ROY LATAS
Carlsbad, California 92009-3924
rlatas@palomar.edu
EDUCATION RESEARCH INTERESTS INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
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Master of Arts-- Literature and Writing Studies, expected from California State University, San Marcos. December 1998.
Bachelor of Arts -- Liberal Studies with a Minor in English from California State University, San Marcos. May 1994.
Associate of Arts -- Digital and Computer Electronics from Palomar College, San Marcos. May 1990.
Cognitive Learning Models
Interdisciplinary Education Theory
Learning Paradigm
Multicultural Literature
Phenomenology
Reader Response Theory
Writing Pedagogy
I feel this array of interests provides a broad topical spectrum indicative of the research topics necessary for a modern composition instructor. My thesis focuses upon the relationships between a student's interpretation of a text, the student's creation of a text, and the educational and social tools needed to enhance academic growth in students.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
Adjunct Professor, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA.
Spring 1999-Spring 2000
Intern Instructor English 10, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA. Spring 1997
Writing Center Staff, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA. Spring 1997, Spring 1999, Spring 2000.
Writing Center Staff, California State University, San Marcos. Spring 1991 - Fall 1993, Fall 1994.
SDICCCA Regional Faculty Internship Program @ Palomar College English Department, Fall 1996-1997.
Intern-Researcher for California Community College Chancellor's Grant: Joint Faculties Project @ Palomar College, Fall 1995.
Interdisciplinarity in Postsecondary Education: A Bibliographical Search
UNDERGRADUATE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Student Newspaper, CSUSM "Pride" Fall 1993 - Spring 1994 * Copy editor, staff writer.
Ocean Awareness Club President, Fall 1991 - Spring 1993.
Inter-Club Council, California State University, San Marcos. Spring 1992 - Spring 1993.
Surfrider Foundation Supporter, 1995.
Presidential Service Award, 1993.
Surfrider Foundation, San Diego County Chapter. Member (July 1991 - Present)
Chairperson (January 1995 - December 1995)
Congressional Liaison to U. S. Representative Brian Bilbray (November 1994 - February 1996)
Executive Committee Member (July 1993 - December 1995)
Newsletter Editor (May 1993 - November 1995)
Newsletter Staff Writer (February 1993 - November 1995)
Volunteer: City of Carlsbad, Department of Housing
Housing Commissioner (February 1997 - Present)
--Chairperson(June 1999-Present)
San Diego Clean Water Alliance
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