Service

“Service” is not about duty. It is about building relationships. I feel that many use the word “service” to imply a one-way relationship between the servant and those who are served. I look at “service” as an act of sharing myself, my experience, and expertise that helps build relationships with the stakeholders of the university (students, faculty, and the community). I believe that service is a natural product or manifestation of being a teacher and a scholar, and is a crucial part of being a responsible citizen.

Here is a selection of things I had done at the University of Scranton

  • Core faculty: Neuroscience (2003– 2019); Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology (2007– 2019); Asian Studies Program (2009 – 2019)

  • Webmaster and designer, Biology Department Website (2008 – 2014; Biology Department Facebook page (2009 – current); Loyola Science Center Website (2009 – 2019); Asian Studies (2010 – 2019); Neuroscience (2017-2019)

  • Project Shepherd, Loyola Science Center construction project, 2008-2012

  • Member, University Concert Chorus, Fall 2003 – 2019

  • University Task Force for the Diversity Action Plan, 2003-2005

  • Health Professions Evaluation Committee, 2004-2010

  • Science Education Committee, Fall 2004-2009

  • Faculty Development Board, Fall 2004-Spring 2007; Fall 2009-Spring 2012

  • Student Chaperone for University Planning Board Activities (2005 – 2013)

  • Diversity Initiatives Review Board, 2006 – 2013

  • Diversity Advisory Group, 2007 – 2013

  • Committee on University Image and Promotion, 2008 – 2019

  • Board of Rank and Tenure, 2009-2010, 2012-2013

  • Steering Committee, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities – Conference on Multicultural Affairs, June 2009

  • Search Committee, University President, 2010

  • Search Committee, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, 2010-2011

A full list of activities is available on request.