Excellent communication, team building, evaluation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

EDUCATION:

Master of Education in Instructional Design, University of Massachusetts, Boston (1989)

EXPERIENCE:

Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Director, Civic Engagement and Service Learning (2002-Present)
Responsible for the development, implementation, appropriate growth and evaluation of the Civic Engagement and Service Learning programs at the College. Most recently responsible for defining and implementing a Civic Engagement Initiative for the College in conjunction with the President, staff, faculty, students, local benefactors, advisory boards, Massachusetts Campus Compact and the PEW Charitable Trust. Program development includes appropriate grant writing, educational material development, long range planning and goal setting and conducting educational programs. A 10-year plan was developed for the Civic Engagement program, which will be modeled on the highly successful Service Learning program, built in collaboration with a team of staff and faculty.

Susan Staniewicz McAlpine Instructional Design
P.O. Box 608, Upton, Massachusetts 01568
Education/Training Consultant (1989 -December 1998)
Provided specific educational, research or training needs on a contract basis. Major clients include the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Mount Wachusett Community College, University of Massachusetts; Center For Economic Development and School of Home Economics. Developed a Train The Trainer model for professionals working with young adults with learning disabilities in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Education. Planned and implemented "Strategies For Life: Breast Cancer Changing The Legacy" a professional symposium highlighting cancer prevention and early detection, "Gimme 5!" a nutrition pledge program for over 15,000 second grade students. Developed a survey tool to assist in the evaluation Massachusetts school lunch programs and conducted the survey in cooperation with the American Heart Association's Healthy Heart Committee. Planned and implemented a needs assessment to support a proposed pilot program involving youth at risk due to alcohol abuse within the family system. Other clients include the Blackstone Valley Rape Crises Team, European Sport Horses of America, Inc., Hopkinton Adult Education Program, HorsePlay Magazine, Massachusetts Bay Community College, New England Dressage Association, Pekelo Design and Song's Hapkido Martial Arts Academy.

AWARDS:

Campus Compact Nat. Center for Community Colleges Service Learning Collaboration Award
Outstanding Performance Award, Mount Wachusett Community College
National 4-H Agents Association Achievement Award
National 4-H Association Public Relations Award- Regional
Massachusetts 4-H Agents Association Team Spirit Award

PUBLICATIONS

McAlpine, S., Donahue, L., Kane, M., Murphy, S., Pfennighaus, A., "Critical Thinking Service Learning and General Education Competencies at Mount Wachusett Community College." Academic Exchange Journal, Fall 2000

McAlpine, S., Civic Engagement at Mount Wachusett Community College: Re-Awakening a Sense of Civic Responsibility. Mount Wachusett Community College March 2002

SELECTED ABSTRACTS

McAlpine, S., Hsu, L., Ma, M., (1992) "Gimme 5! Building Lifelong Habits For Good Nutrition." American Dietetic Association, 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Washington, D.C.

McAlpine, S., Hsu, L., Ma, M., (1992) "Gimme 5! Building Lifelong Habits For Good Nutrition." American Public Health Association, Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

McAlpine, S., Hsu, L., Ma, M., (1992) "Gimme 5! Building Lifelong Habits For Good Nutrition." Department of Health & Human Services 7th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention, Salt Lake City, Utah.

PRESENTATIONS:

"Civic Engagement: a Roller Coaster Ride."
Campus Compact National Center for Community Colleges Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona. May 2003

"From Service Learning to Civic Engagement 101."
6th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, Holyoke, MA April 2002

"Service Learning 101"
Ninth Annual Campus Compact National Center for Community Colleges Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona. May 2000.

"Critical Thinking, Service Learning and General Education Competencies."
Third Conference on Teaching and Learning In Community Colleges. Lowell, Massachusetts. April 1999

"Critical Thinking, Service Learning and General Education Competencies."
Eighth Annual Campus Compact National Center for Community Colleges Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona. May 1999.

PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED

North Central Massachusetts Community Crises Response Team. In conjunction with OnSite Academy. A group of professionals who are trained to provide support to communities who experience a critical incident.

Building Support Within Our Communities: A Basic Critical Incident Stress Management Training, OnSite Academy. Over 50 individuals trained as volunteer members of North Central Mass Critical Incident Response team.

"Resources for the Journey." April 2002. In conjunction with Gardner Visiting Nursing Association. A seminar for community members dealing with grief. This program was conducted by area professionals and attended by approximately 70 individuals from communities across the region.

United Way/MWCC Community Needs Forums: 2001-2002 over 100 individuals and public officials from 38 community agencies meet to identify local needs and concerns in responding to impacts of September 11, war on terrorism and economic downturn. Developed educational programs at MWCC in response to those needs.

A Dangerous World, Addressing The Epidemic of Youth Violence - Dr. James Garbarino. March 2002. Over 300 MWCC students, health care, education and law enforcement professionals, public officials and community members and leaders attended this program. Dr. Garbarino, an internationally recognized expert in child abuse issues spoke to participants about the issue of why youth today are so angry and act out violently.

Living With Terrorism (Answers for The New America) November 2001. In conjunction with North Central Human Services to discuss Why the Islamic Animosity for the USA? A State and Federal Perspective of "Safety"; Biochemical Terrorism, and Strategies for Daily Living in