Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management Dunton 335 One Brennan Circle Poultney, VT 05764-1199 Email Address: mcdadek@greenmtn.edu 802-287-8334; Fax: 802-287-8080 Education Doctor of Philosophy: Natural Resources and Environment (2008) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Concentration: Resource Policy and Behavior Dissertation: Greener Grass? Factors related to reducing environmental impacts of lawn care companies Master of Science: Environmental Studies (1999) University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Concentrations: Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning Thesis: The New Northwest? Perspectives on National Forest management…in the Pacific Northwest Master of Community and Regional Planning (1999) University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Concentration: Sustainable Environmental Planning Bachelor of Arts: Literature, Science and Arts (1990) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Psychology Selected Graduate Student Instructor Positions Writing Instructor, English Language Institute University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI(2005-07, 9 terms) ELI Graduate Student Writing Lab for International Students. Assisted international graduate students from all disciplines with writing academic papers. Coordinated Lab. Co-Instructor, School of Natural Resources and Environment/PiTE U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2003/2004) Psychology of Environmental Stewardship, NRE/Pite 361/561/Psych 385. (2 terms) Helped design course, including all exams & assignments, led discussions, graded papers, etc. Managed campus sustainability projects, and created forum for sustainability efforts to be realized. Environment and Behavior, NRE/Pite 360/560, Psych 384. Oversaw 14 undergraduate group projects, taught classes, designed exams and assignments, graded, etc. Teaching Assistant, Center for Afroamerican and African Studies University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2003) Introduction to Africa and Its Diaspora, CAAS 111. Led discussion sections for introductory course. Helped design exams and assignments. Graduate Teaching Fellow Positions Teaching Assistant, Geography Department University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (1999) Geography and Environment, Geography 104 Led discussion sections for large introductory course on environmental issues. Co-Instructor, Environmental Studies Program University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (1998) Bioregionalism, the Environment, and the Global Economy, Environmental Studies 411 Designed new well-received course including all readings, assignments, exams, field trips, etc. Academic Advisor/Trainer, Academic Advising and Student Services University of Oregon (1997-98, 5 terms) Peer-Advising, Educational Policy and Management 199 and 399 Managed peer-advising program in twenty departments. Taught class on interpersonal communication skills. Selected Professional Experience Manager, Waste Prevention Programs, West Contra Costa Int. Waste Mgmt. Authority, San Pablo, CA (2000-2002)
Field Representative, American Farmland Trust, Visalia, Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA (2000)
Conference Co-Coordinator, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University (1999) Crossing Boundaries: An environmental conference linking people, policy and science
