David H. Kessel
Springfield, OR 97477
socshop@yahoo.com and dhkessel@yahoo.com

1962-1966
Bachelor of Arts
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Government Service (Political Science)

1966-1970
Theological Seminary
Trinity Seminary
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio

1978-1981
Master of Arts
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Sociology/Political Science

1981-1985
Doctor of Philosophy (ABD)
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Sociology/Political Science

Winter 2000-present
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
INSTRUCTOR

Fall 2002-Spring 2003
Willamette University
Salem, OR
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Fall 2002
Tokyo International University in America
at Willamette University
Salem, OR

Spring 2000
Washington State University-Vancouver
INSTRUCTOR

Autumn 1995-Spring 1998
The Ohio State University
Marion Campus (Primary)
Newark Campus
Mansfield Campus
OSU-Marion Prison Program
LECTURER

Winter & Spring 1995
The Ohio State University
Main Campus
Columbus, OH
LECTURER

Winter 1995
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
Dept. of Social/Behavioral Sciences
INSTRUCTOR

Fall 1992-Fall 1994
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Dept. of Sociology
On Branch Campuses & Prison Program
INSTRUCTOR

Spring 1991-Summer 1991
Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Prison Program
INSTRUCTOR

1985-1990
University of Wisconsin--Marinette Center
Marinette, WI
Department of Sociology (3/4)
Department of Political Science (1/4)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

1988-1989
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Department of Sociology
INSTRUCTOR

1986-1987 & 1987 & 1989
University of Wisconsin--Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
Department of Social Change & Development
Campus and Prison Program (G.B.C.I.)
INSTRUCTOR

1981-1985
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Department of Sociology
TEACHING ASSISTANT (1981-1984)
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1984-1985)

1980-1981
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Department of Sociology
TEACHING ASSISTANT

Introductory Sociology
Sociological Theory
Sport and Society
Political Sociology
Social Psychology
Medical Sociology
Marriage and Family
Methods of Social Research Social Control
Race and Ethnicity
Social Problems
Sociology of Religion
Social Change
Deviance
Criminology
Criminal Justice
Juvenile Delinquency
Correctional Education
American Government
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Political Theory
International Relations
Comparative Politics

AU...Ashland University
CSCC...Columbus State Community College
LCC...Lane Community College
LSU...Louisiana State University
MC...Mississippi College
NMU...Northern Michigan University
OSU...Ohio State University--Columbus
OSUM...Ohio State University--Marion
OSUMAN...Ohio State University--Mansfield
OSUN...Ohio State University--Newark
OU...Ohio University
TIUA...Tokyo International University in America
UWGB...University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
UWM...University of Wisconsin-Marinette
WSUV...Washington State Univ.-Vancouver
WU...Willamette University

American Government(UWM--6...AU--1)
American Society (TIUA--1)
Comparative Government(UWM--1)
Crime and Society (WU--1)
Criminal Justice(OSUM--2 OSUN--1)
Criminology(MC--1...UWM--2...OSU--3...OSUM--4...OSUN--1...LCC--1)
Freedom and Social Control(UWGB--1)
Independent Studies
------Political Theory(UWM--3 credits)
------Sociological Literature(UWM--3 credits)
------Intro. to Sociological Research(Eight 1 credit courses)
------Sociology of Religion Research(UWM--3 credits)
------Sociological Literature(UWM--1 credit)
International Relations(UWM--1)
Introduction to Political Science(UWM--3 UWGB--1 AU--2)
Introduction to Political Theory(UWM--1)
Introduction to Sociological Theory(UWM--1 AU--1)
Introductory Sociology(LSU--4 UWM--15 UWGB--2 OU--12 OSU--1 CSCC--1 OSUM--14 LCC--35)
Juvenile Delinquency(WSUV--1)
Marriage and Family Relations(LSU--10 UWM--6 UWGB--1 LCC--3)
Medical Sociology (WU--1)
Methods of Social Research (WU--1)
Race and Ethnicity(UWM--1 OSUMAN--1 OSUM--1)
Religion and Society (WU--1)
Social Control(LCC--1)
Social Problems(LCC--5 UWM--3 OU--2)
Social Psychology(MC--1)
Deviance (Deviant Behavior)(NMU--1 OSUM--2)
Sociology--Selected Topic--Political Economy(UWM--1)
Sociology--Selected Topic--Sociology of Religion(UWM--1)
Theories of Social Change(NMU--1)
Sport and Society(LCC--1)

Creator/Webmaster (10/98-present): The Sociology Shop at: http://www.socshop.org

Member (1999-present): Board of Directors of The Seventh Step Foundation at Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon

Workshop (2/25/05) "Classism" at Lane Community College

Seminar (9/04) Great Teaching Seminar, Lane Community College

Survey (12/02) Assisted in construction of survey for Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission, City of Salem, Oregon

Conference (10/02) Attended conference on Electronic Teaching Delivery at George Fox University, Oregon

Lecture (2/21/02): "Discussion of 9/11 Events" for The Seventh Step Program at Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR

Lecture (11/14/01): "Critical Thinking" for ALS 199 (Academic Success) Class at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Conference (10/20/01): "Critical Overview of the Sociology of Peace" (2 Sessions) at "Peace, Justice, and Globalization" Conference, October 19-21, 2001 at the University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Lecture (5/21/01): "Critical Thinking" for ALS 199 (Academic Success) Class at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Lecture (5/3/01): "Sociological Tools for Change" for The Seventh Step Program at Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR

Lecture (8/5/99): "The Seven Steps" for The Seventh Step Program at Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR

Lecture (8/2/99): "Who Am I?" for the Oregon Department of Corrections at Mill Creek Correctional Facility, Salem, OR

Lecture (8/2/99): "Who Am I?" for the Oregon Department of Corrections at Santiam Correctional Institution, Salem, OR

Lecture (7/1/99): "The Sociological Perspective" for The Seventh Step Program at Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR

Member (1996/97 & 1997/98): "Auxiliary Faculty Concerns Committee" of Ohio State-Marion Faculty Assembly

Conference (October 1996): "Strategies in Support of Adjunct Faculty" at Madonna University in Livonia, MI

Lecture (March 1996): "Role Theory and Identity" at Marion Correction Institution, Marion, OH..."Transition to Society Program"

Lecture (November 1991): "Just What is Epistemology?" at Sociology Club Meeting at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Clickable List of Kessel Materials in TSS

Articles in Print

Kessel, D. H. What’s Wrong With Education: A System of Rationalized Dominance Challenging Assumptions (Vol.1, Issue 3, 5/95) Columbus, Ohio

Kessel, D. H. Learning Through Personal Response" Teaching Forum (Vol. 8, No.1, December, 1986)

M.A. Thesis

Kessel, D. H. 1981 "The Presence of Humanist Radicalism in Sociology from 1945-1980." Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi

Ken Murdoff
Chair---Division of Social Science
Lane Community College
(541) 463-5430
murdoffk@lanecc.edu

James Salt
Sociology Instructor---Division of Social Sciences
Lane Community College
(541) 463-5433
saltj@lanecc.edu

Steve Candee
Political Science Instructor
Lane Community College
(541) 463-5188
candees@lanecc.edu

Martin D. Schwartz
Professor and Chair
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Lindley Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
(740) 593-1350 (Office) (740) 592-4205 (Home)
To Read Dr. Schwartz's 1998 Letter of Reference click HERE

Gregory Rose
Associate Dean
The Ohio State University-Marion
1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302-5695
(740) 389-6786
To Read Dr. Rose's 1998 Letter of Reference click HERE

Franklin Proano
Associate Professor
The Ohio State University-Marion
1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302-5695
(740) 389-6786
To Read Dr. Proano's 1998 Letter of Reference click HERE

I have numerous other references from my past academic experiences...mostly in the form of letters. Although not "current," they do speak to my qualifications and activities as a Sociology and Political Science teacher and colleague. I would be willing to make these available upon request.