DCAE Staff
Dr. Barbara Hornum is the Director of the DCAE. Dr. Hornum is Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Culture and Communication and a recent Chair of the Faculty Senate. As many faculty members know, Dr. Hornum also served as Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Affairs from 1996 to 2002. During this time, she was responsible for initiating the University's faculty development programs, including department head training, new faculty workshops, promotion and tenure workshops, and the now-famous Teaching Portfolio Workshop featuring Dr. Peter Seldin. Dr. Hornum also focused attention on the importance of mid-term reviews for tenure track faculty. While Associate Provost, Dr. Hornum forged a close collaboration with the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) and involved many of our faculty in their forums and meetings. A faculty development program for post-tenure faculty was especially successful.
Dr. Hornum has published on her work on faculty development, including:
- "Transforming Post-Tenure Review Into Faculty, Department Head and Departmental Renewal." Article published in Post-Tenure Faculty Review and Renewal: Experienced Voices, edited by Christine Licata and Joseph Morreale, AAHE publication. January 2002.
- "The Times They Are A-Changing: Faculty Support Mechanisms in a Shifting Academic Landscape." Article published in Peer Review: Faculty Development, edited by Shelley Johnson Carey, AAC&U publication. Fall 2007.
In addition, she has delivered a number of papers on national and international conferences. Among these are:
- “Changing the Paradigm: The Impact on Faculty of a Learning Partnership” - Panel presentation at AAHE Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards. Orlando, FL - January 1998.
- "The Course Syllabus as Primary Assessment Tool and a Catalyst for Departmental Development" - Paper delivered at AAHE Assessment Conference. Cincinnati, OH - June 1998.
- "The Development of New Faculty: Enhancing the Teaching/Learning Process" - Roundtable discussion at AAHE Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards," San Diego, CA - January 1999.
- "The Graying of the Faculty" - Paper delivered at 23rd Annual Conference of the Society of Educators and Scholars. San Juan, Puerto Rico - March 2000.
- "Preparing New Faculty for Learner Centered Education" - Refereed paper. Annual Meeting of the Society of Educators and Scholars. Louisville, KY - April 2003.
- "Promoting University Wide Learner Centered Design for Faculty" - Refereed paper presented at 28th International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vaxjo, Sweden - June 2003.
- "Making Sense of Academia: Faculty Workshops and Discussion Forums" - Roundtable discussion at 31st Annual POD Conference. Portland, OR - October 2006.
- "The Times They Are-A-Changing: Faculty Workshops and Discussion Forums as Support Mechanisms" - Roundtable discussion at 2006 AAC7U Faculty Work and the New Academy Conference. Chicago, IL - November 2006.
- "Cultural Issues in Teaching Across Borders" - Paper delivered at 11th CONAHEC North American Higher Education Conferenece. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - April 2007.
- "Developing Reflective Teaching and Enhanced Learning Through Selective Activities" - Roundtable discussion at 33rd International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Glasgow, UK - July 2008.
- “Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Gain When Working With Millennial Students” - Presentation at 33rd Annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education Conference. Reno, Nevada - October 2008.
- “Classroom Management and the Millennial Student.” - Roundtable discussion at 2009 Lilly-East Conference on College and University Teaching. Newark, Delaware - April 2009.
- “Strategies for Effective Classroom Management When Working With Millennial Students.” - Presentation at 34th International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vancouver, B.C. July 2009.
Antonis Asprakis is the Assistant Director of the DCAE. Mr. Asprakis has been a part of the Drexel community since 1997, first as a student and then as an employee. Before coming to the DCAE Mr. Asprakis worked in the Drexel English Language Center and the Department of Culture and Communication. Mr. Asprakis is currently pursuing an M.S. degree in Drexel’s Science, Technology, and Society program and is particularly interested in research involving gender issues as they relate to faculty life.
Mr. Asprakis was second author for Dr. Hornum's article:
- "The Times They Are A-Changing: Faculty Support Mechanisms in a Shifting Academic Landscape." Article published in Peer Review: Faculty Development, edited by Shelley Johnson Carey, AAC&U publication. Fall 2007.
In addition, Mr. Asprakis was co-presenter at several national and international presentations lead by Dr. Hornum, including:
- "Making Sense of Academia: Faculty Workshops and Discussion Forums" - Roundtable discussion at 31st Annual POD Conference. Portland, OR - October 2006.
- "The Times They Are-A-Changing: Faculty Workshops and Discussion Forums as Support Mechanisms" - Roundtable discussion at 2006 AAC7U Faculty Work and the New Academy Conference. Chicago, IL - November 2006.
- "Developing Reflective Teaching and Enhanced Learning Through Selective Activities" - Roundtable discussion at 33rd International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Glasgow, UK - July 2008.
- “Classroom Management and the Millennial Student.” - Roundtable discussion at 2009 Lilly-East Conference on College and University Teaching. Newark, Delaware - April 2009.
- “Strategies for Effective Classroom Management When Working With Millennial Students.” - Presentation at 34th International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vancouver, B.C. July 2009.
