Robin Dhakal

• Teaching:

Teach online undergraduate and graduate courses delivering high-quality education to students. Course taught: Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of Macroeconomics; Financial Institutions and Markets; Financial Economics; Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions; Statistics for Financial Managers

Evaluate student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.

Help struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.

• Curriculum Development:

Redesign multiple courses through the continuous improvement process to ensure up-to-date content and pedagogical effectiveness. Redesigned courses include: International Finance; Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics; Financial Institutions & Markets; Principles of Econometrics; Financial Economics; Statistics for Financial Managers

• Adjunct faculty management:

Play a critical role in the recruitment process by evaluating, interviewing, and hiring adjunct faculty candidates.

Conduct annual evaluations of adjunct faculty through Instructional Quality Review (IQR) process, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.

Provide mentorship and coaching to adjunct faculty as part of faculty management responsibilities, fostering professional growth and instructional effectiveness.

Led and participated in multiple Faculty Forums, facilitating discussions on best practices, pedagogy, and professional development.

• Service- Committees

Serve as an active member of the UAGC Culture of Care Committee, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Contribute to the UAGC Employee Recognition Committee, helping to recognize and celebrate outstanding employee contributions.

Represent the Forbes School of Business, and Technology (FSBT) and the Department of Professional Studies on the UAGC Faculty Council, providing insights and advocating for faculty needs.

• Service- Other

Played a key role in the IACBE accreditation team by co-authoring the self-study document for accreditation, ensuring academic excellence and compliance.

Contributed to the MS Finance program review by assisting in the completion of the program's self-study document, supporting academic rigor and program improvement.

Serve as a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Reviewer, evaluating and validating students’ prior learning experiences for academic credit.

Serve as the President of the UAGC chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta honor society, leading initiatives to promote academic excellence in business disciplines.

Reviewed and evaluated proposals for the University Fellows Program (UFP) Grant Program, supporting faculty advancement and research.

• Scholarship:

Authored multiple blog articles for the UAGC Faculty Blog, contributing to the academic and professional discourse within the institution.

Authored an article for the Financial Literacy Project, promoting financial education and awareness among students.

Contributed articles to the UAGC Chronicle, sharing insights and knowledge with the broader university community.

• Publications:

Contributed to every chapters of the new edition of the Macroeconomics textbook through Constellation publication, including a comprehensive review of both the old and new editions, with ongoing contributions to the Microeconomics textbook.

Submitted two scholarly articles to the International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management for publication which is under review.

Collaborating on a book project with a colleague, focusing on leadership in higher education.

• Certifications:

Achieved Quality Matters (QM) Rubric Certification, underscoring a dedication to high-quality online education and course design.

Earned Green Zone Certification, demonstrating a commitment to supporting military-affiliated students.

• Teaching:

Taught face-to-face, online, and hybrid undergraduate courses.

Regularly updated and reviewed course curricula to align with higher education standards and ensure academic rigor.

Provided additional support to struggling students outside the classroom, regularly monitoring their progress and offering guidance to enhance their academic success.

Assessed student performance through detailed evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and offering personalized feedback to support academic growth.

• Service

Led and served as Faculty Advisor for a community financial literacy workshop, guiding students in presenting key financial concepts and fostering community education.

Served as a Faculty Advisor for the Phi Beta Lambda society at Miami Dade College, mentoring students in leadership, career development, and business-related activities.

Actively served on various committees, contributing to the college’s mission and institutional goals.

• Scholarship:

Co-authored a research paper titled "Community College Undergraduate Research: Using Research as a Revitalization Strategy," collaborating with colleagues at Miami Dade College to explore the impact of research on educational engagement and revitalization.

• Professional Development:

Completed the "Effective Teaching Practices" course with The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and earned certification, demonstrating a commitment to high-impact teaching strategies and student success.

Completed the "Visions of Sustainability" online course offered by the Center for Institutional and Organizational Learning at Miami Dade College – March 2021.

Completed the "A Call to Sustainability" online course offered by the Center for Institutional and Organizational Learning at Miami Dade College – November 2020.

Completed the "Climate Disruption: Choosing Resiliency" online course offered by the Center for Institutional and Organizational Learning at Miami Dade College – April 2020.

• Effectively communicate complex economic concepts to both graduate and undergraduate students in Economics, ensuring clarity and understanding.

• Instructed courses in Principles and Intermediate Economics, delivering content through face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Advised approximately 20 students per quarter, providing academic guidance and support.
• Updated and reviewed curriculum and syllabi to ensure courses met higher education standards and academic rigor.
• Served as Advisor for the YVC Business Club, organizing campus-wide events, business competitions, forums, and an entrepreneurial series.
• Collaborated with a colleague to create an interdisciplinary course, "Economics of Poverty," integrating Economics and Sociology.
• Served as an Official Judge for the Restaurant and Food Services Management Case Competition organized by the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) – January 2019.
• Moderated a forum on the Yakima Plaza provision, which was included on the general election ballot – November 2018.
• Participated in a two-day Curriculum Planning Workshop organized by The Washington Center – April 2018.

• Instructed Mathematics of Money Course for Pre-College Students
• Topics covered included personal budgeting, investment, taxes, money, banks, and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, among others.

• Taught four sections of undergraduate macroeconomics (average class size of 60 students)
• Assisted an undergraduate student in earning Honors credit for a class I taught
• Participated in departmental responsibilities and contributed to curriculum development and student assessment

• Taught two courses each semester and one course during the summer: undergraduate-level Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics (average class size of 50 students)

• Taught one course each semester and one course during the summer: Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics (average class size of 40 students)

• Tutored undergraduate economics students in various courses; graded papers and exams; taught occasional class periods; organized and led group tutoring sessions, providing assistance to approximately 10 students per session
• Courses tutored and taught include: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Health Economics, Game Theory, Intermediate Price Theory, Antitrust Laws, and American Economic History

• Conducted phone interviews of prospective candidates for various staff positions at Warren Wilson College
• Received and filed candidates’ cover letters and resumes and forwarded them to the associated search committee members
• Regularly updated Warren Wilson College's employee database while safeguarding highly sensitive employee information
• Assisted the Accounting Office and the Office of Administration and Finance with a range of administrative tasks

• Ensured the proper and timely distribution of campus mail
• Played a supervisory role to a crew of 10-12 employees
• Managed the student shuttle service to and from the airport

• Managed the incoming and outgoing mail while safeguarding the integrity of the campus post office
• Played a supervisory role to a crew of 10-12 employees

• Tutored undergraduate mathematics students in calculus and statistics; organized and led group tutoring sessions, providing assistance to approximately 5 students per session