Karolyn Kinane Email and Phone Number

Consulting and facilitation for higher education professionals. Expertise in values-alignment, vocational renewal, and reflection. Authoring "Contemplative Course Design and Everyday Life."

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As Associate Director at the Contemplative Sciences Center, Dr. Kinane researches and publishes on contemplation in higher education, designs curricula, facilitates workshops and retreats, and directs the pedagogy database for the Contemplative University. As a community-builder, Dr. Kinane also works one-on-one and in small groups with faculty across UVA and beyond to develop and enhance contemplative approaches to teaching and learning to transform higher education.

Responsibilities include: Hiring, mentoring, and evaluating facultyManaging English curriculum and budgetTransdisciplinary collaborationOversight of English student and alumni relations

Responsibilities include: Serving as community resource for contemplative approaches to living and learningProgram development, outreach, publicity, and budget oversightCurricular development and assessmentFacilitation of Advisory BoardOrganization and facilitation of workshops, reading groups, and eventsAdvising of Student Organization

2017 Distinguished Teaching Award Winner2013 Awarded TenureAs professor and chair of the English Department at Plymouth State University (PSU), New Hampshire, Dr. Kinane researched and taught Medieval Studies, English literature, mysticism, and contemplative reading and writing. Over her thirteen years at PSU, Karolyn served as founding co-director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, director of the Medieval and Renaissance Forum, and founding director of… Show more 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award Winner2013 Awarded TenureAs professor and chair of the English Department at Plymouth State University (PSU), New Hampshire, Dr. Kinane researched and taught Medieval Studies, English literature, mysticism, and contemplative reading and writing. Over her thirteen years at PSU, Karolyn served as founding co-director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, director of the Medieval and Renaissance Forum, and founding director of Contemplative Communities, a cross- campus initiative that helps students, faculty, staff, and community members explore and develop agency, resilience, purpose, and mindfulness.Duties: Maintain active teaching, service, and scholarship agendas aligned with University Strategic Plan and departmental mission.Teaching and research expertise: Contemplative pedagogy and practice, Medieval and Renaissance British Literature, Composition, Arthuriana, Medievalism, World literature of religion, Mysticism Show less

Responsibilities include:Development of an annual slate of faculty professional development activities aligned with the University Strategic Plan and in collaboration with faculty, the Provost, the Academic Deans, the AVP of Undergraduate Studies, and other relevant PSU stakeholdersCo-management of the CETL website designed to provide accessible resources related to effective pedagogy, assessment, and course management across multiple course delivery modesDevelopment and oversight… Show more Responsibilities include:Development of an annual slate of faculty professional development activities aligned with the University Strategic Plan and in collaboration with faculty, the Provost, the Academic Deans, the AVP of Undergraduate Studies, and other relevant PSU stakeholdersCo-management of the CETL website designed to provide accessible resources related to effective pedagogy, assessment, and course management across multiple course delivery modesDevelopment and oversight of consistent campus communications Coordination of peer-to-peer pedagogical resources including the coordination of Reflective Practice Groups and non-evaluative teaching observationsAdvisement regarding emerging pedagogical trends and training needsProgram reporting and evaluationCo-manage CETL BudgetCo-supervise Administrative Assistant and team of Instructional Designers Show less

Director of annual, national academic Forum featuring scholarly presentations as well as hands-on workshops and educational events. Responsibilities include: Develop the annual themeSecure keynote speakers Solicit and review abstracts Manage public relations and advertising Develop schedule of concurrent sessions Coordinate catering and room reservationsManage Faculty Research Fund Award and Faculty Development GrantPlan ancillary activities (theatrical… Show more Director of annual, national academic Forum featuring scholarly presentations as well as hands-on workshops and educational events. Responsibilities include: Develop the annual themeSecure keynote speakers Solicit and review abstracts Manage public relations and advertising Develop schedule of concurrent sessions Coordinate catering and room reservationsManage Faculty Research Fund Award and Faculty Development GrantPlan ancillary activities (theatrical performances, fairs, outings) Fulfill technology requests Manage a part-time employee Keep a calm, warm, and confident demeanor as host Show less