MatthewButts


 * Hello, my name is Matthew Butts. I have been enrolled in the PhD program since spring 2007. Below is brief outline of my professional experiences and research interests: **


 * Title: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement for Regional Campuses and Special Projects (including EMSA) **


 * Dept: Division of Institutional Advancement **


 * Job Description: Responsible for the development of all philanthropic initiatives **
 * to benefit the Kent State Salem and East Liverpool Campuses. **


 * Worked for KSU Since (Month and Year Only): Full-time August 1997 **
 * (Graduate Assistant 1993-1996) **


 * Employment Prior to KSU: Youngstown State University **


 * Research interest: **** I have focused my research efforts on developing philanthropic attitudes at higher education institutions and relationships between philanthropy and student engagement. **


 * Attraction to KSU as an employer: Kent State has offered me a variety of challenging **** professional opportunities. No two days have been the same during my career. **** I value having the opportunity to contribute to student success and aid in the growth **** and development of the institution. **


 * Future Careers Goals: Obtain a position at a research university that **** will provide me with challenging leadership opportunities both administratively and in the classroom. **


 * Resides in: (City and State): Canfield, Ohio **


 * Education: (Please include: Degree, Major and College/University name): **
 * Youngstown State University, Bachelor of Arts in History **
 * Youngstown State University, Masters of Arts in History **
 * Current doctoral candidate in Higher Education Administration at Kent State **