MICHAEL LANFORD
3470 Trousdale Parkway
Waite Phillips Hall, 701D Phone: 850-320-1490
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4035 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Southern California 2017
Provost Fellow in Urban Education Policy
Concentration: Higher Education
Cognate: Social and Cultural Theory
Advisor: William G. Tierney
M.Ed. University of Hong Kong 2011
Higher Education, pass with distinction
Advisor: Anatoly Oleksiyenko
M.A. Washington University in St. Louis 2011
Harvey Fellow in American Culture Studies
M.Mus. University of Georgia 2005
Music Literature
B.A. Colgate University 1999
Music, magna cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Educational Policy and Leadership
Innovation in Higher Education
Student Development
Globalization
Qualitative Methods
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PUBLICATIONS
Articles and Book Chapters (Refereed)
Lanford, M., & Maruco, T. (Forthcoming). When job training is not enough: The cultivation of
social capital in career academies. American Educational Research Journal.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (Forthcoming). Re-envisioning graduate writing and socialization
to encourage public scholarship. In A. Kezar & J. Drivalas (Eds.), Public scholarship in
higher education: Research for the public good. Sterling, VA: Stylus.
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (Forthcoming). Examining the utility of life history research in
the twenty-first century. In P. Atkinson, S. Delmont, M. Hardy, & M. Williams (Eds.),
The SAGE encyclopedia of social research methods. London: Sage.
Lanford, M. (Revise and Resubmit). The adult learner in community college: A desire for respect.
Educational Forum.
Lanford, M. (2017). The political history of the Georgia HOPE scholarship program: A critical
analysis. Policy Reviews in Higher Education, 1(2).
doi:10.1080/23322969.2017.1305258
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2017). From massification to globalization: Is there a role for
rankings? In E. Hazelkorn (Ed.), Global rankings and the geopolitics of higher education.
Understanding the influence and impact of rankings on higher education, policymakers,
and society (pp. 295-308). Oxford: Routledge.
Lanford, M. (2016). Perceptions of higher education reform in Hong Kong: A glocalization
perspective. International Journal of Comparative Education and Development, 18(3),
184-204. doi:10.1108/IJCED-04-2016-0007
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2016). The international branch campus: Cloistered community
or agent of social change? In D. Neubauer, J. Hawkins, M. Lee, & C. Collins (Eds.), The
Palgrave handbook of Asia Pacific higher education (pp. 157-172). New York: Palgrave
Macmillan. doi:10.1057/978-1-137-48739-1_11
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2016). Conceptualizing innovation in higher education. Higher
Education: Handbook of Theory and Research, 31, 1-40. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-26829-
3_1
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Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2016). Creativity and innovation in the twenty-first century
university. In J. M. Case & J. Huisman (Eds.), Researching higher education:
International perspectives on theory, policy, and practice (pp. 61-79). Society for
Research into Higher Education. Oxford: Routledge.
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2015). An investigation of the impact of international branch
campuses on organizational culture. Higher Education, 70(2), 283-298.
doi:10.1007/s10734-014-9845-7
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2014). The question of academic freedom: Universal right or
relative term? Frontiers of Education in China, 9(1), 4-23. doi:10.3868/s110-003-014-
0002-x
Lanford, M. (2011). Ravel and “The Raven”: The realization of an inherited aesthetic in Boléro.
Cambridge Quarterly, 40(3), 243-265. doi:10.1093/camqtly/bfr022
Lanford, M. (2011). A reevaluation of isorhythm in the “Old Corpus” of the Montpellier Codex.
College Music Symposium, 51-52, 1-17. doi:10.18177/sym.2011.51.sr.13
Institutional Reports
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2016). Cultivating strategic innovation in higher education.
New York, NY: TIAA-CREF Institute.
Monographs
Lanford, M., Maruco, T., & Tierney, W. G. (2017). Six conditions for establishing a successful
career academy. Los Angeles, CA: Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of
Southern California.
Tierney, W. G., et al. (2017). The university as a sanctuary. Los Angeles, CA: Pullias Center for
Higher Education, University of Southern California.
Venegas, K., et al. (2017). Understanding DACA and the implications for higher education. Los
Angeles, CA: Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California.
Lanford, M., Maruco, T., & Tierney, W. G. (2015). Prospects for vocational education in the
United States: Lessons from Germany. Los Angeles, CA: Pullias Center for Higher
Education, University of Southern California.
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Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2015). From “vocational education” to “linked learning”: The
ongoing transformation of career-oriented education in the United States. Los Angeles,
CA: Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California.
Tierney, W. G. & Lanford, M. (2015). Creating the conditions for innovation in schools,
colleges, and universities. Los Angeles, CA: Pullias Center for Higher Education,
University of Southern California.
Other Publications
Lanford, M. (2016, April 11). University rankings: Valuable sources of information or
impediments to innovation? The EvoLLLution. Retrieved from
http://evolllution.com/managing-institution/higher_ed_business/university-rankings-
valuable-sources-for-information-or-impediments-to-innovation/
Lanford, M. (2016, November 3). Five ways to promote innovation in resource-constrained
instituitons. The EvoLLLution. Retrieved from https://evolllution.com/managing-
institution/higher_ed_business/five-ways-to-promote-innovation-in-resource-constrained-
institutions/
Under Review
Lanford, M., & Maruco, T. (Under Review). Distributed leadership in linked learning pathways:
Insights from a district-level case study.
Cole, D., Kutty, F., Lanford, M. (Under Review). Examining the impact of diversity courses and
diversity-related experiences on college students' critical thinking in Malaysia.
Cole, D., Keith, E., Lanford, M. (Under Review). Examining the impact of diversity courses on
college students’ critical thinking in Singapore.
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PRESENTATIONS
Conference Presentations (Refereed)
Lanford, M. (2017, May 1). Academic freedom on international branch campuses. American
Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Tierney, W. G., & Lanford, M. (2017, May 1). Academic corruption: Culture and trust in Indian
higher education. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San
Antonio, TX.
Lanford, M. (2017, April 30). Three common approaches to life history research. American
Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lanford, M, & Maruco, T. (2017, April 30). When job training is not enough: The cultivation of
social capital in career-oriented academies. American Educational Research Association
Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lanford, M, & Maruco, T. (2017, April 28). Distributed leadership in linked learning pathways.
Insights from a district-level case study. American Educational Research Association
Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lanford, M. (2017, March 8). Problematizing innovation: The case of Florida state bill 1720 and
its impact on developmental education. Comparative and International Education Society,
Atlanta, GA.
Lanford, M. (2016, November 11). Understanding Florida students’ decisions to enroll in
developmental coursework through rational choice theory. Association for the Study of
Higher Education Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2016, November 10). Globalization as a framework for
developing a research agenda. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual
Conference, Columbus, OH.
Cole, D. G., Kutty, F., & Lanford, M. (2016, April 8). Examining the impact of diversity courses
and diversity-related experiences on college students’ critical thinking in Malaysia.
American Education Research Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
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Lanford, M. (2016, March 10). Disruptive innovation: Prophetic vision or belabored buzzword?
Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference, Vancouver,
Canada.
Lanford, M. (2015, November 7). In search of respect: The adult learner in developmental
education. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Denver,
CO.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2015, November 5). Conceptualizing innovation in higher
education. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Denver,
CO.
Postiglione, G., & Lanford, M. (2015, November 5). China’s search for its own model: Liberal
arts and sciences for research universities. Association for the Study of Higher
Education Annual Conference, Denver CO.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2015, November 4). From massification to globalization: Is
there a role for rankings? Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual
Conference, Denver, CO.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2015, April 20). Can international branch campuses advocate
for social justice? American Educational Research Association Annual Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Lanford, M. (2015, March 12). Creativity and innovation in the global research university.
Higher Education SIG Highlighted Session. Comparative and International Education
Society Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Lanford, M. (2014, November 22). Faculty perceptions of comprehensive academic reform: An
international perspective from Hong Kong. Association for the Study of Higher
Education Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Lanford, M., & Tierney, W. G. (2014, November 19). Organizational and faculty culture on
international branch campuses. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual
Conference, Washington, DC.
Lanford, M. (2011, February 19). A case study of neo-liberal development at a U.S. charter
school. Compeparative Education Society of Hong Kong Annual Conference, Hong
Kong Institute of Education, China.
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Lanford, M. (2010, March 21). The origin of American Civil War melodies in southern collegiate
fight songs. Society for American Music Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Lanford, M. (2008, March 15). A bird takes flight at the “Chicken Shack”: Art Tatum’s influence
on Charlie Parker. Leeds International Jazz Conference, Leeds College of Music, UK.
Lanford, M. (2007, December 29). Ravel and “The Raven”: The realization of an inherited
aesthetic in Boléro. Modern Language Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lanford, M. (2007, October 17). Scriabin’s ecstatic period. College Music Society Annual
Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Lanford, M. (2007, July 5). The influence on Edgar Allan Poe on Maurice Ravel. Biennial
International Conference on Music after 1900, University of York, UK.
Conference Sessions Organized
Lanford, M. (2017, May 1). Academic freedom in higher education: International challenges
and perspectives. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San
Antonio, TX. Participants: Gerard Postiglione, Gary Rhoades, Nevra Seggie, and William
G. Tierney.
Lanford, M. (2017, May 1). Systemic academic corruption in higher education: A global
perspective. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San
Antonio, TX. Participants: Igor Chirikov, Natasha Mansur, Laura Perna, Amra Sabic-El-
Rayess, Evgeniia Shmelva, William G. Tierney, and Rui Yang.
Lanford, M. (2017, April 30). Life history research: Different approaches, future directions.
American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Participants: Mirkha Boro-Ljungberg, Yvonna Lincoln, Marc Spooner, and William G.
Tierney.
Lanford, M. (2015, November 5). University disrupted? Transnational perspectives on
innovation in higher education. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual
Conference, Denver, CO. Participants: Ann Austin, Yvonna Lincoln, Simon Marginson,
Gerard Postiglione, and William G. Tierney.
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Conference Sessions Chaired
Lanford, M. (2016, November 10). Organizational change: From theory to praxis. Association
for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Denver CO.
Lanford, M. (2016, November 9). Marketing, financial burden, and the value of higher
education. Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference, Denver,
CO.
Lanford, M. (2016, March 7). Addressing faculty challenges: Work conditions and
organizational roles. Comparative and International Education Society Annual
Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
Lanford, M. (2015, March 9). Education for global citizenship. Comparative and International
Education Society Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Presentations (Non-Refereed)
Lanford, M. (2015, July 29). Interrogating the role of disruptive innovation in U.S. higher
education. Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Partnership Institute, Chia-yi,
Taiwan.
Lanford, M. (2015, July 23). Florida: A case study of U.S. higher education. Asia Pacific Higher
Education Research Partnership Institute, Chia-yi, Taiwan.
Lanford, M. (2012, March 30). Faculty responses to comprehensive higher education reform in
Hong Kong. International Education Conference, New York University.
Invited University Lectures
Lanford, M. (2016, November 2). Issues of intellectual leadership. Guest Speaker for Masters of
Higher Education Class, University of Hong Kong.
Lanford, M. (2016, October 31). Innovation in higher education. Guest Speaker for Ph.D. in
Urban Education Class, University of Southern California
Lanford, M. (2016, July 21). Mainstreaming in first-year writing classes. Guest Speaker for
Ph.D. in Urban Education Class, University of Southern California.
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Lanford, M. (2015, November 9). Knowledge development and innovation. Guest Speaker for
Masters of Higher Education Class, University of Hong Kong.
Lanford, M. (2014, March 19). Recent trends in international student mobility. Guest Speaker for
Masters of Higher Education Class, University of Hong Kong.
Lanford, M. (2014, January 24). Creativity. Video Podcast for Global Executive Doctor of
Education Cohort, University of Southern California.
Lanford, M. (2013, April 1). Recent cultural, political, and educational developments in China’s
Pearl River Delta. Presentation for International Travel and Culture Classes, Florida
State University.
Lanford, M. (2013, March 13). How the grass mud horse fights the river crab: Deciphering
homophones and political dissent in China. Educational Time-Out Series Seminar,
University of Central Florida.
Lanford, M. (2013, March 1). An explanation of writing across the curriculum programs.
Presentation for the Master Faculty Association, Daytona State College.
Lanford, M. (2012, October 15). Who is Bo Xilai? Understanding the differences between
China’s Chongqing and Guangdong models. Presentation for Business and Hospitality
Classes, Florida State University.
Lanford, M. (2012, September 24). Who is Bo Xilai? Understanding the differences between
China’s Chongqing and Guangdong models. Presentation for Business and Management
Classes, University of Central Florida.
Lanford, M. (2012, March 19). Feng shui, V.I.P. rooms, and currency exchange in Macau’s
casinos. Presentation for Business and Hospitality Classes, Florida State University.
Lanford, M. (2012, January 23-25). Cultural expectations in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Dedman School of Hospitality Seminars, Florida State University.
Lanford, M. (2011, November 11). The importance of “guanxi” in China. Presentation for
International Travel and Culture Classes, Florida State University.
Lanford, M. (2011, February 25). American football in U.S. higher education. Presentation for
the Community for Higher Education Research, University of Hong Kong, China.
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Lanford, M. (2008, February 20). Pianistic Influences on Bebop. Presentation for the Lionel
Hampton International Jazz Festival, University of Idaho.
Lanford, M. (2008, January 23). Olivier Messiaen’s musical language. Pre-Concert Lecture for
Faculty Concert, Western Carolina University.
Lanford, M. (2007, April 23). Faculty recital for Catamount Concert Series, Western Carolina
University.
Lanford, M. (2007, March 28). “Wednesday tea” with Nadia Boulanger: The development of an
American musical style in Paris. Presentation for the Gender Research Conference,
Western Carolina University.
Lanford, M. (2006, September 26). Notes on the sestercentennial of Mozart’s birth year. Pre-
Concert Lecture for Faculty Concert, Western Carolina University.
Lanford, M. (2005, February 11). Pre-Concert Lecture for the Deutsche Philharmonie, University
of Georgia.
Lanford, M. (2005, January 29). Pre-Concert Lecture for the Prague Symphony Orchestra,
University of Georgia.
Lanford, M. (2004, September 19). Pre-Concert Lecture for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and
Lang Lang, University of Georgia.
Lanford, M. (2004, April 24). Pre-Concert Lecture for Andre Watts piano recital, University of
Georgia.
Lanford, M. (2004, April 4). Pre-Concert Lecture for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
University of Georgia.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant 2013 - Present
Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California
• Authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on education
• Received a $145,000 grant from the Haynes Foundation for educational research
• Edited journal articles and book chapters
• Published monographs and reports
• Mentored high school students through the I AM program
Research Assistant 2010 - 2012
Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
• Researched several projects pertaining to higher education in Hong Kong,
Singapore, and China
• Transcribed interviews and analyzed qualitative data
• Compiled literature reviews and annotated bibliographies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant 2013 - Present
Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
• Taught graduate classes in the Ph.D. Urban Education program, the
Global Ed.D. program, and the Ed.D. Educational Leadership program
• Provided feedback to graduate students on their writing and research projects
• Graded research papers and kept class records
• Facilitated online class sessions through Adobe Connect
• Maintained course curricula on the online Blackboard system
Classes Taught
EDUC 523 Challenges in Urban Education: Diversity (Graduate)
EDUC 640 The Research University in the 21st Century (Graduate)
EDUC 657 Social Foundations of Research (Graduate)
EDUC 728 Complexity of Educational Systems:
Emerging Ideas, Emerging Markets (Graduate)
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Director of Writing Curriculum, Summertime Program 2013 - 2015
Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California
• Developed a three-week writing curriculum for first-year undergraduates
• Taught class sessions on grammar, rhetorical modes of persuasion,
evaluation of sources, primary and secondary sources, citation styles,
online databases, and paper development and revision
• Prepared students for first-year undergraduate writing classes
• Assessed student papers and provided feedback
Coordinator, University Writing Center 2012 - 2013
Department of Writing and Rhetoric, University of Central Florida
• Provided writing and research assistance to faculty, staff, and students
from a wide range of academic disciplines and backgrounds
• Increased UCF student usage of the regional writing center by approximately 50%
• Prepared reports on developmental writing for the Florida Dept. of Education
• Facilitated Writing Across the Curriculum program at Daytona State College
• Developed and presented workshops on MLA, APA, and Chicago citation
styles, qualitative research, and other writing-related topics
• Trained faculty volunteers, graduate students, and new writing tutors
Teaching Assistant 2008 - 2010
Department of American Culture Studies, Washington University in St. Louis
• Taught American Studies and music history classes
• Developed and graded weekly writing assignments
• Presented and participated in biweekly American Studies seminars
Classes Taught
AMCS 1022 Popular Music in American Culture
MUSI 3011 Music History I
Visiting Assistant Professor 2005 - 2008
College of Fine and Performing Arts, Western Carolina University
• Developed and taught aesthetics and folk traditions classes for graduate curriculum
• Taught music history and world cultures classes in the undergraduate curriculum
• Supervised six independent study courses and nine undergraduate honors projects
• Administered and graded graduate admissions examinations
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• Evaluated degree candidacy examinations and performances
• Served as a committee member for two full-time faculty searches
Classes Taught
MUS 101 Honors Music Appreciation
MUS 108 Aural Skills I
MUS 303 World Music
MUS 308 Aural Skills III
MUS 418 Music History I: Music before 1750
MUS 419 Music History II: Music after 1750
MUS 493 Seminar: Counterpoint
MUS 520 Studies in Music Literature: Program Music (Graduate)
HUM 622 Influence of Folk Traditions on Western Art Music (Graduate)
Teaching Assistant 2001 - 2004
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia
• Facilitated writing tutorials and study sessions
• Graded writing assignments and examinations
• Taught classes on music theory and ear training
• Organized and catalogued documents in the Dancz Center Library
Classes Taught
MUSI 1110 Aural Skills I
MUSI 1130 Aural Skills I
MUSI 2060 History and Analysis of Rock Music
MUSI 2080 African-American Music
MUSI 3050 Music for Elementary Education
MUSI 3210 Music History I
MUSI 3220 Music History II
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AWARDS
Research Grants
Haynes Foundation (Co-PI) $145,000 2014 - 2015
An Analysis of Linked Learning in Southern California:
Policy Implications for Developing a Career-Ready Workforce
Fellowships
Provost Ph.D. Fellowship $30,000 per year + full tuition 2013 - 2017
University of Southern California
Lynne Cooper Harvey Fellowship $21,000 per year + full tuition 2008 - 2010
Washington University in St. Louis
Assistantships
Rossier School of Education Assistantship $7,000 per year + summer tuition 2014 - 2017
University of Southern California
Writing Intensive Program Assistantship $9,500 per year + full tuition 2003 - 2004
University of Georgia
Graduate School Assistantship $16,000 per year + full tuition 2001 - 2003
University of Georgia
Other Awards
Provost’s Research Award $1,000 2017
University of Southern California
Conference Travel Award $1,000 - $1,300 annually 2013 - 2017
University of Southern California
Rossier Grant for APHERP Institute $1,100 2015
University of Southern California
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Graduate Student Travel Grant $500 annually 2014 - 2017
University of Southern California
Writing across the Curriculum Award $1,200 2013
Daytona State College
American Studies Conference Award $500 2010
Washington University in St. Louis
Chancellor’s Travel Fund Award $1,000 2007
Western Carolina University
School of Music Travel Award $500 2007
Western Carolina University
Professional Development Award $500 2007
Western Carolina University
Rey Longyear Prize $200 2005
American Musicological Society
ALEX Award for Performing Arts $1,000 2002
National Alliance for Excellence
Summer Research Award $3,000 1997
Colgate University
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HONORS
Dean’s Honors 2011
University of Hong Kong
Honorary Faculty Inductee, Phi Mu Alpha 2008
Western Carolina University
Inductee, Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society 2005
University of Georgia
Inductee, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 1999
Colgate University
Robert G. Ingraham Memorial Prize 1999
Colgate University
Dorr W. and Anna C. Warner Scholarship 1996 - 1999
Colgate University
SERVICE
Mentor, I AM Mentoring Program 2013 - 2016
University of Southern California
Graduate Program Advisory Committee 2005 - 2008
Western Carolina University
Degree Candidacy Evaluation Committee (Piano and Percussion) 2005 - 2008
Western Carolina University
Student Representative 2005 - 2007
American Musicological Society, South Central Region
Search Committee, Assistant Professor Position in Keyboard Studies 2007
Western Carolina University
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Search Committee, Instructor Position in Humanities 2006
Western Carolina University
Awards Committee 2005 - 2006
Western Carolina University
Organizational Committee 2003 - 2004
University of Georgia Interdisciplinary Conference
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Asia Pacific Higher Ed. Research Partnership: International Leadership Institute July 2015
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, China
Graduate Coursework in Grant Writing and Budgeting Aug. 2012 - May 2013
University of Central Florida
Florida Writing Symposium Sept. 2012
University of Central Florida
Case Study Writing Workshops May 2011
University of Hong Kong
Institute on the Pedagogies of World Music Theories May 2007
University of Colorado
Pedagogy Seminars: Franklin College Writing Intensive Program Aug. 2003
University of Georgia
AFFILIATIONS
American Educational Research Association
Association for the Study of Higher Education
Comparative and International Education Society