P. Kevin Parker

Accomplished Associate Professor of English at Orange Coast College, adept in curriculum design and instructional technology, significantly enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Renowned for academic advisement and interdisciplinary collaboration, consistently improving educational standards and student success rates. Passionate Associate Professor with 18 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers. Dynamic Academic Senate President for 3 years, always advocating for the 10 + 1 in academic and professional matters. Ability to handle multiple projects, including chairing numerous committees, most notably a general obligation bond oversight committee.

Publications Edited and published inside english, the journal of the English Council of California's Two Year Colleges (ECCTYC). Assistant Editor of The Newsletter of the Freudian Field. Editor and editorial board member of The Writing Instructor. Editorial board member of Teaching English in the Two Year College. Essays published in The Los Angeles Times, Montana English Journal, Mots-Arts, and inside english.

Professional Achievements Academic Senate President for 3 years. Lead instructor for 2 semester abroad programs in Paris. Member of curriculum committee, tech committee, planning and budget, numerous hiring committees for both faculty and administrators, including college presidents and district chancellor. Co-chaired G.O. bond committee. Created and taught first online English courses.