Mike D. Sanger

Background

About Mike D. Sanger

Leveraging a rich background marked by a Master of Arts in Women's & Gender Studies (WGS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, both earned from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), I bring a profound commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity, and belonging, and a deep understanding of intersectional justice to the academic realm. My experience includes the following:>> Successfully transitioned into an adjunct professor role, utilizing my comprehensive educational background and hands-on experience to inspire and educate students. I am particularly interested in roles that allow me to contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods, curriculum enhancement, and research with a focus in gender & sexuality studies, further advancing inclusivity and equity in academic, local, and global communities.>> Prior to my appointment as an adjunct professor at SCSU, I provided dedicated service in student support as a Teacher Assistant for five courses across five disciplines during my undergraduate career, as a Graduate Assistant within the Liberal Education Program (LEP) office, and as a Graduate Assistant for the WGS Department where I notably led the coordination of high-impact university-wide hybrid events, significantly enhancing student and faculty engagement and participation.>> Demonstrated expertise in program and curriculum development through the successful approval and launch of WGS 200W: Gender, Sexuality, and Film, an LEP Tier 2 course in the Social Conflict & Consensus category. The course meets Writing Intensive (W) requirements, fostering interdisciplinary analysis and critical engagement with themes of identity, representation, and power in cultural contexts.>> Guided by a fervent desire to expand my contributions in higher education, I aim to leverage my expertise in gender and sexuality studies, writing-intensive pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches to inspire and educate students. My dedication to fostering student success is complemented by extensive experience in event planning, leadership, and advocacy. I am particularly focused on roles that allow for the development of innovative curriculum strategies and impactful teaching methods while promoting inclusivity, equity, and a sense of belonging in academic spaces.