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Curriculum Vitae

Sydney Epps, EdS, MS

Email Address:          sepps2@lsu.edu

Educational Experiences

 May 2019                    Educational Leadership & Research Higher Education, Ph.D.

                                   Louisiana State University

                                   Baton Rouge, Louisiana

                                   College of Human Sciences & Education

Specialty Areas:  Critical theories of race, gender, and sexuality; Biopolitics; LGBT Intellectual and Cultural History; Greek Life; Men and Masculinities; Organizational Development and Change

May 2018                    Educational Leadership, Certificate of Education Specialist

                                   Louisiana State University

                                   Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 May 2016                    Master of Organizational Leadership

                                   Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

College of Business

                                   Daytona Beach, Florida

Thesis title: “I Quit!” The Job Dissatisfaction Epidemic in Millennial Workers

 March 2012                 Bachelor of Science, Journalism

                                   E. W. Scripps School of Journalism

                                   Ohio University

Athens, Ohio

 December 2011           Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

                                   Ohio University

Athens, Ohio

 Professional Experience

 2017-                           Graduate Admissions Coordinator, School of Education

                                   College of Human Sciences and Education

                                   Louisiana State University

                                   Baton Rouge, LA

 2016-                           Editor, Geaux Higher Magazine

                                   College of Human Sciences and Education

                                   Louisiana State University

                                   Baton Rouge, LA

 2016                            LSU LeaderShip U Camp Counselor

                                   Continuing Education

                                   Louisiana State University

                                   Baton Rouge, LA

 2014                            Director of First-Year Experiences

Department of Housing and Residence Life

                                   Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Prescott, AZ

 2014                            Residential Life Coordinator

                                   Student Life

Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

Hartsville, SC

                       2013                            Human Resources Coordinator

Center for Autism

Philadelphia, PA

 Honors/Awards

 2017                            ACPA Outstanding Contribution to the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs

2016                            Prescott Area Young Professionals Visionary Award            

2015                            LGBTQA Leadership & Appreciation Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University            

2015                            Mental Health First Aid USA Certification, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University            

January 2014               Certificate of Excellence, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University    

January 2009               NAACP Community Service Award, Ohio University        

January 2008               BACCHUS/GAMMA Health Certification, Ohio University          

  Courses Taught

Courses Taught at Louisiana State University (2016-2018)

*Denotes a course I created or recreated

 AAAS 3902                #BlackLivesMatter*

WGS 2500                  Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies

 Research and Scholarship

 Articles Submitted for Publication to Refereed Journal:

 Epps, S. (submitted). Ain't I a Woman?: Examining Trans Exclusion in Chimamanda's "Women's Club". Journal of Black Studies.

 Articles in Development:

Epps, S. (in progress). Are For-Profit Institutions upholding the social contract?

Epps, S. (in progress). Collective Experiences of Natural-Haired Black Undergraduate Women Pursuing Higher Education at Predominantly White Campuses

Epps, S. (in progress). A study of Racial Battle Fatigue in faculty and staff at American colleges and universities in the midst of Police Brutality and the #BlackLivesMatter Movement

 Non-Academic Publications:

 Epps, S. (in progress). Expose’. CreateSpace, Prescott, AZ.

Epps, S. (2016). Exposed. CreateSpace, Prescott, AZ.

Epps, S. (2014). He. CreateSpace, Hartsville, SC.

Epps, S. (2013). Exposure. CreateSpace, Philadelphia, PA.

 Refereed Professional Presentations

 Epps, S. (2018). Ain't I a Woman?: Examining Trans Exclusion in Chimamanda's "Women's Club". Accepted for presentation for the Louisiana Queer Conference (LAQC), Baton Rouge, LA.

Epps, S. (2018). Ain't I a Woman?: Examining Trans Exclusion in Chimamanda's "Women's Club". Accepted for presentation for the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Epps, S. (2018). I Am Issa. I Am Molly. I am Insecure: Navigating Black Women’s Sexuality and Combating Socioeconomic/Workplace Insecurity. Accepted for presentation for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International Conference, Houston, TX.

Epps, S. (2018). Black and Trans... and the Politics of Mattering. Accepted for presentation for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International Conference, Houston, TX.

Epps, S. (2018). Ain't I a Woman?: Examining Trans Exclusion in Chimamanda's "Women's Club". Accepted for presentation for LSU Curriculum Theory Graduate Student Collaborative (CTGSC) Curriculum Camp, Baton Rouge, LA.

Epps, S. (2017). Navigating Black Women’s Sexuality and Combating Socioeconomic/Workplace Insecurity. Accepted for presentation for the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Fort Worth, TX.

Epps, S. (2017). Navigating Black Women’s Sexuality and Combating Socioeconomic/Workplace Insecurity. Accepted for presentation for the National Association for Ethnic Studies (NAES) Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Epps, S. (2017). You Can't Be About Black Lives Unless You're About LGBT Black Lives. Accepted for presentation for the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Fort Worth, TX.

Epps, S. (2012). Socioeconomic Status and the Glass Ceiling: Domestic Workers and Familial Access to Postsecondary Education in the Yucatan Peninsula. Accepted for presentation Ohio University Center for International Studies Forum, Athens, OH.

Editorships

 2016-2018                   Geaux Higher Magazine, School of Education, Louisiana State University. Issue 2 and 3.

 Grants/Contracts/External Funding

 2018                            LSU Diversity Grant. $300. Funded.

 2018                            “Disoriented: Where Race, Sex and Gender Collide”. Paid Speaking Engagement, South Louisiana Community College. Lafayette, LA.

 2018                            LSU School of Education Research Presenter Travel Award. $400. Funded.

 2018                            College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) Dean’s Graduate Assistant (GA) Travel Incentive Grant for the Engagement in Research (TIGER). $500. Funded.

 2017                            LSU Graduate School Research Presenter Travel Award. $200. Funded.

 2017                            LSU School of Education Research Presenter Travel Award. $200. Funded.

    Consultation

 2018                            South Louisiana Community College, Umbrella Club and Diversity and Inclusion. March 19th, 2018

 Professional Service

2018-2019                   Advisor, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Pi Chapter – Baton Rouge, LA

 2017-2018                   Campus Advisor, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Pi Chapter – Baton Rouge, LA

 2018                            Governor's Commission on Women's Policy and Research: Sexual Harassment Subcommittee – Baton Rouge, LA

 2016-2017                   LSU Title IX LGBT Workgroup – Baton Rouge, LA

 2016-2017                   Office of Multicultural Affairs, Black History Month Academic Lecture Series – Baton Rouge, LA

 2014-2016                   Coach/Advisor, Black Sheep Women’s Rugby, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott, AZ +

 2014-2016                   Advisor, Residence Hall Association (RHA), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott, AZ

 2014-2016                   Yavapai County, AZ, Coordinated Community Response Team

 2013-2014                   Advisor, Yearbook, Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics – Hartsville, SC

 2013-2014                   Advisor, African-American Student Society (AASS), Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics – Hartsville, SC

 Speaking Engagements

 02/2018                       Panelist – “Crossroads: A Panel on Black Intersectionality", Louisiana State University            

Discussed the proposed sources and solutions for toxic masculinity, homophobia and transphobia, interracial dating stigma and colorism in the racially underrepresented communities in America

 09/2017                       Panelist – “Finding Your Passion/Trusting Yourself", Louisiana State University    

Discussed pursuit of passion and self-assurance in the midst of graduate school, particularly regarding financial stability and family life. Sponsored by McNair Scholars.

 04/2017                       Panelist – “Criminal Justice Reform from a Professor’s View", NOBLE Executives Conference                              

Discussed roots of systematic oppression and community conflict within the policing profession. Invited by the National Organization for Blacks in Law Enforcement (NOBLE).

  11/2016                       Panelist – “Don’t Touch My Hair”, Louisiana State University        

Discussed Black natural hair politics within social and professional environments. Sponsored by the Black Artist’s Initiative.

 10/2016                       Panelist – “Academia and Social Change", Louisiana State University        

Discussed media perceptions of history and ties to scientific findings related to race and achievement. Sponsored by McNair Scholars.

 11/2015                       Presenter – “#___LivesMatter”, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University      

Developed overall workshop structure, aimed at educating about intersectionality of race and police brutality.

 10/2015                       Presenter – “Sex and Sandwiches”, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Developed overall workshop structure, aimed at educating about consent, relationships and sexual assault reporting.

 09/2015                       Presenter – “Small World”, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Developed overall workshop structure, aimed at educating about experiences of international students in American society.

 09/2015                       Speaker – “Cultural Iceberg”, UNIV 101, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  

Collaborated on workshop structure, aimed at educating on observable and indistinct diversity and stereotyping.

 10/2014                       Moderator – “Diversity Roundtable”, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University        

Collaborated on workshop structure, aimed at educating and collecting data about experiences of students of racial, ethnic, religious, sexual and gender minorities in local community and campus.        

 Advocacy

 2018                            Health Care Voter Campus Fellow – The Hub Project. Lead a campus and community voter registration drive; promoted bipartisan support of the Affordable Care Act and LA Medicaid expansion; and met with Representative Garret Graves and staffers for Senator Bill Cassidy to press for support of Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.

 2017                            Attended march and sit-in at Baton Rouge City Council Meeting to highlight ineffectiveness again police brutality.

 09/2008-09/2011         Health Educator – Health Promotions, Ohio University        

                                   Developed overall workshop structures focused on LGBT Education, HIV/AIDS & STI Education, and sexual violence/assault and healthy relationships.          

 Professional Organization Memberships

 2018-Present               The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

2016-Present               American College Personnel Association (ACPA)

2009-Present               Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.                                    

2008-Present               Society of Professional Journalists                                          

 References

 Dr. Melanie Wilson, Director of the Women’s and Diversity Center

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Board Vice President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Diversity Advisory Board

928.777.3968

wilsom28@erau.edu

 Dr. Solimar Otero, Associate Professor and Folklorist

Director, Louisiana and Caribbean Studies Program

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

solimar@lsu.edu

Jerald Monahan

Former Chief of Police

Prescott Police Department, Prescott, AZ

928.777.1901

 Dr. Kenneth Fasching-Varner

Shirley B. Barton Endowed Associate Professor, School of Education

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

varner@lsu.edu

 Deborah Daniels

Elections Chair, Southwestern Region

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

missfoxy1@att.net

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This well-deserved recognition is evidence of the value that students like Sydney bring to the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE), Higher Education, and the entire LSU community. The award is the culmination of hard work and most of all a deep commitment to providing meaningful educational service to the increasingly diverse range of individuals educated in U.S. universities.

Dr. Roland Mitchell, CHSE Associate Dean for Research & Academic Services and School of Education Professor

http://www.lsu.edu/chse/education/news/epps.php

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Walter Kimbrough, PhD President of Dillard University

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Comic books are Jewish-American culture

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I love it! #sanfrancisco #college

Okay but check out this on-point campaign my schools starting ((Lone Mountain is one of the buildings on campus and there’s a ridiculous set of stairs to get up to it))

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How to piss a dictionary off

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NPHC Picnic in Baton Rouge

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Deep.

C: I’m 27, I’m a bigger guy I’m 300 pounds but I carry it very well. I’ve still never had a girlfriend! It sucks, I find so many different types of women attractive from short to talk, thick to thin, pale to dark. I love a woman that’s smart and likes to have fun too and just talk and, I do find women like that, I just have horrible luck. They always move away. I’ve only really felt I had a chance with a handful of women and 3 moved to Texas within a month of me meeting them, one moved to North Carolina and 2 moved to California. Like I said, I have HORRIBLE luck.

One that moved to Texas is my best lady friend ever. She moved almost 6 years ago and we talk and text every single day like we might as well be a couple but, we can’t obviously. It makes me feel bad because I’ve always had issues with my body. I didn’t go to prom, and girls always love to tell me “I would definitely go with you if I wasn’t already in a relationship” how convenient… honestly, the best lady friends I have all live 5 states away from me. It’s like they are just more comfortable opening up to me when there’s no threat of me being close to them physically. Because obviously I’m a big black guy and I’m an inherent threat. At least that’s how I feel.

Women never say I will go with you now and I’m single. Not to blame women or anything, I just think they say that to help me feel better because they think I’m a nice person. Which I appreciate, I definitely do. I just wish I could take the next step and see what it’s like to have a girlfriend.

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Na Tee - Who Can We Run To

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Let's talk about why New Orleans keeps flooding, after hundreds of years of us knowing that this place was below sea level. After millions of dollars of relief funds from Katrina. Why does it keep looking like this?

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#ThrowbackThursday Last year was amazing. Seeing Shaun King, Cynthia Dillard, and Bill Ayers speak to students; teaching LSU's #BlackLivesMatter class under advisement of the amazing Dr. Kenny Fasching-Varner ("Working Through Whiteness: Examining White Racial Identity and Profession with Pre-service Teachers", " Racial Battle Fatigue in Higher Education: Exposing the Myth of Post-Racial America", etc.); and speaking as a panelist on police reform for the National Organization for Blacks in Law Enforcement (NOBLE) regional conference were some highlights of a remarkable first-year journey at THE Louisiana State University.

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This always stays in the back of my mind. As someone who believes in tikkun olam, it's hard for me to imagine people I consider "progressive due to experience", my Jewish family, trying to "join the club". That's not our history. That's not our destiny.

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