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Dr. Tim DosemagenProvost
B.A. in East-Asian Studies from the University of Maryland, Masters of Science in Human Services from Murray State University, Ed.D. in Child & Youth Studies, Management of Programs from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Founder and Chairman of the American Dream Party of the United States of America. Served in the United States Air Force for 7 years during the Carter and Reagan Administrations as a Cryptologic Analyst, while reporting to the National Security Agency. Dosemagen was decorated with the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Instructor of Chinese Mandarin in the Kenosha Wisconsin Unified School District. Executive with the professional service of the Boy Scouts of America where he worked for 11 years, finishing as Director of Field Service with the Northeast Illinois Council, based in Highland Park, Illinois. Served La Leche League International's world operations in Schaumburg, Illinois as Director of Operations. Later, as Director of Marketing and Funding for the California-based IEF International Education Foundation, Dosemagen traveled extensively throughout East Asia, bridging the gap between U.S. educational opportunities and students from China, Taiwan and Korea. As Executive Director of ABC Child Development, Inc., an El Monte, California based youth-serving human service agency, Dosemagen led a staff of 250 with a budget of $14 million in efforts to increase Project Head Start outreach to the immigrant communities of eastern Los-Angeles County.

Introduced the Dr. Peter F. Drucker E-MBA to China, working as a consultant for the Beijing Bright China Management Institute, and then served as Director of Academic Affairs for the University of Phoenix's Southern Arizona Campus, where he is now in his sixth year as a Faculty member, instructing courses in 53 disciplines across 5 Colleges. Dosemagen presently serves as Provost of Collins College, with locations in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona.

While serving as the Director of Academic Affairs for the University of Phoenix's Southern Arizona Campus for 2.5 years, Dosemagen developed online course introduction modules for newly matriculating students, introducing learners to the world of possibilities in distance education, and a day in the life of the online student. Dr. Dosemagen also serves as a member of the Greater Arizona E-Learning Association (GAZEL), where he has served as a conference speaker. He is an online Faculty Member of both the University of Phoenix and Western International University. He also served as an Instructional Designer with Central Michigan University’s College of Extended Learning, Distance and Distributed Learning Department, developing courses for this institution's 'Lesson Zero' distance education modules.

In 2002, Dosemagen lectu red to Chinese educational community consumers in Shanghai and Nanjing, on policy changes in United States immigration procedures and post secondary educational administration, as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. In 2004, he lectured in Beijing on leadership and organizational culture. In 2007 he lectured in Japan on Leadership and Business. Dosemagen is the author of five books: 'Prodigies – A Warring Species and the Human Heart', (1st Books, 2003); 'The Impossible' (AuthorHouse, 2004); 'The Trigger', a spy-thriller set in East Asia in the year 2010, (AuthorHouse, 2006); 'Rediscovering the American Dream' (AuthorHouse, 2007); and 'Human Engineering' (AuthorHouse, 2008).

Gary SalazarDirector of Education
MS, Information Systems, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. BS, Journalism, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. 28 years naval service working with small and large organizations in the military and public sectors. Executive VP for Naval Technical Training Center, servicing 5,000-7,000 students annually. Directed squadron operations for 150 aircrew and twelve aircraft in support of operational and administrative requirements in Western Pacific and Middle/Far East. Managed peninsula WAN in South Korea. Developed Navy’s Physical Training Instructor course. Developed first all-military-service Physical Training Symposium. Education Director at Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, AZ, directing 130 instructors and staff.

Rulon ParkerDepartment Chair / General Education
M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix; B.A., English, Brigham Young University; instruction: Highland High School, Pocatello, Idaho; Marcos de Niza High School, Tempe, Arizona; McClintock High School, Tempe, Arizona; Apache Junction High School, Apache Junction, Arizona; resident faculty, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, English composition, Writing Center, Tutor and ESL instructor.

Paul BodeaMBA/GM University of Phoenix. Bachelor’s in General Study, Northern Arizona University. First Aid certified. Fluent in written and spoken Romanian.

Nayeli BryanM.A.Latin American Studies University of Salamanca, Spain.
Latin American research specialist at A.S.U. B.A. in sociology UNAM Mexico City. Latin American History Instructor 3 years.

Jeannie CarlisleM.A., Arizona State University, History; B.A., Arizona State University, History; G.S., Mesa Community College. Areas of interest: Progressive Era, social construction of concepts of race and identity, social history of science.

Paige C. GibbonsM.B.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ; B.F.A., Fine Arts/Media, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Television advertising video production manager, Prescott TV Promotions; video production instructor, Al Collins School of Graphic Design; business owner and real estate agent; adjunct instructor, Art Institute of Phoenix.

Kenneth KulhawyAttended Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1967-1970; returned 1993 and earned B.A. in Theatre. M.F.A. in Creative Writing/Playwrighting, Arizona State University, 1995-1998. Artistic Director Lark Theatre, Oneonta, New York, 1972-1977, 1980-1983. Designer, manager, owner, The Rose & The Laurel Bookshop, Oneonta, New York, 1976-1977, 1980-1983. Adjunct Instructor Ceramics, White Bear Lake Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 1990-1994. Adjunct Instructor Playwrighting, Phoenix College, Phoenix, Arizona, 1999—ongoing. Lead Instructor General Education and Media Arts, Collins College, Tempe, Arizona, 2003—ongoing. Original plays produced: Perikles (1974), The Wedding Dress (1975), Mink (1976), The Wedding Dress Fugue (1982), On a Butterfly’s Back (1994), Ivana (1994), Crazy Horse (1997), And Raven Began to Sing (1997), A Quality of Recognition (2001), And Tulips Bright with Snow (2001). Written, awaiting production: Nights of the Cougar (2004), Rusalka (2006), Witch Hazel (2007).

Timothy KwokCollege of Law at Arizona State University, J.D.; San Jose State University, B.A. Psychology and B.A. Philosophy.

Glen LawM.Ed., Secondary Education, Arizona State University; B.S., Journalism, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; teaching certificate in journalism; more than 24 years experience as reporter, state editor, bureau chief community section and copy editor at The Arizona Republic; 16 years as adjunct instructor teaching news writing and reporting at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix.

Anthony W. Lowman M.A., English, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas; B.A., English & Economics, magna cum laude, Regis College, Denver, Colorado; copy editor for Clarity Editorial Services; English composition, literature, and speech instructor, Brown Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.

Marcia Maxwell-DouglassPh.D. in Progress, Walden University; M.A., Organizational Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ; B.A., Speech/Theatre, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio; B.S., Speech, Education with English Minor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio; adult and secondary teaching experience; drama director and speech coach; community theater and art instructor. Professional publication editor; training and development.

Heather MarekM.A., Drama and Theatre Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland; B.A., English, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Management experience, Discovery Channel Store; Bed, Bath & Beyond. Published in Irish Theatre Magazine.

Regina PauloseReceived her B.S. from the University of Miami (2000) and her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law (2004). Licensed attorney in the State of Washington. Was Assistant City Attorney for Criminal Division in Tacoma, Washington for approximately 2 years.

Monica SchroederMonica is currently a Guidance Counselor at E-Cademie Charter High School-Woods Campus that provides services to students and their familes. These services, in conjunction with instruction, these services is to ensure that all students in this schools improve academically and reach individual goals Monica received her Bachelors in Arts in Education with an emphasis in Psychology and minor in Spanish from the University of Arizona in 1999. She obtained her Masters in Arts as a Guidance Counselor, K-12 from the University of Phoenix in 2003. Her expertise in instruction and guidance counseling contributes in empowering preschool children through high school in developing and increasing their academic knowledge and skills. She encourages them to reach their highest potential and guides them towards a successful career. It is her philosophy that students will succeed in school, in life and in their careers by offering students of all ages the opportunity by enhancing encouragement, motivation, preparation, guidance, tools, and education in order for them to achieve that success.

Anthony MurilloB.A. in Psychology, Northern Arizona University, M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Springfield College, MBTI Qualified-2005; Training & Development Professional 2 ½ years, Psychology Instructor 1 year.

Jennifer Slothower, MS, NCC, LPCMaster of Science in Community Counseling, Georgia State University, State of Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA; Community Education instructor and Private Practioner of outpatient mental health services for 8 years - last 5 at Thunderbird Oasis Counseling Inc, Peoria, AZ.

Shatonda StallworthM.S., Mass Communication, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS; B.S., Mass Communication, emphasis in Broadcast Journalism, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS; English and communication instructor, International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago, IL.

   
 

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