NORTHERN PROVINCE
KEVIN D. KYLES
many of the students you teach. I truly feel that Community College instructors are doing “God’s Work” to ensure that these students are not lost. The clear majority are mem- bers of our community that look like us. Journal: Are you involved in trade organizations related to your profes- sion? Kyles: I am involved with the American Federation of Teachers. I am also on the Board of Directors of Kinectics Holding Company. Journal: Given the organizations in which you have served, what respon- sibility do you think a member of your profession has to be involved in the community? Kyles: Being in the healthcare industry currently, community engagement is important. There are a number of preventable health issues that can be resolved or avoided, but continuous educa- tion and awareness is needed. My employer has many initiatives and community service opportunities for us to engage directly with the com- munity. I participate in as many as my schedule will allow. That work is also a good connection back to our Healthy Kappas Healthy Communi- ties initiatives. In fact, one of the chapters in my Province received a grant from my employer’s foundation to execute a health awareness day to support the Healthy/Kappas Healthy Communities initiative.
Journal: What is your profession?
connected to the Fraternity. I was a student leader on the board of the National PanHellenic Council on campus. I was also elected to the Northern Province Board of Direc- tors as an Undergraduate. Journal: How do you use your professional skills to benefit the community? Kyles: As an adjunct instructor, I teach both at the Community College and University levels. My professional skills allow me to bring a “real world” perspective to the classroom and I believe my students benefit immensely from that. The Community College level is chal- lenging, as you have many students who enroll in those institutions that are either not ready for a University or are adult learners who have been out of school for a considerable time. As an instructor on that level, it is more than just teaching the course material. In many cases, you become a counselor, a social worker, an advisor and possibly a mentor to
Kyles: I am an Automotive Industry professional, having spent 26 of my 31-year working life in that indus- try. However, in 2012, I went into the Healthcare Insurance field and I am currently employed with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with responsibility for new product imple- mentation. I have several project managers and product consultants that are a part of my team. I am also an adjunct instructor at the college level with 10 years of experience teaching Business, Management and Economics. Journal: What were you involved in campus service, athletics or commu- nity wise, while in college? Kyles: I was fortunate enough to become a member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® during my freshman year. I was 18 years old when I was initiated. The majority of my extracurricular activity and community service was
Journal: What motto do you live by?
I have several but my top two are:
1. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) 2. For everyone else: “Trust but Verify.”
Journal: What do you like
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