Enforcement’s Approach to the Opioid Epidemic). He anticipates graduating with his second doctoral degree during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Dr. Sharp was appointed in 2015 to his current tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Kentucky State University. Prior to 2015, he held appointments at the adjunct/instructor level at Tiffin University and Terra State Community College. His teaching experience includes both undergraduate and graduate level courses in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Dr. Sharp also brings life experience to his academic career, having served as a Sheriff's Deputy at the Sandusky County Sheriff's Office and as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Sandusky County Juvenile Detention Center.
Dr. Sharp’s teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate level. His dossier provides ample evidence of effective teaching. The scores on his student course evaluations indicate that students find him above the class averages in every course for which he has provided information. This is true even in the “high risk” introductory courses in which students tend to perform less well. Student comments overall are quite positive, indicating respect and appreciation for his teaching abilities. Students report that he is accessible and fair, and that they enjoy his casual demeanor and sense of humor.
Dr. Sharp’s course syllabi indicate that the content, assignments, materials, and requirements are appropriate for the level of each course. He has provided examples of materials he has developed specifically for his courses. These materials are designed to further the students’ understanding of more challenging course content, and they demonstrate that Dr. Sharp is invested in helping his students master the course materials. He is the instructor of record for the M.A. Program in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science thesis course.
Dr. Sharp presents two peer teaching evaluations in his dossier. Both evaluations are positive. He uses a variety of methods and technologies when teaching. He is also certified as a Quality Matters® peer reviewer. The Committee concluded unanimously that Dr. Sharp’s teaching credentials meet the requirements for tenure and promotion (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions).
The Committee noted that Dr. Sharp has provided evidence of one peer-reviewed publication. While his journal publication record could be stronger, the Committee also noted that Dr. Sharp has been actively engaged in empirical research related to his second Ph.D. The Committee felt that this achievement is even more admirable when considered in the context of Dr. Sharp's full teaching load and his service on a variety of additional committees and task forces (these activities will be discussed in more detail below).
In addition to his journal publication and earning his second doctoral degree, Dr. Sharp made time to produce several scholarly works. These include six professional presentations at venues including the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology (international); the Consortium of Police and Public Safety Psychologists (national). He presented in two Kentucky State