JAMES COLBY NICHOLS

1160 University Drive Lexington, KY 40506

(270) 772-2595 | jcni226@uky.edu

EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Expected Graduation: May 2020
Bachelor of Sciences in Education - Exercise Science
Minor in Health Promotion

G.P.A: 3.53 / 4.0

Dean’s List: Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Department of Residence Life - University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
Resident Advisor-SBI August 2017-May 2017
 Supervising 2-10 students to aid them in their first year of college
 Providing an inclusive and effective community to ensure students are comfortable
 Active listening to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students are being met
Resident Advisor-Uflats August 2017 – Present
 Supervising 40-50 students to promote a better living environment
 Planning and implementing programs to benefit the needs of all students
 Enforce rules and policies to maintain a positive environment for all residents feel comfortable

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
MLK Wildcats for Service Lexington, KY
Educational Chair August 2018 – Present
 Encourage students to participate in service projects such as cleaning facilities and feeding the
homeless
 Coordinate service projects for over 200 students throughout the Lexington community to
promote the values and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
 Train 10 site leaders on policies and procedures, inclusive practices, and engage students in
reflective discussion on their experience

Kentucky Wellness Collective Lexington, KY

Residence Life Student Ambassador October 2018 – Present
 Empowering health and wellness to over 30,000 students on the University of Kentucky’s campus
 Promoting students to participate at campus events to connect and better learn their resources
 Engage in monthly discussion to converse on how we can make the campus a better place for all
students

ORGANIZATIONS:
National Honors Society, Member August 2017- Present
Campus Outreach, Member March 2018-Present
Kinesiology Health Promotion Club, Member March 2018- Present