D. Thomas Curriculum Vita
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1995 - 1997 Assistant Professor Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Academic Appointment – School of Education School of Education
Assistant Professor Assistant University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Academic Appointment – School of Education School of Education
Position Description: Teacher Educator—Teaching, Research, and Service
I developed and taught multiple undergraduate and graduate courses designed to prepare educators to meet the needs of students in our culturally diverse society.
I also coordinated efforts to re-establish a Center for Urban and Multicultural Education, which promoted research, teaching, service, and collaboration.
1993 - 1995 Assistant Professor
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Education
Position Description: Teacher Educator and Multicultural Teacher Education Specialist
In addition to my scholarly teaching and research responsibilities, I launched an initiative to establish a Multicultural Education Institute.
The graduate and undergraduate courses I developed and taught included Education in a Culturally Diverse Society, Foundations of Pedagogical Principles, and Historical & Contemporary Issues in Education.
I also supervised practicum students in Secondary Education and coordinated the development of a conflict management curriculum for Secondary Education students.
Additionally, I served as a member of the College of Education grant writing team to seek federal funding to support the recruitment and retention of Minority educators.
1994-1995
Diversity Consultant
The National Conference of the Bluegrass
Position Description: Consultant—Research, Development, and Facilitation
I developed and implemented Diversity Management programs for the organization to meet the needs of clients in the public and private sectors.
I also conducted research to assess the long-term and short-term impact of the organization's programmatic initiatives.
1993 (Summer)
Academic Consultant
The University of Kentucky Minority Affairs Office The Minority Freshman Summer Program
Position Description: Consultant—Curriculum, Instruction, and Advising
I taught courses in Academic Excellence and Communication Effectiveness. My duties also included mentoring, motivating, and counseling students to promote college success.