EDUCATION Kirsten M. Hextrum, PhD Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, The University of Oklahoma 820 Van Vleet Oval, 210 Collings Hall Norman, OK 73019 Email: hextrum@ou.edu PhD Education, UC Berkeley, 2017 Emphasis in: Social & Cultural Studies Dissertation: Racing to class: School, sport, and inequality Committee: Lisa García Bedolla (Chair), Zeus Leonardo and Raka Ray MA Education, UC Berkeley, 2012 Emphasis in: Cultural Studies of Sport & Education Thesis: Are women smarter than men? Gender academic disparity of student athletes Committee: Murray Sperber and Derek Van Rheenen BA History, UC Berkeley, 2007 Thesis: The steelpan in the formation of Trinidad & Tobago s national identity Advisor: Nadja Durbach ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Oklahoma, 2017 Present RESEARCH & TEACHING INTERESTS Critical studies of gender, race, and class Social and cultural contexts of sport Social and cultural contexts of higher education History of college sport from an intersectional perspective Economics, policy, and reform of college sport Theoretical foundations and challenges for student athlete support services Theoretical foundations and methodologies of qualitative research PUBLICATIONS Cummins, J., & Hextrum, K. (2013). The management of intercollegiate athletics at Cal: Turning points and consequences. Center for Studies in Higher Education Research and Occasional Paper Series. 12(13): 1-41. Hextrum, K. (2017). Segregated bodies: Gender reproduction within college sport. In Milner and Braddock II (Eds.) Women in sport: Breaking barriers, facing obstacles. Santa Barbara, CA:
Praeger. Hextrum, K. (2014). A Feminist perspective on the school-to-labor pipeline. Berkeley Review of Education, 5(1): 89-112. Mirabelli, A. & Hextrum, K. (In press). Proactive program improvement: Incorporating assessment into student athlete academic support services. In D. Van Rheenen (Ed.) Envisioning Scholar practitioner collaborations: Building communities of practice in Education and Sport Research MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS OR UNDER REVIEW Hextrum, K. Reproducing sports stars: How students become elite athletes. Article, Under Review Hextrum, K. Individualizing conflict: How ideology masks student-athletes educational compromises. Article, In progress. Hextrum, K. The Hidden Curriculum of college athlete recruitment. Article, In progress. Hextrum, K. Racing to class: School, sport and Inequality. Book manuscript, in progress. INSTITUTIONAL REPORTS Chancellor s Task Force on Academics & Athletics. (2014 September 26). Final Report and Recommendations. UC Berkeley s Chancellor s office. Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. & Mirabelli, T. (2015). Athletic Study Center Tutorial Program Evaluation. Presented to: Chancellor s Office, External review committee, Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2015). UC Berkeley Engineering Student Services Advising Program Assessment, 2014-2015. College of Engineering Student Services, Berkeley, CA. GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS 2016 UC Berkeley Graduate Division Doctoral Completion Fellowship $32,000 UC Berkeley Graduate Division SMART Program Fellowship $5,000 UC Berkeley Graduate Division Research Grant $1,500 UC Berkeley Graduate Division Travel Grant $1,000 2015 UC Berkeley Graduate Division Fellowship $3,000 David P. Gardner Higher Education Fellow $3,500 2014 UC Berkeley Graduate Division Summer Fellowship $3,500 UC Berkeley Center for Teaching and Learning Assessment Fellowship $5,000 Gleason Fellowship $5,000 2
2013 UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education, Block Grant Fellowship $10,000 2012 UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education Block Grant Fellowship $17,500 AWARDS 2015 First prize for overall excellence in presentation, research design, and evaluation, Conference, Raising the Bar: Advising Assessment Poster Showcase University of California, Berkeley, Center for Teaching and Learning Recognition of achievement for conference presentation, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, 5 th Annual Executive Leadership Academy, University of California, Berkeley Center for Studies in Higher Education 2014 Recognition of achievement for conference presentation, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, 4 th Annual Executive Leadership Academy, University of California, Berkeley Center for Studies in Higher Education 2013 Cub of the year : Cal Athletic Department Service & Fundraising Award 2007 U.S. Presidential Honor for athletic excellence and invitation to the White House to meet President Bush Relevant Athletic Awards NCAA Division I Individual Championship, Rowing Second Place: 2005, 2006 Pac-10 Team Conference Championship, Rowing First Place: 2004, 2005, 2006 Pac-10 Individual Championship, Rowing First Place: 2004, 2005, 2006 First Team All-Academic Pacific 10 Conference: 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 UC Berkeley Student Athlete Academic Honors: 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2016 SMART Research Fellow, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division Mentored an undergraduate student in educational research. Designed a mixed-methods research project including an original database, surveys, and qualitative interviews. I then vetted and hired an undergraduate research assistant, and created and executed research-training curriculum for my mentee. Results from research were accepted to be presented at the 2017 AERA conference. 2015-2016 David P. Gardner Fellow in Higher Education Research, University of California, Center for the Studies in Higher Education Led by UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Neil Smelser and Vice Chancellor Carol Christ, this interdisciplinary program brought students from a variety of departments together to collaborate and examine current issues in higher education. 2014-2015 Higher Education Assessment Research Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of California, Berkeley 3
Facilitated a year-long program assessment for the College of Engineering Advising Program. Helped staff develop program goals, student learning outcomes, and design an assessment survey. Produced two summaries of assessment models in higher education published on the Center for Teaching and Learning s website, developed an assessment tip-sheet disseminated to campus units, and produced a final report delivered to the Center for Teaching and Learning. 2011-2016 Graduate Student Researcher, Bancroft Library Oral Histories Project, University of California, Berkeley Assisted UC Berkeley Associate Chancellor Emeritus John Cummins conduct and analyze Oral Histories from key members of Cal s Athletic Administration. Duties included: conducting Oral History Interviews, collecting and analyzing historical artifacts relating to the Athletic Department writing grant proposals, and drafting content. Research results were published, presented at various conferences, and received national news coverage. 2011-2012 Graduate Student Researcher, UC Center for New Racial Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Research assistant to Dr. Howard Winant and Dr. Michelle Samura. Created a database of faculty, student and staff research interests on equity and education across the UC System. IRB APPROVED PROTOCOLS Racing to class: School, sport and inequality Soc-Behav-Ed-Non-Exempt, IRB Protocol # 2015-06-7640, Approved, 9/14/2015 An exploration of the athletic and academic experiences of Division I female student athletes Soc-Behav-Ed-Expedited, IRB Protocol # 2013-09566, Approved, 11/23/2013 TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Oklahoma EDAH 5033 (Crosslisted, EDS 5033): Critical Literature in Adult & Higher Education EDAH 5633: Gender Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics UC Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, Graduate Student Instructor Courses: ED 182AC: Politics of Educational Inequality ED 52: Understanding Language in Society ED 299: Graduate Thesis Writing Course UC Berkeley, Athletic Study Center Facilitator, Freshmen Transition Seminar Facilitator, Writing Workshop Invited Guest Lectures Hextrum, K. (2017, April). History of intercollegiate athletics with attention to Cal sports programs. In V. Resh, (Professor), Athletics and the University. Lecture conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. 4
Hextrum, K. (2016, September). College Sports. In, E. Switkes (Lecturer), Hot Topics in Higher Education. Lecture conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2016). Interviewed for documentary film regarding academic conflict for student athletes. In B. DeMars (filmmaker), The Business of Amateurs. Distributed through itunes. Hextrum, K. (2014, April). The student athlete experience in higher education. In J. Cummins (Lecturer), How Big-Time Athletic Programs Outgrow Their Universities. Lecture conducted for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute from University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2014, February). Minority Involvement: Race and Gender in College Sports. In J. Cummins (Lecturer), How Big-Time Athletic Programs Outgrow Their Universities. Lecture conducted for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute from University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2013, November). Gender, language, and power. In T. Mirabelli (Lecturer), Education 52. Lecture conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Cummins, J., & Hextrum, K. (2013). The management of intercollegiate athletics at Cal: Turning points and consequences. Center for Studies in Higher Education Research and Occasional Paper Series. CSHE. Nov. Cummins, J., & Hextrum, K. (2013, November). Los Angelism spreading north: Lessons from the past about future directions for Cal Athletics. In The Center for Studies in Higher Education. Berkeley Institute for Higher Education. Lecture conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. Cummins, J., & Hextrum, K. (2013, October). The Arleigh Williams lecture on ethics in college sports. In The Order of the Golden Bear Homecoming Weekend. Lecture conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. & Lu, S. (2017, May). Reproducing sports stars. Paper to be presented at American Educational Researcher Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX Hextrum, K. (2017, May). Blurred Lines: How college sports maintain social structures. Paper to be presented at American Educational Researcher Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX Hextrum, K (2017, January). Inclusion, exclusion, and exploitation: The complicated role of sport in the lives of Black students. Paper presented at The University of Texas at Austin, Black Student-Athlete Summit: In the Era of Black Lives Matter, Austin, TX. Hextrum, K. (2016, November). Segregated bodies: Gender reproduction within college sport. Paper presented in the Association of the Study of Higher Education, Columbus, OH. 5
Hextrum, K. (2016, July). Athletic program governance: Future challenges and opportunities. Paper presented in the Center for Studies in Higher Education annual Executive Leadership Academy Summer 2016, Ten Years From Now: Leading in a Multicultural Environment Emeryville, CA. Hextrum, K. (2016, April). The origins of school sports: Capitalism, racism, and patriarchy. Paper presented in the Centennial American Educational Researcher Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. Hextrum, K. (2016, March). The student athlete experience within college sport: Lessons for emerging higher education professionals. Paper presented in the Center for Studies in Higher Education annual Executive Leadership Academy 2016, Ten Years From Now: Leading in a Multicultural Environment Emeryville, CA. Hextrum, K. (2016, February). Mentoring the milestones: Successfully completing orals. Panelist at UC Berkeley s Graduate School of Education Annual Research Day, Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2016, January). Race Blind Title IX and the Black Male Student Athlete. Paper presented at The University of Texas at Austin, Black Student-Athlete Summit: Success Both on and Off the Field, Austin, TX. Hextrum, K. (2015, June). Creating an advising curriculum: Articulating advising s role and purpose through student learning outcomes. Poster presented at UC Berkeley s Center for Teaching and Learning Poster Session, Raising the Bar: Advising Assessment Poster Showcase, University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2015, April). The football antidote: How school sports shape race, class, and gender in American society. Paper presented at UC Berkeley s Graduate School of Education annual research day, Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2015, March). Division I student athlete experiences: Lessons for student services units, faculty, and campus administrators. Paper presented in the Center for Studies in Higher Education Annual Executive Leadership Academy 2015, Ten Years From Now: Leading in a Multicultural Environment Emeryville, CA. Hextrum, K. (2014, March). Athletic program governance: Future challenges and opportunities. Paper presented in the Center for Studies in Higher Education. Executive Leadership Academy 2014, Ten Years From Now: Leading in a Multicultural Environment. Panelist conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. Hextrum, K. (2014, March). A Feminist perspective on the school-to-labor pipeline. In, UC Berkeley s Graduate School of Education. GSE Research Day. Presentation conducted from University of California, CA. Hextrum, K. (2012, February). Female student athlete experiences and overview of Title IX. In 6
UC Berkeley s Gender Equity Department. National Women in Sports Day. Panelist conducted from University of California Berkeley, CA. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UC Berkeley Athletic Study Center (ASC) Assistant Tutorial Coordinator, 2010-2012 and 2014-2016 Assisted in hiring, training, and managing the ASC s peer tutors and tutorial program (approx. 70 tutors). Assigned and managed all ASC tutor requests (approx. 950 per semester) and the UC Berkeley Summer Bridge Program (approx. 50). Helped identify and evaluate the academic progress of the most academically underprepared student athletes. Conducted a tri-annual program evaluation by designing and analyzing surveys for student athletes and tutors. Academic Coach, 2009 2013 Conducted 1:1 and group tutoring sessions with the most academically vulnerable student athletes. Assessed the needs of the student athlete and adjusted sessions to aid in their academic development and self-reliance. Depending on student needs, duties included: supplementing course material, offering time management strategies, advising students on academic and career planning, offering a variety of study approaches, writing instruction and support, enhancing their communication, and presentation skills, and building overall academic and self confidence. Graduate Student Academic Advisor for Water Polo and Football Positions, 2012: Served as primary contact for all student athletes under my purview for any academic related issues. This included counseling student athletes in academic difficulty, assigning proper support, aiding students with long-term academic planning, and course selection. Served as primary liaison for my students to other campus academic departments, faculty, and coaches. Served as primary point of contact for all NCAA Academic Compliance rules and protocol. Produced weekly progress reports on all students that were distributed to staff and coaches. University of California Athletic Department Assistant operations coordinator of Olympic Sports, 2009 2010 Collaborated with the Director of Olympic Sports Operations to make day-to-day decisions on operations and long range planning for both sport specific and department wide initiatives. Helped train, hire and coordinate all interns for Olympic Sports. Conducted support work for teams including: sending league confirmation letters, game guarantees, contracts and expense reports, composing weekly newsletters and marketing materials, organizing team banquets, alumni days, and aid on game day. SERVICE Chancellor Dirks Appointment to Task Force on Academic-Athletics, 2014: Examined current tensions in intercollegiate athletics and offered actionable recommendations to improve the campus climate for athletes. Individual contribution to the report included: data, summary, and recommendations to resolve athletic/academic practice and scheduling conflicts, data and recommendations on admissions and probation policies. 7
Member of the Order of the Golden Bear, UC Berkeley, 2014-Present: Admitted through a selective process, this organization supports individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service to the University. Members pledge life-long service to better the community. Head Women s Rowing Coach Advisory Search Committee, 2014: Served as a member of the Advisory Search Committee to identify a new Women s Rowing Coach to take over one of the most successful programs in the history of the sport. Reviewed resumes, interviewed six candidates and provided feedback to Deputy Director of Athletics, and Chief-of-Staff. Student Association Program Representative, CSSE, 2010-2012: Monthly meetings to discuss issues within the School of Education, host school wide events, and disseminate information to my cohort. MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS, NATIONALLY American Educational Research Association (AERA), Member, since 2014 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), Member, since 2016 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), Member, since 2016 Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), Member, since 2017 8