KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
PURPOSE
To facilitate community cohesion, foster collaboration and inspire individuals to
participate authentically.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Degrees
2011
Ph.D., Educational Leadership
Concentration: Policy Management & Organization
Dissertation area: Arts Literacy and Cultural Competency
College of Education, University of Oregon
Dissertation Title: “ How does and arts and culture class that
qualifies as an undergraduate multicultural general education
course facilitate greater self-awareness?”
Dissertation Committee: Kathleen Scalise, Chair; Paul Yovanoff;
Linda M. Forest, and Karen Sprague
1989
M.S., Art Education
thesis topic: Visual Language: Hypercard as a Communication
Tool
School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon
1988
B.S., Art Education - Concentration: Cultural Services
School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon
summa cum laude
Certifications & Training
Current
Financial Stewardship Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Or
2005
Mediation Training Certificate
Despute and Resolution Department, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2005
Cultural Competency Pilot Training Project
CoDaC, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2001
Qualified Myers-Briggs Assessment Administration
Association of Psychological Type
2000
Neurolinguistic Practitioner’s Certification
Victor Leadership Council, Eugene Oregon
1998
Certified Career Development Facilitator, CDF
Council for Credentialing & Education
1997
Leadership Training Intern: one year facilitation & group process
Innovative Learning Group, Wings Seminars
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
1987 - 1990
Art Therapy Studies: completed 3-year graduate level coursework
Northwest Institute of the Creative Arts Therapies, Eugene, OR
1988
Certificate in Women’s Studies
Center for the Study of Women in Society, University of Oregon
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
SCHOLARLY WORK
2011
Presentation, “How Does an Arts and Culture Class That Qualifies as an Undergraduate
Multicultural General Education Course Facilitate Greater Self Awareness?” 8th Annual International
Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, Vancouver, WA
2011
Dissertation, “How Does an Arts and Culture Class That Qualifies as an Undergraduate
2006
Presentation, “Current Research – How Does an on-line Arts Curriculum Impact Cultural
Competency?” 3rd Annual International Globalization, Diversity and Education
Multicultural General Education Course Facilitate Greater Self Awareness?”
Conference, Spokane, WA
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2012 – current
Senor Project Manager/Senior Instructor, Academic Extension,
University of Oregon
 Responsible for researching and cultivating new on-line course
development through education and collaboration across campus.
 Consult with individual faculty, departments and programs
regarding options for on-line development including development
time-lines, instructional design process, budget models, and
pedagogical approaches.
 Participate in campus and state level meetings to provide expertise
about current and emerging trends in on-line education and
technology enhanced education.
 Contribute to collaborative team process evaluating priorities and
system development .
2004 - current
Director, Office for Professional Outreach and Development for Students
School of Architecture & Allied Arts, University of Oregon.
 Manage program development and all financial functions, including
fundraising, of small career center serving both Eugene and Portland
campuses serving over 1600 students in 10 disciplines. Supervise 3
staff, 4 adjunct faculty and 2-3 students.
 Oversee A&AA Career Fair and A&AA Annual Career Symposium
 Responsible for raising 60% of annual operating budget through selfsupport initiatives including courses, partnerships and events.
2002 - current
Senior Consultant, Learning Resource Network (LERN.org)
 Develop and present custom trainings to national audience of
continuing education professionals. Topics include: Developing Online and Hybrid Courses, Marketing, Generational Communications
 Develop sessions and present at annual LERN conference. Topics
include: Generational Communications in the Workplace, Developing
Hybrid Courses, Marketing – variety of topics.
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu

Develop sessions and present at annual Faculty Development
Conference. Topics include: Generational Learning Styles, Developing
Hybrid Courses, Faculty Incentives for On-Line Course Development
2011 - current
Adjunct Faculty/Trainer, George Washington University (under contract
through LERN)
 Training Event Management core courses for Event management
Certificate Program. Presentations include Meeting Planners
Professional World Congress 2011, 2012 “Event Planning Bootcamp”
 Develop and update certificate CORE courses for on-line delivery.
2009 - current
Adjunct Faculty, University of South Dakota
 Develop and teach on-line courses including; Generational Learning
Styles for K-12, Generational Communications.
1997 – 2010
Consultant: Institute for Creative Learning
Specialize in creativity, leadership development, career portfolios,
meeting and retreat facilitation,
National speaking topics include: Developing Career Portfolios, Authentic
Leadership, Cultivating Creativity, Working Within the Bureaucracy,
Arts as Language of Culture.
1989 - 2012
Adjunct Faculty/Senior Instructor Arts Administration Department,
University of Oregon
 Design & teach freshman seminar: AAD 199 Thinking Outside The
Box and arts & letters course: AAD 250: Art & Human Values,
 Develop and deliver innovative self-support courses including
100% on-line courses (AAD 250: Art & Human Values),
 Actively collaborate with faculty and administrators at departmental,
school, and campus meetings.
2002 - 2004
Internship Program Supervisor
2001 - 2004
Advisor: Community Arts Minor
1997 - 2004
Internship Program Instructor
1995 - 2004
Advisory Board Liaison
2004 – 2010
Core Faculty, Oregon Young Scholars, University of Oregon
 Collaborate with core faculty to develop annual curriculum serving
underrepresented high school students during 2 week campus college
experience.
 Develop and deliver art & culture curriculum
 Provide career and leadership workshops
1999 - 2004
Career Counselor: University of Oregon Career Center
Meet one-one with students for career development counseling, includes
interview, resume, job search, career assessment inventories MyersBriggs, Strong, Micro-skills, Values Rating inventory.
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
Liaison: College of Education
• Coordinate “Career Beginnings” annual event providing career
development workshops and practice interviews for over 200 students
in collaboration with The College of Education and over 40 local school
district administrators
Liaison: School of Architecture & Allied Arts:
• Co-coordinate “Career Day Symposium” annual event serving over 100
students meeting with over 40 professionals
• Develop career series in partnership with AAA Board of Visitors
• Provide variety of portfolio development one-day workshops and fullterm classes and individual mentoring for students in all AAA majors
2002 - 2004
Faculty Mentor, ArtsBridge America, University of Oregon Museum of
Art - Education Program, Eugene, Oregon
• collaborated with education director on the development of a
statewide artsbridge program,
• mentored artsbridge scholars curriculum development for delivery in
K-12 classrooms, act as liaison between student and on-site teacher,
• assisted with the development of participant manual for future faculty
mentors, student scholars and schools as the program grows.
1987 - 1998
Marketing & Program Developer, University of Oregon, Continuing
Education Department
• gained continuous promotion through diligent and creative efforts
from Student Worker position to Program Director,
• collaborated with Continuing Education Director on new program
development,
• developed program structure and curriculum for nine-month
certificate program in Electronic Publishing, collaborated with faculty
and corporate, partners on the continuous refinement and updating,
• managed all facets of delivery of multiple continuing education
programs in Eugene, Portland and Bend,
• designed and implemented educational programs such as: Corporate
Training Workshops, TechGraphics Publishing Conference, Software
Management Conference, Journalism Series,
• collaborated with staff to market and coordinate regional and
national conferences and educational events.
1997 - 1998
Community Education Coordinator
1991 - 1997
Director, Electronic Publishing Program
1990 - 1991
New Program Facilitator
1988 - 1989
Marketing Director
1987 - 1988
Conference Coordinator
University Service
2013
2013
Invited Chair, UO Senate Rules Committee
Invited member, Facilities Space-use review task force
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
2012- 2013
2012 – 2013
2012 – 2013
2012
2011 – 2012
2010 - 2011
2009 – 2011
2010 – 2012
2010 - 2011
2005 – 2006
2004 – 2005
2000 – 2006
Appointed Member, Credit for Prior Learning Task Force, Oregon
University Systems
Invited Member, University of Oregon Faculty Senate Executive
Committee
Member, University of Oregon Faculty Senate
Appointed Member, Faculty Advisory Committee for Presidential Search
Co-Chair, A&AA Equity and Diversity Committee (current member)
Member Metrics Task Force, UO Provost Office
Member, A&AA Equity and Diversity Committee
Member, University of Oregon Faculty Senate
Member, UO Faculty Senate Facilities Use ad-hoc committee
Member, Technology Transfer Committee
Chair, Non-Tenured Track Instructional Faculty Committee 2004-2005
Faculty Member, Campus Blackboard Advisory Committee
Leadershape faculty
Instruction & Training Overview
Professional Training & Speaking
• LERN Institute for Certificate Programs – 2003-2008
 LERN International Conference – 2003 - current
 National Society of Medical Professionals: Career Portfolios - Fall 2002
• Portfolio & Resumes for Arts Professionals, Maude Kerns - Fall 2002
• Oregon Society of Medical Assistants: Career Portfolios - Fall 2000
• U-Lane-O: Finding Passion for Your Work - Fall 1999
• WNF - Work Now & In The Future Careers Conference - Fall 1999
• Oregon Careers 8 - Breakout sessions, Regional Career Conference - Fall 1999
• Nike - Time & Project Management for Publication Production - Spring 1997
• UO Portland Center - Corporate Training, Workshop Instructor - 1989 - 1998
• Tech Graphics ‘93/94 - Seminar Leader, Conference Speaker - 1993 - 1994
Program Development
• A&AA Recruitment Fair, all school Career Fair event – 2012 – current
• Pro-Connect, lunch series facilitating panelists discussing current career topics, 2011-current
• A&AA Career Symposium, UO School of Architecture & Allied Arts, 1999-current
• Career Beginnings, UO College of Education - 1999 - 2003
• Career Series & Conference Program, UO Architecture and Allied Arts - 2003
• Market [Place] of Ideas, UO Architecture and Allied Arts - 2002
• Nine-Month Comprehensive Electronic Publishing Curriculum - 1991-1998
• Transition Series: Nine Sessions for Adults in Transition - 1998-99
• Tech Graphics Seminar Programs & Conference - 1994-98
• Software Management Conference - 1995
• Silvermine Artist Guild - Consultant for Computer Graphics Program - 1994
• Maude Kerns Art Center: Women's Visions, Women's Struggles, National Show - 992
• Artist in Education - Screen Printing for 6th Graders, Lane County schools - 1988
• Artist in Education - Dr. Suess Musical, Eastside Elementary, Eugene - 1988
• Artist in Education - Music Appreciation for Preschoolers, Bandon, OR - 1979-83
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
Courses and Seminars
• Art & Human Values - both on-line and live class sections
• Authentic Schmooze: Effective Networking with the Skills & Personality You Already Have
• Beyond Resume’s - Developing a Career Portfolio
• Creativity - Rediscovering
• Design Studio - 9 Month Series for Electronic Publishing Certificate
• Desktop Publishing as a Tool in Promotion and Marketing
• Developing Hybrid Courses – on-line and face-to-face options
• Developing Your Business Plan
• Effective Visual Communications
• Event Planning Fundamentals – 100% on-line
• Generational Communications in the Workplace – on-line and face-to-face versions
• Generational Learning Styles for K-12 – 100% on-line
• Job Search Strategies – 100% on-line
• Internship Preparation – 100% on-line
• Introduction to Desktop Publishing
• Marketing Your Services
• Page Design for Electronic Publishing
• Portfolio Development
• Presentation Skills for New Consultants
• Publication Production Management
• Publication Studio - 9 Month Series for Electronic Publishing Certificate
• Teaching Skills for New Trainers and Consultants
• Thinking Outside The Box - Freshman Seminar Program, UO
• Understanding the Design-to-Print Process
• Women in Business
• Women in Art
Early Arts, Education, and Community Development
1986 - 1988
Artist in Education
• Designed and implemented a three-session screen printing
curriculum for 6 local schools. Grades 5 & 6,
• Collaborated with teacher and 6th grade students for one term to
create and perform school-wide musical play/performance for
community,
• Developed and delivered ceramics classes for children 10-13 at
Maude Kerns Art Center.
1988
Curator, "Women's Visions, Women's Struggles", National Juried Show,
Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene
• Coordinated all aspects of national level juried exhibit of over thirty
national artists,
• Collaborated with steering committee to design and implement sixweek educational series showcasing artists including poetry,
performance and music,
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
• Assisted with publishing book of over eighty literary submissions.
1986 - 1988
Art Therapy Practicum, Northwest Institute for creative
Art Therapies
• Conducted videotaped art therapy sessions with individuals and
groups ages five through adult,
• Designed and implemented art therapy series for mentally ill adult
population - specifically bi-polar and schizophrenic.
1984 - 1988
Founder, "University of Bandon", Bandon, Oregon
• Created community based activities promoting collaborative learning
among all age groups such as: poetry readings, art exhibits,
Polynesian Prom, performances, participation in Cranberry Festival
parade, talent show, book clubs and general philosophical debates.
1979 - 1983
Preschool Teacher, Children’s House - Montessori Preschool,
Bandon, Oregon
• Designed and implemented music appreciation guest speakers series,
• Worked individually with students on fundamentals of color theory,
• Assisted students with following Montessori's principles,
• Collaborated with other teachers on student progress.
1975 - 1976
Student Teaching, University of New Hampshire
• Developed & delivered 10-week science curriculum for 6th graders,
• Collaborated with teacher on classroom management strategies.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Art Exhibitions
ceramics, quilts, paintings, and other media
1993
1992
1991
1991
1990
1988
Portland Center Quilt Show - two person show - Quilts
Curator, Maude Kerns Art Center: Women's Visions, Women's Struggles
Maude Kerns Art Center: Club Mud Holiday Exhibition - ceramics
University of Oregon Faculty Club: solo show - Quilts
Ruby Chasm: Debbie Berrow and Kassia Dellabough - ceramics
Gallery 141: Retrospective - solo show
Professional Musical Performance
1978 - 2010
Performing musician: electric bass & vocals
Four Past Midnight: Eclectic Jazz Funk Quartet
MISCELLANEOUS ADVENTURES THAT INFORM WHO I AM
Current
Owner/operator Tuscany Inn Bloomberg Farm Retreat, & Pink Palace Escape
KASSIA DELLABOUGH, PH.D.
33461 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Oregon 97405 • 541.747.4586
kassia@uoregon.edu
1998 - 1999
Assistant Arborist, King Tree Service
1996 - 2000
Owner/operator of Tuscany Inn: Bed & Breakfast
1975 - 1988
Owned & operated small screen printing business: The Edge
1980 - 1983
Small Press Operator/Darkroom Technician, Bandon Western World
1978 - 1986
Freelance Sign & Mural Painting: Bandon, Oregon
1988
President Emeritus, "University of Bandon"
1978 – 1979
CETA grant recipient: print artist for Bandon Historical Society under the
supervision of Shannon Mueller-Applegate
OTHER RELEVANT ITEMS
certified scuba diver, motel maid, house cleaner, waitress, bartender, dish washer, assistant
chef, logger assistant, devout generalist, wilderness hiker, water lover, poultry farmer,
experiential learner, ENFP, risk taker, great imitation of Gollum and wildly fun, and
aspiring human being.