Dr. Richard A Kennedy *** Kelly Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530

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Masters of Arts in Geography w/Economic Development Certificate 2013 East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Thesis Title: Automobility, Hospitality, African American Tourism, and Mapping Victor H. Green’s Negro Motorist Green Book

Abstract: Victor Green’s travel guide stands as one illustration of tools used by African Americans to survive in the contested and disputed landscape of Jim Crow segregation. The Green Book as a symbol of the civil rights movement further represents the discourses and politics of automobility that both limit and empower resistance. The Green Book is an under-utilized source available to geographers for researching the numerous barriers to tourism, racial discrimination is one that is especially under analyzed. The Green Book also helps to close the qualitative- quantitative chasm by offering the opportunity to human geography to engage both geo-analytic and socio-critical approaches.

Committee Chair: Dr. Derek Alderman, Professor of Geography and Department Head (acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com) Doctor of Philosophy in Education, concentration in Teaching and Learning - 2006 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Dissertation Title: High school graduates: How work ready are they Abstract: As United States congressional legislation makes more funds available to school systems that implement educational curriculum designed to increase graduate workforce readiness, debate on curriculum effectiveness and success abounds. A historical review of congressional legislation funding and levels of workforce readiness of high school graduates do not parallel each other. Statistical analyses of the resulting data indicate, despite increased funding, high school seniors appear to be graduating with inconsistent levels of workforce readiness skills. Results also indicate learners accurately estimate their own workforce readiness level. Finally, the research demonstrates when a learner shares an equal preference for two or more learning styles, job skill readiness increases. Committee Chair: Dr. Scot Beazley (acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com) Master of Arts in Education, History concentration - 1996 East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Thesis Title: Diplomatic and cultural relations between England and Germany 1898-1910 Abstract: Because of the family ties between England’s royal family and Germany’s Kaiser an Anglo-German alliance appears natural. However, persistent diplomatic attempts at forming an alliance continually failed. The fact that neither side willingly offered terms desired nor considered essential by the other country and the fact British public opinion distrusted the German intentions, leads to the conclusion that distrust was always present and truthful negotiations for an alliance never developed.

Committee Chair: Dr Herbert Rothfeder

North Carolina Teachings License ‘M’ Level awarded Bachelor of Science in Social Studies - 1992

Barton College, Wilson, NC

Concentration of course work: History of western civilizations through modern Europe and western civilization political theory and international relation

Capstone Project: The Intifada: A historical review of the Palestinian popular resistance to Israeli occupation which began circa 1930.

North Carolina Teaching License ‘A’ Level awarded

Dr. Richard A Kennedy 206 Kelly Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530 Email: acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com

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WORK EXPERIENCE

North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC - August 2013 to Present Admissions and Advising Coordinator, Office of Adult and Professional Studies Reports to Director, Adult and Professional Studies. Accurate and expedient processing of applications to college program; Communicating with applicants and other university clients regarding admission, registration, transcript requests, program information, etc. using a variety of tools and methods including face to face, e-mail, and telephone; Over-sight for and presentation of new student orientation for Adult and Professional Studies; Advise and mentor students in all areas related to completion of degree and non-degree curriculums requirements. Review, evaluate, interview, hire, and supervise Work Study Student. December 2005 to Present: Adjunct in History and Geography. Reports to Director Adult and Professional Studies as well as the History Program. Provide instruction in Western Civilization (HIS 101/102), Twentieth Century Europe (HIS 360) and Introductory Geography (GEO 101). Primary duties include, but not limited to prepare syllabi, prepare and present course material, participate in departmental meetings, and as required counsel/mentor students on academic progress and career opportunities. Student demographic includes internationally diverse traditional full time students and working adult learners returning to a traditional seated and virtual education environment several years after high school graduation to enhance career opportunity. Instruction provided in traditional seated and virtual course room. Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC, August 2005 to May 2012 Adjunct History

Report to History Department Chair. Instructional assignments include World Civilization (HIS 111/112), Contemporary World History (HIS 200), American History (HIS 221/222), North Carolina History (HIS 310), and The United States-Nationalism &Sectionalism (HIS 322). Primary duties include, but not limited to prepare syllabi, prepare and present course material, participate in departmental meetings, and as required counsel/mentor students on academic progress and career opportunities. Instructional settings include traditional seated and virtual course room. The student demographic includes internationally diverse traditional full time college, active duty military, military dependents, and non-traditional adult students enrolled in 2 and 4-year degree programs. Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC, December 2005 to December 2009 Adjunct Instructor. Report to Director, Seymour Johnson AFB Extension of WCC. Adjunct Instructor. Instruction included World Civilizations (HIS 111/112) and American History (HIS 131/132). Primary duties include, but not limited to prepare syllabi, prepare and present course material, participate in departmental meetings, and as required counsel/mentor students on academic progress and career opportunities. Student demographics include advanced high school students participating in Jump Start Program, traditional community college students, military active duty, and military dependents completing two year degree requirements. Instruction delivered in traditional seated format.

United States Navy (1978-1983) and United States Air Force (1983-2005) Various locations in continental United States and Worldwide January 1978 – July 2005. Various positions of increasing technical and leadership responsibilities that culminated as a United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant in the position of Specialist Section Chief. The Specialist Flight Chief holds managerial responsibility for education, training, and maintenance operations performed by a combined work force totaling 195 active duty and civilian technicians. These technicians sustained 21 U-2 aircraft positioned in four geographic locations worldwide. Managerial responsibility of education and training included oversight of curriculum development, instructional standards, instructor evaluation, trending instructional and curriculum effectiveness, curriculum update, instructor development, while ensuring strict compliance to standards, technical data, communication security, and applicable Department of Defense and Air Force Instructions. Dr. Richard A Kennedy 206 Kelly Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530 Email: acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com

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REFERENCES

Dr. Alan Lamm, Professor, School of Arts and Sciences, Humanities Division, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, North Carolina. 919-***-**** – acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com

Dr David Edgell, Sr., Professor School of Hospitality Leadership, College of Human Ecology East Carolina University, Rivers West 325 Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353 - 252-***-**** - acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com Dr. David Rivera, Associate Professor School of Hospitality Leadership, College of Human Ecology East Carolina University, Rivers West 314 Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353 - 252-***-**** - acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com Dr. Derek Alderman, Professor of Geography and Department Head, University of Tennessee, Burchfiel Building 304C Knoxville, TN 37966-0925 - 865-***-**** - acyt8f@r.postjobfree.com