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Christopher E. Mushrush

CURRICULUM VITAE

 


Office Address

Illinois State University
Department of Economics
Campus mail code: 4200
Normal, IL 61790-4200
(309) 438-3935
E-Mail: cemushr@ilstu.edu

 

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Illinois State University, In-Progress, ABD + Comps

M.S. in Applied Economics, Illinois State University, August 2000

B.S. in Economics, Illinois State University, May 1996

United States Air Force Academy, 1991-1994

 

 

Work Experience

Lecturer

Department of Economics, Illinois State University, August 2000 – Present

Supervisor: James Payne

      Duties: Creation of syllabi. Creation and modification of course web pages.  Provide lectured and student-centered instruction on microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, money and banking, statistics, and individual and social choice.  Assess student learning via homework, quizzes, exams, and essay papers.  Hold review sessions and office hours for supplemental instruction.  Incorporate technology where appropriate, including WebCT, Mallard, Whiteboard, BBS, and instant messaging.  Received recognition for instilling “Active Pursuit of Learning” in students, in line with Illinois State University’s strategic plan, Educating Illinois.

 

Instructor

     Social Science and Public Service Division, Illinois Valley Community College, Summer 2000, Summer 2001

     Supervisor:  Lori H. Nall

     Duties:  Created syllabi.  Created and modified course web pages.  Provided lectured instruction.  Assessed student learning via homework, quizzes, exams, and essay papers.  Provided additional readings throughout the semester to bring in current events.  Taught in-class format and distance learning.

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Economics, Illinois State University, August 1998 – May 2000

Supervisor: David R. Ramsey

Duties: Created syllabi. Created and modified course web pages.  Provided lectured instruction on microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.  Assessed student learning via homework, quizzes, exams, and essay papers.  Assessed voluntary mid-semester teacher evaluation to students.  Held review sessions and office hours for supplemental instruction.  Proctored exams for other instructors.

 

Board of Directors, National Association of Graduate/Professional Students

Appointed Interim Midwest Regional Coordinator, January 1999 – March 1999

Elected Midwest Regional Coordinator, November 1999 – October 2000

Appointed Interim Midwest Regional Coordinator, November 2001 – November 2002

Elected Treasurer/Financial Controller, November 2002 – August 2003

Duties: Ensured the enacting of directives passed by the membership, including employment concerns, legislative concerns, funding issues, diversity issues, etc.  Provided policy direction to hired professional staff members.  Took part in strategic planning to ensure longevity of NAGPS.  Chaired Finance Committee.  Ran regional conferences.  Actively lobbied at the federal level on behalf of graduate and professional students.   Was responsible for regional web page creation/updates.  Successfully brought an organization that had well over a $40,000 projected budgetary shortfall into positive earnings in one year.

 


Publications

<LH></LH> Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Host Countries: Evidence from

Cross-Country Data – Master’s Thesis

·        Abstract published in Proceedings from 2000 Illinois State University Graduate Research Symposium

 

 


Conference Presentations

<LH>University Teaching Workshops

  • Student Engagement and Motivation.  Panelist at 2004 Illinois State University Center for the Advancement of Teaching workshop.

Graduate Student Organizations

  • Dealing with Rough Seas: An Overview of Higher Education Funding and What Can Be Done.  Presentation at the 2003 NAGPS Midwest Regional Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
  • When Recession Hits: How to Survive Campus Budget Cuts.  Presentation at the 2002 NAGPS Midwest Regional Conference, Kalamazoo, MI.
  • If You Build It, Will They Come?: Tips on Increasing the Appearance of and Participation in your Organization.  Presentation at the 2000 NAGPS National Conference, Nashville, TN.</LH>

·        Strategies for Success for Graduate School Organizations: How to Start a GSO and Keep it Vital.  Presentation at the 2000 NAGPS Midwest regional conference, Minneapolis, MN.

<LH>Foreign Direct Investment</LH>

·        Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Host Countries: Evidence from Cross-Country Data.  Presentation of thesis overview at 2000 Illinois State University Graduate Research Symposium

 

 


Professional Service and Volunteer Work

National Association of Graduate/Professional Students – Board of Directors, 1998 – 2003

·        Received Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.

 

Search Committee for Vice-President for Student Affairs, Illinois State University, 2000

 

Academic Senator, Illinois State University, (Rules Committee) 2000

 

Graduate Student Association, Illinois State University, NAGPS Liaison 1998, Treasurer 2001, Vice-President 1999, President 1999 – 2000

·        Received Most Outstanding Graduate Student Organization Award in the Nation for 2000

 

Landmark Condominium Association, Treasurer, 1999 - 2001

 

Association of South Campus, Illinois State University – Treasurer, 1995 – 1996

 

Search and Recovery, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, 1996 - 1998

 

U.S. Air Force Academy – Element Leader, Computer NCO, Logistics NCO, 1991 – 1994

·        Received 1st Group Element Leader of the Month Award, February 1994

 

 


Professional References

Available upon request