ALEX JAMES KENNEY

371 Cogan Circle, State College, PA 16801

Email: ajk5460@gmail.com
Phone: (814) 574-8261
Goal

Seeking a career in academic administration related to student services with

an emphasis on promoting diversity and minority student success in a college
or university setting.

Education

M.Ed., Higher Education, Penn State University, expected May 2016

Emphasis Area: Student Development in Diverse Populations
additional graduate coursework at the University of Massachusetts, 2014
B.A, Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State University, December 2013
Minor: African American Studies

Professional Upward Bound/Upward Bound Migrant Program, Office of the Vice President for
2015 16
Experience
Educational Equity, Penn State University (internship)
Facilitator, Biracial Support Group, Multicultural Resource Center, Penn State
2015
University
Assistant Coach, Track & Field, Penn State University (volunteer assistant)
2015 16
Relevant
Higher Education Policy, College Student Development Theory, Student Life
Research,
Graduate
Administration in Higher Education, Higher Education Student Clientele,
Coursework Family Communication Skills
Academic
& Athletic
Honors

New England Patriots rookie minicamp

2015
University of Massachusetts
Football (letterman)
2014
MAC All-Academic (Football)

2014
Penn State University
Football (2-year letterman)
2010 13
Big Ten All-Academic (Football)
2012, 2013
Senior Academic Achievement Award
2013
Track and Field (letterman, Penn States only 2-sport varsity athlete)
2011, 2014
Big Ten All-Academic (Track and Field)
2014
State College Area High School
Nine-time All State (Pennsylvania) in football and track and field
U.S. Army All American nominee
2008
PA Football News AAAA All-State Football
2008, 09, 10
Big 33 Football Classic
2010
14-time Pennsylvania State (PIAA) track medalist

Pennsylvania State champion and record holder, 60-meter dash

2010
Skills &
Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management and multitasking abilities (as demonstrated by playing two
Division-I sports while succeeding academically at a Big Ten institution)
Empathy, compassion, and the ability to relate to, and get along with, all types
of people
Leadership ability; Strong sense of teamwork

Volunteer
Activities

State College Little League (umpire)

2006 09
Uplifting Athletes, Lift for Life

2011 13