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You may be asking yourself, “what is the purpose of this salute Anthony?” I am so glad you asked that frees me up to give you the answer. I am fully aware and know what Xavier has meant to me as both a student and an employee – a family community. Within the walls of Xavier bleeds an education that money cannot buy nor of which can any company or business place a price tag. Xavier has attracted students, like me, from all across the globe (i.e. Virgin Islands, California, Texas, Washington, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan, etc.). Within that attraction came about a sense of family and community that flowed from the esteemed President Francis, all the way down to the distinguished faculty and staff. Regardless of whether students stayed a semester, a full year, or the entire four or six year term, they will never forget the impact that Xavier has had on their lives academically, mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. During the Hurricane evacuation, students were blessed with the opportunity to attend other schools to keep their academic lives active. After attending the various schools and returning to Xavier in January, students made the most amazing discovery – there is no place like Xavier. Although this was not a shock to some students, it was a true awakening for most. It was this awakening that students realized the level of depth and intensity of a Xavier education. Students found themselves in those temporary classrooms saying: “Oh, we already did this in Biology Lab”, “Are you serious? We are so passed this.” With all of the evidence provided above, it is clear that giving back to Xavier is still in style and in high demand. Therefore, I implore you to consider giving back to Xavier University of Louisiana, not just because I am using these fancy words, examples, and anecdotes, but because the up and coming generations need your continued support and encouragement. Please show them through your contribution that you want them to experience the same family community that myself, my peers, and YOU have experienced. It is through this family community that has contributed to helping us excel, develop, mature, and propel into men and women of God who are on a mission to create a more just and human society for all. I hope that this response has effectively answered the question you asked me earlier. It is my prayer that you will deeply consider contributing, and continue to support the mission of the village that helped raise both me and my fellow Xavierites – “With God on our side, there is nothing to fear.” Sincerely, Anthony D. Sharp, Jr. Xavier University of Louisiana Active Alumnus, Classes of 2003 and 2006
ANTHONY D. SHARP, JR.
EDUCATION Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, LA
Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, LA
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE January 2004 – August 2006 Graduate Assistant Office of Graduate Placement GradStar/McNair & Super Scholar/EXCEL Xavier University of Louisiana Supervisors: Dereck Rovaris, Sr., Ph.D. Christine Collins
Description: Selected to be the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Graduate Placement at Xavier University of Louisiana under the direction of Dr. Dereck Rovaris, Sr.
Responsibilities: Assisted the director, assistant director, and administrative assistant with any office tasks, processed EXCEL applications, posted flyers on campus grounds to inform the McNair scholars of the Gradstar/McNair meetings, provided career advisement, and provided guidance to students who were seeking assistance with graduate school preparation, assisted students in composing their personal statement and resume (curriculum vitae).
August 2003 – August 2006 Graduate Research Assistant School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans Supervisor: Brian Riedlinger, Ed.D. Betty Porter, Ph.D. Description: The School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing educators to lead schools in which teaching and learning are enriched and optimized. The Center serves public and non-public schools in five Louisiana parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Plaquemines. The School Leadership Center is stewarded by the University of New Orleans, Xavier University, and the Baptist Community Ministries. The Mission of the School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans is to improve schools by inspiring and developing courageous leadership among principals and other educators, based on academic insight, reflective practice and collegial networking, thereby advancing student achievement and stimulating public support.
Responsibilities: Conducted research on common issues affecting schools in New Orleans and the nation and prepared individual briefs for school principals (fellows) from public, private, and parochial schools.
September 2005 – April 2006 Research Assistant Spirituality Among Gay Men and Lesbians: A Qualitative Exploration Xavier University of Louisiana Principal Investigators: Craig Cashwell, Ph.D. John Marszalek, Ph.D.
Description: Selected to be a research assistant for the Spirituality Among Gay Men and Lesbians: A Qualitative Exploration at Xavier University of Louisiana in conjunction with the University of North Carolina Greensboro under the direction of John Marszalek, Ph.D. and Craig Cashwell, Ph.D. The objective of this research was to qualitatively examine the spiritual and religious experiences of gay men and lesbians, with an emphasis on the coming out process.
Responsibilities: Assisted with data collection, data analysis, and theory development.
January 2004 – October 2004 Research Assistant Spiritual Wellness and the Integration of Spirituality into Education Programs and Counseling Practice Xavier University of Louisiana Principal Investigator: Sister Faith Okerson, Ph.D.
Description: Selected to be a research assistant for the Spiritual Wellness and the Integration of Spirituality into Education Programs and Counseling Practice at Xavier University of Louisiana under the direction of Sister Faith Okerson, Ph.D. The objectives of this research were to increase familiarity with common definitions of spirituality used in counseling publications, to reinforce the value of evidenced based practice particularly as it relates to the integration of spirituality into counseling, to increase awareness of the relationship between spiritual wellness and attitudes towards the integration of spirituality into counseling practice, and to foster counselor self-evaluation of attitudes in this area.
Responsibilities: Assisted with data collection, data entry, data analysis, and theory development.
June 2002 – August 2002 CANDAX/McNair Scholar CANDAX/McNair Scholars Program University of Notre Dame, Summer Research Program Principal Investigator: Dawn Gondoli, Ph.D.
Description: The CANDAX-ME program is a partnership among Xavier University, Clark Atlanta University, University of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s University, and St. Edwards University. In preparation for graduate school, I was selected as a student researcher at the University of Notre Dame during the summer of 2002.
Responsibilities: Worked on the “Great Transitions Study” with Dawn Gondoli, Ph.D. This study was in the area of Developmental Psychology with a focus on pre-adolescent development. My particular project was entitled “Pre-adolescent competence and Conflict Resolution Strategies with Friends.” In this study, I examined the level of competence in pre-adolescents and their performance on pro-social conflict resolution strategies. Analyses indicated that children who were more competent demonstrated a higher level of pro-social conflict resolution strategies. Analyses indicated that children who were more competent demonstrated a higher level of pro-social conflict resolution strategies due to their low levels of anxiety, depression, and speaking up for themselves in times of trouble.
September 2001 – May 2002 Research Assistant The Black Sheep Effect in African Americans Xavier University of Louisiana Principal Investigator: Elliott D. Hammer, Ph.D. Description: Despite solid evidence of the black sheep effect---the tendency for perceivers to view an under-performing in-group member less favorably than out-group members---the circumstances under which this phenomenon occurs are less well understood. Minority group members may be especially susceptible to the effect because the in-group member’s failure not only reflects poorly upon the group, but also in some cases threatens to reinforce negative stereotypes. In this study, African American participants read about a White or Black target who had failed or succeeded in either academic or an athletic domain. They then rated the target on a number of characteristics and reported attributions for his outcome. Analyses indicated that participants made more internal attributions for the White target’s (i.e. out-group member’s) failures in either domain. Participants were more interested in meeting the Black target when he succeeded in the academic domain than when he succeeded in sports.
Responsibilities: Assisted with data collection, data entry, and theory development.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE October 2007 – Present Graduate Advsior Westwood College Director & Supervisor: Cynthia A. Allen, M.A
Description: Work with students to ensure they know their career goals, have the skills and tools to attain a career related job, and are working in their field of study after graduating from Westwood.
Responsibilities: Built a relationship with each assigned graduating student and guided those students through the second part of their Westwood education, learned about the students’ goals, challenges, skills and experience; Assisted students and alumni in building job search skills and ensured the student was ready to begin working; Offered students access to the business community, in the form of internships, mentorships, networking, and other career related opportunities; Partnered with the Education and Student Services department to help students develop necessary career related skills and experience; Coached students individually and in groups on job creative search skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and professionalism and necessary business acumen; Generated and maintained relationships with employers who offer graduate employment positions. Leveraged relationships with employers to assist students with attaining career related employment and to bring appropriate speakers on campus to address: retention, developing ones’ career, and getting the most out of one’s education and to generate internship, mentorships, etc.; and maintained student files regularly and accurately. Created an innovative recruitment event called: CJ WEEK. The event was designed to have employers come to campus to speak and speak to the students about career opportunities, and requirements that they are looking for in potential candidates.
March 2007 – June 2007 Phone Bank Manager Xavier University of Louisiana Office of Alumni Relations Director & Supervisor: LaKeysha Arthur
Description: Selected to oversee all aspects of the University’s four-month Annual Phonathaon effort.
Responsibilities: Planned, trained and supervised a team of approximately 20 callers, performed a daily process of pledge information, grouped and sorted pledge forms and generated statistical information and comparative reports. Provided Interim Director of Alumni Relations with a nightly summary of calling per night.
August 2006 – July 2007 Employment Intensive Services Instructor Community Employment Services Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Director & Supervisor: Nellie Stokes-Perry
Description: To conduct the 21st Century Learning Principles Workshop for participants in an effective manner, and monitor attendance and assume complete responsibility for recruitment and retention in a ten day program.
Responsibilities: Recruited, enrolled and maintained attendance in the ten (10) day 21st Century Learning Principles Workshop. Planned and conducted both group and individualized workshops using the most effective learning styles by program participants. Facilitated connection with relevant case management services so that completion of the training is assured. Maintained accurate attendance and program completion record per Workforce Investment Act (WIA) guidelines. Assisted with the completion of the Individual Employment Plan with the other members of the team including the Instructor and the Project Director along with the relevant case manager. Recruited, enrolled and maintained attendance in the ten (10) day 21st Century Learning Principles Workshop. Planned and conducted both group and individualized workshops using the most effective learning styles by program participants. Facilitated connection with relevant case management services so that completion of the training is assured. Maintained accurate attendance and program completion record per Workforce Investment Act (WIA) guidelines. Assisted with the completion of the Individual Employment Plan with the other members of the team including the Instructor and the Project Director along with the relevant case manager. Assisted the director with imperative clerical/administrative duties and other imperative programmatic duties related to the program.
August 2006 – July 2007 PRN Therapist Dual Diagnosis Unit River Oaks Hospital Director & Supervisor: William Lieder, LCSW
Description: River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. For the past 30 years River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, eating disorders and compulsive behaviors.
Responsibilities: Assisted with case management, conducted psychosocial assessments with patients, provided individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, psychoeducational groups, and consultation to unit staff regarding patients, and performed administrative and programmatic duties for director and supervisor.
February 2006 – August 2006 Intern Dual Diagnosis Unit River Oaks Hospital Director: William Lieder, LCSW Supervisor: Alex Gagnet, LCSW
Description: River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. For the past 30 years River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, eating disorders and compulsive behaviors.
Responsibilities: Assisted with case management, conducted psychosocial assessments with patients, provided individual counseling, group counseling, psychoeducational lecture groups, and performed administrative and programmatic duties for director and supervisor.
February 2005 – August 2005 Intern Employment & Training Program Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of New Orleans Director: Nellie S. Perry Supervisor: Yolanda Seals, MA Description: Catholic Charities is an umbrella agency of approximately 33 health and social service programs located throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Our mission statement: Respecting the dignity and potential of each human person, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans collaborates with the wider community to serve those in need. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, we offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless, and empower the poor and vulnerable to foster a more just society. The Job Search program is a successful program that assists people in developing employment skills to seek and retain jobs. Responsibilities: Provided individual and group counseling along with home visits, skills training, ADL services and intensive care management services to chronically mentally ill clients who were part of a mental health rehabilitation program. Additional duties include providing psychosocial assessments for Jefferson Youth Career Center (JYCC) participants, assisted clients who were seeking jobs and equipped them with the skills necessary to retaining a job, and performed administrative and programmatic duties for director and supervisor.
July 2005 – August 2005 Assistant Director Division of Education Pre-Service Teacher Institute Xavier University of Louisiana Supervisor: Trina Taylor, Program Director
Description: The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is an intensive, two-week summer residential session for college students who are preparing to teach in elementary or middle school. This year, the Institute is a collaboration between Stennis Space Center and Xavier University of Louisiana. College students from diverse backgrounds spend a dynamic and exciting time at NASA/Stennis Space Center where they are exposed to problem-based learning and mathematics and science content and enrichment activities. In addition, pre-service teachers learn how to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Responsibilities: Transported the pre-service participants to and from the NASA/Stennis Space Center and Casino Magic Hotel, Bay St. Louis, MS., assisted the director with any administrative and programmatic duties, served as a chaperone and advisor, transported the pre-service students to wherever they needed to go to after Institute hours, at the prescribed times, coordinated Teaching Day, and monitored the computer room at the hotel open for the students. January 2005 – April 2005 Mental Health Specialist Behavior Works, LLC. Supervisors: Carol Brian, Ph.D. Demitra Tsoukatos, LCSW
Description: Selected to be a Mental Health Specialist at Behavior Works, LLC., a mental health facility located in the Greater New Orleans area.
Responsibilities: Provided psychosocial skills training, individual intervention, supportive counseling, parent and family intervention, behavior intervention development, medication monitoring, medication education, and group counseling to clients of Behavior Works; participated in Clinical Management Team Meetings, providing Clinical Coordination, and provided Service Integration; utilized a service agreement plan to provide specific training and meet certain objectives through out the course of the client’s participation in the program; documented all sessions through progress notes; and required to be on-call (available by phone) at all times.
June 2003 - July 2003 Resident Advisor Xavier University of Louisiana Supervisors: Mr. Richard Sanchez Mr. Dwayne Gidney
Description: A paraprofessional employment experience with the Office of Residential Life. The RA works directly with a floor or area of students to facilitate personal and community development, promote an appreciation of multiculturalism, and foster an environment conducive to academic success.
Responsibilities: Programmed, assisted and supported, assigned duty nights, confronted students of inappropriate behavior, crisis management and referral, and assigned administrative tasks within the area of the residence hall and the Residential Life department.
August 2002 – June 2003 Community Advocate/Outreach YWCA/Rape Crisis Intervention Supervisor: Gwendolyn Richardson
Description: A program that is designed to teach the New Orleans community about rape crisis intervention through community advocacy and medical advocacy. In addition, the program counsels victims of rape through the rape crisis hotline.
Responsibilities: Went out to various schools in New Orleans and talked to the students about rape crisis intervention. In addition, posted flyers on campus and around the neighborhood to inform individuals about the YWCA and what it had to offer. January 2001 – May 2003 Wellness Peer Counselor Wellness Peer Counselors Xavier University of Louisiana Supervisors: Judy Ogle (Jan - Aug 2001) Eloise Dixon (Jan 2001 – May 2003) Sheila August (Aug 2001 – May 2003)
Description: Provided support services to students, staff, and faculty. These support services included academic, social, psychological services enabled the university to accomplish its mission to provide each student with a liberal and professional educational experience for the ultimate purpose of helping to create a more just and human society and career counseling to students; counseling consultative and referral services to faculty and staff; a disability program; a testing center; as well as a Wellness Awareness Program, for the Xavier community.
Responsibilities: Provided guidance to those students who had not decided on a major. In addition, I helped develop and conduct HIV Awareness forums, Alcohol Awareness forums, and Wellness Week, which consisted of a week of events that promoted wellness on campus (e.g. walk with the President of Xavier University, Aerobics on the yard, and health screenings).
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Cashwell, C. S., Marszalek, J., Sharp, A. D., Wingfield, L. C. (2006, April). The Spiritual Lives of Gay Men and Lesbians: An Exploratory Analysis. Poster presentation made at the American Counseling Association Conference, Montréal.
Lewis, M. M., Cooley, S., Friedman, L., Boyd, G., Constantine, N., Sharp, A., & White, C. (2004, October). Spiritual Wellness and the Integration of Spirituality into Education Programs and Counseling Practice. Oral presentation made at the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) Conference, Lafayette.
Salgado, R., Gage, K., Austin, C., & Sharp, A. (2004, October). The Effects of Parenting Groups on the Academic and Behavioral Reports of School Aged Children. Oral presentation made at the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) Conference, Lafayette.
Sharp, A. (2004, September). Reflection and Communication: Interpersonal Communication as Service-Learning. Oral presentation made at the 7th Annual Louisiana Communication Association (LCA) Conference, New Orleans.
Sharp, A., & Duval, P. (2003, April). The effects of stress on academic achievement. Oral presentation made at the First Annual Psychology Symposium, New Orleans.
Sharp, A. (2003, March). Pre-adolescent competence and conflict resolution strategies with friends. Oral presentation made at Xavier University’s Spring Showcase of Scholars, New Orleans.
Hammer, E. D., Sharp, A., Dixon, C., Matthews, K., & Threatt, E. (2003, February). The black sheep effect in African Americans. Poster presented at the 4th meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Los Angeles.
Sharp, A. (2002, November). Pre-adolescent competence and conflict resolution strategies with friends. Oral presentation made at the MAEOPP Conference, Delavan, WI. HONORS February 2007-2008 Honored Student The Chancellor’s List – Honoring America’s Professionals
Description: Honored to be listed on the Chancellor’s List of 30,000 professionals, who have the intellectual curiosity and determination to master a course of study and demonstrate excellence in research, academics, and involvement in their community.
August 2005 Honored Student Xavier University of Louisiana Description: Honored by the Graduate School for academic excellence due to achieving a 3.9/4.0 grade point average overall in my coursework.
December 2004 - 2005 Honored Student The Chancellor’s List – Honoring America’s Outstanding Graduate Students Description: Honored to be listed on the Chancellor’s List of 30,000 graduate students, who have the intellectual curiosity and determination to master a course of study and demonstrate excellence in research, academics, and involvement in their community. May 2004 Scholarship Recipient Wendell O. Scott, Sr./NASCAR Scholarship
Description: Selected to be a recipient of the Wendell O. Scott, Sr./NASCAR Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded to junior or senior undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA and to part-time graduate students with at least a 3.2 GPA.
May 2003 Deans List Xavier University of Louisiana
Description: Selected to be on the Deans List due to obtaining a 3.6/4.0 grade point average for the spring 2003 semester while taking 18 credit hours. December 2002 Deans List Xavier University of Louisiana
Description: Selected to be on the Deans List due to obtaining a 3.6/4.0 grade point average for the fall 2002 semester while taking 18 credit hours.
November 2002 Guest Speaker Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Communications
Description: Selected to speak by Dr. Dominique Gendrin to the President of the National Communication Association to apprise her of the “Interpersonal Communication” (Service Learning) course that I took for the fall 2002 semester.
COMMUNITY SERVICE and other PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES February 2001 – February 2003 Habitat for Humanity Worker Habitat for Humanity New Orleans, LA Supervisor: Lisa J. Schulte-Gipson, Ph.D. Description: Volunteered to work on building houses for low-income families.
August 2000 – August 2004 Peer Dean Peer Dean Association Xavier University of Louisiana Supervisor: Ms. Judy Bracy
Description: Welcomed in the new freshman class to Xavier University of Louisiana, planned a week of activities designed to help the students learn about the campus. Also, assisted students in the moving in to the dormitories, gave campus tours, introduced them to the University as a whole, and helped make their transition from high school to college a comfortable one. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International Louisiana Counseling Association – Student Affiliate Louisiana Association for Spiritual, Religious, and Ethical Values in Counseling (LASERVIC) ________________________________________________________________________ Updated April 31, 2008
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