 Education Background:
- B.A. and M.A, University of Chicago, Committee on Human Development
- Ph.D., Maxwell School of Citizenship, Syracuse University, Sociology
Teaching Philosophy:
Learning is a lifelong process; the objective of advanced education is to create an active, evidence based mind set that is oriented to learning. In short, "learning to learn" is what education is about.
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Awards and highlights:- University Scholar, Syracuse University;
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Chicago;
- Registered Organizatonal Development Professional
- Board Member, Independent School
- Small Business owner
- Research Manager, International Service Organization
Selected Publications:
International Organizational Development, co-editor; 1990, Stipes, Champaign, IL;
Introducing Sociology, (various editions) OCC Printing Office,
various course handbooks
"Organizational Development in Venezuela" featured article in Organizational Development, 1989
Other Information:As a student myself, I worked as a bartender, waiter, janitor and library attendant, sometimes at two jobs at once. Since finishing my Masters degree I have mainly been teaching and doing research. Besides teaching and doing research at the university level, I have served as technical advisor to industry, government and non-profits. In addition I have taught at Oakton Community College since 2001 and worked in Illinois State government as a State Investigator.
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