Politics, Public Administration, and Public Policy in Higher Education

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1 AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION JUSTIN C. SHEPHERD Ph.D. Student Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Mobile: (786) August 23, 2012 Politics, Public Administration, and Public Policy in Higher Education Financing and Budgeting in Higher Education Governance in Higher Education EDUCATION Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies in Higher Education, Vanderbilt University, anticipated 2014 M.P.A. in Public Administration, University of Georgia, 2008 Specialization in Higher Education Administration B.B.A. in Economics, University of Miami, 2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant, Vanderbilt University, August 2010 Present Budget and Management Analyst, Broward County, Florida, January 2009 July 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia, August 2006 June 2008 Government and Non-Profits Consultant, OMS Online, June 2005 January 2009 MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION McLendon, M.K. & Shepherd, J.C. How State Policies and the Current Great Recession May Influence College Student Success. POLICY PUBLICATIONS McLendon, M.K. (2012). Commitments to excellence: The conditions and outcomes of undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin and at Texas A&M University. Austin, TX: Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education. (Lead Analyst)

2 REFERED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Shepherd, J.C. (2013). State Governance and Management: The Changing Face of Accountability in Public Higher Education. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Southern Political Science Association. Orlando, FL. Shepherd, J.C. & McLendon, M.K. (2012). The Shifting Grounds of Governance: An Analysis of Three Periods in Governance, Finance, and Budgeting for Public Higher Education in the Modern Era. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. Las Vegas, NV. Shepherd, J.C. (2012). Reactions to Budgetary Restrictions for Four Year Public Universities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. Shepherd, J.C. (2011). Subgroup Comparisons for Hossler and Gallagher s Three Stage College Choice Model: Race, Sex, and Socioeconomic Status. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. Charlotte, NC. INVITED PRESENTATIONS Shepherd, J.C. (2010). Introduction to Law Enforcement Budgeting. At St. John s River State College. St. Augustine, FL. GRADUATE TEACHING Ph.D. Research Practicum: LPO3921. Vanderbilt University. Fall 2011 Spring Teaching Assistant. UNDERGRADUATE TEACHNG Introduction to American Government: POLS1101. University of Georgia. Fall 2006 Spring Lead Teaching Assistant. AFFILIATIONS Association for the Study of Higher Education American Educational Research Association HONORS Peabody Honor Scholarship - $10,000/yr, Vanderbilt University, Pi Alpha Alpha Graduate Public Administration Honor Society, University of Georgia, 2008 Department of Economics Honoree for Graduating Class of 2006, University of Miami, 2006

3 Omicron Delta Kappa Merit-Based Leadership Honor Society, University of Miami, 2006 Beta Gamma Sigma Merit-Based Business Honor Society, University of Miami, 2006 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Writing Studio: Publish or Perish Invited Workshop, Vanderbilt University, 2012 SERVICE Member, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship Selection Committee, University of Georgia, Graduate Student Senator and Attorney General, University of Georgia Student Government Association,

4 COURSE EVALUATIONS POLS 1101 (University of Georgia) Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Preparation 4.48 / / / 5.00 Instruction 4.52 / / / 5.00 Overall rating of instructor 4.38 / / / 5.00 Instructor explains clearly 4.52 / / / 5.00 Course was demanding 3.62 / / / 5.00 Instructor facilitates questions and discussion 4.29 / / / 5.00 Justin Shepherd knew his material. He readily answered questions and explained information with clarity. Justin was an approachable, helpful instructor. Spring 2008 Justin Shepherd is very understanding, helps to stimulate class activity and did a brilliant job. Spring 2008 Justin Shepherd did an excellent job and was very effective in his teaching style. He was very organized and professional. I was very impressed with his availability and eagerness to help. Grading was appropriate and material was easily understandable. Overall, this was an excellent class. Spring 2008 I liked my TA, he explained things clearly and if it weren t for my breakout I would have a worse grade. Fall 2007 Justin Shepherd is an excellent TA. He is very knowledgeable about all the areas of Political Science. He stimulates our interest and always prepares us well for exams by making sure we understand everything. He also relates political science to other areas of the world. Fall 2006 Justin Shepherd has been a phenomenal instructor. He is always prepared and enthusiastic about the subject/teach the class. He is very dedicated to his job and it clearly shows in the approval satisfaction of his students. Fall 2006 I really enjoyed this class. Justin did a wonderful job of keeping us engaged in the material and clarifying when we didn t understand something. He s very approachable and easy to get in contact with. The activities we did were interesting, applicable, and fun. Fall 2006 I feel like I have learned more in this class this semester than any other political science class I have ever taken. Fall 2006 I specifically like his car/concern for his students, he does what he can to help us succeed. He shows understanding of our lives and tries to make class more understandable. Fall 2006 Very informative, kept my interest, and I worked in this area for more than 20 years. St. John s River State College 2010 Instructor very knowledgeable, made information interesting, applicable to life. St. John s River State College 2010

5 LPO 3921 (Vanderbilt University) Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Overall rating of the teaching assistant 4.75 / / 5.00 Justin has been available to help above and beyond what any other TA has done. He is very clear in instruction and provides great feedback on assignments. Fall 2011 Justin really helped me understand the content and process taught in the class. He was available at all hours and on the weekends to answer my questions. He answered questions patiently and completely and offered good feedback. This class would have been exponentially more difficult without his help. Fall 2011 He really helped me get through difficult topics with patience. He s very good at explaining things that are complicated and willing to help at almost any time. Also, a fair grader. Spring 2012