Dr Narviar Barker Browne

Experienced higher education faculty member with over 35 years of teaching, academic leadership, and curriculum development experience in psychology, counseling, social work, and public health. Experienced curriculum expertise and public speaking. Demonstrated expertise in online and face-to-face instruction, student assessment, mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaboration with faculty to promote engaging, inclusive learning environments.

Brings strong subject matter content grounded in research, clinical practice, and program evaluation. Strong public speaking skills; seasoned educational pedagogy.

Lecturer, Department of Psychology at Spelman College (2022-08 – Present)

• Deliver undergraduate psychology instruction emphasizing theory, research, and applied practice
• Design syllabi, learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with departmental standards
• Provide timely feedback, evaluate student performance, and mentor students academically

Part-Time Professor, Department of Psychology at California Baptist University (2020-01 – Present)

Teach fully online graduate courses, including: Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Counseling Theory, Individual and Group Counseling, Career Counseling, Research and Assessment, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and Advanced Research Methodology.

• Foster student engagement in asynchronous learning environments
• Maintain online office hours and provide clear, timely academic feedback
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and academic standards

Part-Time Professor, Department of Social Work and Human Services at Kennesaw State University (2019-01 – 2022-08)

• Planned and delivered undergraduate and graduate-level clinical and research-focused instruction
• Assessed student learning outcomes and maintained accurate academic records
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students
• Supervised Capstone and Thesis research
• Supported departmental mission through curriculum enhancement and service

Academic Research Professor at Smith College School for Social Work (1997-12 – 2017-12)

• Instructed, supervised, and evaluated students in academic and field-based settings
• Prepared and delivered course syllabi using institutional templates and learning management systems
• Chaired student research projects and provided academic mentoring

Adjunct Professor, Psychology at Spelman College (2001-01 – 2008-05)

• Taught introductory and advanced psychology courses, including research-focused coursework
• Conducted student assessments and course evaluations

Professor of Social Work at Georgia State University (1972-06 – 2002-06)

• Taught undergraduate courses in clinical practice, psychopathology, human behavior, and research
• Supervised internships and field education experiences
• Published scholarly work and authored textbooks in child abuse and neglect

Associate Dean & Doctoral Program Chair at Clark Atlanta University – School of Social Work (2006-05 – 2009-05)

• Provided leadership in faculty hiring, evaluation, curriculum oversight, and accreditation compliance
• Taught graduate and doctoral-level social work courses

Administrative Director & Interim Director, Psychiatry Residency Program at Meharry Medical College (2010-06 – 2012-12)

• Oversaw psychiatric education, curriculum development, and resident supervision
• Ensured compliance with ACGME standards

Director of Standards and Program Outcomes at Fathers and Families Coalition of America (FFCA) (2020-01 – Present)

• Lead curriculum development and review for leadership and practitioner training programs
• Serve as faculty for advanced practitioner instruction

President & CEO at Narolds, LLC (2000-12 – Present)

• Provide research-based training, curriculum design, and program evaluation services
• Support academic writing, grant review, and dissertation/thesis development

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership/Community Psychology – Georgia State University (1976-05)

Certification in College Community Mental Health – University of Florida School of Medicine (1972-08)

M.S.W. in Masters of Social Work – University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (1970-05)

B.S. in Social Work, Psychology Minor (1968-05)