Patricia Phelan

Degree Information

• Master of Science in Vocational and Technical Education (MS. VTE), SUNY OSWEGO, 1985
• Bachelors of Science – Retailing, Syracuse University, 1982
• Two years’ study in Merchandising and Fashion Management BFA program, Pratt Institute, 1973

Courses Taught

• Business Communications with COIL component (Collaborative Online International Learning)
• Business Economics
• Computer Applications for Business
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Math for Business and Industry

Primary Area of Expertise

Utilizes a student-centered, collaborative, and success-oriented learning environment to nurture acquisition of today’s business climate through a variety of business courses.  
Promotes critical thinking skills, cultural diversity, and global awareness within each course.

Publications and Presentations

• SUNY Ulster Campus Connect presenter July 2016 – “Your New Academic Life @ SUNY Ulster”
  
• SUNY Ulster January 2016 Faculty Development Day presenter – “Collaborative Learning Workshop”

Grants Received

Santander Universidades: Collaborative Online International Learning Studies @ Latin America Academy 3, Sept. 17 – 21, 2015 in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Volunteer Work or Group Affiliations

• Co-Advisor of SUNY Ulster Business Club
• SUNY Ulster Pedagogy Committee and Facilitator for Faculty Development Days in 2016
• SUNY Ulster Learning Center Advisory Committee
• SUNY Ulster Middle States, Sub-Committee for Standard #8: “Student Admissions and Retention”
  
• SUNY Ulster’s “OWN-IT Women’s Entrepreneurial Conference” Committee
• NBEA (National Business Education Association)
• BTANYS (Business Teachers Association of NYS) Past President

Other Achievements

Hudson Valley Educational Consortium Teaching and Learning Seminar, Spring 2014, Certificate of Professional Development