CURRICULUM VITAE Robert C. Snyder, Ph.D. 122 N. Washington St. 2A Moscow, ID 83843 Cell: (208) 301-2128 Email: robsnyder2525@gmail.com EDUCATION Degrees: Ph.D. Philosophy and Religion California Institute of Integral Studies San Francisco - June 2001 Dissertation: Chinese Philosophy, "The Spirit of Confucian Philosophy in the Dazhuan," Chair: Dr. Yi Wu Members: Dr. James Ryan and Dr. Joseph Wu M.A. B.A. Philosophy and Religion California Institute of Integral Studies San Francisco - 1992 Thesis: Chinese Philosophy, "Sudden Enlightenment and Gradual Cultivation in Early Ch'an Buddhism." Chair: Dr. Yi Wu Members: Dr. Mark Tatz, and Mr. Elgin Heinz, MA Social and Behavioral Sciences - History Minor in Philosophy and Education University of Texas at Austin - 1977 Teacher's Certification - State of Texas - 1977 AOS: Chinese Philosophy - Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism Asian Philosophy - Hinduism and Buddhism AOC: Ethics, Ethical theory, Theology and Spirituality, East-West studies, and Islam Awards and Scholarships: Best Teacher Award: School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs Graduate Student Association, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 2012-2013 Haridas Chaudhuri Scholarship: California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA, 1987 Graduate Student Scholarship: Scholarship to study Theology, University of Santa Clara, CA, 1984 Pastoral Theology Scholarship: St. Mary s University, San Antonio, TX, 1982-1983
CV Robert Snyder - 2 Certificates and Training: Clinical Pastoral Theology (CPE) 2013-2014 St. Luke s Regional Medical Center St. Luke s Clinical Pastoral Education Center Boise, ID 2013-2014 Angel Learning Management System 2009 Washington State University Pullman, WA Blackboard Learning Management System 2008 Washington State University Pullman, WA Principles and Techniques of Fundraising 2005 University of Indiana Fundraising School The Center on Philanthropy San Francisco, CA Web Design for Class Instruction 1999 University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Writing Across the Curriculum 1998 University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Teachers Catechetical Training on Moral Ethics 1985 Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA Graduate Studies: Christian Theology 1984 University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Post-graduate studies: Pastoral Theology 1983 Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, TX Director of Religious Education Training 1983-1983 Institute of Contemporary Christian Insight Graduate Theology Department Certificate St. Mary' University, San Antonio, TX Post-graduate studies in Geography and Mathematics 1982 University of Texas at Austin, TX Teacher's Certification - State of Texas 1977 Secondary Education in the Social Sciences University of Texas at Austin, TX
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: CV Robert Snyder - 3 University of Idaho Moscow, ID The Martin School, Department of Philosophy, Visiting Lecturer 2015 - Present St. Luke s Regional Medical Center Boise, ID Chaplain Resident 2013-2014 Interfaith House at WSU Pullman, WA Interim Director of Interfaith House at WSU 2011-2012 Washington State University Pullman, WA Philosophy Department Instructor Fall 2006 2013 Philosophy Department Instructor Distance Degree Program Fall 2008-2013 General Education Instructor 2007-2009 Museum of Art, Director of Development 2002 Fall 2006 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Humanities Division, Visiting Lecturer Spring 2003 University of Idaho Moscow, ID Department of Philosophy, Visiting Assistant Professor 2001-2002 Department of Business, Visiting Lecturer Fall 2001 Department of Philosophy, Visiting Lecturer 2000-2001 Sabbatical Replacement 1999-2000 Visiting Lecturer 1998-1999 College of Notre Dame Belmont, CA Chief Information Officer Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 Administrative User Liaison 1995 California Institute of Integral Studies San Francisco, CA Systems Administrator 1992-1995 Manager Information Systems 1990-1992 Microcomputer Manager 1990-1992 Computer Operator 1986-1990 New College of California San Francisco, CA Assistant Registrar 1986 R & R Associates San Mateo, CA Computer Consultant 1985-1987 Our Lady of Angels Catholic School Burlingame, CA Religious Education Coordinator Math and Computer Teacher 1984-1985 St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School Austin, TX Assistant Principal Eighth Grade Teacher 1981-1984
COURSES TAUGHT: CV Robert Snyder - 4 PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to philosophical concepts and problems through an emphasis on the individual and his or her relationship to philosophy Washington State University PHIL 103 Ethics & PHIL 103 Honors Ethics Introduction to philosophical reasoning through historical study of Western moral thought. University of Idaho GENED 110 World Civilizations Beginning to 1500 Integrated study of social, political, and philosophical/religious systems in early civilizations, with an introduction to distinctive art forms Washington State University GENED 111 World Civilizations 1500 to Present Integrated study of social, political, and philosophical/religious systems in modern civilizations, with an introduction to distinctive art forms of the major world civilizations Washington State University PHIL 120 Basic Ethics / Biomedical Ethics Development of ethical reasoning skills by exploring and applying major ethical theories to real-life dilemmas For nursing students Lewis Clark State University PHIL 198 Honors Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to philosophical concepts and problems allowing students to explore the impact of philosophy in their own lives Washington State University PHIL 260/103 Introduction to Ethics Ethics through analysis of contemporary moral and social issues, University of Idaho, and Washington State University PHIL 280 Philosophy and Religion of Islam The course will focus on the intellectual framework necessary for people of non-islamic traditions to understand Islam as a philosophical, religious, and cultural, presence and influence in our world today Washington State University PHIL 306 Hindu Thought - Analysis of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad-Gita, and modern Hindu thought. University of Idaho Study Abroad Program in Nepal and University of Idaho PHIL 307 Buddhism - Philosophy and religion of Gautama Buddha as it developed in India, Tibet, China, and Japan. University of Idaho Study Abroad Program in Nepal PHIL 308 Confucianism and Daoism - Analysis of the writings of Laozi and Confucius, University of Idaho PHIL 315 Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan Introduction to Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist, Shinto, Bushido and Zen. Holism is emphasized throughout the course as we note the East Asian synthesis of these philosophies into an organic worldview Washington State University BUS 350 Management of Information Systems - Solving Business Problems with Information Technology, Business Department - University of Idaho PAR 337 I Ching, Analysis of the Chinese text and development of Chinese philosophical systems associated with the I Ching, Teaching Assistant - California Institute of Integral Studies PHIL 404 Honors Seminar - "Understanding Islam" An introduction to the religion of Islam, including Sunni, Shi'a, and Sufi traditions. Examining the theological, historical, sociological, and legal institutions of Islam, as well as the life of the Prophet, the place and purpose of the Qur'an and the role of women. University of Idaho PHIL 413 Mind of God and Book of Nature Methodological comparison; cutting edge issues in science as they impact theism; guest lectures from professors in the natural sciences Washington State University
PAPERS PRESENTED: "Unpacking an ancient Chinese text: A Phenomenological Hermeneutic" Inland Northwest Philosophy Conference - Reason and Rationality - April 23-25, 1999 "Classical Confucianism: A Modern Interpretation" University of Idaho - April 1999 "Daoism, Essence and Spirit" University of San Francisco Extension, CA - 1993 & 1994 "Daoism in Everyday Life" John F. Kennedy University, CA 1991 CV Robert Snyder - 5 CONFERENCES Inland Northwest Philosophy Conference - Reason and Rationality - 1999 4th International Buddhist - Christian Dialogue Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley California 1987 PUBLICATIONS: The Spirit of Confucian Thought in the Great Commentary to the Yijing. Ph.D. Dissertation 2001 Sudden Enlightenment and Gradual Cultivation In Early Ch'an Buddhism. MA Thesis 1992 UNPUBLISHED PAPERS: SERVICE: "The Way of Heaven and The Way of People, A Comparison of the Dazhuan (Great Commentary to the Yijing) and the Lunyun (Analects)" March 1994 "The Cry of Rumi to Modern People" June 1993 "Ode To Shams-I-Tabris" June 1993 "No-Mind In Chinese Brush Painting" August 1993 "Personality of Abba Evagrius, the Monk" May 1993 "Love of All Beings: The contributions of mystical Christianity to the spiritual heritage of humankind" June 1993 Colleges and Universities Community Academic Technology Advisory Council - College of Notre Dame Administrative Technology Advisory Council - CND VP Administration & Finance Selection Committee - CND VP Advancement Selection Committee - CND VP Academic Affairs Selection Committee - CND Presidential Selection Committee - California Institute of Integral Studies VP Administration and Finance Selection Committee - CIIS Board of Trustees for the Idaho Institute of Christian Education Board of Trustees for the Genesee Valley Daoist Hermitage
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Front Page - University of Idaho, Moscow, ID - 1999 Web Site Design - University of Idaho, Moscow ID - 1998 IBM - System Administration and Control San Francisco, CA - 1995 CMDS - Teammate Trainers Training CMDS - Advanced Teammate Training IBM - System Security and Configuration San Francisco, CA 1992 CMDS - Teammate Training IBM - System Operators Workshop San Francisco, CA - 1992 CMDS - System Operations AS/400 CMDS - Implementation and Facilities Management Harrisonburg, VA 1991 IT COURSES TAUGHT: Faculty use of the WWW - College of Notre Dame CV Robert Snyder - 6 TEAMMATE - computer database system at College of Notre Dame and California Institute of Integral Studies CMDS - Academic, Student Records, and Administrative Systems College of Notre Dame and California Institute of Integral Studies Microsoft Word - word processing at California Institute of Integral Studies Excel - spreadsheet analysis and design at California Institute of Integral Studies Integrated Software Applications: word processing, database management, spreadsheets The Presidio in San Francisco, CA - 1985-1987 Sixth Army personnel and civil servants