EDUCATION - Indiana State University



Amy E. FrenchEDUCATIONIndiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana, Anticipated May, 2016 Doctoral Candidate, Higher Education LeadershipLoyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois, 2009 Master of Arts, Social JusticeKentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, Kentucky, 2007 Bachelor of Arts, Political ScienceCERTIFICATIONIndiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 2013 Indianapolis, Indiana, Certificate in Fund Raising ManagementPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELecturer of Student Affairs and Higher Education, August 2015-present Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IndianaDepartment of Educational LeadershipTeach both on-campus and distance courses in the Student Affairs and Higher Education graduate program.Direct daily operations of Student Affairs Preview Days as faculty liaison. Advise graduate students and oversee research projects.Graduate Assistant & Teaching Assistant, 2014-2015 Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IndianaDepartment of Educational LeadershipPlanned and implemented Student Affairs and Higher Education preview days. Collected and analyzed data for PCM Global Impact Study, an international research study measuring NEOS Certification seminar instrumentation. Reviewed and edited manuscripts for publications. Assisted in program coordination under Student Affairs Program Coordinator. Taught courses in the Student Affairs and Higher Education masters programSenior Donor Relations Director, 2012-2014 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KentuckyOffice of Advancement and Alumni OutreachOversaw $1.2M annual giving and major gift stewardship programs which included affinity groups, class agents, phonathon, and leadership givingInitiated Board of Visitors, a professional group of 20 entrepreneurs and directed their$1M unrestricted gift campaign.Managed 160 endowed funds totaling $29M and restructured endowment policies to align with government guidelines an increased endowments by 15% through donor cultivation.Administered Honor’s Convocation and stewardship programs for students and alumni.Worked in partnership with Board of Trustees and President to achieve college goals.Supervised development office work study program.Created Generosity Week, a new tradition showcasing stewardship and alumni support.Nonacademic Assessment InternAugust 2012-May 2013 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KentuckyDeveloped nonacademic assessment student learning outcome plansPrepared evaluation maps and timelines for nonacademic units including student life, financial aid, and athletics to meet accreditation guidelines.Collaborated with department heads to achieve measurable and workable guidelines to establish buy-in and manageable completion timetables.Director of Annual GivingSeptember 2009- July 2012 Brescia University, Owensboro, KentuckyCultivated donor relationships and oversee special donor recognition events.Developed and implement strategies to secure increased annual fund support from donors (increased 7.5% over 2 years).Managed and increase participation and gifts in the $1,000+ giving society by 24 members.Planed, executed, and evaluated spring and fall telethon (increased by 43%).Wrote direct mail solicitations, donor correspondence, and donor recognition pieces.Routinely communicated with Alumni Relations Officer and Public Relations Officer to ensure the cycle of cultivation continues.Launched online giving and electronic fund transfer programInitiated Graduates of the Last Decade program in Fall 2010.RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITYDissertationFrench, A. (2016) What impresses stakeholders: A study of collegiate economic impact studies via the lens of impression management theory.PublicationsFrench, A. (2015). Book Review of Cantwell and Kauppinen‘s Academic Capitalism in the Age of Globalization. Baltimore, MD. Review in Higher Education.French. A (under review). A taxonomy based on impression management theory for collegiate economic impact studies. Academy Management Journal.PresentationsFrench, A. (Upcoming presentation- March, 2016). Collegiate economic impact studies and how impression management influences institutional politics. National Association of Student Affairs Professionals. Indianapolis, Indiana.French, A. (Upcoming presentation- November, 2015). What impresses stakeholders: A study of collegiate economic impact studies via the lens of impression management theory? Association for the Study of Higher Education. Denver, Colorado.Hinton, K., French, A., Douse, C., Whitten, D., Sims-Harris, D., and Bailey, N. (2015). The best weeks of my life: A summer bridge program for African American men. American College Personnel Association National Conference. Tampa, FloridaFrench, A. (2015). Diversity, inclusion, and global engagement: Creating an environment of excellence in the Bayh College of Education. Student voices panel. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.Walker, A., McGowan, B., Clark, J., French, A. and Snipes, J.T., (2014). Strange Bedfellows? Religion, Sex, and Relationships in College. Interactive Panel. Indiana State University. Terre Haute, Indiana.French, A. (2013). Annual giving: How it works and why colleges and universities need it.Faculty and Staff Forum. Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky.French, A. (2012). Luellen Pyles: A biography of the pillar of strength at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Faculty Forum. Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky.French, A. (2012). Assessment of nonacademic unit learning outcomes at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Board of Trustees. Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky.French, A. (2009). Nonviolent living. ENGAGE nonviolence workshop training. Loyola University Ministry Team. Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.GrantsIndiana State University Student Research Grant. (2015). Acquired $600 to conduct research to complete dissertation research.Indiana State University Travel Grant. (2014). Acquired $250 to attend the Association for the Student of Higher Education in Washington, D.C.James Graham Brown Foundation (2013). Acquired $450,000 and coauthored with Academic Dean to assist Kentucky Wesleyan College in retaining sophomore students, particularlyfirst-generation and low income students.PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSNational Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)Currently serve on annual conference planning board for 2016 Indianapolis conferenceReview conference proposals as peer mentorAmerican College Personnel Association (ACPA)American Educational Research Association (AERA)Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)Mentor aspiring graduate studentsReview conference proposal submissionsAssociation of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU)Development manager representative, 2013-2014HONORS/AWARDSJohn Swalls Academic Leadership in Education Award, 2015Bayh College of Education Outstanding Graduate Assistant, 2015Emerge Owensboro Graduate, 2011Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, 2009Loyola University Graduate School Emerging Leader, 2008Oak and Ivy Recipient, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2007Kentucky Wesleyan College Leadership Program XXI, 2003-2007TEACHING, MENTORING, AND ADVISINGCourses TaughtIndiana State University, Lecturer, 2015-presentServed as a lecturer in the Student Affairs and Higher Education masters program teaching traditional and distance courses. The distance education courses were synchronous and met weekly as a separate section. Courses included: (* Denotes distance)SAHE 634: Practicum in Higher EducationFall 2014Fall 2015?????Fall 2015 *SAHE 651: Program EvaluationFall 2015?????Fall 2015 *SAHE 641: The Multicultural CampusSummer 2015Indiana State University, Teaching Assistant, 2014-2015Served as a teaching assistant and project advisor for masters courses in the Student Affairs and Higher Education program. Courses included:SAHE 634: Practicum in Higher EducationFall 2014SAHE 638: Student Development TheorySpring 2015Brescia University, Adjunct Instructor, 2010-2012Taught an undergraduate course for students in the Humanities DivisionTH 318: Foundations in Social JusticeFall 2010Spring 2011Fall 2011Spring 2012Summer 2012 ................
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