Academic History

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Mass. Harvard Institute for Higher Education Management Development Program, 2001
Ph.D., Education/Curriculum & Instruction and English/Composition/Feminist Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1990
M.A., English Literature, New York University, New York, 1973
B.A., English and Secondary Education, St. John's University, New York, 1968 

Areas of Interest

Critical pedagogy (founder of the Ed. D. in Critical Pedagogy)
Effective communication and intercultural competence research
Feminism and leadership for women
Program development strategic planning, and evaluation
Sociolinguistics  

Awards and Honors

• 1999 Distinguished Service Award for Leadership, University of St. Thomas
• 1999 Outstanding Curriculum Award for Voyager Curriculum, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Ukrainian Center
• 1992 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Work in Education, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, N..J.
• 1986-1990 Fellowship for Doctoral Studies, University of Minnesota
• 1989 Ph.D. Preliminary Examination, Passed with Distinction, University of Minnesota
• 1988 Certificate of Recognition for Achievements in Education in the State of Minnesota, Ruth E. Randall, Commissioner  

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Roulis, E. Globalization and Feminism. In Moraes, M. (Ed.), Ser Humana: Quando a Mulher está em Discussão. DP&A Editorial.
• Roulis, E. (2006). Philosophy, Principles, and Pedagogy, Transforming Learning for the Workplace of the New Millennium: Students and Workers as Critical Learners. Four Volume Series. Lanham, Maryland, Oxford, and Toronto: Scarecrow Education.
• Roulis, E. (2005). Time for a Curriculum Tune-up: Meeting the Needs of 21st Century Learners and Workers. 2nd Annual International Hawaii Educational Conference, Honolulu.
• Roulis, E. (2004). Secondary Curriculum- The Journey Begins, Transforming Learning for the Workplace of the New Millennium: Students and Workers as Critical Learners. Four Volume Series. Lanham, Maryland, Oxford, and Toronto: Scarecrow Education.
• Roulis, E. (2003). Postsecondary Curriculum- Lifelong Learning, Transforming Learning for the Workplace of the New Millennium: Students and Workers as Critical Learners. Four Volume Series, Lanham, Maryland, Oxford, and Toronto: Scarecrow Education.
• Roulis, E. (2003). Voyager Community Resource and Textbook, Transforming Learning for the Workplace of the New Millennium: Students and Workers as Critical Learners. Four Volume Series. Lanham, Maryland, Oxford, and Toronto: Scarecrow Education.
• Roulis, E. & Auten, A. (2003). When E-learning Meets Critical Pedagogy. VNU Expositions-International Online Conference and Expo, Los Angeles.
• Roulis, E. (2003). What is Critical Pedagogy, Revolutionary Multiculturalism, and Radical Feminist Perspectives? KFAI–People Powered Radio, Catalysts, Politics, & Culture Program, Minneapolis.
• Roulis, E., Bell, C. & Lather, P. (2001). Teaching and Learning in Qualitative Research. Midwest Qualitative Conference, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
• Roulis, E. (2001). Preparing Students to be Tomorrow’s Skilled Workers. Leadership Minneapolis, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, North High School, Minneapolis.
• Roulis, E. (2000). Transforming Workplaces for the New Millennium. Chamber Links- 2000 National Summit, Springfield, Ill.
• Roulis, E. (2000). How Does Critical Pedagogy Fit With the New Profile of Learning? KFAI- People Powered Radio, Catalysts, Politics, & Culture Program, Minneapolis.
• Roulis, E. (2000). 6th Annual International Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis.
• Roulis, E. (2000). 6th Annual International Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis.
• Roulis, E. (1999). Discussing Along Gender Differences. In Brookfield, S., & Preskill, S (Eds.), Discussion as a Way of Teaching. Jossey-Bass Publishers and Open University Press.
• Roulis, E., Brookfield, S., Moraes, Marcia & Shor, Ira. (1999). Perspectives on Critical Pedagogy. Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed Conference, City University-New York.
• Roulis, E. (1994). Gendered Voice in Composition, In Rubin, D (Ed.) Gendered Voice in Evaluation: Gender and the Quality of Assessment, Language and Social Identity. Earlbaum Publishers.
• Moraes, M. & Roulis E. (2002). And We Talk About Homosexuality and Its Prohibited Voices. Taboo, Spring-Summer Volume, (21-40).
• Roulis, E. (1997). Transforming Models of Women and Leadership. St. Thomas Magazine, November.
• Roulis, E. (1992), National Teacher Exam for Professional Skills. Test for Teachers Educational Testing Service. 

Professional Memberships 

• American Educational Research Association
• American Association of University Women
• Association for the Supervision of Curriculum Development
• International Organization for the Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Council Teachers of English
• Pi Lambda Theta International Honor and Professional Society in Education