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  • Contributors

Nathaniel J. Bray, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of educational leadership, policy, and technology studies at the University of Alabama.

Diane Gillespie is a professor in interdisciplinary arts and sciences at the University of Washington, Bothell. She teaches multicultural social science courses, interactive learning, and qualitative research. Her research interests include small group learning, the role of narrative in reflective practice, and teaching diversity through case studies.

Eric Jacobson retired as director of academic computing at Weber State University in 2002 and began doing evaluation research for the Mathematics Department. He has a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and has held faculty appointments at the University of Pittsburgh, State University of New York College, Potsdam, and Grinnell College.

Sandra L. Mahoney is the associate director of assessment and academic support services at University of the Pacific. She has served on numerous committees related to the first-year experience and general education. Her research interests include the assessment of first-year programs, student retention, and cultural diversity in the curriculum.

Sally Rosamond is a graduate of the University of Washington, Bothell, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program and is continuing her study of social learning at the University of Washington's College of Education. She is currently applying the cultural features of groups to create an activity-based curriculum for the workplace.

Jon F. Schamber is a professor of communication and former director of general education at University of the Pacific. He has received numerous awards, including Distinguished Faculty and Faye and Alex G. Spanos Distinguished Teaching awards. His research interests include general education curricula assessment and far-Right religious movements' rhetoric.

Elizabeth Thomas is an assistant professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences, University of Washington, Bothell. She teaches courses on research in social sciences, community psychology, and [End Page v] psychology and the arts. Her research examines sociocultural contexts for learning and the potential of arts-based and participatory strategies for community research and action. [End Page vi]

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