- Contact
- 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