Dr. Andrew Herrick
I am currently Director of Academic Development and a faculty member at Fresno Pacific University. I am responsible for all course offerings and marketing through the Office of Continuing Education, which includes identifying and developing new programs, courses, and instructors who are passionate about Christian higher education. I actively teach graduate, undergraduate, and professional development online courses for the university.
Professional Experience: Director of Academic Development at Fresno Pacific University; Director of Product Strategy at McKesson, a Fortune 5 company that helps healthcare providers deliver better care to patients through its clinical workflow, practice management, decision support, and care management systems; Strategic Product Management at Healthwise, a non-profit organization that provides evidence-based content, so consumers and patients have the information they need to make better health decisions. Department Chair of Health and Physical Education at Fresno Pacific University; Wellness Director at Chase Bank
Personal Experience: I am active in several professional organizations, held the positions of Vice President of Health Education and Vice President of Fitness and Wellness for Southwest District of AAHPERD (now SHAPE America), and have served on numerous ad hoc professional committees. I have published articles in a number of professional journals and am regularly invited to speak at international, national, and regional conferences.
Scholarly Interests: Online education, Health behavior change, Physical training programs, Science and History education, Healthcare technology
Honors and Awards: Outstanding Teaching Award from FPU, Several Product Innovation awards and an ICARE Award from McKesson, International Graduate Student Award from AWHP
Publications: I have published articles in American Journal of Health Behavior, American Journal of Health Promotion, and National Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Recommended Reading: Some of the best business and leadership books are... The Tipping Point, Blink, What the Dog Saw, and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Good to Great, Built to Last, and Great by Choice by Jim Collins | Rules for Revolutionaries, Reality Check, and the Art of Social Media by Guy Kawasaki | The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott.
Favorite Bible Verse: There are so many... Proverbs 3:5-6 ~ "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." | Philippines 4:13 ~ "I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me." | Isaiah 40:31 ~ "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint" | Psalm 28:7 ~ "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." | Psalm 32:8 ~ The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
Favorite Activities: During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family. My hobbies include photography, reading, traveling, and maintaining a physically active lifestyle. I believe that a key component to living healthier is balancing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life.
Family Info: I have a loving and supportive wife, Amber, and two incredible children - a daughter, Denali and a son, Kenai
What Matters: Family, Friends, Health, and Happiness
Pet Peeves: Talking or texting on the phone while driving
What I Like About FPU: Christian environment, Supportive community, Dedicated faculty, Quality education