3475 Dawn Drive Human Resource Development

Relevant Professional Experience

Associate Professor, School of Education, James Madison University. Teaching Introduction to Business Administration, Introduction to Human Resource Development, Occupational

Task Analysis, Practicum in Human Resource Development, Development of Materials and

Programs, Adult Learning Theory, Office Systems Management, Seminar in Leadership,

Principles of Leadership (1990 - present).

Graduate Assistant, Self-Enhancement Services, Western Michigan University. Organized

and administered the academic assistance program for students in the College of Arts and

Sciences, consulted with students having academic needs, and supervised daily activities of

office staff (1989 - 1990).

Kalamazoo, Michigan. Collected data and did statistical analysis of data for special projects.

Evaluated and consulted with doctoral students in relation to data analysis for

dissertation and thesis (1985 - 1988).

Kalamazoo, Michigan. Designed and delivered training on word processing and computer

use, planned and produced monthly newsletter, coordinated international student advisory

committee, and designed evaluation procedures for Center services (1984 - 1985).

Assistant Registrar, Barber-Scotia College, Concord, North Carolina. Maintained student

records, prepared registration procedures, prepared computerized class rosters (1982 - 1984).

Academic Preparation

Harvard University, Master Class for Leadership Educators, (May 1998)

Western Michigan University, Doctor of Education, Higher Education: Administration,

(1990)

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Western Michigan University, Department of Student Affairs and Special Programs, Minority Student Services, (Predoctoral Internship) (1987).

Rome, Italy, Marymount International School. Taught a one-month classroom practicum

"Intercultural Practicum Experience" (May 1997)

Leadership," Women's Leadership Conference. (November 15, 1996)

Women’s Leadership Conference. (November 15, 1996)

The Gap Between The Classroom And The Community" (September 26, 1996)

"Effective Management Presentations," Rockingham Mutual Insurance Company.

(July 10, 1996)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, Dominion Business School, "Adult Learning Strategies."

(May 8, 1996)

Integration of Non-Traditional Students at JMU." (May 28, 1995)

"Workforce 2000: Keeping Up With Change In The Workplace." Presenters: Kevin

Hoschar and Oris Griffin. (June 10, 1994)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, Women's Leadership Conference "Preparing Leaders For the 21st Century." (June 10, 1994)

Trends at JMU: "Your Voices Are Our Future." (February 11, 1995)

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Harrisonburg, Virginia, The Pilot Club of Harrisonburg, "Leadership." (May 10, 1993)

Caged Bird Sings." (February 6, 1993)

"Organizational Leadership." (January 16, 1993)

Black Students at White Colleges." (November 18, 1992)

Development." (April 13, 1992)

and Sisterhood." (March 22, 1992)

Success." (March 2, 1992)

"Let Freedom Ring." (October 4, 1991)

The Same." (June 20, 1991)

Incarceration and Family Implications." (March 20-22, 1991)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, Records Office, "Team-Building."

(March 9, 1991)

Reach One: "Strive To Be An Example." (February 24, 1991)

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., (workshop) "There’s A Place For Us." (February 9,

1991)

Academic And Social Integration At Western Michigan University." (November 4-7, 1990)

"Adult Learning In America: Why And How Adults Go Back To School." (November 13,

1996)

"Faculty Recruitment and Legal Issues." (October 10, 1996)

Dallas, Texas, "Adult Learner Conference." (May 25-29, 1996)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, "Navigating The Web." (May 13,

1996)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, Faculty Assistance Workshop,

"Experiential Learning Portfolio Assessment." (February 12, 1996)

"What Is The Faculty Assistance Program?" (November 10, 1994)

Higher Education, Teleconference: "Contemporary Gender Relationships On Campus."

(November 8, 1994)

Power Of The Creative Process." (October 27, 1994)

"English As A Second Language." (October 21, 1994)

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Harrisonburg, Virginia, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, "Hand-In-Hand." (October 8,

1994)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, Wesley Foundation, "Team Building." (October 1, 1994)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, "Previewing Persuasion--MAC."

(September 27, 1994)

Columbia, South Carolina, The Adam’s Mark Hotel, (conference) "The Adult Learner."

(May 29-June 1, 1994)

Experience." (May 16, 1994)

Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University, "Teach America Workshop."

(February 24, 1993)

Cultural Diversity." (January 27, 1993)

Writing; JMU Summer Grants, Teaching or Research." (March 27, 1992)

Learner," Strategies For Designing And Facilitating Training. (November 23, 1991)

Research Grants Enrich Teaching." (November 4, 1991)

And Still Have A Life." (January 25, 1991)

Commission on Community Grants Committee Chair (1997-98)

Human Resources Evaluation Team (1997-98)

Faculty Development Committee (1995-1996)

Faculty Senate Steering Committee (1991-1993)

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Alternate Faculty Senator (1996-1997)

Library Committee (1990-1993)

Strategic Planning Committee, College of Education and Psychology (1990-1991)

Adult Education Search Committee, Chair (1996-1997)

Search Committee, Middle Education (1996)

Admissions And Retention Committee, two-year term (1992-1993)

Faculty Research And Teaching Summer Grant Screen Committee (1992)

Faculty Liaison Center For Service Learning (1994-present)

Retention of Minority Faculty And Students At JMU (1995)

Graduate Instructor (1993-present)

Athletic Board (1993-present)

University Judicial Council (1993-present)

Faculty Advisor, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (1993-present)

Faculty Advisor, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (1993-present)

Faculty Advisor, (BSA) Black Student Association (1994-present)

Multicultural Committee (College) (1994-present)

Recruitment And Advising Committee (1994-1995)

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Member of Search Committee for Assistant Director of Admissions (April 1994)

Services (1992)

Volunteer, Career Enhancement Services

University. Funded by Commission on Community. (November 6, 1997)

"Ethical Issues And Concerns: You Make The Call." James Madison University. Funded

by Commission On Community. (March 13, 1996)

"Examining Gender and Race Opinions." James Madison University. Funded by

Community Grants for Curriculum and Community Enhancement 1995. (November 8, 1995)

Madison University. Funded by Commission on Community. (February 11, 1995)

University." Funded by State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. (November 1994)

Selected as Faculty in Residence. Rome, Italy. (May 5, 1997)

"Outstanding Person of the Year Award for Achievements and Service." Given by Barber-

Scotia College Alumni. New York and Vicinity Chapter. (October 25, 1996)

Dolley Madison Award for Community Service. Given by Commission on

Community. James Madison University. (March 13, 1996)

Wall of Distinction. Academic Honors. Western Michigan University. (April 1992)

Certificate of Completion. Chapter Leadership. America Society for Training and

Development. Region 4 University. (January 1992)

Certificate of Completion. "Customer Satisfaction: The Other Half of Your Job", Executive

Communications Services. (September 25, 1991)

Certificate of Completion. "The Adult Learner." America's Society For Training and

Development. (November 23, 1991)

Schwitzer, W. Ancis, J. Griffin, O.T., "Validating a proposed model of African American college students' social adjustment". Journal of the Freshman Year Experience. (Accepted, 1998).

Schwitzer, W., Griffin, O.T., Ancis J., Thomas, C "Assessing Minority Student Adjustment

Needs and Social-Climate Experiences in a Predominantly White University Environment

Using a Multiple Method Approach." Journal of Counseling and Development. (Accepted August, 1997)

Griffin, O.T. "Ethical Issues and Concerns: You Make The Call." Conference Report,

James Madison University. Funded by Commission on Community. (1996)

Bertsch, T.M., Griffin, O.T. "Repositioning Virginia Colleges and Universities To Attract

and Retain Black Students." Virginia Social Service Journal Vol. 31. (Winter, 1995)

Griffin, O.T. "Examining Gender and Race Opinions." Conference Report, James Madison University. A Commission on Community Funded Grant. (1995)

Griffin, O.T., Thomas, D., Fields, D. "The Academic and Social Integration of Adult

Students at James Madison University." Conference Proceedings, The 1995 National Conference on the Adult Learner, pg. 67. (1995)

Griffin, O.T. "Your Voices Are Our Future - Issues and Trends at James Madison University," Conference Report. State Council of Higher Education of the

Commonwealth of Virginia. (1995)

Griffin, O.T. "The Absence of the African-American Faculty." Black Student Alliance Highlights, JMU Newsletter. (1995)

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Griffin, O.T. "Are Leaders Born Or Are They Made?" The Community Learner. Center for Service Learning Quarterly, 7 (1). James Madison University. (1993)

Griffin, O.T. "Strategies for Black Student Retention: A Conceptual Analysis." ACCESS, 1

(4). Statmats Communication, Inc. (1993)

Griffin, O.T. (in Edition:Lang, Ford). The Impact of Academic and Social Integration.

Strategies for Retaining Minority Students in Higher Education. (1992)

Griffin, O.T. Brochure. Human Resource Development Department. College of Education and Psychology. James Madison University (1991)

Griffin, O.T., Brinson, J.A. Minority Student Retention: Practical Considerations and

Recommendations. Minority Voices, 17 (1), Office of Minority Programs, Pennsylvania

Vol. 2, (1). (1990)