S.G Carthell is the current Director African American Student Services & Ethnic Programs, Director for the Marvin D. Mills Multicultural Center, and Adjunct Faculty in the Journalism Department at Murray State University . He is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and activities that are designed to enhance the academic success and retention for multicultural students. He received his Bachelors degree from Ball State University with a focus in Criminal Justice & Criminology, and his Masters degree from Miami University with a focus in Mass Communication.  Prior to arriving at Murray State S.G., served as Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs for Multicultural Student Enrichment at Miami University.  He is serves as Treasurer for the Kentucky Association for Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE), President of the National Association for the Ministry of Music, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Co-founder of the African American Student Leadership Summit.  Serves as Executive Director for the National Professional Development Network.  He is President of Carthell Communications Media Group a multifaceted media and diversity consulting firm. He is planning to pursue his Doctorate in Higher Education Administration.