III. SERVICE

Departmental Requirements

In addition to the criteria and examples provided in the Guidelines, the Department of Art & Design adds the following: Examples of service in any of these areas could include, but are not limited to:

1. Internal Service

organization, leadership and/or participation in art chapel
organization, leadership and/or participation in art Bible studies
maintaining, repairing, cleaning equipment used in art production
locating, ordering, and accounting for classroom supplies and tools
departmental assignments and responsibilities; slides, recruiting, art chapel, chairmanship, equipment maintenance, clean up, library liaison, supply ordering, organizing departmental reviews, gallery coordinator
department, college, and university committees, including chairing them

2. External Service:

advising and/or consulting with non-profits, including churches
service with churches
committee membership on arts committees and associations, including board memberships
local talks and presentations for non-profits, including schools and civic groups
judging; UIL, PIA, and private school competitions
offices in state, regional and national organizations
planning and logistics for art trips
teaching support for other academic programs, like the honors program through art related special lectures and colloquiums

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I. INTERNAL SERVICE

Internal Service Activities

Assistant Chair, Department of Art and Design, Abilene Christian University // 2019-2022
As assistant chair, I oversaw our departmental outcomes, directed capital funds, organized chapel and departmental events, managed student and faculty concerns, and served as the departmental library liaison. One of my biggest accomplishments was the collection and creation of the department Program Review document.

Interim Chair, Department of Art and Design, Abilene Christian University // Fall 2021
In the fall of 2021, I was asked to serve as the Interim Chair during Mike Wiggins’s sabbatical. In this role, I oversaw department planning, scheduled events, managed the departmental budget, oversaw departmental meetings, and addressed issues of student and faculty conflict.

Capital Funds Committee, Abilene Christian University // 2017-2022
In this role, I helped collect information on important capital funds needs, researched and documented what was needed to be purchased, filed department capital funds requests, and oversaw the installation and assembly of tools and materials for the department and our classrooms.

Art and Design Department Library Liaison, Abilene Christian University // 2016-2020
For four years I met with faculty and our department librarian to ensure that the library had all of the written digital and physical resources our students need for research and study.

Art and Design Department Newsletter, Abilene Christian University // 2018-2022
Our department has a major newsletter that we send out three to four times a year. Throughout the years, I have interviewed alumni, pitched stories, written features, and served once as the editor.

Senior Blessing Committee, Abilene Christian University // 2017-22
This committee was tasked with overseeing the scheduling, presentation, and blessing for our senior send off dinner.

Foundations Keystone Project Committee, Abilene Christian University // 2013-14
This committee collected sample assignments for our Keystone Projects and wrote new learning objectives to bring the assignment in line with our department Continuous Improvement Plan.

Chapel Presentations
“Lessons from Play4More,” ACU Moody Chapel, with Jason Morris // Spring 2023
“To Whom Much is Given…” Honors Chapel // Spring 2023
“Where is Christ in this?” ACU Pathways Chapel // Spring 2023
“Value,” ACU Art and Design Chapel Series Coordinator // Spring 2022
“Juxtaposition,” ACU Art and Design Chapel Series Coordinator // Fall 2021
“Juxtapositions in Faith and Art,” Art + Design Department Chapel // 2021
“The Sermon on the ‘Mound'” Art + Design Department Chapel // 2021
“Jesus and The Bleeding Woman: Mark 5” Art + Design Department Chapel // 2021
“Introduction to Juxtaposition,” Art + Design Department Chapel // 2021
“Drop the Mic: Robert Green vs. Trey Shirley on Warhol.” Art + Design Chapel. Abilene Christian University. // 2018
“Holding On to Your Worship.” Art and Design Chapel. Abilene Christian University. // 2016

Department Presentations and Workshops
“The Medici: Patrons of the Italian Renaissance.” Department of Art and Design. Abilene Christian University. // 20

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II. EXTERNAL SERVICE

External Service Activities

Church
Highland Church of Christ, Member // 2013-Present
Highland Small Group, Co-Leader // 2014-Present
Tech-Wise Family Wednesday Night Class, Teacher // 2018
Highland Huddle Youth Group, Co-Leader // 2022-Present
Service Project, Leader // 2015-2019

My family has attended Highland Church of Christ since 2013, where we are active members. My wife and I have co-led a small group at the church since 2014 and are members of the Sojourners Bible class, taught by Richard Beck, Vic McCracken, Brad East, and Molly Spaulding. In 2018, we led a Wednesday night Bible Class on the book Tech-Wise Family. Starting in 2022, we became Huddle leaders and are working with the sixth grade students (class of 2029) on Wednesday nights. I have also volunteered for a number of service activities, including leading service projects to help people with challenging home repairs.

Community
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL), Board Member // 2018-Present
Since 2018, I have served on the board of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). The NCCIL is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire a love of art and reading in children through the celebration and promotion of the world’s best children’s literature illustrations. As a board member, I have played an integral role in supporting the organization’s mission. Currently (2023), I serve as the secretary and am on the executive board. I have also worked on marketing materials to promote NCCIL events, helping to increase awareness and participation in the organization’s activities.

Art Jury Experience
Texas Art Education Association Certified Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Juror // 2017-2022
Student Competition Juror: Abilene Christian University // 2017-Present
Juror for the Texas Art Education Association VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) // 2013
Juror for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Competition // 2013
Senior Show Juror/Advisor: Wayland Baptist University // 2011-2013
Senior Show Juror/Advisor: Lubbock Christian University // 2008-2011

Art Trips Organized
DMA, Kimbell, Amon Carter // Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Balfour Printing and Clampitt Paper, Dallas // Spring 2017
CitySquare and Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas // Fall 2013

Articles About
Henderson, Tyler. 2022. “Custom soccer balls created by refugees at Abilene Christian University camp for sale on Amazon.” Abilene Reporter News. August 16, 2022.
Harrell, Allison. 2019. Three Faculty Members receive 2019-20 Digital Scholars Grants. ACU Optimist. August 30, 2019.
Porter, Richard M. 2012. “Graphic Design Instructor Encourages Students to Combine Faith and Vocation.” Baptist Standard. February 24, 2012
___. Plainview Herald, Wednesday February 22, 2012. 1A-2A.
___. Footprints, Spring 2012. 16-18.

Community Presentations and Workshops
Play4More, “Refugee Soccer Ball Design Workshop,” ACU Maker Lab // July 20, 2022
“The Rich Young College Student.” Chapel. Lubbock Christian University. // 2012
“Graphic Design and American Culture.” Western Texas College. // 2012

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