Fellow of Hollins University, 1989-present
William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Philosophy, College of William and Mary, 1989-2001
Professor of Philosophy, Hollins College, 1978-89
Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, 1983-84
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Hollins College 1971-78
Visiting Fellow in Philosophy, Harvard University 1975-76
Recognized Student, University of Oxford 1971-72
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Hollins College 1967-71
Visiting Instructor in Philosophy, Hollins College 1965-67

administrative appointments
Interim Chair, Department of English, Hollins University, 2004-2006
Acting Chair, Department of Philosophy, William & Mary, 1992-93
Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religion, Hollins College, 1972-5; 1986-7

a) at Hollins College (1965-1989)

      i. semester courses taught frequently
Introduction to Philosophical Problems, Elementary Logic, Advanced Logic, Critical Thinking, Contemporary Moral Issues, Ethical Theory, Introduction to (Philosophy of) Law, Morality and Law, Philosophy of Religion, Social and Political Philosophy (under various titles), Medical Ethics, Business and Professional Ethics, Freshman Seminars (various topics: Religious Experience, Humanities, Applied Ethics...)

      ii. semester courses taught infrequently
Humanities Core (2 semester sequence), Analytic Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Religion,  Economic Analysis of Law, Philosophical Significance of Literature.

      iii. Short Term (January) courses
Legal Aid Internships, applied ethics (various titles), the Concept of Infinity, Concepts of Justice, Religious Experience...

 

b) at the College of William and Mary (1989-2001)

        i. in the Philosophy Department
Advanced Ethics, Morality and Law, Good Life, Rhetoric and Philosophy, Topics in Social and Political Philosophy (Human Rights), Freshman Seminar (Introduction to Philosophical Problems), Stoic Ethics, Practical Rationality, International Justice; Ethics

       ii. in the Charles Center and/or the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy Analysis
Interpretation in Social and Political Philosophy I, II; Rhetoric in Philosophy, Ethics and Public Policy, Honors 201, Film 150, Philosophy 306: Philosophy and Narrative Art: Fiction and Film

 

College Governance

a) selected university service at William and Mary, 1989-2001
      Member, Committee on Retention, Promotion and Tenure, 1996-99; Chair, 1998-99
      Chair, Dean of Arts and Sciences Search Committee, 1994-95
      Faculty Assembly, 1991-93
      Curriculum Review Steering Committee, 1990-92; Subcommittee on Distribution Requirements
      Provost Search Committee, 1992-93
      Convener, Social and Political Philosophy Discussion Group, 1990-2000
      Ad hoc Committee on Access for the Disabled, 1991
      Admissions Policy Committee, 1990-93
      Undergraduate Assessment, 1991-95
      Steering Committee, Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy, 1990-2001
      Various ad hoc committees (Tercentenery Scholarship Selection, Associate Dean Performance Review...)

b) selected departmental service at William and Mary, 1989-2001
      Acting Chair, Philosophy 1992-93
      Philosophy Faculty Affairs Committee, 1990-93; 1997-99; Chair, 1998-99
      Philosophy Curriculum Committee, 1989-90
  Various ad hoc duties (created and maintain the department's WebSite; oversight of the departmental library, etc.)

c) selected college and departmental service at Hollins College (1965-89)
      Interim Chair, Department of English, 2004-06
      Committee on tenure and promotion, 1972-73; 1974-75; 1977-78; 1979-81; 1984-86;  Chair, 1985-86
      Search Committee, President of the College, 1980-81; Chair, Screening Subcommittee
      Search Committee, Dean of the College, 1985-86
      Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religion 1972-5; 1986-7
      Committee on the Future of the College 1973-4, Chair, subcommittee on educational programs
      Chair, Curriculum Review Committee, 1979-81
      Steering Committee for Self Study, 1984-86; Chair, Mission Subcommittee
      Committee on Academic Policy 1967-70; 1976-77
     Admission Committee: 1969-70; 1979-80; 1986-8

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