Ginger Silvera, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Interdisciplinary Studies University College

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1 Ginger Silvera, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Interdisciplinary Studies University College Academic Background Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, Political Science (World Politics and Public Policy minor), 2012 Master California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, Master's in Public Administration, 2006 B.S. California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, Public Administration (Criminal Justice minor), 2004 WORK EXPERIENCE: Academic Experience Assistant Professor, Zayed University (August, Present), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Responsible for developing curriculum and learning materials. Managed a learning environment of 85 students. Educated first generation college students on Global Awareness. Lectured with PowerPoint, Internet, YouTube and ipad applications; Socrative. Facilitator and Trainer, Elite Training Group (August, January, 2015), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Contract based position training employees from the Abu Dhabi Police Department, Department of Ministry Interior. Public speaking to an audience of 50 students. Prepared and developed all course materials. Taught Management courses such as Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Human Performance Technology and Total Quality Management. Conducted evaluations on personnel. Adjunct Faculty, California State University Dominguez Hills (August, August, 2015), Carson, California. Part-time professor in the Political Science and Public Administration Department taught courses in World Politics POL 100, American Politics POL 101, American Politics Hybrid and TV courses, Women and Politics POL 325, Criminal Justice On-line PUB 340 and guest lectured for Public Administration Leadership and Behavior PUB 301 for undergraduate students. Ability to teach with PowerPoint, Internet, Youtube and Ipad applications such as Doceri and Socrative. Ability to record lectures with audio and/or PowerPoint with audio which information can be uploaded to either itunes Podcasts or Youtube. Ability to teach through Distance Learning on CableTV and taught to an audience of 85K viewers. Created Textbook Reader for World Politics titled World Perspectives released Fall 2012 by Cognella Publishers. Created Textbook Reader for American Politics titled American Government released in Fall 2012 by University Readers. Non-Academic Experience National Associate Lobbyist, California Catholic Conference (March, November, 2009), Sacramento, California. Assures public policy advocacy of the Conference agenda, particularly issues of concern to the Hispanic communities in the state. Lobbies the members of the legislature, staff at the Governor s office, judicial officers, various administrators of state agencies and their staff. Conducts appropriate and timely professional analysis and research on topics of interest to the Conference as assigned. Prepares and delivers position letters and gives public testimony on issues as assigned. Graduate Assistant, European Union Centre of California (July, February, 2009), Claremont, California. Produce and

2 distribute informational materials about Center programming; assists with event coordination and arrangements for visitors to the Center; provides assistance with clerical work; updates the EUC mailing list. Organizes and assists with the logistics for the Center s speaker series and the Center s conferences and workshops. Program Specialist II, L..A. County Community Development Commission (September, March, 2007), Santa Fe Springs, California. Interviewed new and continuing participants to explain rental assistance Section 8 program policies and regulations and determine eligibility for housing assistance. Provided case management to program participants, negotiated housing assistance contracts with private owners; resolved concerns between owners and tenants. Social Worker Trainee, Los Angeles County Department of Social Services (December, March, 2006), Hawthorne, California. Conducted home visits to determine eligibility for the In-Home Supportive Services Program, so clients may remain safely in their own home. Identified and analyzed clients needs for services; set priorities, explored alternatives with clients to develop plans for resolving problems. Prepared cases with written reports that note eligibility or ineligibility to the program. Detention Services Officer, Los Angeles County Probation Department (April, December, 2005), Downey, California. Supervised the activities of minors who are detained at Central Juvenile Hall. Served as a member of a small team responsible for the order and security of a unit of juveniles and provided situational counseling as necessary. Updated cases regularly and prepared reports when needed. Loaned Executive, United Way of Greater Los Angeles (September, January, 2005), Los Angeles, California. Worked with other executives "on loan" from major corporations. Researched new funding by identifying business prospects. Conducted field research and gathered data. Utilized Enterprise Fundraising Software. Made presentations regarding United Way to potential donors. Youth Care Counselor, Optimist Youth Homes (October, August, 2004), Altadena, California. Supervised six male adolescents ages Maintained daily behavioral reports on probationers. Facilitated independent living skills; counseled residents. Researched grant writing projects and submitted three proposals. Received donation of art posters from the Getty Museum through one proposal. Supervisory Assessment Specialist, Functional Analysis (January, October, 2003), Pasadena, California. Assessed academic strength of individuals ages Provided assistance in areas where they needed improvement. Determined issues that impacted success in learning. Maintained a statistical database on individual progress. Supervised three assessment specialists. Promoted from Assessment Specialist 8/03. Intern, National Association of Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO) (June, August, 2003), Washington DC, District of Columbia. Attended Congressional hearings on Homeland Security and Immigration. Became familiar with policy issues concerning judicial nominations, immigration, and Department of Homeland Security. Researched Internet and Lexis-Nexis for policies covering judicial nominations and election reform. Incorporated information into memos. Represented NALEO at conferences and seminars. Volunteer in Probation, Orange County Juvenile Hall (October, January, 2003), Orange, California. Assisted staff in supervising minors. Processed detainees personal items and assisted parents. Provided counseling to help detainees build a positive outlook. TEACHING: Courses Taught Courses taught, but not in the Schedule: Taught courses in World Politics POL 100, American Politics POL 101, American Politics Hybrid and TV courses for Distance Learners, Women and Politics POL 325, Criminal Justice On-line PUB 340, International Relations On-line POL 325, Current Issues in American Government On-line PUB 315. Also taught Strategic Management, Project Management, Total Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Research Methods INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS:

3 Grid Category DBS CTP LPS Total Articles-in-Progress (All) 3 3 Books, Monographs, Compilations, Manuals, Supplements, Chapters, Cases, Readings 2 2 Presentations of Refereed Papers 1 1 Presentations of Non-Refereed Papers 8 8 Book Chapters Non-Refereed Silvera, G. (2015). Introduction. Gangs and Subcultures 2nd Edition. Presentation of Refereed Papers International Silvera, G. & Smail, L. (2015). Can Representative Bureaucracy Decrease Youth Violence In Detention Facilities. The International Academy of Business and Public Administraton Disciplines, Istanbul, Turkey. Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers National Silvera, G. (2012). Human Trafficking. American Political Science Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. Silvera, G. (2011). Can Representativeness Decrease Youth on Youth Violence. American Political Science Association, Seattle, Washington. Silvera, G. (2009). "Globalization and its impact on Democracy in the World.". International Studies Association, New York, New York. Silvera, G. (2007). Globalization and its impact on Democracy in the World. International Studies Association, San Francisco, California. Regional Silvera, G. (2011). "Can Representativeness decrease Youth-on-Youth Violence. Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, Illinois. Silvera, G. (2010). Can Representativeness decrease Youth-on-Youth Violence". Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, Illinois. Silvera, G. (2009). Is Democracy Property Rights Friendly? Western Political Science Association, Vancouver, Canada. Unknown Silvera, G. (2014). Human Trafficking. American Political Science Association, Washington, District of Columbia. Papers Under Review Silvera, G. (2015). "Hip-Hop and Education," Initial submission. Silvera, G. (2015). "Can Representative Bureaucracy Decrease Youth Violence In Detention Facilities," Revised and resubmitted. Working Papers Smail, L., Jasper, M., & Silvera, G. (2015). "American Universities in the Middle East: A Student's Perspective." Intellectual Contributions-Other 2012: Silvera, G., Dissertation: Can Representativeness Decrease Youth-on-Youth Violence? Dissertation: Can Representativeness Decrease Youth-on-Youth Violence? 2009: Silvera, G., Is Democracy Property Rights Friendly? SERVICE: Service to the Community Positions Held in Civic Organizations

4 Positions Held in Civic Organizations 2015: Harmony Club, Advisor, Harmony Club at Zayed University Dubai Faculty Development Research-Related Conference/Seminar 2007: Conference, Claremont, California. School of Politics and Economics Presents Political Economy Indicators and International Economic Analysis: Measuring Quality and the Quality of Measures, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, October 12-13, Attendee 2007: American Society For Public Administration, Washington DC, District of Columbia. American Society For Public Administration, Washington D.C., March 23-26, Attendee 2005: Restructuring Juvenile Corrections in California, Sacramento, California. San Francisco Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Restructuring Juvenile Corrections in California Sacramento, CA, September 8, Attendee Other Professional Development 2015: Conference: The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, Istanbul, Turkey. Received Travel Grant Funding to attend confernce July 27th to August 1rst 2016 to present paper. 2007: Globalization and Trade Course, Oxford, United Kingdom. Globalization and Trade, Claremont Graduate University- Peter F. Drucker Business School in partnership with St. Peter s College, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom, July 14-27, 2007 Professional Seminars / Workshops 2015: Writing Course Learning Outcomes at Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Received training on how to write appropriate course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes to meet National Qualification Framewok Emirates. 2015: Authentic and Alternative Assessments, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Attended the following workshops: Measuring Up Tools from the Library to help you stay on top of trends in the world of assessment and evaluation Classroom Assessment Techniques based on the Angelo and Cross book Showcasing students work at ZU Tips and tricks 2015: Mobile Learning Seminar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Seminar on how to effectively use mobile technology in the classroom. 2008: Workshop, Vail, Colorado. Reflections on Writing about the War in Iraq, ISSS/ISAC, Vail, Co, October 24, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Economic Globalization and Private Governance, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 28, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Will China Rise Peacefully: A Theoretical Dialogue, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 28, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Justice, Ethics, and Trust, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 28, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Sources of Influence, Conflict, and Cooperation, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 27, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Sources of Influence, Conflict, and Cooperation, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 27, : Workshop, San Francisco, California. Diversified We Stand: Feminist, Formal, Quantitative, and Realist Approaches to International Politics, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 27, : Workshop, Los Angeles, California. Applying Effective Government, International Studies Association, San Francisco, March 27, : Workshop, Claremont, California. Political Economy Indicators and International Economic Analysis: Measuring Quality and the Quality of Measures, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, October 12, : Workshop, Washington DC, District of Columbia. Action Research in Public Administration: Capitalizing on Collaboration in

5 Research, American Society For Public Administration, Washington D.C., March 23, : Workshop, Washington DC, District of Columbia. Leadership with Distinction: Advanced Skills for Building High Performance Teams, American Society For Public Administration, Washington D.C., March 24, : Workshop, Washington DC, District of Columbia. Changing How Government Operates, In Theory and Practice, American Society For Public Administration, Washington D.C., March 25, : Workshop, Washington DC, District of Columbia. Decision Making in a Complex Environment, American Society For Public Administration, Washington D.C., March 25, Honors & Awards Award 2015: Conference Grant. Zayed University Professional Development. Received grant of $6641 AED to travel to attend an international conference in Istanbul, Turkey for a presentation. 2009: CSU: The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program, Mini-Grant Research Recipient Oct California State University. Received a mini-grant of $2,000 USD for research and conference funding. 2007: Claremont Graduate University: Political Science Doctoral Fellowship Claremont Graduate University. Received Doctoral Fellowship of $10,000 USD. 2006: Travel Award, CSU Dominguez Hills, Presidential Management Fellowship Program, California State University Dominguez Hills. Received travel award of $2,000 USD to attend the Presidential Management Fellowship. Honor 2008: CSU: The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program, California State University. Received $30,000 incentive reward to pursue Doctoral Degree. Scholarship 2000: Beat The Odds Scholarship, Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Permanente. Received $1,000 USD Scholarship to attend University. Last updated by member on 10-Oct-15 (08:29 PM)