Recommendation Letters
- University of Arizona, Distinguished Professor of English, 2023 (PDF)
- State University of New York, Alfred State, Distinguished Professor of English, 2016 (PDF)
- Michigan Technological University, Dissertation Advisor, 2014 (PDF)
- Michigan Technological University, Dean of Graduate School, 2014 (PDF)
- Michigan Technological University, Director, Writing Program, 2014 (PDF)
- Michigan Technological University, Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, 2013 (PDF)
- Michigan Technological University, Director, Scientific and Technical Communication, 2013 (PDF)
- Inlingua International Language Institute, Director, 2008 (PDF)
- University of New Mexico, Director of Professional Writing Program, Albuquerque Campus 2007 (PDF)
- University of New Mexico, Dean of Instruction, Taos Campus, 2005 (PDF)
- University of New Mexico, Chair of Liberal Arts, Taos Campus, 2012 (PDF)
- Art Institute of Boston, Chair, Liberal Arts, 2001 (PDF)
- Art Institute of Boston, Dean, 2001 (PDF)
- Northeastern University, Director of Continuing Education, 1998 (PDF)
- Fiji College of Advanced Education, Principal, 1996 (PDF)
- Fiji College of Advanced Education, Chair of School of Literacy and Language, 1996 (PDF)
- Fiji College of Advanced Education, External Coordinator, 1995 (PDF)
- U.S. Peace Corps, Country Director, Fiji, 2006 (PDF)
- Japan: Amakusa Senior Secondary School, Teacher, 1993 (PDF)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent, Assistant Professor of English, 1990 (PDF)
- University of Maine at Fort Kent, Director of Elderhostel Program, 1990 (PDF)
- Northeastern University, Assistant Professor of English , 1989 (PDF)
Classroom Observations
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- Teaching Introduction to Film, SUNY Alfred State College, 2017 (PDF)
- Teaching Introduction to Film, SUNY Alfred State College, 2016 (PDF)
- Teaching Introduction to Film, SUNY Alfred State College, 2016 (PDF)
- Teaching Technical Writing II, SUNY Alfred State College, 2016 (PDF)
- Teaching Technical Writing II, SUNY Alfred State College, 2015 (PDF)
- Teaching Scientific and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University, 2010 (PDF)
- Teaching Online Technical Writing, University of New Mexico, 2006 (PDF)
- Teaching Survey in American Literature, University of New Mexico, 2006 (PDF)
- Teaching Middle School Dramatic Arts, Colegio Internacional de Caracas, 2001 (PDF)
- Teaching College Writing 2: Analysis of Speech by Malcolm X, Northeastern University, 1999 (PDF)
- Teaching College Writing 2: Interpreting Ralph Ellison’s ‘Battle Royal,’ Northeastern University, 1998 (PDF)
- Teaching Tim O’Brien’s ‘How to Tell A Good War Story,’ Northeastern University, 1998 (PDF)
- Teaching College Writing for International Students, Northeastern University, 1997 (PDF)
Awards and Scholarship Grants
- United University Professions Individual Development Award, 2016, SUNY-Alfred
- School of Arts & Sciences Teaching and Learning Grant, 2015, SUNY-Alfred
- Alfred State College Teacher/Scholar Program Recipient, Fall 2014, SUNY-Alfred
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Michigan Tech, 2014, (PDF)
- Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance, Michigan Tech, 2014, (PDF)
- Teaching Excellence Award, Humanities Education and Research Association, (PDF)
- Graduate Student Service Award, Graduate School, Michigan Tech, 2012, (PDF)
- Graduate Student Leader Award, Graduate School, Michigan Tech, 2011, (PDF)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, Michigan Tech, 2011 (PDF)
- Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, University of Maine, 1986 (PDF)
- Humanities Division Award, University of Maine, 1986 (PDF)
- Outstanding Senior Award, University of Maine, 1986 (PDF)
- Outstanding Service Award, University of Maine, 1986 (PDF)