VITA
CAROL COVINGTON BARNETT, Ph. D
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida
(Some experience pertains to Sabbatical Assignments)
Email: cbarnet@ju.edu or Drcbarnett@gmail.com
Office (904) 256-7382
EDUCATION:
B.A. Florida State University – English/ Humanities 88’
M.A. Florida State University – Intellectual History 91’
Ph.D. Florida State University – Interdisciplinary Humanities 98’
Harvard University – Summer Institute
University of Chicago – Scholar in Residence (Islamic Studies)
HONORARY
Golden Key National Honor Society
MEMBERSHIPS Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
& HONORS
Award for Excellence in University Service –Jacksonville University, U.S.
Award for Excellence in Community Service – Jacksonville University, U.S.
DuPont University Scholar – Jacksonville
National Endowment for Humanities Grants – Islamic Studies 01’,02’
PROFESSIONAL Cummer Art Museum Educational Liaison Committee
MEMBERSHIPS: NAHE National Association for Humanities Education
HERA Humanities Educators & Research Association
FAWE Florida Association of Women in Education
Board Member World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Florida
Advisory Board Schultz Center for Teaching & Learning
Advisory Board Princeton University & First Coast Scholars Program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1998 to Present: Tenured Professor Interdisciplinary Humanities and Literature
Chair/Coordinator of Humanities Department – Honors Faculty
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida USA
Fall 2008 to 2009: Director Interdisciplinary Studies and General Education
Associate Professor of Humanities and Literature
United Arab Emirates University, UAE (18 Mo. Sabbatical Assignment)
COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
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Heritage & Culture (Global) Interdisciplinary UAE University
Five Course Resource Modules – Developed for Core Courses (UAE University)
Ancient Cultures (Western & Non-Western) & Honors
Islamic Spain (Taught in Granada, Spain)
Medieval/Renaissance Culture
World Literature (Western & Non-Western)
Special Topics: Hero and Heroines
The Philosophy of Love (Ancient to Present)
Special Topics: Women in Humanities (Western & Non-Western)
Princeton Project Seminar - Disaster, Disease, Destruction
Princeton Project Seminar - Bridges Connecting Continents & Cultur
Archeological Field Study Courses – Study Abroad
(Italy/Greece/Turkey) Summer 98, 04 ,05, 06, 07, 08
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TRAVEL:
France, Italy, England, Mexico, Greece, Turkey, Norway, Spain, Oman
Switzerland, Austria, United Arab Emirates, and Study Abroad Assignments
ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPERIENCE:
1999 to Present - Humanities Dept. Chair/Coord. Jacksonville University
As Department Chair/Coordinator I am responsible for daily operation of the
Humanities Program and Major as well as long-term oversight of planning,
scheduling, and curriculum development. Report to Division Chair and Dean.
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Establish and review budget, planning and assessment
Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff
Develop/Promote Study Abroad Programs
Establish recruitment/retention policies for the major
Monitor Technology Needs/Initiatives
SACS Compliance for program reviews and accreditations
Implement/Promote effective departmental communication
Promote HUM Major and recruitment for the major
2008 to 2009 – Dir. Interdisciplinary Studies & General Education
(Sabbatical Assignment) United Arab Emirates University - Report to Dean
Responsibilities include:
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PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSIONAL
APPOINTMENTS:
Coordination and oversight of Interdisciplinary & General Ed. courses
Course scheduling and staffing with Chairs & Coordinators
Coordinating ongoing review and assessment of courses
Adherence to New Vision Initiatives for Core and Capstone courses
Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education to faculty and students
Monitor and help to incorporate new pedagogy and technology
Monitor and help to develop new curricula & Resource Modules
Conflict resolution and support of University Initiatives
Business Development Manager for a large Architectural & Engineering Firm
Responsible for 3 state area and 3 offices, marketing and development of
Contacts with public and private developers and military installations for
bridges, office buildings and infrastructure projects.
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL:
Board Member and Volunteer Vice-Chair of Education Responsible for:
 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM: Sponsored by Foreign Policy Association –
a yearly seminar offering at 3 local universities and 8 local high schools.
Developed Program for local use and recruited potential members and
implemented program matching university and high school teachers.
 WORLD IN TRANSITION: Developed programs for “globalization” of
courses. A national program but local initiative to educate local area high
school teachers to “globalize” courses. Involved a 2 day seminar with
teaching resources provided through local Corporate sponsors.
 ACADEMIC WORLD QUEST: Based upon a national model, local area high
school students competed in a world trivia format for competition to attend
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RECENT RESEARCH
INTERESTS:
RESEARCH
GRANTS/AWARDS:
a two week seminar at George Washington University. 25 Teams from local
high schools competed.
GLOBAL SCHOLAR INITIATIVE: An annual endowment
Initiative of World Affairs council to enable promising junior and senior
high school students to attend seminars at a major university with other
students from around the world.
SCHULTZ CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING:
Advisory Board: Princeton University & First Coast Scholars Initiative
This program recruits area high school teachers for an 8 week “immersion”
interdisciplinary program. They write a proposal to study at Princeton
University for a two week summer program. The end product is a new
curriculum unit which can be taken into the classroom.
(Also See Professional Development and Course Development)
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Curricula Development & New Pedagogical Models Incorporating
Technology to provide faculty resources and retention of students
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Technology in the Classroom – United Arab Emirates
Established with assistance from I.T. the use of “Resource Modules” for faculty
for interdisciplinary courses in Depts. of English, History, Linguistics and Social
Sciences. These were based upon models from Stanford, Duke and Berkeley and
incorporated “Text to Talk” features, Podcasts and support materials for faculty
such as Power Points, Articles, Sample Syllabi, Exams and teaching aids.
(Sabbatical Assignment UAEU 08-09)
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I-Pods As a Learning & Teaching Tool – United Arab Emirates
Recently introduced the use of I-Pods into the classroom. An experimental
project currently in assessment phase. Objective is to see if students study more
using “Mobile Technology” and download features for podcasts, power point
and audio features. Goal was to improve student proficiency outcomes in
reading, English and comprehension skills.(Sabbatical Assignment UAEU 08-09)
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Study Abroad and Globalization of Courses
Involves not only curricula development toward understanding “Cultural
History” but also linked to future Study Abroad Programs and links with other
universities.
Chronological Order – Earliest to Present
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Dupont Grant Humanities 99-00’
for internationalization of courses within the Humanities Major
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National Endowment for the Humanities (N.E.H.) 00’
(First JU Faculty Member to Receive this honor/award)
Scholar in Residence and Grant
University of Chicago - "Islamic Origins" 00’
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National Endowment for the Humanities (N.E.H.) 02’
Only JU Faculty Member to Receive this honor/award twice
Scholar in Residence and Grant
University of Chicago - "Early Islamic States
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Faculty Development Grant 03’
Jacksonville University
Paris, France Research Women in Science
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Dupont Grant Humanities 03’-04’
2004 Jacksonville University Scholar
New Pedagogical Models for Learning
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Faculty Development Grant 05’
Jacksonville University Attend Conference
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Faculty Development Grant 05’
Jacksonville University Attend Conference and
Research - Princeton University – Islamic Philosophy
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Faculty Development Grant 06’
Jacksonville University Research - California
Egyptian Antiquities and Present Research Paper
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Faculty Development Grant 07’
Jacksonville University - Develop and present
Research on “Transformations in the Classroom”
National Association of Humanities Educators Conference
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Faculty Development Grant Spring 09’
United Arab Emirates University College of HSS
Present Research Paper – HERA Conference – Chicago, Il.
“The Nature of Trees as Narrative”
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Development Grant United Arab Emirates University 08-09’
I-Pod Project – utilized mobile technology as a learning tool to enhance
Student performance and learning outcomes UAEU. Funding for 90 I-Pods
with subsequent funding based upon assessment outcomes.
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Faculty Development Grant United Arab Emirates University 09’
Invited Speaker and Present Research Paper “The History of the Book and Oral
Culture in the United Arab Emirates” University of Edinburgh, Scotland
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS, UNIVERSITY SERVICE, RECOGNITION
United Arab Emirates University (08-09)
- Chair - Development of B.A .Program in Interdisciplinary Studies Task Force
- HSS Curriculum Committee
- Evaluation & Assessment of Chairs and Dean Committee
- Technology in the HSS Interdisciplinary Program
- General Education Committee Member – Reporting to Provost
- English Rep. Social Sciences Curriculum Committee
- Deans Advisory Council
- Liberal Arts Program/Degree Committee
- Development of Minors Committee
- Planning and Assessment Committee
- Enrollment Task Force Committee
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Jacksonville University (98’ To Present)
- Award for Excellence University Service 00-01'
- Award for Excellence Community Service 06-07’
- Board Member World Affairs Council of Jacksonville 06’, 07’, 08’
- Education Vice-Chair World Affairs Council of Jacksonville 07’, 08’
- First Coast Scholars Planning Committee 06’, 07’, 08’
- Advisory Board Yale and Princeton University Initiatives
- Student Perspective Subcommittee (Planning & Assessment Team) 03’,04’
- Officer (Treasurer)Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society JU Chapter 02’to 08’
- Chair, NCAA Athletics Certification Subcommittee on Equity 01’
- Chair Sexual Harassment Officer and Committee 04’ 05 ’06’ 07’ 08’
- Chair, Faculty Awards Committee (Scholarship) 01'
- Chair, Faculty Awards Committee (University Service) 02’
- Chair, Faculty Planning Committee 02, 03, 04 Member 99’, 00', 01'
- Chair Steering Committee Women’s History Month 00'- 08’
- Chairs Committee 01-04
- Planning and Assessment Team Member 02’-04’
- University Budget Committee 04’
- Professor of the Year Nominee Sigma Chi Fraternity 00/01'
- Faculty advisor for Aquarian (Literary/Arts Magazine) 99'-08’
- Honors Council Member 01'-08’
- Dean's Search Committee Jacksonville University Spring 01
- Media Board Member 99’ to 08’
- Advisor Jacksonville University Student Honors Association 00 to 07’
- SACS Undergraduate Evaluation Committee Self Evaluation Study 01’
- Assessment Committee for Carnegie Foundation Study 99’
- Honors & Graduate Thesis Review Committee Member 98’ 99’ 00' 01' 02'
- Scholarship Events 98’-07’
- Participant in JU “Alcohol Awareness Week” 99’-07’
- Guest Lecturer on “Aesthetics” for Honors Colloquium 98’ 99’ 00'
- Guest Lecturer and Interviewer for Communications Classes
- Proposal for Innovative Teaching Award 00
- Honors Planning Committee for graduation recognition 00’- 07’
- SACS Evaluation Committee for Center for Professional Development
Florida State University
- Oasis Committee Member - direction for part time and adult students Florida State University
- Florida/France Linkage Institute Advisory Committee. Appointed by
Florida Education Commissioner. Three year appointment associated
With exchange of educational/cultural pursuits with French Government.
- Textbook Reviewer/Editor for Harcourt Brace Javonovich – Publishers
of Arts and Ideas Humanities text 9th and 10th Ed. by Fleming.
- Cummer Art Museum Educational Resources Member
- Co-Chair United Way Campaign(s)
- Volunteer Student Mentor
- Jacksonville University Speakers Bureau
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RECENT PAPERS, CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
- Invited Speaker Humanities Research and Education Association Conference 2011
“ Transformations in Pedagogy: Using Study Abroad to Build a Major” San Francisco, Ca.
- Invited Guest Speaker World Affairs Council Distinguished Speaker Series– Jacksonville, Florida 2011
“Sustainability and Cultural Diversity in the Middle East”
- Jacksonville University Research Symposium – “Using Technology in the Classroom to Enhance Student Learning
Outcomes” 2010
- Invited Speaker “The History of the Book and Oral Culture in the United Arab Emirates” Fall 2009
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Faculty presentation “Utilizing Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Teaching the Humanities” 2009
- Invited Speaker, Humanities Research and Education Association Conference:
“The Nature of Trees as Narrative – Interdisciplinary Teaching Perspectives” Chicago, Il. 09’
- Guest Lecturer: National Association of Humanities Conference:
“Transformations: Innovative Pedagogy in the Classroom”
- Guest Lecturer Florida Community College, Jacksonville
“Women in Islam and the Veil”
- Yale Summer Teaching Institute
- Princeton University - (See Grants) Conference on Medieval Islamic Scholars
- Invited Speaker Florida State University Humanities Institute
- Co-presenter Jacksonville University Faculty Research Symposium
- Co-presenter Florida Association of Women in Education National Conference
- Co-presented research "Creating Successful Pedagogy”
- Presentation of Research – an outgrowth of National Endowment for
Humanities Grant on “Origins of Islam” University of Chicago (See Grants)
- Co-presenter University of South Carolina Conference on Technology
and Learning - Co-presented research "Creating Exponential Learning
Experiences Utilizing the Web" an outgrowth of N.E.H. grant.
- Invited Speaker "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Nature from Biblical times to Present" (music, poetry, art
and philosophy). Jacksonville Museum of Science and History (MOSH).
- Co-Presenter with JU Honor Students at National Honors Conference Southern Region Nashville Tennessee
"The Honors Portfolio Experience"
- Presentation of Research – an outgrowth of National Endowment for Humanities Grant on Early Islamic
States University of Chicago (See Grants)
- Co-Presenter – Florida Association of Women in Education
“Scholarly Evaluation of Internet Sources for Faculty/Students”
- Co-Presenter Florida International Conference on Learning and
Technology “Creating Innovative Pedagogy The Dynamics of Success”
- Accepted Tutorial for "Evaluation of Technological Sources and
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- Creation of Evaluation and Assessment Tools" – San Diego, Calif.
International Conference on Teaching and Technology.
- Symposium Speaker Cummer Art Museum, Jacksonville, Florida "Myths, Mysticism and Primal Forest”
- Co-Presenter National Association for Humanities Education Conference Co-Presented research “Working
the Web: Evaluating Internet Sites for Humanities”
- Co-presenter at FCCJ Int'l Conference of Educators Jacksonville, Florida "Technology and the 21st Century
in Teaching The Humanities”
- Invited Speaker Purdue University, Calumet Campus – Key Speaker at
Physics and Science Colloquium. Topic: “Mileva Maric – Co-Creator of Relativity?”
- Keynote Speaker Florida State University – Physics Seminar
“Mileva Maric-Einstein and Albert Einstein Collaborators in Science?”
- Carnegie Teaching Academy Grants and Presentation of Research
- Invited Speaker National Association of Foresters Conference – “Hieroglyphics of the Sacred Forest”
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
Carol C. Barnett Ph.D.
Professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities
Jacksonville University
My philosophy of teaching is focused to address the needs of particular students and classes and to
incorporate new research and technology. It has been refreshing to pursue and utilize new models in the
classroom.
As a result, my teaching philosophy continues to evolve as new strategies for pedagogy have evolved.
I have incorporated a diversity of learning methods and strive to bring scholarly research and debate into
the classroom whenever possible.
I am often reminded of a famous quote by Cicero, "the authority of those who teach is often an
obstacle to those who want to learn." My goal is to influence my students (and fellow faculty) to strive for
excellence in all areas and to be able to utilize their knowledge in a variety of ways from critical thinking
to problem solving and research strategies. With all of this in mind, I believe that a good teacher or
professor should possess the following:
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A good teacher seeks excellence and adheres to the process of "becoming" by refining,
researching and experimenting with the new technology and pedagogy.
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To paraphrase a quote I once heard, "a teacher's major contribution sometimes is not the subject
taught but the model caught." Helping students to develop positive and successful learning
strategies is sometimes as important as the content.
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Good teachers are passionate about their subjects and students.They strive to incorporate
concrete and concise examples, metaphors or parables to make their ideas clear. They define
terms and respond to students and engage them in dialogue. They encourage "intellectual
problem solving " and global awareness.
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Good teachers foster interdisciplinary connections between disciplines whenever possible.
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Good teachers assess pedagogy, curriculum content and encourage constructive criticism from
students and peers. They collect formative and summative data.
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Good teachers are not afraid to fail or to try new innovations or technology. Technology is a
component which I believe should be integrated where appropriate in particular classes.
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Good teachers share their knowledge, successes and failures and mentor younger faculty. They
seek and form alliances with other members of the campus community to foster student success.
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Good teachers challenge their students through stimulating course content and rigor.
In sum, I am committed to the success of my students and attempt to explore new content, pedagogy
and uses of technology, and innovative engagement opportunities whenever possible.