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Academic History

Washburn University, Associate Professor, 1996 - present; Assistant Professor, 1989-1996; Visiting Assistant Professor, 1987-1989.

DePauw University, Assistant Professor, 1984; Instructor, 1982-1983.

Purdue University, Teaching Assistant, 1977-1982.

Scholarly Interests/Activities

Buddhism in Asian Literature, Liberation Theology in Latin American Literature, Business Writing: Consulting

Service Interests/Activities
SELECTED UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE SERVICE (2015-Present)
Faculty Senate, Fall 2017-Fall 2019
University Written Communication Assessment, Rater Training Staff, 2019
Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship Committee, 2015-2021
Undergraduate Probation and Reinstatement Committee, 2017-19
Sibberson Awards Committee, 2015-17

SELECTED ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SERVICE (2015-Present)
Writing Program Advisor
Tenure and Promotion Committees, including Chair
Third Year Review Committees, including Chair
Literature Committee
Internship Committee, Chair

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE (2015-Present)
Journal of Buddhist Ethics, Copy Editor
Business Writing Consultant
AP Literature Exam, ETS Services, Grader

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2010-Present)
Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning, CTEL, 2019
Teaching Innovation Award, Department of English, 2018
Teaching Innovation Award: Higher Education Community Engagement Practices, CTEL, 2016
Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching, Washburn University, 2012
Career Accomplishments

Awarded the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching, April 17, 2012.

Yearly presentation in Asian literature at the Asian Studies Development Program and/or Japanese Studies Association conference.

Asian Studies Grants:

Japan and East Asian Relationships: Focus Literature. Japanese Studies Association (Freeman Foundation Grant), Wichita, KS. October 17-19, 2013

WU Faculty Development Grant: "Continuity, Conflict, and Change in Indian Cultures and Societies." Asian Studies Development Program (ASDP). Kansas City, KS, Sept. 18-20, 2008.

Freeman Foundation Grant: "Incorporating Japan Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum." Japanese Studies Association/Tokai Univ., Honolulu, HI May 22-June 10, 2005.

NEH Grant: "Traditions of Dissent: Negotiating Change in Asian Societies." ASDP. Kansas City, MO April 2-6, 2003.

NEH Grant: "Continuities and Crises: The Interplay of Religion and Politics in China." ASDP/East-West Center. Honolulu, HI June 4-July 6, 2001.    

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2015-2016

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2016-2017

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2017-2018

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2018-2019

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2018-2019

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