"I feel very fortunate to teach in the College of Professional Studies as it embodies what St. Ignatius had in mind when he designed the archetype for Jesuit Education. St. Ignatius was a returning adult student when he began his university education. He, therefore, understood the value of the teacher factoring in the student's life experiences, employment skills, and previous education into their classroom instruction. He further believed that the teacher and student are in a unique relationship that serves to enhance the student's intellectual knowledge and skill set and assists the students to discover their role in the world in service to others. Therefore, I integrate the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) into all of my classes to assist students to reach these outcomes and because it is what makes the College of Professional Studies and a Marquette University education a unique value and distinguishes it from all other non-Jesuit colleges and universities. Teaching in the College of Professional Studies also allows me to bring my own experiences as a returning adult student into the classroom and support students in their efforts to meet academic demands and at the same time balance work and home life."
Maureen McAvoy, Ed.D.
maureen.mcavoy@marquette.edu
Courses Taught
- CMST 3200 Organizational Communication
- LEOR 3155 Social and Psychological Principles Applied to Leadership
- LEOR 3160 Systems Thinking
- LEOR 3320 Organizational Processes
- LEOR 3340 Organizational Development and Change
- LEOR 3440 Leaders as Agents of Change
Education
- Cardinal Stritch University, Ed.D.
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, MSW
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, BSW
Award
- Faculty Excellence in Service Award, College of Professional Studies (2012)
Additional Contributions to the College
- Curriculum Committee, Graduate and Undergraduate (2005-present)
- Faculty Development, Iganatian Pedagogy Paradigm (2009-present)
- University Committee on Part-time Faculty (2009-2010)
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Assistant Professor (full-time), Undergraduate Degree Programs, College of Professional Studies (Present)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor (part-time), Undergraduate Degree Programs, College of Professional Studies (2004-2012)
- Administrator in Student Services, K-12 School Districts (1990-2012)
- Executive Coach (2006-present)
- Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist (1978-present)
- Educational Consultant and Grant Writer (1996-present)
Other University Affiliations
- Cardinal Stritch University Distance Learning (2004-present)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (1978-present)
- Licensed School Social Worker (1989-present)
- Certified Level 2 Leadership Coach (2005-present)
