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
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