCIOLOGY ADJUNCT, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
2010-2016
SOCIOLOGY ADJUNCT, COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO

COURSES TAUGHT:
 Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology
 Sociology 102: Social Problems
 Sociology 230: Ethnic Studies
 University Foundations 200: Ethics & Diversity
 Sociology 340/Gender Studies 380: Sociology of the Family
 Sociology 345/Gender Studies 380: Sociology of Sex & Sexualities
 Sociology 407/Gender Studies 480: Sociology of Religion

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY
 Internship Coordinator, Department of Sociology, 2023- present
 Concurrent Enrollment Faculty Liaison, 2014- present
 UCC Curriculum Committee Member, 2016-present
 Student Academic Advising, 2012-present
 Service Learning, Sociology of the Family, 2014-present
 Faculty Advisor, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, 2023-present
 Student Conduct Board, 2020-present
 Academic Advising Coordinator, 2012-2023
 Title 9 Board Member, 2018-2020
 Faculty Advisor, “Sociology Club,” 2013 – 2020
 Retention and Recruitment Coordinator, 2015-2017
 Faculty Advisor, “International Justice Mission,” 2016- 2018
 Faculty Advisor, “Queers & Allies,” CWI, 2010 – 2014
 Faculty Advisor, “Domestic Violence Awareness Club,” CWI, 2011-2014

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
 GUARDIAN AD LITEM, Family Advocates, 2016-present
In this role I am a court appointed special advocate for children that have been removed
from their parent or guardian’s care due to abuse or neglect. I act as the advocate
strictly for the child. In this role I do frequent home visits, interview all parties involved,                                                                                work closely with Idaho Health and Welfare, write court reports and testify in court
hearings. I currently have three children assigned to me.
 BOARD MEMBER, Faces of Hope, 2021-present
Faces of Hope is a wrap-around center that serves victims of interpersonal violence. As
a Board member, I attend monthly meetings, help plan fundraising events, am the chair
of the membership committee and work with community partners to secure
relationships.
 INVITED LECTURER, Pediatrics Residency of Idaho, 2023
Professional training for faculty on Implicit Bias

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Facilitator, Faculty Development Workshop for Concurrent Enrollment
 Course Design Institute
 Effective Course Design
 BUILD Campus Forum Initiatives courses
 Engaging Pedagogies Institute
 Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Seminar
 Hybrid Course Design Institute
 Implicit Bias Training
 Online Course Design Institute
 Inclusive Excellence at Boise State: Creating an Environment that Values all Members
 Microaggresssions in the Classroom: What Are They and What Can I Do about Them?
 Teaching First Generation College Students: Strategies for Supporting their Success
 Tim Wise Afternoon Workshop: Beyond Diversity: Steps for Uprooting Racism, Privilege and
Institutional Inequity
 Your Life: Faculty Edition
 Eruptions & Transformations: Navigating Hot Moments and Other Barriers to Conversations
Across Difference