Thomas Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Norwood And Nearby

I've retired from teaching - after 42 years and about 14,000 students - so I am focusing on my mental health counseling practice, which I've been doing formally for seven years or so (and informally for decades!).

Lasell continues to be a fun challenge, developing a multifaith spiritual life program at a lively small school in the greater Boston area. We have pioneered Late Friday Night programming, tech-free retreats, and Spirituality in the World programs (Business and Spirituality, Freedom of Speech v. Freedom of Religion, a series on the conflict in the Middle East, etc.). I'm also teaching here; my latest project is piloting a rigorous Junior Ethics experience course, which will eventually become part of the Core Curriculum. I also teach courses in philosophy and African issues, as well as intro to World Religions. I'm still working in international service; I founded Lasell's trip to Uganda, where we have raised the high school entrance exam scores for a rural Ugandan elementary school by 100% in three years (this trip is currently on hold because of the political situation in Uganda). This spring I will explore a similar trip to Tanzania, working at a rural school near Iringa. I'm also the chair of our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which has been especially active the last two years.

Online! And Boston, Ma

This experience has been one of the most interesting education adventures I have had: coaching current MBA students in a rigorous business ethics curriculum (as an instructor - I'm not the lead professor in this course!). The most valuable part of the experience has been learning to offer personal attention, and lively discussion material, in an online, asynchronous format.

A fun challenge developing a spiritual life program at a secular university. highlights here included a spring break service trip to El Salvador, and the founding of two new student faith groups, supporting Hindu students and Wiccan students.

•Designed and implemented a fully multifaith ministry at a secular business college.•Taught business ethics, philosophy, and comparative religion.•Founded Teaching Entrepreneurship in South Africa, a summer service learning course/experience.Also led trips to Uganda and Sri Lanka to work on economic development projects.

Durham, Nh

I spent nine lovely years teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of New Hamshire, working with great colleagues and terrific students. Most of my courses were applied ethics, as well as intro to Philosophy, intro to Ethics, and Logic.

Amherst, Ma

An important part of my Student Affairs experience will always be rooted in my position as a Residence Director at UMass Amherst, where I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of two residence halls, including supervising the RA staff, maintenance, programming, student disciplinary work, and other related responsibilities.

Master Of Science, Mental Health Counseling

I'm working now on qualifying for my License in Mental Health Counseling (anticipated 2015).

Ph.D., Philosophy

Activities and Societies: University Fellow 1987-1991

M. Div., Theology

Activities and Societies: Senior Theology Prize: thesis on "Ethics of Defective Neonatal Care"

B.A., American Studies

Activities and Societies: Lincoln Lowell Russell Prize in Music