B.A., Philosophy, Boston College Ph.D., Philosophy, Stony Brook University
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Courses Taught
Introduction to Philosophy
Ethical Reasoning
Political Theory
History of Philosophy courses
Seminars on philosophical thinkers and topics.
Research Interests & Expertise Areas
Political and Ethical Theory
Deliberative Ethics
Teaching of Philosophy
Honors & Awards
2004-2005: SGA Faculty Member of the Year
2003: Runner-up for “EDie,” Higher Education Faculty Award, as granted by the New Hampshire
College and University Council
Publications and Presentations
Conference Presentations:
Participation Contracts: A Tool to Facilitate (Self-) Assessment of Student Participation,
2016
The Art of Thinking: Retooling the Traditional Critical Thinking Course for General
Education Learning Outcomes, 2014
Invited Workshop:
The Ethics of Care: An Interactive Workshop for Health Care Professionals, 2016
Invited Panel Participant:
Civility in Presidential Elections, Newseum Event simulcast by C-SPAN, 2016
Invited Essays:
Civil Discourse in the Age of Trump, 2016
Consciousness, Hubris, and "Saving" the Planet, 2016
Professional Memberships
American Association of Philosophy Teachers
American Philosophical Association
Conferences Attended
American Association of Philosophy Teachers Biennial Conference and Workshop - 2016,
2014, 2012
New Hampshire Health Care Association Spring Conference 2016
Service
NEASC Decennial Self-Study Steering Committee
Strategic Planning Implementation Committee
New England Center for Civic Life Interim Director
Consultant for Connecticut College on inter-faculty communication
Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities Ethics Committee and Steering Committee
(including running in-service programming for staff, "The Ethics of Care").
American Association of Philosophy Teachers Program and Finance committees