LAURA W. MURPHY, Ph.D.

Accomplished Professor in biology with extensive teaching experience at two-year and four-year institutions. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and fostering student success through effective instruction and advising. Proven leadership in interdisciplinary initiatives, including the California Guided Pathways Project, ACCJC Accreditation Self-Study, and Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment, focusing on data analysis and retention strategies. Exceptional skills in project management, communication, and grant writing significantly enhance institutional outcomes.

Community College Executive Committee for UC San Diego STARTneuro program, UC-HSI Doctoral Diversity Initiative, Member, 2024- present.

Sabbatical, Miramar College, Spring 2023.

San Diego Chapter- American Association for Women in Community Colleges (SD-AAWCC) Leadership Team, Miramar College Liaison, 2020-2022.

ASG Champion for Student Success Award, Miramar College, Spring 2020.

Academic Senate Executive Committee, Miramar College, Fall 2015- 2017.

Senator- Biology Department, Academic Senate, Miramar College, 2013- 2015.

Accreditation Standard Tri-Chair, Miramar College, 2014- 2017.

Taskstream Website Development Lead, Miramar College, 2013-2015.

Chair- Natural Sciences Department, Miramar College,2010.

• Participant, ASCCC OERI Accessibility Basics Course, ASCCC Online Initiative, Spring 2023
• Participant, ASCCC OERI OER Basics Course, ASCCC Online Initiative, Spring 2023
• Faculty Representative, Grants and Initiatives Subcommittee, Miramar College, 2021 - 2024
• Member, Committee on Committees, Miramar, 2021 - 2023
• Member, District Educational Services Software Workgroup, SDCCD, 2021 - 2022
• Member, USC Equity Alliance, Miramar College, Spring 2021
• Committee Member, SDCCD Chancellor Search, Fall 2020
• Member, Equity Statement and Definition Workgroup, Miramar College, 2020
• Member, California Guided Pathways (CAGP) Project Steering Committee, Miramar College, 2020 - 2022
• Faculty Representative, College Police Review Taskforce, SDCCD, Miramar College, 2020 - 2022
• Member, Districtwide Investments in Instructional Software Workgroup, SDCCD, 2020 - 2022
• Member, Administration and Senate COVID Leadership Team, Miramar College, 2020 - 2021
• Faculty Co-Chair/ Member, College Executive Committee, Miramar College, 2017 - 2022
• Member, San Diego Community College Auxiliary Organization, SDCCD, 2019 - 2022
• Faculty Representative, District Budget Planning and Development Council, SDCCD, Miramar, 2017 - 2022
• Faculty Representative, District Governance Committee, SDCCD, Miramar, 2017 - 2022
• Member, Budget and Resource Development Subcommittee, Miramar College, 2017 - 2022
• Member, Collegiality in Action (CIA) Steering Committee, Miramar College, 2018 - 2021
• Member, Academic Senate - Executive Committee, Miramar College, 2017 - 2022
• Chair and Member, College Governance Committee, Miramar College, 2017 - 2022
• Member, CGC Governance Committee Assessment Taskforce, Miramar College, 2016 - 2017
• Resource Member, Instructional Program Review/SLOAC Committee, Miramar College, 2012 - 2017
• Resource Member, Student Services Program Review/SLOAC Committee, Miramar College, 2012 - 2017
• Resource Member, Administrative Services Program Review/SLOAC Committee, Miramar College, 2012 - 2017
• Resource Member, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Committee, Miramar College, 2012 - 2017
• Member, Strategic Plan Assessment Workgroup, Miramar College, 2014 - 2015
• Member, Advisory Board for Medical Laboratory Technician Training Program, Miramar College, 2009 - 2011
• Member, Facilities Committee, Miramar College, 2008 - 2011
• Member, Curriculum Committee, Miramar College, 2005 - 2008 and 2011 - 2012
• Peer Evaluator, Contract and Adjunct Faculty Evaluation Committees, Miramar College, 2009 - present

Member, Faculty and Staff Hiring Committees, SDCCD and Miramar College, 2009 - present

• Laura W. Murphy, D. Trubovitz, and C. Wagner, General Microbiology Laboratory Manual, Spring 2024, 2024, OER License: CC By 4.0
• Laura W. Murphy, D. Trubovitz, and C. Wagner, General Microbiology Laboratory Manual, Spring 2023, 2023, OER License: CC By 4.0
• Economic Stimulus Program Funds for Phase II, Allied Health Program Expansion, $400,000, Development and Implementation of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program, Miramar College, 2009
• Hildebrand, M., L.E. Waggoner, H. Liu, S. Sudek, S. Allen, C. Anderson, D. Sherman and M. Haygood, bryA: An unusual modular polyketide synthase gene from the uncultivated bacterial symbionts of the marine bryozoans Bugula neritina, Chemistry and Biology, 11, 1543-1552, 2004
• Hildebrand, M., L.E. Waggoner, G.E. Lim, K.H. Sharp, C.P. Ridley, and M.G. Haygood, Approaches to identify, clone, and express symbionts bioactive metabolite genes, Natural Products Reports, 21, 122-142, 2004
• Kim, J., D.S. Poole, L.E. Waggoner, A. Kempf, D.S. Ramirez, P.A. Treschow, and W.R. Schafer, Genes affecting the activity of nicotinic receptors involved in Caenorhabditis elegans egg-laying behavior, Genetics, 157, 1599-1611, 2001
• Waggoner, L.E., K.A Dickinson, D.S. Poole, J. Kim, W.R. Schafer, Long-term nicotinic adaptation in Caenorhabditis elegans involves PKC-dependent changes in nicotinic receptor abundance, Journal of Neuroscience, 20, 8802-8811, 2000
• Waggoner, L.E., L.A. Hardaker, S. Golik, and W.R. Schafer, Effect of a neuropeptide gene on behavioral states in Caenorhabditis elegans egg-laying, Genetics, 134, 1181-1192, 2000
• Waggoner, L.E., G.T. Zhou, and W.R. Schafer, Control of alternative behavioral states by serotonin in Caenorhabditis elegans, Neuron, 21, 203-214, 1998

• Court Appointed Special Advocate, Voices for Children, 2024 - present
• Volunteer, National League of Young Men, 2024 - present
• Volunteer, Miracle League of San Diego, 2022 - 2024
• Family Support Volunteer, Alliance for African Assistance, La Jolla Presbyterian, 2018 - 2020
• Workshop Leader, STEAM Day, BirdRock Elementary, 2014-2015
• Workshop Leader, Science Festival 9 to 99, Miramar College, 2012
• Workshop Leader, Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering (BE WiSE) Program, Miramar College, 2008
• Panelist, Alternative Careers, Women in Bioscience Conference, AWIS, Salk Institute, San Diego, 2007
• Panelist, Pros and Cons of Community College Teaching, Miramar College, 2006
• Director of Public Relations Committee, Association for Women in Science, San Diego Chapter, 2004 - 2006
• Member, Duke Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, 2003 - 2011