Mark J. Sanders
msanders@trcc.edu

Instructor in English
Director of Creative Services
Office:  Creative Services, 127A Tinnin Fine Arts Center
Phone: (573) 840-9122

Education
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Sequence
University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990
Summa Cum Laude

Master of Arts in English
University of Missouri-Columbia, 1992
Emphasis in Creative Writing and English Literature

Professional Experience

2004-Present - Instructor and Director of Creative Services, Three Rivers Community College

Courses taught:
College Writing
Advanced College Writing
American Literature
English Literature
Classical Mythology
Introduction to Philosophy

1999-2004 - Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, Three Rivers Community College

Committees:
Assessment (former chairman)
Curriculum (ex-officio)
Marketing & Public Relations

Other Professional Experience

1997-1999 - Print Manager, Stinson Press, Inc., Poplar Bluff , MO

1996-1997 - Graphic Artist, Concord Printing Company, Cape Girardeau , MO

Honors & Awards
• Curator's Scholar, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1986-1990
• National Merit Scholarship winner, 1986\
• William Gregory Fellowship for Graduate Study, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990-1992
• Kappa Tau Alpha, National Journalism Honor Society

Community Activities

Fellowship General Baptist Church , Poplar Bluff , Missouri  
• “Kids in Praise” children's choir director, 2002-present
• Deacon, 2000-present
• Member, Worship Board, 2004-present (three-year term)
• Chairman, Music and Worship committee, 2003-2004
• Christian Education Board Member, 2001-2004
• Music Ministry, 1997-present

City Councilman, Second Ward, City of Poplar Bluff
• served one term, 2000-2003

Writings and Publications

First novel, Dylan's Treasure , completed 2003 (currently seeking publisher)

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