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Ziesing Summary Teacher, editor, publisher and writer. Seeking to encourage toleration, freedom and understanding, especially relative to other cultures and worldviews. Education B.A.
(First Class Honors) Moorhead State University, 1971 Professional Highlights Website Content Manager - JLF Associates. Contract work for The Thai Board of Investment on their award winning website. 2003 - present. Business Intelligence Researcher - JLF Associates. Contract work for the Thai Ministry of Industry. 2006 - present. Instructor of English - Chalerm Karnchana College, Si Saket, Thailand. 2005 – 2006 Instructor of English - University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, Thailand. Taught English at all levels from first year students through graduate school. 1993-2005 Philosophy Instructor - 1976-1992, Eastern Connecticut State University, Mohegan Community College, Quinebaug Valley Community College and The University of Connecticut. President
and Co-Founder Selected Accomplishments Teacher Training: Special instructor for Khukhan public school teachers. 2006. Teacher Training: TESOL Thailand, The First SIG Conference, Mahidol University, 2003. Teacher Training: Trained high school English teachers in Sisaket Province Thailand in a special program. 2001 and 2002. Teaching
and Curriculum Development: Developed curriculum for Thesis Writing course
for the Graduate Schools at UTCC and Maihidol University (Computer Science
Department) and two Senior Writing Classes. Guest Lecturer: Have given guest lectures on different topics of language at the Graduate School (UTCC), philosophy undergraduate program (UTCC) as well as community colleges and universities in the U.S.A. Honors and Awards Plaque for Academic Excellence - University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 2000. Presidential Award for Service to the University - Eastern Connecticut State University, 1988. Yale University Visiting Faculty Fellowship - Yale University, 1987-88. University of Connecticut Fellowship - 1971-74. Publication and Editorial Highlights Business Intelligence - Monthly reports to the Thai Ministry of Industry. 2006 - present. Standards of Learning in the Basic Education Curriculum (Project of the Thai Ministry of Education). Editor, Bangkok, 2003 A Study of Thai SME Business Practices, Problems and Obstacles in the Trading Sector (Project of The Department of Industrial Promotion, The Ministry of Industry). Co-editor, Bangkok, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 2001. "Cultural Literacy and Language Fluency", A Collection of Academic Papers: In Celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Bangkok, Univ. of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 2001. A Collection of Academic Papers: In Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Faculty of Humanities of The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Editor (With Ruja Pholward), Bangkok, Univ. of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 2001. "I'm Sorry: A Cross-cultural Examination of Apologizing", Pasaa Language Journal. Bangkok, Chulalongkorn University, 2000. "Communication and Cultural Change in Thailand", Communication Arts Journal. Bangkok, Chulalongkorn University, 1999. Co-authored this paper (with Dr. Chomnong Vibulsri) which was presented at an international conference on "Thailand's Communication and Culture During the Current Economic Crisis." Webmaster and founder of Ajarn Michael's Website (a site for Thai university students). Member, Editorial Staff, UTCC Journal. "Thai University Games Website." Bangkok, Maihidol University, 1998. Edited and did the narration for this website. "Birds of Thailand." Bangkok, Information Thailand, 1996. Edited and did the narration for this CD ROM. I Walked Away: An Expatriate's Guide to Living in Thailand. Loompanics Publications, 1996. Wrote this book on living in Thailand. Anarchy and the End of History, Factsheet Five Books, 1991. Edited (with Mike Gunderloy) this book on libertarian philosophy. The Scarlet Q: Anarchy, Religion and the Cult of Science. Lysander Spooner Books, 1990. Wrote this book on the relation between religion and science from a libertarian perspective. Committees Comprehensive Examination Committee, MBA (BC), Graduate School, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Thesis Committee Member, MBA, Graduate School, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Additional Information Frequent member of staff observing teaching demonstrations and interviewing job applicants (both Thai and foreign) for teaching positions. Editor of assorted letters, memos, brochures, textbooks, academic papers and other projects of university staff members. Editor of Independent Study Projects by UTCC graduate students. Writer of entrance examinations for both the undergraduate and graduate school as well as comprehensive exams and employment exams.
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