Andenoro
Teaching Experience
The following information will provide perspective on my Teaching Experience.
2011 Zags in Zambezi Cohort, Zambezi, Zambia
Assistant Professor – Gonzaga University – Department of Organizational Leadership
Profiles in Leadership (Fall 2010) – Undergraduate Listing
· This capstone experience provides students with an intentional reflective process that results in the synthesis and application of the coursework, theories, and learned competencies garnered from the program.
Profiles in Leadership (Fall 2010) – Undergraduate Listing
· Using the context of historical leaders, this course is designed to answer the question, ”How do students become exemplary leaders?” Students will examine theoretical and practical cases exploring the processes common to the development of exemplary leadership competencies. Students will develop an understanding of the trajectory of their personal leadership journey while gaining an understanding of healthy and effective leadership.
Leadership & Imagination (Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009) – Graduate Listing
· An examination of creativity through analysis of leadership themes in literature, drama, biography, and the arts; emphasizes the role of imagination in forming cultural images and perceptions of leaders and their functions
Introduction to Organizational Leadership (Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008)* – Graduate Listing
· Drawing material from various social science disciplines, this graduate level integrated course focuses on research and models of leadership relevant to defining and achieving collective goals in a variety of organizational settings
Methods in Organizational Research (Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008)* – Graduate Listing
· Study of the inquiry process, emphasizing research design and methodologies appropriate to investigation of organizational dynamics and human behavior; both qualitative and quantitative methods will be explored
Heroic Leadership (Summer 2011, Summer 2010) – Graduate Listing
· This intensive approach will provide direct application for the principles of heroic leadership (2003) in a variety of ways. Students will be asked to engage in stimulating dialogue related to the these principles, explore case studies including real world leadership examples, and work with community leaders in an effort to apply the principles to a real life setting. This course is open to and recommended for students passionate about people and enhancing their development.
Leadership & Diversity (Fall 2009) – Graduate Listing
· This course provides students with an opportunity for reflection on experience, examination of theory and practical application of organizational leadership in the context of diversity. Diversity will be studied within the framework of race, culture, gender, orientation, ability, and communication awareness. The goal of the course is to assist students in developing their own understanding and skills in becoming more effective leaders in organizations that acknowledge, value, and incorporate differences
Leadership & Thinking (Summer 2009) – Graduate Listing
· This graduate level course will cover the theoretical framework of philosophical thought as it applies to leadership development. The material and class interactions will provide each student with a foundation for philosophy and how it affects the leadership dynamic. Students will evaluate case studies and address individual situations to gain insight into understanding themselves and followers. Students will also have an opportunity to facilitate learning activities relating to historical and personal philosophies to aid in the leadership development of themselves and their classmates
*These courses were facilitated both face to face and virtually
Assistant Professor – Fort Hays State University – Department of Leadership Studies
Youth Leadership Development (Summer 2008) – Undergraduate Listing
· The Kansas Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) is a statewide, comprehensive, and all-inclusive program designed to promote youth leadership development. Campers from across the state of Kansas attend these camps to become better citizen leaders. Undergraduate students are thrust into the role of the camp counselors to maximizing the campers’ experiences. Students are evaluated based on their ability to develop youth perspectives of leadership and apply leadership theory to contextual opportunities with high school and grade school ages participants
Leadership and the Movies (Summer 2008) – Undergraduate Listing
· This cross-listed undergraduate/graduate course uses contemporary movies to study leadership and social change theory. Many popular movies are excellent case studies of citizen leaders who exhibit extraordinary leadership behaviors. Course activities will encourage students to think deeply about the important role leadership plays in social change
Introduction to Leadership Concepts, Tak Ming, SIAS (Spring 2008) – Undergraduate Listing*
· This course will actively engage students in the acquisition of information about historical and contemporary theories, concepts, and issues associated with leadership. Students will be exposed to the nature of leadership through the presentation of objective material and laboratory exercises with a cooperating teaching in the People’s Republic of China while being coordinated from FHSU
Global Relations & Leadership (Spring 2008) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course will cover the theoretical framework of leadership theory as it relates to the diverse issues and ideologies we face from an international perspective. The material and class interactions will provide each student with a foundation for the contextual application of leadership development and empowerment of followers with respect to global diversity
Introduction to Leadership Concepts (Fall 2007, Spring 2008) – Undergraduate Listing*
· This face to face course will actively engage students in the acquisition of information about historical and contemporary theories, concepts, and issues associated with leadership. Students will be exposed to the nature of leadership through the presentation of objective material and laboratory exercises
Leadership & Team Dynamics (Fall 2007) – Undergraduate Listing*
· Teambuilding, teamwork, and team leading draws information from a wide variety of disciplines to introduce students to the ever important topic of teaming in a face to face environment
*These courses were facilitated both face to face and virtually
Visiting Instructor - Texas A&M University – Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communication
Leadership & Thinking (Spring 2007) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course provides an in depth look at the philosophical underpinnings of leadership. Students review the teachings of great historical and modern day philosophers in an attempt to develop their own holistic model and philosophy of leadership
Principles of Technological Change (Spring 2006) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course examines the processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. Students will develop skills and competencies empowering positive personal and organizational change. Applicable to persons who work closely with people
Visiting Instructor – John Carroll University – Department of Educational Psychology
Resident Assistant Leadership (Spring 2002) – Undergraduate Listing
· Addressed the ideas within Upcraft, Pilato, & Peterman (1982) in relation to leadership and the philosophies of resident advisors, residence life, student development, and student affairs
Visiting Instructor – Texas A&M University – Department of Educational Psychology
Student and Community Development: The Resident Advisor Role (Spring 2001, Spring 2000) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course included training and immersion of programmatic, diversity, judicial, emotional, time management, and counseling issues facing on-campus students for potential resident advisors
Instructor - Texas A&M University – Department of Agricultural Education
Senior Seminar – The Capstone Course (Summer 2005, Spring 2005) – Undergraduate Listing
· Within this course students review the current literature related to program development in light of legislation and policies affecting leadership, practice, and agricultural education. There is a heavy emphasis on the leadership principles and application within this course
Methods in Adult Agricultural Education (Summer 2005) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course addresses the planning of educational programs for adults in agriculture and assists students in developing skills for use in the group training process. There is a heavy emphasis on written and verbal communication skills and delivery methods
Critical Issues in Personal Leadership Development (Fall 2004, Spring 2004) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course provides students with an identification and synthesis of critical issues in leadership including communication, diversity, intelligence, creativity, and change dynamics. This class was designed to assess the foundational competencies necessary for personal leadership to assist in the creation of future departmental personal leadership development courses
Principles of Technological Change (Summer 2004, Summer 2003) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course examines the processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. Students will develop skills and competencies empowering positive personal and organizational change. Applicable to persons who work closely with people
Teaching Assistant - Texas A&M University – Department of Agricultural Education
Principles of Technological Change (Spring 2005, Fall 2003) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course examines the processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of technological change. Students will develop skills and competencies empowering positive personal and organizational change. Applicable to persons who work closely with people
Professional Leadership Development (Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2003, Spring 2003) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course provides students with an explanation of leadership styles and roles through a lecture environment and it aids in the development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations and groups through lab settings. This course also addresses methods of resolving conflict, communicating, guiding and evaluating and the ethical considerations of leaders
Professional Communications in Agriculture and Life Sciences (Fall 2002) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course examines the elements of effective presentations in agriculture and life sciences; introduction to the technologies used for today’s communication, including the Internet/World Wide Web, presentation software, computer graphics/multimedia and videoconferencing
Team Learning (Fall 2002) – Undergraduate Listing
· This course explores team development theory; emphasizes research on team member behaviors, team decision making models and positive conflict in team environments
Workshop Coordinator – Texas A&M University
U-ACT Facilitator (Fall 2000, Spring 2001)
Department of Multicultural Services and Diversity Education
· Coordinated and facilitated diversity based retreat workshops and awareness programs for staff, administration, faculty, and students
Allies Advance Coordinator (Spring 2001, Fall 2000, Summer 2000)
Office of Gender Issues Education Services
· Coordinated, prepared, developed, and facilitated the Allies Advances assisting with awareness, support, and advocacy for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered Community for staff, administration, faculty, and students
Visiting Assistant Instructor – Texas A&M University – Center Academic Enhancement
Succeeding in College (Spring 2000) – Undergraduate Listing
· A seminar course designed to introduce students to the resources, skills, and strategies needed for success in college