My Curriculum Vitae
REED MICHAEL COUGHLAN
3306 Fountain Street
Clinton, New York 13323
315/853-3337
Education
State University of New York at Binghamton, Ph.D. Sociology
State University of New York at Binghamton. M.A. Sociology
Middlebury College, B.A. Sociology
Academic Experience
Mentor, Unit Coordinator, and tenured full Professor in the State University of New York, Empire State College. The faculty role involves working with adult students in the design of individualized degree programs, the development of prior learning portfolios and the construction of learning contracts. Direct undergraduate tutorial instruction and evaluation include the following academic areas: Sociology and its sub-fields, Ethnic Conflict, Refugee Studies, Social History, Irish history and Local history. In the graduate program tutorial areas include Ethnic Conflict and World Politics as well as various topics in Sociology. Administrative responsibilities include public relations; recruitment, selection and orientation of students; recruitment and training of adjunct faculty and tutors.
Additional Experience
1990 - 2004 Mentor in Empire State College's International Programs
1995 - 2001 Faculty Chair, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Fall 1988 Visiting Professor, Department of Sociology, SUNY Binghamton
July 1988 Visiting Fellow, International Center for Ethnic Studies, Sri Lanka
Summer, 1988 Acting Associate Dean, North Central Learning Center
1983 - 1984 Graduate Faculty Panel, Labor and Policy Studies
Publications:
Books
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2006) Bosnian Refugees in America: New Communities, New Cultures. Springer
Coughlan, R. (ed.) (2004) Enosis and the British. Official Documents 1878 -1950 Altamont, NY: Greece and Cyprus Research Center.
Coughlan, R., Liebo, S., Scanlon, C.,(eds.) (1992) International Conflicts in the Twentieth Century. A Book of Readings. Acton, Mass: Copley Publishing Group,
Samarasinghe, S.W.R., Coughlan, R., (eds.) (1991) Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict. International Perspectives New York: St. Martin's Press.
Articles, published Papers and contributed Chapters
Coughlan, R., Mallinson, W., (2005). “Enosis, Socio-cultural Imperialism and Strategy: Difficult Bedfellows.” Middle Eastern Studies, 41 (4), 575-602
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2005) Surviving War, Starting Over: Adaptation of Bosnian Refugees in Upstate New York. In Colic-Peisker, V., Waxman, P., (eds) Homeland Wanted: Interdisciplinary Perspectives onRefugee Resettlement in the West. New York: Nova publishers
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2005) “Bosnians in Upstate New York” The Encyclopedia of New York State. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press.
Coughlan, R (2002) “Peacekeeping in Bosnia: Dilemmas and Contradictions in International Intervention Efforts.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Globalization of Civil-Military Relations: Democratization, Reform and Security, Bucharest.
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2002) “Adaptation of Refugees during Cross-cultural Transitions: Bosnian Refugees in Upstate New York.” In Fure, Jorunn and Line Alice Ytrehus (eds.), Crossing Borders, Changing minds? Bergen, Norway: Kulturstudier, The Norwegian Research Council, Programme for Cultural studies and the Norwegian Academic Press.
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2002). The New Face of Immigration: Bosnian refugees in transition. In J. Pula, (ed.) Ethnic Utica. Utica, New York: Oneida County Historical Society.
Coughlan, R., Owens-Manley, J. (2001). Bosnians in Upstate New York: Stories of War, Displacement and Transition
All About Mentoring
Coughlan, R. (2000) “Cyprus: From Corporate Autonomy to the Search for Territorial Federalism.” In Yash Guy (ed.) Autonomy and Ethnicity: Negotiating Competing Claims in Multi-Ethnic States. London: Cambridge University Press.
Coughlan, R. (July 2000) “Dispelling the Myth of Ancient Ethnic Hatred in the Balkans.” All About Mentoring.
Coughlan, R.(Nov., 1998). “The Turkish Cypriot Experience Under British Colonial Justice” Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Cyprus Studies.
Coughlan, R. (Nov., 1998) “The Prospects of a Federated Settlement in Cyprus: Lessons from Political Theory and Practical experience.” Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Cyprus Studies.
Eller, D., Coughlan, R.(1993)“The Poverty of Primordialism; The demystification of ethnic Attachments,” Ethnic and Racial Studies 16.2 : 183-203. Reprinted in A Smith and J. Hutchinson (eds.), The Oxford Reader - Ethnicity. Oxford University Press.
Coughlan, R.(1993) “Stalemate in Cyprus: Negotiations between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot Leadership.” In. K.M de Silva, and S.W.R. Samarasinghe. (eds.). Peace Accords and Ethnic Conflict London and New York: Pinter, 42-59.
Coughlan, R. (1992) “The Cyprus Problem: Perspectives from both sides of the Green Line,” Ethnic Studies Report X.1: 25-36.
Coughlan, R. (1991) “Negotiating the Cyprus Problem: Leadership Perspectives from both sides of the Green Line,” The Cyprus Review 3.2 : 80 - 102.
Coughlan, R. (1991) "Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict: Theory and Concepts" in The Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict. Ed. Reed Coughlan and S.W.R.de A Samarasinghe. London: Francis Pinter and New York: St Martins Press.
Coughlan, R. (1991) “Introduction - Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict: Theory and Evidence.” with S.W. de A. Samarasinghe Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict. Eds. , R. Coughlan and S.W.R.de A. Samarasinghe. London: Francis Pinter and New York: St. Martins Press, 1-15.
Coughlan, R. (1991)“Business as Usual: Ships and Riots in Nineteenth Century Belfast,” Ethnic Studies Report IX.2 : 40-53
Coughlan, R. (1990) “Employment Opportunity and Ethnicity in Northern Ireland: The Differential Impact of Deindustrialization in a Divided Society,” Ethnic Studies Report VIII.1 Reprinted in The Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict, Eds. Reed Coughlan and S.W.R.de Samarasinghe. London: Francis Pinter, and New York: St Martins Press.
Coughlan, R. (Nov., 1985) "Ethnicity and the State: Five Perspectives," Choice:409-418.
Coughlan, R. , Zirker, D.,(1985) "The Dilemma of Internal Colonialism: Ethnicity, Class and the Hechter Compromise," California Sociologist, 8. 1 (Winter/Summer):51-69.
Coughlan, R. (1984) “The Irish Conundrum: Group Identity and Ethnic Conflict.” Kairos 1.3 : 51-76.
Coughlan, R., Hassenger, R., Spissinger, J.,(1981) Sociological Perspectives: A Course Guide. National University Consortium.
Articles and Published Papers on Teaching and Learning
“Bibliographic Instruction and Experiential Learning: Two Processes for facilitating Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education.” (2001) with C. Scriber In H. Long et al (eds) Self-Directed Learning and the Information Age Boynton Beach: Motorola University Press
“Distance Education in a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies,” (1996) with Crystal Scriber. Conference Procedings, 3rd Annual International Distance Education Conference, Dallas, Texas.
"Harnessing Educational Technology in the Service of Instruction and Advisement for Adult Learners in a Nontraditional Baccalaureate Program" (1994) Conference Proceedings, Lifelong Learning, Reeducating America: Technology and Higher Education, February,
“Enhancing Self Direction: An Analysis and Assessment of Motivation and Ability.” (1993) Emerging Perspectives of Self-Directed Learning. Ed. Huey Long, Norman, Oka, University of Oklahoma.
"Individualized Curriculum Design: A Model for Academic Responsibility and Relevance in a Student-Centered Program" (1993) with Chris Rounds and Crystal Scriber, Adult Learning, : 15-16
"Access and Individualization: Empire State College's response to Dispersed Adult Learners" (1991) with Christopher Rounds and Crystal Scriber Open Learning 6.2, :50-55
"The Local Learning Unit: An Effective Approach to Meeting the Educational Needs of Adults," (1986) with Christopher Rounds and Crystal Scriber in National Issues in Higher Education, 23, :55-67
"The Mentor Role in Individualized Education." (1980) Distance Learning, 1. 1:(1980): 1-12
Selected Conference Papers and Presentations
“The Historical Antecedents and Political Underpinnings of the War in Bosnia.” Presented at the Regional Peace Studies Conference, SUNY Oswego, Oct. 2000
“The Quest for federalism in Cyprus and the Search for Security.” presented at the Conference on Comparative Federalism at the Hague on January 23-4, 1998
“The Fight for Resources: Inequality, Uneven Development and Conflict.” Presented at Graduate Colloquium sponsored by the Tulane Institute for International Development in Arlington Va.” November, 1996
“What Accounts for Success in Adult Learning? Personal experience and the Pursuit of Knowledge.” (With Crystal Scriber) Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning, November, 1996
“The Politics of Protracted Deadlock and the Containment of Ethnic Conflict in Cyprus.” Presented at the International Conference on Ethnic Conflict at Budapest, Hungary. May, 1996
“Coercive Diplomacy and Intransigence: Strategic Collusion in Cyprus.” Presented at the International Conference on Ethnic Conflict, Columbo, Sri Lanka, August, 1995.
“The Mentor Role at Empire State College.” report presented to the college, with Lois Muzio, Judi Gerardi and Jane Altes.
“Self Directed Learning in a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies" Presented at the International Self Directed Learning Symposium, March 1995.
"Ethnicity and Emotions: The Case Against Primordialism.” Presented with Dr. Jack David Eller at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, August, 1991.
"The Cyprus Problem: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Green Line." Presented at the International Conference on Ethnic Peace Accords, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July, 1991.
"Individualized Curriculum Design: A Model for Responsible Relevance inStudent Centered Program." Presented with Crystal Scriber at The National Conference on the Adult Learner, University of South Carolina,May 29-31, 1989.
"Employment Opportunity and Ethnicity in Northern Ireland: The differential Impact of Deindustrialization in a Divided Society." Presented at the International Conference on The Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict, Kandy, Sri Lanka 1988.
"Business as Usual: Ships and Riots in Nineteenth Century Belfast." Presented at the International Conference on the Economic Dimensions of Ethnic Conflict, Kandy, Sri Lanka 1988.
"Group Interest and Identity in the mobilization of Political Solidarity: The Case of Northern Ireland." Presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Social Science History Association, New Orleans, October 29-31, 1987.
"Terrorism: Propaganda by Deed. The I.R.A. and the Suasion of Public Opinion." Presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Ethnic Studies, San Diego, California, Feb 25-27, 1987.
"Ethnic Stratification in Northern Ireland: Distributional Implications of Recent Economic and Demographic Change.” Presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the National Association for Ethnic Studies, New York City, October 30, 1986.
"Economic Recession, Ethnic Change and the State: A Preliminary Analysis of Northern Ireland (1971-1984)." Presented at N.E.H. Seminar on "Ethnicity and the State" at the University of Washington, August 1984.
"Internal Colonialism: A Critique and Reformulation." Presented at the N.E.H. Seminar on "Ethnicity and the State" at the University of Washington, July 1984.
"External Pressures and Internal Constraints on the Design of Degree Programs." Presented at the "Breadth of Study" Conference, Empire State College, Fall 1983.
"Religious Intolerance or Class Conflict? The Social and Historical Foundations of the Present Crisis in Northern Ireland." Presented at SUNY College of Technology, Arts and Sciences Faculty Colloquium, November 1981.
"External Studies Programs in Australia. A Report on Distance Learning Departments at Ten Colleges and Universities." (60 pp.). Presented to Empire State College, November 1979.
"The Independent Study Program at Murdock University. A Report with Recommendations," (30 pp.). Paper to Murdock University, Western Australia, September 1979.
"Individualized Education at Empire State College." Presented at Biennial Forum of the Australian and South Pacific External Studies Association, Perth, W. Australia, August 1979.
"Individualized Education, Independent Study and the New Faculty Role." Presented by invitation at Faculty Seminars in the Fall of 1979 at: Adalaide College of Advanced Education, Deakin University, Royal Melborne Institute of Technology, University of New England, Griffith University, University of Queensland, Mt. Gravett College of Advanced Education and New South Wales College of Advanced Education.
Awards and Honors
Recipient of the Imperatore Community Forum Fellowship, 2005- 2006
Jane Altes Prize for Exemplary Community Service 2002
Empire State College Foundation Award for Excellence in Scholarship, 1999
Recipient of the Imperatore Community Forum Fellowship, 1999-2000
Nominated as Empire State College candidate for the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of Teaching, Professor of the year, 1996
Featured as one of a dozen SUNY faculty profiled in the SUNY publication, The Faculty of the State University of New York: A community of Excellence 1996
State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1990.
Grant award to support Visiting Professorship at the University Center at Binghamton under the S.U.N.Y. Graduate and Research Initiative Program, 1988.
Grants from National Endowment for the Humanities, The United University Professions and The Empire State College Foundation for travel to Ireland (1987) and Sri Lanka (1988 & 1991) for research.
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to attend 1984 Summer Seminar for College Teachers, "Ethnicity and the State," at the University of Washington.
Research Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships at S.U.N.Y. Binghamton,
consultancies
1994 - 1995 Consultant with Regents College for the design of their M.A.L.S. program
1992 - 1995 Member, course team for "International Conflicts in the 20th. Century," Regents College.
1989 - 1990 Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Collegiate Press.
April 1984 Harper and Row Publishers. Served as Editorial Consultant for introductory text in Sociology.
Fall 1979 Center for Distance Learning. Field investigation of Organization, Administration and Delivery Systems observed at External Studies Departments at ten institutions of higher education throughout Australia.
Fall 1979 Murdock University, Western Australia. Evaluated their independent Study Program. Developed recommendations regarding its academic content and its administration.
October 1979 Griffith University. Provided recommendations regarding the design and implementation of a proposed innovative independent study project.
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
1988 - 1991 Member, College Advisory Board, for The National Center on Adult Learning.
1987 - 1991 Reviewer, SUNY Faculty Grants for the improvement of undergraduate instruction program.
1987 -1995 Member, Curriculum Review Committee, Center for Distance Learning, Empire State College.
1983 - 1984 Participated in the design and implementation of Empire State College's Masters Degree Program: Labor and Policy Studies, as well as the six-credit foundation course entitled Policy Studies Seminar.
1981 National University Consortium, Course Team Member. Adapted British Open University course, Sociological Perspectives, (eight credits) for use by colleges and universities In the consortium
1980 Chair, Empire State College Review Team for the British Open University course, The Nature and Meaning of Work.
1980 Member, Empire State College Course Review Team for the British Open University course, Social Psychology.
Committee Service
College wide: Middle States Self Study Institutional Steering Committee
Periodic Review Report committee
International Program Strategic Planning Committee
Distance Learning Task force
Senate (two, two year terms; one year as Secretary)
Academic Personnel Committee (Co-Chair)
Graduate Studies Committee, Chair and Co-chair
Distance Learning Task force
in Teaching and in Support Services
ESC Foundation Awards for Excellence
- Student Life Committee
Search committees: Director of the center for Distance Learning
Associate Dean, Statewide Center, Dean, International Programs
Center: Faculty Chair (three terms)
Faculty Development Committee
Assessment
Academic Review
Personnel Committee
Computer Advisory Committee
Travel:
Extensive travel in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Special regional interests: Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Cyprus, Bosnia and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Other Interests:
Soccer and cooking.