Frank D. Rashid
Detroit
Summary
Commitment to communication is a major hallmark of my career. I believe in the power of speech and writing to address the challenges of the classroom, the office, the boardroom, the halls of justice and government, and, of course, my beloved city of Detroit. Books, whether read or listened to, demonstrate the power of communication to educate, inform, and entertain.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of the Faculty
Marygrove College
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Oversaw the design and development of workshops, forums, activities to assist faculty in exploring innovative pedagogies for teaching and learning that enhance the learning environment on campus, in general, and that promote the effectiveness of Marygrove’s urban leadership curriculum, in particular
- Provided leadership for the integration of leadership pedagogy and subject matter in support of the urban leadership curriculum
- Supported faculty in implementing and continually improving the assessment of student learning in their courses.
- Provided leadership for the faculty, academic departments and the college administration in defining faculty hiring priorities.
- Acted as a resource for faculty and administration on faculty welfare, including tenure and promotion processes, faculty workloads, the Faculty Handbook, and faculty rights and responsibilities.
- Oversaw all faculty hiring, including tenure-track, term contract, and adjunct hires.
- Assured that faculty recruitment processes employed best practices for hiring and retaining a diverse, mission-oriented faculty.
- Oriented new faculty and adjuncts to the College, providing the necessary information for understanding the College’s mission, vision, policies, procedures, and benefits
- Directed efforts to improve systems and practices for mentoring of new faculty and provided support and mentorship for both new and senior faculty members in managing their career paths
- Assisted faculty in the planning and articulation of their scholarly activity, including publication of their scholarship
- Promoted the evaluation and continual improvement of faculty development; provided support to the Faculty Development Committee in review of applications
for faculty development funds; made recommendations to the CAO on the allocation of faculty development funds. - Served as liaison to organizations that provide faculty development opportunities, such as the Michigan Colleges Foundation; the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters; and the Faculty Resource Network.
- Managed all aspects of faculty reviews, including first-year, second-year, pre-tenure, tenure and promotion, and post-tenure reviews
- Participated in evaluating each individual in the review process, submitted a letter to the CAO regarding first- and second-year faculty, and collaborated with the CAO on written recommendations to the Rank and Tenure Committee and with the Board of Trustees (when required) for faculty undergoing pre-tenure, tenure, promotion and post-tenure reviews.
- Published information about faculty research and scholarship
- Served on the Academic Council and partnered with faculty on committees of the Faculty Assembly to support the academic integrity and rigor of the college’s academic programs
- Advised the CAO on faculty issues, acting as an advocate for faculty and promoting a vibrant model of shared governance
- Provided support and leadership in the Higher Learning Commission accreditation processes.
English Professor
Marygrove College
08.1980 - 06.2015
- Given the following faculty appointments: Assistant Professor (1980-85), Associate Professor (1985-2000), Professor of English (2000-2017), and Professor Emeritus (1918-present)
- Taught a range of academic writing and literature courses from introductory composition to advanced American literature surveys and seminars at the undergraduate and graduate levels: Courses included Academic Writing, Introduction to Literature, Approaches to Literary Studies, Introduction to Poetry, American Literature,
- Advised students at all levels about course selection and career paths and opportunities
- Collaborated with department colleagues assess programs and course offerings, undertake new initiatives, and recruit new students
- Participated in national searches for new departmental faculty
- Collaborated with colleagues to establish and produce the Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series (CAALS) focused on annual visits by prominent African American writers
- Chaired the English and Modern Languages Department, 1998-2007
- Served on a range of faculty and college-wide committees to ensure the quality of academic programs; strengthen institutional resources and capacity; develop, maintain, and protect the rights and responsibilities of faculty, students, and staff; and promote academic programs and activities
- Engaged in assessment of students, faculty, and administrators, as well as courses and programs throughout the institution
- Presented and published the results of my research about the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Robert Hayden, and Lawrence Joseph as well as Detroit literature, history, and culture
- Collaborated with social sciences faculty colleagues to develop and teach an interdisciplinary seminar, Detroit and the Contemporary Urban Crisis, offered annually from 1994 until 2017
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary group of faculty to establish the Institute for Detroit Studies (IDS) featuring "Defining Detroit," a series of Detroit-focused lectures, readings, exhibits, performances, and discussions; online Detroit resources for teachers, scholars, and students; and presentations and workshops given on campus and around the city
- Established service learning opportunities for students
- Delivered remarks for college events: keynotes and welcomes, baccalaureate remarks, tributes to colleagues and students, introductions of guest speakers, and academic papers and presentations
- Developed and maintained websites devoted to CAALS and IDS
Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator
Focus: Hope
01.1979 - 08.1980
- Handled general correspondence and wrote reports for the Food Program Director
- Coordinated the annual Walk for Justice
- Wrote grant applications for specific food program projects
- Recruited volunteers and coordinated their activities with different departments in the organizatiion
- Engaged in outreach to encourage participation in programs in the Detroit community
Lecturer in the Humanities, Adjunct
University of Michigan Dearborn
09.1977 - 12.1978
- Taught Composition I and II to first and second-year undergraduate students
Teaching Fellow
University of Detroit
08.1972 - 05.1978
- Awarded an annual teaching fellowship to teach one or two sections of developmental composition, academic writing, or introduction to literature while studying for a Ph.D. in English
Volunteer Record Librarian and Program Host
WDET-FM
06.1972 - 12.1975
- Catalogued music recordings in the station's record library
- Served as substitute host for Aubade, the station's morning program, introduced music and gave news headlines and the weather
- Hosted Music by Request, a weekly four-hour audience request program
- Participated in on-air fundraising
Education
Ph.D. - English
University of Detroit
Detroit04-1980
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Detroit
Detroit, MI04-1972
Skills
- Academic administration and leadership
- Program development
- Research and scholarship
- Writing for publication
- Grant writing
- Public speaking
- Mentoring of faculty and students
Timeline
Dean of the Faculty
Marygrove College
07.2015 - 12.2018
English Professor
Marygrove College
08.1980 - 06.2015
Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator
Focus: Hope
01.1979 - 08.1980
Lecturer in the Humanities, Adjunct
University of Michigan Dearborn
09.1977 - 12.1978
Teaching Fellow
University of Detroit
08.1972 - 05.1978
Volunteer Record Librarian and Program Host
WDET-FM
06.1972 - 12.1975
Ph.D. - English
University of Detroit
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Detroit
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