RAIHAN JAMIL Purdue University, Beering Hall 2296, 100 N University St. P. (814) 397-6273 E. rjamil@purdue.edu F. (765) 494-3303 EDUCATION Ph. D. 2011 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Major: Health Communication Minor: Culture, Marginalization, & Methodology GPA: 3.85 on a 4.0 scale Dissertation Title: A culture-centered exploration of the doctor patient interaction in Bangladeshi public hospitals: Reflexive Interrogations Major Professor: Mohan J. Dutta, Ph.D. M. A. 2006 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA Major: International & Intercultural Communication Minor: Conflict Management GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale Thesis Title: Dissecting institutional communication roadblocks: An exploratory study of the public health care system of Bangladesh Major Professor: Andrew R. Smith, Ph.D. M. Sc. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA Major: Information Technology One and half year of a two year course work completed B. Sc. 2002 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA Major: Economics Minor: Mathematics & Computer Science Major Professor: Michael J. Hannan, Ph.D. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2007 Present Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Teaching Assistant Taught undergraduate Communication courses. Research work for Mohan J. Dutta, Ph.D. Research work for Jeong-Nam Kim, Ph.D. Research work for Glenn G. Sparks, Ph.D. Department of Communication, Purdue University, Beering Hall # 2994, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
2006-2004 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA Teaching Assistant Tutored faculty members on HTML and CSS architecture. Facilitated in-class workshops for Intercultural Communication courses. Assisted Andrew R. Smith, Ph.D. in teaching duties. Raihan Jamil 2 Graduate Assistant Created EUP undergraduate & graduate Communication department websites. Designed and created alumni database. Researcher for Professor M. A. Mannan during his Fulbright Fellowship to EUP. FUNDED PROJECTS Principal Investigator Principal Investigator Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) Grant. Summer 2010. Funded $2,600. Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) Travel Grant. Summer 2009. Funded $200. Mohan J. Dutta, Ph.D. Health Constructions of Rural Bangladeshis and Faith Healers. Summer 2009. $300. Jeong Nam Kim, Ph.D. CAPS Model of Communication in Bangladesh. Summer 2009. $1,000. College of Liberal Arts PLACE Engagement Grant. Engaging the Greater Lafayette/West Lafayette Community About Motorcycling Culture and Safety. Spring 2008. Funded: $3,675. Purdue University Student Grant Program for Community Service/Service Learning Projects. Motorcycle Safety at Purdue. Spring 2008. Funded: $620. Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Reimplementing and Extending the Motorcycle Safety @ Purdue Campaign. Spring 2008. $27,770.
Raihan Jamil 3 RESEARCH INTERESTS Health Communication culture-centered approach, culture, marginalization, post colonial studies, subaltern studies, health issues of developing nations, health and technology. Intercultural Communication power structure, violence, symbolic violence. Interpersonal Communication public speaking, persuasion, domestic violence. Corporate Communication message design, role of language in speech writing, corporate presentations. BOOK Jamil, R. (2009). Dissecting institutional communication roadblocks: An exploratory study of the public health care system of Bangladesh. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. BOOK CHAPTER Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (in press). A culture centered approach to health: Spirit Healers of Rural Bangladesh. In D. Rubin & A. Miller (Eds.) Health Communication and Faith Communities. PEER- REVIEWED ARTICLES Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (under review). A critical exploration of health campaigns in Bangladesh: The Green Umbrella Series. Communication for Development and Social Change: A Global Journal. Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (revise & resubmit). A culture-centered exploration of health: Constructions from rural Bangladesh. Health Communication. Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (revise & resubmit). Health at the margins of migration: Culturecentered co-constructions among Bangladeshi immigrants. Qualitative Health Research. Sparks, G. G. & Jamil, R. (under review). Paranormal phenomena and beliefs in the paranormal: The Bangladesh study. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media. Jamil, R. & Kim, J. N. (manuscript prepared for submission). The CAPS model of communication: Anatomy of communication in Bangladesh. Journal of Communication. Jamil. R. & Gunasekaran, V. (manuscript prepared for submission). Post-conflict reconstruction: A critical interrogation. Communication for Development and Social Change: A Global Journal.
CONFERENCE ENGAGEMENTS Raihan Jamil 4 Jamil, R. (2011). Health and marginalization: A culture-centered construction from rural Bangladesh. Submitted to the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Boston, MA. Sparks, G. G. & Jamil, R. (2011). The Relationship between TV Exposure and Belief in the Paranormal in Bangladesh. Submitted to the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Boston, MA. Jamil, R. (2010). Marginalization and health: Negotiations of Bangladeshis living in the margins of the United States. Presented to the Joint National Public Health Week Conference, A Healthier America: One Community at a Time, Indianapolis, IN. *** Top student presentation award Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (2010). Health at the margins: Culture-centered co-constructions among Bangladeshi immigrants. Presented to the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, California, CA. Jamil, R. & Dutta, M. (2010). Meanings, structures and cultural contexts: Discourses of traditional healers in rural Bangladesh. Presented to the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Singapore City, Singapore. Jamil, R. (2005). Is society handicapping our children's thoughts? Presented to the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA. Jamil, R. (2005). Dan Miller : An exploration of organizational storytelling. Presented to the annual Smithsonian Conference on organizational storytelling, Washington, D.C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2002 - Present Designer & Webmaster Conceptualized, designed, and created multiple websites Edinboro University of PA s COMM department and MA program sites included Several other not-for-profit organization s sites created and maintained 2007-2006 Frameweld LLC New York, NY Data Manager Facilitating the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Intranet site. Managing, locating, converting, modifying, and up/downloading all NCLB files. Assisting the management of the global website for Query Master (NCLB vendor)
Raihan Jamil 5 2005-2001 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA Computer Lab Administrator Spearheaded operation of 50-station faculty and 75-station student labs. Trained nine lab assistants, created training manuals, and prepared all schedules. Tutored and assisted faculty and students on everyday academic needs. Office of Multi Cultural Affairs - Assistant Coordinated daily activities of the office. Spearheaded the multi cultural events on campus. Designed and created the office library s computer database system. Peer Tutor and Peer Mentor Tutored algebra, geometry, calculus, conversational English and computer courses. Mentored students with learning and physical disabilities. Designed techniques for international students to learn English faster. 2004 2003 AT&T Wireless Erie, PA Customer Service Team Leader Led an eight-member team that oversaw 120 customer service representatives. Trained and interviewed new hires. Created training tutorials and other support materials for representatives. 2003 Wal-Mart Super Center Edinboro, PA Intern Advanced the daily operations of two departments (Automotive and TLE) Experienced customer oriented and retail merchandising practices. Learned and practiced world-class customer service techniques. COURSES TAUGHT COM114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Taught Purdue s structured introductory course on presentational speaking COM320 Small Group Communication (Spring 2011) COM325 Interviewing: Principles and Practice Taught Purdue University s advanced course on interviewing skills & practices PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2010 Panel Chair, Health Communication Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention. Panel: Media Representations and Designing Effective Campaign Messages.
2009 - Present Reviewer Reviewer Reviewer HONORS Raihan Jamil 6 Health Communication Division, National Comm. Association (NCA) Mass Communication Division, International Comm. Association (ICA) Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) Travel Grant Awards Alan H. Monroe Scholar, Purdue University. Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Purdue University. Summa cum Laude graduate, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Golden Star Award for Academic Excellence, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue Award of Excellence for Campus and Community Service, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Dean s Lists for five consecutive semesters, Cyprus College, Cyprus. VOLUNTEER SERVICES 2007 Present Publication artist 2002 2001 Honorary Adviser Honorary Adviser Academic Mentor 2001 2000 Vice President Webmaster Purdue University Durga Puja Committee International Students Affiliation (ISA) of EUP. Muslim Students Affiliation (MSA) of EUP. Office for Students with Disabilities, EUP. International Students Affiliation (ISA) of EUP. Initiated, designed, and created ISA s first website. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS SKILLS National Communication Association (2005-present). International Communication Association (2008-present). Member: Secular Voice of Bangladesh (1997 present). Alpha Epsilon Lambda (graduate academic honor society). Fluent in four languages: Bengali, English, Hindi and Urdu (currently learning Spanish). Computer Proficiency: MS Windows 7(and earlier), MS Office 2011, Mac OS 10.6, Apple iworks 2009, Apple ilife 2011, Adobe PhotoShop CS5, HTML 4, CSS 2, Joomla, & other applications. Certificate of Achievement in Interviewing Skills and Hiring Process (2004).
REFERENCES Raihan Jamil 7 Mohan J. Dutta, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Education College of Liberal Arts Professor of Communication Beering Hall of Liberal Arts Room # 1290 P Purdue University Email: mdutta@purdue.edu Phone: (765) 494-3666 Syed Saad Andaleeb, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Program Chair Research and Economic Development Center (REDC) Room # 272 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 5101 Jordan Road Erie, PA 16563. Email: ssa4@psu.edu Phone: (814)-898-6431 Stacey Connaughton, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication Beering Hall of Liberal Arts Room # 2262 Purdue University Email: sconnaug@purdue.edu Phone: (765) 494-9107 Marifran Mattson, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Communication Beering Hall of Liberal Arts Room # 2267 Purdue University Email: mmattson@purdue.edu Phone: (765) 494-7596