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- 1. George K Hristovitch 1215 Elizabeth St. Lafayette, IN 47904 (765) 430-7667 ghristovitch@ivytech.edu EDUCATION: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Ph.D. in Anthropology (2012) Dissertation: Urban Mysticism in Sofia, Bulgaria: Alienation, Existential Mediation, and the Appeal of Sufism-Based Self-Help Programs in Contemporary Eastern Europe I investigated the experiences of members of a self-healing and self-development club in Sofia, Bulgaria, which is part of larger network of Sufism-based clubs, themselves spanning all over Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The focus of the investigation was on the impact of membership on the social interactions of members, the personal progress they achieved, and how group membership affected feelings of alienation. I also investigated how this group fit into the broader contemporary Bulgarian social scene. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN M.S. in Sociology & Anthropology (2006) Area of Concentration: Cultural Anthropology Thesis: Nestinarism: Fire-walking in the Balkan Peninsula I studied ecstatic traditional healing in rural Bulgaria. My project framed the rituals, practices, and experiences of the healers I studied in the context of contemporary psychology and alternative and complementary medicine. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN B.S. Economics (2004) Areas of Concentration: Political Science and Communication Minors: Psychology and Political Science TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Lafayette, IN Adjunct Instructor Cultural Anthropology ANTH 154 (2012 Present) Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. Cultural Anthropology ANTH 154 ASAP version (Associate Accelerated Program) In addition to regular duties, I coordinated my efforts with other instructors teaching for the accelerated associate program, and participated in the design and implementation of improvements to course curriculum and other aspects of the project. In addition, I attended weekly team meetings, helped to assess the well-being of participating students, provided additional academic support, and assisted in planning community involvement and enrichment programs. Introduction to Sociology SOCI 111 "Cultural Diversity" SOCI 245 (traditional and accelerated versions) Social Problems SOCI 252 University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Adjunct Instructor Cultural Diversity Online (2009 Present)
- 2. Modified and developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Teaching Assistant Psychological Anthropology/Social Psychology (2006) Graded assignments, organized review sessions and guest lectured. WORK EXPERIENCE: Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN Course Mentor Cultural Anthropology ANTH 154 (2015-Present) Maintained the master version of ANTH 154, implemented improvements and updates, and assisted instructors in teaching the course and addressing student questions and concerns. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN Course Designer Cultural Anthropology ANTH 154 (2014) Designed an online introductory cultural anthropology course that is currently in use at all Ivy Tech campuses. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Document Search Assistant, Purdue University Technical Information Service (2004-2006) Assisted clients in locating and retrieving research materials. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Research Assistant, Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences (2002-2003) Recruited interviewees, conducted interviews, organized focus groups and assisted in interview question design for an anthropological study of smoking habits. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Research Assistant, Purdue University Department of Sociology (2002) Gathered and analyzed articles relating to news media portrayals of teen violence. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Editor, Undergraduate Journal of Political Science (2001-2002) Participated in the selection process of papers to be published. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Research Assistant, Purdue University Department of Animal Science/USDA (2000-2002) Gathered data and research materials for various projects, prepared equipment and materials for experiments, and maintained laboratory equipment. FIELD RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Dissertation Field Work. Sofia, Bulgaria (2007-2011) Masters Field Work. Bulgaria (various regions) (Winter 2006) LANGUAGES: Bulgarian - fluent, able to read and write proficiently. Russian - competent in speaking and reading. Arabic three undergraduate semesters. German two undergraduate semesters.
- 3. MEMBERSHIPS, ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS: Presented a paper on alienation and prejudice at the Annual Meeting of the Central States Anthropological Society (Spring 2012). Presented a dissertation summary at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness (Spring 2010). American Anthropological Association The Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness Habitat for Humanity volunteer (2002) Lafayette Urban Ministry volunteer (2001) Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Indianapolis volunteer (organized after school activities for at-risk youth) (2002)