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Shirley Raines

Ed.D.
President Emeritus
The University of Memphis
Country or state 
United States (Tennessee)
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Global
City 
Oak Ridge, TN
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Languages 
English
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Personal Details

Current position (1)

President Emeritus

The University of Memphis

Degrees (1)
Ed.D. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership
University of Tennessee
1975 to 1979

Bio

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Bio #1

Dr. Shirley Raines was the first woman President of the University of Memphis and successfully served for 12 years. Today, as President Emeritus, Shirley is a leadership speaker, consultant, and author.

From growing up on a small cotton farm, Shirley went on to run a large public university, described as "managing a small city." She built long-term relationships with thousands of students, faculty, coaches, alumni, and community leaders.

Dr. Raines led the University of Memphis to become one of the Top 20 internship programs in the nation; the largest honors program in the state, and developed an entrepreneurship program that launched companies started by professors and students. Based on these experiences, Shirley was invited to speak at the White House Conference on University Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Raines served as the "first woman" for numerous posts, including chair of Conference-USA and chair of the Memphis Regional Chamber of Commerce. At her induction into the Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame, she was described as "personable, powerful and prepared."

Before her 12 years as president, Raines served on the faculties of universities in six states, as a professor, department chair, dean and vice-chancellor. She published 17 education books with Gryphon House, Cengage, and Teachers College Press. Shirley had the honor of serving on the selection committee for the National Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Raines is the consummate energizer of leaders and their teams. She has shared her leadership stories, challenges, and pitfalls at Harvard's Institute for New Presidents and Chancellors. Now, she is in demand to work with non-profits, corporations, foundations, and professional associations to inspire, inform, and challenge leaders, team members, and citizens. Whether in the boardroom or from the conference podium, Dr. Raines conveys her leadership stories with humor, dignity, and style.

Bio #2

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Leadership Lessons from Some Unlikely Sources

From Aesop’s fables to the latest leadership guru’s advice, Raines asks some potent questions, tells some humorous stories, and analyzes some leadership lessons while inviting the audience to help solve the leadership dilemmas.

Inspired Leadership NOW and Leaving a Leadership Legacy

How to create more vibrate state affiliates for a professional association and to identify, shepherd, and engage emerging leaders. Delivered as preconference for the Southern Early Childhood Association, Executive Board and Board of Directors.

Beyond Ideas to Action

From a perpetual list of good ideas to selecting what we will do and committing to action plan for the organization.

​Delivered to a community college foundation and a non-profit organization.

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Books & Articles (21)

Story Stretchers: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books
Gryphon House,
1989
The Whole Language Kindergarten
Teachers College Press,
1991
Tell It Again!
Gryphon House,
1999
Never, EVER, Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days: The Official Little Instruction Book for Teachers of Young Children
Gryphon House,
1995
Stories: Children's Literature in Early Education
Delmar Publishers,
1994
Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos: Experiences, Activities, and Games for Popular Children's Books
Gryphon House,
2002
450 More Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s (Stretchers) for the Primary Grades: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books
Gryphon House,
1994
Entrepreneur within the organization or Entrepreneur making my own way?
What We Choose to See, as Leaders
Inspirational Quotes from Children's Literature
From Pink Purse to Briefcase - Leadership Development
To Introduce or Not to Introduce Yourself to a Table of Strangers at a Conference
Be an Encourager
Stallers or Leapers on Your Team?
72 and 36 Numbers of Significance for Women
Webinar: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books
Dolly Parton's Vision - Books for Children Birth to Five
From Pink Purse to Briefcase
Enjoyed the Roane State Community College Commencement
Laboratory Schools have an International and Local Audience
President Emeritus, the University of Memphis and Speaker, Consultant, Trainer and Author

Expertise (6)

Education
Leadership
Education Management Public Speaking Higher Education Community Outreach

Clients

Explorance, University of Kentucky, East Tennessee State University, Tusculum University, Southern Association on Children Under Six, Childhood Education, South Carolina Early Childhood Association, Roane State Community College,
Emory Valley Developmental Center, First Methodist Church,

Reviews

Testimonials (5)
  • Dr. Shirley Raines has that rare talent of being able to speak in front of 100 people and every person in the room will feel that she is personally speaking to them.
    David Cox
    Campus Administrator
    Apollo Group
    Verified
  • I would endorsed Dr. Raines for not only being an astute educational administrator but for her nurturing demeanor to reach every student under her watch. My daughter completed her BS degree in engineering and my niece finished her Ph.D at Memphis as well. Both were very well supported by the staff and administrators. She is definitely a wonderful asset and role model.
    Vee Huery
    Enrollment Advisor
    International Paper
    Verified
  • Whether in a board room or before 18,000 at the FedEx Forum, Dr. Raines immediately connects with people. She embodies what leadership is – character, capability and being a catalyst for positive change.
    Thomas Kadien
    Vice President
    University of Memphis
    Verified
  • Shirley Raines’ presentation “From Pink Purse to Briefcase” is a chronology of advancement and success for all aspiring female leaders. Her presentation is motivational, informative, inspirational and relatable. She takes speaking to another level, while appealing to women who have reached the height of their professional careers as well as those who are newly-minted in their professions.
    Karen Weddle-West
    Provost
    Roane State Community College
    Verified
  • Dr. Raines lead a retreat for our foundation, and her ability to engage donors and guide us to a shared vision made the event a success. She knows fundraising and has the enthusiasm and leadership skills to work with groups.
    Chris Whaley
    President
    Verified
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