Undergraduate Orientation

As Brown's inaugural Director of Student Experience, Dr. Mary Jordan leads orientation and transition programs and collaborates across the Division of Campus Life to deliver a cohesive, data-informed, and evidence-based student experience. Mary also works with students one-on-one to provide strengths-based, individualized coaching and support as an interim associate dean in Student Support Services. 

Before joining the Brown University community, Mary served as an assistant professor of social and behavioral science at Santa Fe College, where she taught and studied organizational leadership, global career development, college success, learning mindsets, and equitable student outcomes. Mary has also taught and advised graduate students in the University of Florida’s College of Education for the past decade.

Mary’s favorite part of her work is partnering with Brown’s brilliant, diverse, and creative students to build a campus community where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and has the opportunity to thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, knitting, reading, travel, and Sudoku puzzles.

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Policy, University of Florida
M.A. in Higher Education Administration, Rowan University
B.A. in Journalism and Political Science, Temple University