For many years Andy coordinated the Computer-Aided Instruction Program for the Writing Program and the English Department, and the Faculty Mentoring Faculty Program for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. He teaches classes in Writing in Education, American Literature, Literary Theory, and Poetry; and in the past has taught The Beat Generation in Poetry and Film, Creativity and Technology, Film Theory and Criticism, and The Literature of Science Fiction.

Andy’s 2006 book of poetry, Split Stock (co-authored with Brad Henderson), features artwork from Sacramento Valley artists. An expert on instructional technology, Andy has also hosted the KDVS radio show “Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour” since 2000, and the Poetry Night Reading Series since 2007. In 2006 Andy was named “Educator of the Year” by the Associated Students of UC Davis.