CURRICULUM VITAE
WAYNE ANDREW BABCHUK
3045 Stratford Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 488-2447 (Home)
(402) 617-6223 (Cell)
wbabchuk@windstream.net
Department of Anthropology
931 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0368
(402) 472-7942 (office)
wbabchuk1@unl.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Community and Human Resources. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1997). Focus on
Adult Learning, Human Rights and Diversity, and Qualitative Research Methods.
M.A. Adult and Continuing Education. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1991). Focus on
Participatory Behavior, Adult Learning, Adult Basic Education, and Workplace Literacy.
Doctoral Studies in Anthropology. Focus on Human Behavioral Ecology and Cultural
Anthropology. University of New Mexico–Albuquerque (1985-1987).
Doctoral Studies in Anthropology. Focus on Cultural Anthropology, Human Behavioral Ecology,
and Sociology. University of Oklahoma–Norman (1983-1985).
M.A. Anthropology. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1982). Focus on Cultural Anthropology,
Human Behavioral Ecology, and Native American Studies.
B.S. Education. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1978). Nebraska Teaching Certificate awarded.
Endorsements: Social Science, Anthropology, History, Secondary Education. Major in Social
Sciences with a focus on Cultural Anthropology and Native American Studies. Student teaching
experience in sociology, Lincoln East High School.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
January 1998 – Present
Assistant Professor (Courtesy Appointment)/Lecturer and Graduate
Faculty Associate, Department of Anthropology and W.H. Thompson
Scholars Learning Community. Teaching appointments also held in the
Department of Sociology and the Department of Educational Psychology
(Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods Program).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Anthropology 110/and Introduction to Anthropology 110
for the WH Thompson Scholars Learning Community
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 212/ Ethnic Studies 212
Introduction to Physical Anthropology 242
Introduction to Physical Anthropology 242L (Lab)
Advanced Readings in Anthropology 396: Cultural Anthropology
Strategies of Social Research: Qualitative Methods 407/807
Social Structure 412/812
Ecological Anthropology 473/873
Research Methods in Anthropology 482/882
Special Readings in Anthropology 896: Qualitative Designs
Qualitative Approaches to Research Methods in Education 900K
Research Other Than Thesis 996: Qualitative Methods in Anthropology
2
September 2009 – Present
Instructor. Sociology and Anthropology. Arts and Sciences Division,
Southeast Community College. Lincoln, Nebraska.
September 2007 – Present
Research Associate. Kalahari Peoples Fund. Collaborate on projects
focusing on social, environmental, and economic impacts and
development programs for indigenous peoples in southern Africa.
August 2009 – July 2010
Assistant Program Coordinator. Southeast Community College Initiative
for Egypt Program (CCID). Lincoln Campus. Lincoln, Nebraska.
January 1994 – May 2008
Instructor. Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Nebraska
Wesleyan University. Lincoln, Nebraska.
August 1996 – December 2005 Program Director, Interim Director, Senior Program Manager, and
Program Specialist. Responsible for the direction of all aspects of the
design, development, implementation and evaluation of academic
programs and symposia. Department of Academic Conferences and
Professional Programs. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
February 1995 - August 1996
Instructor. Adult Basic Education/GED. Southeast Community College
Adult Guided Studies Program. People’s City Mission and Lincoln
Lancaster County Correctional Facility. Lincoln, Nebraska.
August 1990 - May 1996
Graduate Assistant. Assist in design, development, and data analysis of
research projects on participation in adult education, adult literacy and
research methods. Department of Vocational and Adult Education.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
June 1991 - May 1993
Instructor. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructors Course. Lincoln
Medical Education Foundation. Lincoln, Nebraska.
November 1989 - July 1990
Counselor. Pre-Release Program. Southeast Community College
Department of Corrections. Lincoln Correctional Center and Nebraska
State Penitentiary. Lincoln, Nebraska.
PUBLICATIONS
Babchuk, W.A. (in press). Grounded Theory as a “Family of Methods”: A Genealogical Analysis to
Guide Research. US-China Education Review, Vol. 8 No. 9.
Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (in press). Food, Health, Development and HIV/AIDs in Two
Remote Areas of Southern Africa. In Anthropological Approaches to Confronting HIV/AIDS in
Sub-Saharan Africa. B. P. Brenton, J. Mazzeo, and A. Rodlach (eds.). Washington, DC: NAPA
(National Association of Practicing Anthropologists) Bulletin and Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Hitchcock, R.K., Sapignoli, M., & Babchuk, W.A. (2011). What about Our Rights? Settlements,
Subsistence and Livelihood Security among Central Kalahari San and Bakgalagadi. International
Journal of Human Rights 15(1): 62-88.
Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Genocide of Khoe Khoe and San Peoples of
Southern Africa. The Ethnocide and Genocide of Indigenous Peoples. S. Totten and R.K.
Hitchcock, (eds.), Volume 8: Genocide: A Critical Bibliographic Review. New Brunswick, New
Jersey: Transaction Publishers.
3
Hitchcock, R., M. Sapignoli, W. Babchuk, J. Luedert, and L. Martindale (2010) Botswana. In The
Indigenous World 2010, Caecelie Mikkelsen (ed.). Pp. 554-561. Copenhagen: International Work
Group for Indigenous Affairs.
Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Local Justice and Legal Rights among the San and
Bakgalagadi of the Central Kalahari. In A.L. Hinton (ed.), Transitional Justice: Global
Mechanisms and Local Realities in the Aftermath of Genocide and Mass Violence (pp. 157-176).
Rutgers: Rutgers University Press.
Hitchcock, R.K., Daggett, Adrianne M., & Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Botswana. In The Indigenous World
2009. Kathrin Wessendorf (ed.). Pp. 565-573. Copenhagen, Denmark: International Work Group
for Indigenous Affairs.
Hitchcock, R.K., Biesele, M., & Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Environmental Anthropology in the Kalahari:
Development, Resettlement, and Ecological Change among the San of Southern Africa. Vis-àvis: Explorations in Anthropology 9(2): 170-188.
Hitchcock, R.K. & Babchuk, W.A. (2007). Kalahari San Foraging, Territoriality, and Land Use:
Implications for the Future. Before Farming: The Archaeology and Anthropology of HunterGatherers 3: 169-181.
Babchuk, W.A. (2004). Glaser or Strauss?: Grounded Theory and Adult Education. In R.L. Gabriel (ed.).
Search for Shared Meanings (pp. 89-100). University of the Philippines, Lumos Publishing
House, Los Baños, Philippines.
Courtney, S., Babchuk, W.A., & Jha, L.R. (1995). Life in the Classroom: A Grounded Theory of Adult
Basic Education. In B. G. Glaser (ed.), Grounded Theory 1984-1994: Uses and Methodology (pp.
789-817). Mill Valley, CA: Sociology Press.
Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (September-October 1995). Toward a Sociology of Participation in
Adult Education Programs: The Personal Influence Hypothesis. International Journal of Lifelong
Education, 14 (5), 391-404.
Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Like School?: A Grounded Theory of Life in an
ABE/GED Classroom. Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal for Adult Literacy
Educators, 4(3), 172-195.
Babchuk, W.A., Hames, R., & Thompson, R. (1985). Sex Differences in the Recognition of Facial
Expressions of Emotion: The Primary Caretaker Hypothesis. Ethology and Sociobiology, 6, 89101.
BOOK REVIEWS
Babchuk, W.A. (in preparation). Review of The Ju/’hoan San of Nyae Nyae and Namibian Independence:
Development, Democracy, and Indigenous Voices in Southern Africa by M. Biesele and R.K.
Hitchcock (2011). New York: Berghhan Books. Anthropos (February, 2012).
Babchuk, W.A. (2008). Review of The Old Way: A Story of the First People. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
(2006). New York: Sarah Crichton Books. Organization and Environment 21(4): 500-502.
Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Review of Adult Learners on Campus by H.B. Slotnick, M.H. Pelton, M.L.
Fuller, & L. Tabor. (1993). Washington, DC: The Falmer Press. International Journal of Lifelong
Education 13(1), 67-68.
4
EDITED PROCEEDINGS
Babchuk, W.A. (2004). Editor. Proceedings of the 9th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska.. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 15-16, 2004.
Babchuk, W.A. (2003). Editor. Proceedings of the 8th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 17-18,
2003.
Babchuk, W.A. (2002). Editor. Proceedings of the 7th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 6-7, 2002.
Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Editor. Sessions Abstracts of the 2nd Annual Education of Hispanic Students in
the United States symposium. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 29-30.
Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Editor. Proceedings of the 6th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 31November 1.
Babchuk, W.A. (2000). Editor. Proceedings of the 5th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. Oct. 15-16.
Babchuk, W.A. (1999). Editor. Proceedings of the 4th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White
Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 15-16.
Babchuk, W.A. (1998). Editor. Session Abstracts of the 3rd Annual People of Color in Predominantly
White Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 23-24.
Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Editor. Session Abstracts of Indigenous Peoples: An International Symposium.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 8-9.
REFEREED PROCEEDINGS ARTICLES AND SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
Babchuk, W.A. (2011). An Extended Family of Methods: Exploring the Potential of Grounded Theory
for Anthropological Research. Seventh Annual Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Champaign, Illinois. May 18-21.
Babchuk, W.A., Hitchcock, R.K., Sapignoli, M. (2011). Fifty Years of The Central Kalahari Game
Reserve (1961-2011): A History of Land Use, Contested Resources, Legal Rights, and Justice
among Indigenous Peoples. Proceedings of the 121st Annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences.
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska. April 15.
Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Unpacking Methodology. Session Chair. Central States Anthropological Society
(CSAS) Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa April 7-9.
Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Advancing Qualitative Methods for an Alternative Social Science: An
Interdisciplinary Analysis of Grounded Theory in Ethnographic Research. Central States
Anthropological Society (CSAS) Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa April 7-9.
Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Teaching Anthropology Public Theory and Practice. Council for Anthropology
and Education. Session Chair, 109th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological
Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 17-2.1
5
Babchuk, W.A., & Sarich, S.J. (2010). A Critical Assessment of Grounded Theory for
Anthropological Research: A Historical and Interdisciplinary Analysis. Presented at the
109th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association. New Orleans, Louisiana.
November 17-2.1
Sapignoli, M., Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Local Justice and Legal Rights
among Indigenous and Minority Peoples of the Central Kalahari, Botswana. Presented as part of
the symposium titled Transitional Justice: Global Mechanisms and Local Realities after
Genocide and Mass Violence, A.L. Hinton (Chair), 109th Annual Meeting of the American
Anthropological Association (AAA). New Orleans, Louisiana. November 17-21.
Babchuk, W.A., & Badiee, M. (2010). Realizing the Potential of Qualitative Methodologies: A
Conceptual Guide for Research and Practice. In J. Dirkx (ed.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual
Midwest Research Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education (pp. 25-31). Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. September 26-28,
2010.
Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Grounded Theory as a “Family of Methods”: A Genealogical Analysis to Guide
Research. In P. Gandy, S. Tieszen, C. Taylor-Hunt, D. Flowers, and V. Sheared (eds.),
Proceedings of the 51st Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 10-16). Sacramento
State University. Sacramento, California. June 3-6.
Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Grounded Theory 101: Strategies for Research and Practice. In D. Trudy (ed.),
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Midwest Research Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult,
Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-12). Northeastern Illinois University. Chicago,
Illinois. October 21-23.
Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Grounded Theory for Practice-Based Application: “Closing the Embarrassing
Gap between Theory and Empirical Research. In D. Trudy (ed.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual
Midwest Research Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education (pp 13-18). Northeastern Illinois University. Chicago, Illinois. October 21-23.
Babchuk, W.A. (2008). Variations on a Theme Revisited: Operationalizing Grounded Theory for
Research and Practice. In M.L. Rowland (ed.), Proceedings of the 27th Annual Midwest
Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-13).
Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green, Kentucky. October 2-4.
Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2007). Kalahari San Land Use, Foraging and Territoriality:
Implications for the Future. Invited Participant in a Symposium in Honor of Richard B. Lee.
Presented at the Canadian Anthropology Society and American Ethnological Society (CASCAAES) Conference. Toronto, Canada, May 8-12.
Babchuk, W.A., & Stadler, M.K. (2004). Program Planning as Entrepreneurship: Implementing Our
Vision through Challenging Times. Proceedings of the Noncredit Continuing Education National
Conference. University of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, April 18-21.
Babchuk, W.A. (2002). Designing Successful Non-Credit Programs and Symposia: People of Color in
Predominantly White Institutions. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Non-Credit National
Conference (pp. 3-5), University of South Carolina. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. April 7-10.
6
Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Designing and Evaluating Noncredit Programs that Work: A Case Study.
Presented at the annual Adult and Continuing Education (ACEAN) Conference, Kearney,
Nebraska, February 20-21.
Austin, R.A., & Babchuk, W.A. (1998). The Use of Literature in Qualitative Research: A Practitioner
Driven Case Study. In G.S. Wood and M. M. Webber (eds.), Proceedings of the 17th Annual
Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education. Ball
State University. Muncie, Indiana. October 8-10.
Hammer, L., & Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Improving Program Planning Through Meaningful Evaluation: A
Case Study. Presented at the Annual University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)
Region V Professional Development Conference. Grand Forks, North Dakota. September 24-26.
Emil, B.K., Williams, G., & Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Program Evaluation—Now and When? Do
Immediate Reactions Forecast Lasting Impact. Presented at the 82nd Annual University
Continuing Education Association Conference. Louisville, Kentucky. April 11-14.
Babchuk, W.A. (1996). Glaser or Strauss?: Grounded Theory and Adult Education. In J.M. Dirkx (ed.),
Proceedings of the 15th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing,
and Community Education (pp. 1-6). University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 17-19.
Babchuk, W.A. (1996). Reframing Participation in Adult Education Programs: A Classificatory Matrix
for Research and Practice. In J.M. Dirkx (ed.), Proceedings of the 15th Annual Midwest
Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-12).
University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 17-19.
Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1996). Improving Teaching in Adult Education Through
Systematic Feedback. Presented at the Annual MVAE-ACEAN Annual Conference. Omaha,
Nebraska. April 10-12.
Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1995). Assessing the Potential of Qualitative Research for Improving
Practice Settings in Adult Education. Presented at the 13th Annual American Association for
Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Kansas City, Missouri. November 1-4.
Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1995). Improving the Teaching of Adults Through
Deliberative Practice: A Field Systems Approach. Presented at the 13th Annual American
Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Kansas City, Missouri.
November 1-4.
Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1995). Opening the Black Box: Toward a Field Systems
Approach to the Study of Teaching in Adult Education. In A. Konrad & S. Scott (eds.),
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 103-108). University
of Alberta. Edmonton, Canada. May 19-21.
Babchuk, W.A., Courtney, S., & Jha, L.R. (1995). Fostering Collaborative Research in Adult Education:
A Grounded Theory Approach. Presented at the 8th Annual International Qualitative Research in
Education Conference. Athens, Georgia. January 5-7.
Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Rediscovering Participation in Adult Education Programs: A New Approach for
Research and Practice. Presented at the 12th Annual American Association for Adult and
Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Nashville, Tennessee. November 1-5.
7
Babchuk, W.A., Courtney, S., & Jha, L.R. (1994). Realizing the Potential for Grounded Theory in Adult
Education: New Directions for Research and Practice. In L. Martin (ed.), Proceedings of the 13th
Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community
Education (pp. 1-6). University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. October 1315.
Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1994). Toward a Sociology of Participation in Adult Education
Programs: The Personal Influence Hypothesis. In M. Hyams, J. Armstrong, & E. Anderson
(eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 7-12).
University of Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee. May 20-22.
Courtney, S., Babchuk, W.A., & Jha, L.R. (1994). Evolving the Method: Grounded Theory in the Context
of Post-Hoc Analysis. In M. Hyams, J. Armstrong, & E. Anderson (eds.), Proceedings of the 35th
Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 103-108). University of Tennessee.
Knoxville, Tennessee. May 20-22.
Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1993). Life in the Classroom: A Grounded Theory of the
G.E.D. Experience. In D. Boggs (ed.), Proceedings of the 12th Annual Midwest Research-toPractice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education (pp. 125-130). Ohio State
University. Columbus, Ohio. October 13-15.
Babchuk, W.A., Jha, L.R., &, Courtney, S. (1993). Exploring Grounded Theory in Adult Education:
Process, Product, and Implications for Practice. Presented at the 11th Annual American
Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Dallas, Texas.
November 18-20.
Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1993). Islands of learning: Life in an ABE/GED Classroom.
Presented at the 11th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
(AAACE) Conference. Dallas, Texas. November 18-20.
Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1991). Linking Motivation and Participation in Adult Education: The
Personal Influence Hypothesis. In C. Bruning & L.R. Sandmann (eds.), Proceedings of the 10th
Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education (pp. 1-7). University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 3-4.
Babchuk, W.A., & Dirkx, J.M. (1991). Workplace Literacy Education as Contextual Learning: Promise,
Performance, and Problems. In C. Bruning & L.R. Sandmann (eds.), Proceedings of the 10th
Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education (pp. 8-14). University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 3-4.
Thompson, R.A., Babchuk, W.A., & Hames, R. (1985). Identifying Infant Facial Expressions: Influences
of Gender and Caregiving Experience. Proceedings of the 93rd Annual Convention of the
American Psychological Association. Los Angeles, California.
IN PREPARATION
Babchuk, W.A., & Badiee, M. Realizing the Potential of Qualitative Designs in Education: Guidelines
for Research and Practice.
Babchuk, W.A., Hitchcock, R.K., and Sapignoli, M. Fifty Years of The Central Kalahari Game Reserve
(1961-2011): A History of Land Use, Contested Resources, Legal Rights, and Justice among
Indigenous Peoples
8
Babchuk, W.A. Strategies for Conducing Grounded Theory in Education and the Social Sciences: A
Critical Assessment of Contemporary Approaches.
Babchuk, W.A., & Sarich, S.J. A Critical Assessment of Grounded Theory for Anthropological
Research: A Historical and Interdisciplinary Analysis.
Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. The Kalahari San as Ancestors to Humanity: An Exploration of
Archaeological Evidence, Genetics, Linguistics, and Culture.
Hitchcock, R. K., Biesele, M., and Babchuk, W.A. Perspectives of the Ju/’hoan San of Northwestern
Botswana.
Hitchcock, R.K., Babchuk, W. A., and Biesele, M. Confronting Challenges to Indigenous Rights and
Well-Being: The Dobe Ju/’hoansi of Ngamiland, Botswana
HONORS
2011. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. University
of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.
2010. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. University
of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.
2009. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. University
of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.
2003. Chancellor’s Award for Best Academic and Entertainment Program, Nebraska International
Multicultural Exchange Conference (NIMEC). University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2000. Outstanding Contribution to the Status of People of Color Award, People of Color in
Predominantly White Institutions conference. Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1998. University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Region V NonCredit Program Award, The
Experience of Infant-Toddler Centers in Italy: Reggio Emilia and Pistoia. Omaha, Nebraska.
1998. University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) National Conferences and Professional
Programs Exemplary Program Award, People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Different
Perspectives on Majority Rules. With Barbara Emil and Greggory Williams. Chicago, Illinois.
1997. University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Region V NonCredit Program Award,
People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Different Perspectives on Majority Rules. With
Barbara Emil and Greggory Williams. Grand Forks, North Dakota.
1996. Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Fifteenth Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference
in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education. Lincoln, Nebraska.
1994. Ken Mattran Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Adult and Continuing Education in
Nebraska. Awarded by the Adult and Continuing Education Association of Nebraska (ACEAN).
Kearney, Nebraska.
1986. National Finalist in Collaborative Fulbright Award Competition for the study of subsistence
patterns and caretaking strategies among the Machiguenga Indians of Manu National Park, Peru. With
Mike Alvard. University of New Mexico–Albuquerque.
9
GRANTS
Pending. Wildlife and Land Management in Botswana. Government of Botswana, Ministry of
Environment, Wildlife, and Tourism with Dr. Megan Biesele, Dr. Robert K. Hitchcock, and Andrea
Allen. In conjunction with the Kalahari Peoples Fund, Austin, Texas.
2003. Applied for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Relocation of University-based
Programs Grant and the Engineering Internship Grant with Marilyn K. Stadler. In conjunction with the
Nebraska Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the Department of Academic Conferences,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2000. University of Nebraska-–Lincoln Diversity Enhancement Grant. Three-year funding for People of
Color in Predominantly White Institutions conference, Academic Conferences and Professional
Programs, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
2000. Department of Energy (ELSI Project) Life Sciences Division Grant with Dr. Gregg Wright. In
conjunction with the Department of Academic Conferences and Professional Programs, and the Center
for Children, Families and the Law. “Preparing Schools for the Genetic Revolution.” University of
Nebraska–Lincoln.
1997. Applied for Mid-America Universities International (MAUI) Big XII Grant for Mini-Conferences
with Dr. Robert Hitchcock and Dr. Jean Aigner. In conjunction with the Department of Academic
Conferences and Professional Programs, International Affairs, and the Department of Anthropology.
“Indigenous Peoples: An International Symposium.” University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1990-1991. Applied for National Workplace Literacy Grant, U.S. Department of Education, with Dr.
John Dirkx. In conjunction with the Department of Vocational and Adult Education. University of
Nebraska–Lincoln.
1983. Melon-Tinker Award for the study of female subsistence patterns and caretaking strategies among
South American tribal societies. In conjunction with Mike Alvard, The Department of Anthropology.
University of New Mexico.
1983. Applied for Collaborative Fulbright Award for the study of subsistence patterns and caretaking
strategies among the Machiguenga Indians of Manu National Park, Peru. With Mike Alvard. In
conjunction with the Department of Anthropology. University of New Mexico.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2011. Reviewer. Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal.
2011. Anthropology Section Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 121st
Annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences Meeting, Nebraska Wesleyan University. Lincoln, Nebraska.
April 15.
2010-Present. Instructor, William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community. University of NebraskaLincoln.
2010-Present. Faculty Sponsor. AnthroGroup. Department of Anthropology student organization.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
10
1996-Present. Member. E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues Advisory Committee. University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
1994-Present. Member. Midwest Research-to-Practice in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education
Conference Steering Committee.
2010. Invited Speaker. College of Education and Human Sciences Qualitative Research Interest Group
Seminar. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
2004-2007. Member. Lincoln Friends of Foreign Students. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2004 Co-Chair. Nebraska Multicultural Exchange Conference. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2000-2004. Member. Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color. University of NebraskaLincoln.
2000-2005. Member. Southeast Community College Multicultural Community Advisory Board. Lincoln,
Nebraska
2000. Reviewer, Journal of Contemporary Ethnography.
1998-2005. Co-Chair. Advisory Committee. People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions
Conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1998-1999. Member. Steering Committee. Adult and Continuing Education Association of Nebraska.
1998-1999. Member. Harris Lecture Series Committee. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1993-2000. Guest Consulting Editor. Adult Education Quarterly. American Association for Adult and
Continuing Education.
1993-2000. Editorial Assistant. Adult Education Quarterly. American Association for Adult and
Continuing Education.
1997. Chair. Indigenous Peoples: An International Symposium. Advisory Committee. University of
Nebraska–Lincoln.
1996. Invited Speaker. Teachers College Faculty Development Seminar. University of Nebraska–
Lincoln.
1995-1996. Co-Chair. Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education. October 17-19. Lincoln, Nebraska.
1993-1994. Chair. Department of Vocational and Adult Education Graduate Student Organization.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1990-1991. Workplace Literacy Project Coordinator. Nebraska Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy.
Department of Vocational and Adult Education. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Assisted in the
formation of a Workplace Education Consortium and the design of a community-based workplace basic
skills program. This project involved a collaborative effort between the Nebraska Institute for the Study
of Adult Literacy at the University of Nebraska, Southeast Community College, and local businesses.
1990. Invited Speaker. Multicultural Workshop. Department of Vocational and Adult Education.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
11
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AAA, American Anthropological Association
HBES, Human Behavior and Evolution Society
AES, American Ethnological Society
UCEA, University Continuing Education Association
REFERENCES
Dr. Raymond Hames
Chair and Professor
Department of Anthropology
836 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0368
(402) 472-6240
rhames2@unl.edu
Dr. Robert K. Hitchcock
Professor
Center for Global Change and Earth Observations
207A Manly Miles Building
140t S. Harrison Road
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
(517) 347-8412
hitchc16@msu.edu
Dr. John M. Dirkx
Professor
Educational Administration
408 Erickson Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823-5243
(517) 353-8927
jdirkx@msu.edu
Dr. Hugh P. Whitt
Professor
Department of Sociology
718 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0324
(402) 472-6047
hwhitt1@unl.edu
Dr. Thomas R. Cardwell
Dean, Student Services/Student Support
Programs and Services
Southeast Community College
4771 West Scott Road
Beatrice, NE 68310-7042
(402) 228-1220
tcardwel@southeast.edu
Dr. Patricia C. Draper
Professor
Department of Anthropology
826 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0368
(402) 472-5445
pdraper1@unl.edu