Deja Mitchell
Adjunct Professor - English
PhD Candidate - Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University
MPA - Nonprofit & Public Management, University of Central Oklahoma
BA - Political Science, Pre-Law, University of Central Oklahoma
Areas of Interest & Expertise
Diversity, Adult Education & Higher Education
Public Policy & Program Analysis
Evaluation & Curriculum Design
Civic Engagement & Cultural Advocacy
Courses Taught
AFAM 1113: Introduction to Africana Studies
ENGL 1113: English Composition I
ENGL 1213: English Composition II
POLS 1113: American Federal Government
Selected Conference Presentations
Presenter, OSU Black Graduate Association Colloquium Conference, 2023
Panelist, OSU Office of Career Services’ Diversity and Inclusion Career Summit, 2023
Panelist, Women on the Rise Workshop, 2017
Presenter, Oklahoma Research Day, 2016
Panelist, Oklahoma Political Science Association Annual Conference, 2014
Professional Appointments & Professional Service
Adjunct Instructor of English, Oklahoma State University, 2022 – Present
Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Success in College and Life, Oklahoma City Community College, 2016 – Present
Work Ready Educator, Public Strategies, 2022 – 2023
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, 2022 – 2023
Adjunct Instructor of Africana Studies, Oklahoma State University, 2022
Office Administrator, Congressional Campaign, 2022
Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Rose State College, 2022 – 2023
Program Coordinator/Test Proctor, University of Oklahoma. 2021 – 2022
Success Central Instructor, University of Central Oklahoma, 2020 – 2021
Disability Examiner II, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2018 – 2021
UCO-CARES College Transition Coach, University of Central Oklahoma, 2015 – 2016
Principal Investigator, University of Central Oklahoma, 2015 – 2016
Campaign Staff, Rodriguez Strategies, 2016
Legislative Assistant, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 2016
Economic Development Coordinator, Terry Neese Personnel, 2015
Intern, Oklahoma Insurance Department, 2013
Student Contributing Author, Niche (formerly College Prowler), 2010
Awards & Recognition
Honoree, NextGen Under 30 – Higher Education Honoree for Oklahoma City Community College, 2018
Alumni, Oklahoma Policy Institute – Summer Policy Institute, 2016
Grant Writer, US Dept. of Health and Human Services Assets for Independence Demonstration Program, 2015
Grant Writer, Inasmuch Foundation, 2015
Award Recipient, UCO Office of High-Impact Practices RCSA Grant, 2015
Award Recipient, Oklahoma Political Science Association Best Undergraduate Paper Award, 2014
Award Recipient, UCO College of Liberal Arts Political Science Undergraduate Paper Award, 2014
Award Recipient, Miss Black UCO Lyndall Walls Director’s Award, 2013
Award Recipient, The Professor Leroy Crozier Internship Scholarship in Political Science, 2013
Current Research
Political Institutions of the African American Tradition in Oklahoma
Cinematic Portrayals of the Black Experience in Horror Films
Civics Pedagogy in Higher Education