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MARIANA GRIGORAS Phone (989) 837- 4253 Philosophy of Teaching I seek to give my students the necessary knowledge and intellectual tools to better understand the role of history in society. Through the Socratic Method I am trying to teach students to develop critical thinking skills to better serve their communities, engage in dialogue on important issues, and be able to implement change on a global level. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Northwood University, Midland, Michigan Associate Professor Department Chair Social Sciences/Humanities 2008 – present Assistant Professor 2007 – 2008 Director Study/Abroad and International Programs 2004 - 2007 International Student Advisor/Academic Counselor and DSO 2001 - 2003 Adjunct Instructor 1995 - 2006 Teaching assignments: International Trade, Economic History of the United States, Contemporary World Issues, World Cultures and Customs, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, American Government and English as a Second Language courses Davenport University, Midland, Michigan Associate Professor Social Sciences/Humanities 1990 - 1995 Teaching assignments: Humanities, Ethics, History of Western Civilization, American Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Twentieth Century World Issues and Speech 1 Adjunct Instructor Social Sciences/Humanities 1986 - 1990 Teaching assignments: History of Western Civilization, Humanities, American Government and Foundations for College Academic Counselor 1988 - 1990 Work included advising students in curriculum planning and course-load, administering the ASSET testing and developing programs to increase student retention Librarian 1986 - 1990 Work included building, organizing and maintaining the collection of Midland Campus Library EDUCATION MA, History/Philosophy - University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Member of the Honors Council 2019 – 2020 Northwood University Member of the Academic Quality Council 2009 – 2019 Northwood University Member of Northwood University Library Board 2014 - 2020 Northwood University Member of the Arts Council 2014 - 2020 Northwood University Member of the AQIP team Criterion 1: Helping Students Learn 2004 - 2008 Co-advisor of International Business Association- Northwood Student 2003 - 2004 Chapter Advisor of the International Student Club 2002 - 2003 Member of the Curriculum Development Committee Social Sciences 1992 - 1995 and Humanities Davenport University (Great Lakes Jr. College) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member of American Historical Association National Association of Foreign Advisors 2 AWARDS 2008 Excellence in Teaching - Northwood University 2009 Excellence in Teaching - Northwood University 2011 Faculty Excellence Award - Northwood University 1993 Excellence in Teaching Award – Davenport University (Great Lakes Junior College) 1992 Teacher of the Term Award – Davenport University (Great Lakes Junior College) 1991 Certificate of Appreciation for excellence in teaching FOREIGN LANGUAGES Fluent in Romanian and French, working knowledge of Italian 3 .

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