Andrew Sexton Email & Phone Number

-Awarded two Americorps grants to reduce barriers to volunteerism among underrepresented groups and increase the quality/quantity of service projects in postsecondary institutions-Train faculty in service-learning pedagogy and best practices to help them enrich their courses through MSU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Level Up: Experience your Future. -Facilitate the March to Service initiative to promote civic engagement through discipline-specific projects across the institution as part of MSU’s response to the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) Kentucky Graduate Profile. -Implement Make an Impact Day, a two-day service event, for 1,000+ first-year students to complete hands-on service projects and learn about campus/community organizations. -Chair committee for MSU's Carnegie Community Engagement reclassification efforts. -Coordinate Undergraduate Engagement Fellowship Program that provides funding for up to 4 students annually who are engaged in service to campus and community partners. -Created new opportunities to recognize students engaging in service through Presidential Community Engaged Eagles list and Community and Civic Engagement Awards. -Implement two-prong strategy to promote data collection of engagement at an institutional level through the Community Engagement Survey and annual, departmental assessments. -Deliver presentations related to service learning and engagement to over 50 students annually. -Support students to participate in volunteering through individual meetings and posting service opportunities through Eagle CareerNet on a regular basis.

Morehead, Kentucky, United States

-Teach up to 2 sections of 19-27 students each semester with curriculum centered on financial awareness, career development, diversity and inclusion, and student success. -Designed and integrated curriculum through collaboration with the FYS committee for all first-year students on community and civic engagement and its relationship to wellness -Developed assignments focused on reflection of service and community/civic engagement.

• Prepared and delivered a sermon once a month to an average of 50 congregants• Completed 3-year Leadership Focus training centered on theological and professional development• Taught Adult Sunday School at Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God since 2021 to an average of 6 attendees• Served as Youth Pastor at Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God 2019-2022

-Resided on campus to manage and oversee group of more than 40 high school juniors and seniors in the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics -Mentored residents through individualized conversations each semester with an emphasis on future college and career plans

• Proctored undergraduate exams for regular courses as well as standardized tests (ACT, GRE, etc.)• Supported faculty in organizing events for undergraduate students

Morehead, Kentucky

• Created an original survey to analyze reasons why Latin American immigrants would choose to immigrate to Eastern KY, traditionally viewed as an impoverished region• Planned to present research at Honors Conference and Celebration of Student Scholarship (both canceled for COVID)

• Organized two entertaining events each month centered on Weekend Programming to increase student engagement• Managed a small budget of $2,500 to fund events and prizes/giveawaysEvents organized: Dorm Room Craft Creations, Ornament Decorating, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Morehead's Got Talent, Cabentines Date Night (Dinner and a Movie), Bob Ross Paint-Along, Parks and Recreation Trivia. Legacy events supported: Homecoming Week activities, Family Weekend, Eagle Fest, New Student Days, Holiday Carnival, Rock the Rec.

• Assisted in meeting the needs of Governor’s Scholars (100+ students), Roger’s Scholars (40+ students), and Roger’s Explorers (15+ students) Programs under the supervision of Melisa Patrick

Morehead, Kentucky

• Organized monthly educational, service, and entertaining events for the students of Morehead State University• Developed partnerships with campus departments and organizations to better the student bodyEvents organized: Morehead's Got Talent, Iron Eagle Challenge, Run with a Pup, Mental Health Awareness Panel, Student Choice Awards Banquet. Partnerships Formed: Aramark meal vouchers for the value of 5 meals ($35) for students in need, paying copays for students to receive medical support at Counseling and Health Services, free transcript vouchers for students applying for graduate schools and internships, extended study hours in the library during finals week.

Morehead, Kentucky

• Mentored and provided feedback to students to improve their performances• Chaperoned 20+ high school students at speech and debate tournaments across the state and nation

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Adult And Higher Education Leadership

Master Of Arts - Ma, Adult And Higher Education, 4.0

Courses: Administrative and Management Issues in Higher Education, Higher Education Facilities Management, Principles of Adult Education.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Political Science And Government, 4.0

Courses: Epistemology and Research Methods, Federalism and Intergovernmental Relationships, Public and Administrative Law, Organizations.

Bachelors Of Science, Psychology And Spanish, 3.84

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association ~ Spanish Club ~ Campus Activities Board ~ Title IX Student Representative ~ Psy.

Study Abroad Experience, Spanish

-Traveled to Merida, Mexico through Kentucky Institute of International Studies -Resided with host family for duration of one month -Went.