HELEN R. MCCLURE, PH.D.
Humane Society University
2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 676-2387 [email protected]
EDUCATION
School of International Service, American University
Ph.D., International Relations (2011)
Dissertation: “The Crystallization of a Moral Panic: A Content Analysis of Anglophone Canadian Print
Media Discourse on Arabs and Muslims Pre- and Post-9/11”
M.A., International Peace and Conflict Resolution (2002)
Barnard College, Columbia University
A.B., Linguistics-Italian, summa cum laude (1998)
Thesis: “Italian Comics: Past, Present, and Future”
OTHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Prince George’s Community College (2011)
Member of inaugural cohort of Supervisory Training
Westwood College (2009)
Trained to lead “Practical Tools for Transformative Teaching,” a faculty training module
American Council on Education (2009)
Chairing the Academic Department: A Workshop for Department and Division Chairs and Deans
National Coalition Building Institute (1997)
Trained to lead Prejudice Reduction Workshops
Nederlandse Taalunie Zomercursus Nederlandse taal en cultuur (1997)
Certificate of completion, intensive Dutch language and culture course
Nederlandse Taalunie Certificaat Nederlands als vreemde taal: Basiskennis (1997)
Dutch Language Union Certificate of Dutch as a Foreign Language: Intermediate Level Proficiency in
Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Writing
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COURSES TAUGHT
Westwood College, Arlington Virginia
HUM 180
Ethical and Critical Thinking
 May Term 2009: 8 independent study students
 January Term 2009: 2 independent study students
Course description: “This course covers the principles and applications of ethical and critical thinking.
Topics include argument construction and analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning, logical fallacies,
perception, moral approaches, and social responsibility. Upon successful completion of this course,
students will be able to analyze ethical issues, evaluate and clarify their own thinking, create sound and
valid arguments, and effectively weigh the arguments of others.”
POL 423
Political Science
 May Term 2009: 9 independent study students
 January Term 2009: 4 independent study students
Course description: “This course explores some of the most pressing political issues facing the United
States and other nations. Topics include problems and issues inherent in different governmental styles
and the political process of democracies and other forms of government. Upon successful completion
of this course students will be able to research, analyze, and discuss issues related to the function of
political institutions, issues relating to a variety of social changes, public policy matters, and America’s
role as a global leader in foreign affairs.”
HUM 250
Humanities
 March Term 2009: took over in middle of term
Course Description: “This course explores the foundations and development of Western culture from
its origins in the ancient Near East to modern Western civilization. Topics include cultural history,
philosophy, religion, literature, art, and music. Upon successful completion of this course, students will
be able to identify influential figures and events, appreciate and discuss well-known works of art and
thought, and recognize and analyze significant movements and genres in Western culture.”
MTH 090
Pre-Algebra I
 March Term 2009: 1 independent study student
 January Term 2009
 May Term 2008
 March Term 2008
 January Term 2008: 2 sections, 2 independent study students
 October Term 2007: 1 section, 8 independent study students
 August Term 2007
 May Term 2007: 2 sections
 October Term 2006
Course description: “This course is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamental
operations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages and to strengthen basic skills in
mathematics. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to solve problems using these
basic operations.”
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CA 101
Computer Applications
 January Term 2009
 August Term 2008: 2 sections
 March Term 2008
 January Term 2008
Course description: “This course is designed to increase proficiency in the use of common word
processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application software. Topics include production of business
documents and reports. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to prepare
documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.”
SOC 401
Survey of Research Methodologies
 October Term 2008: 1 independent study student
 August Term 2008
 May Term 2008: 1 section, 5 independent study students
 March Term 2008
 August Term 2006
Course description: “This course introduces students to sources of data and the techniques used to
gather, analyze and array the data, and turn it into effective information for decision-making in an
organization. It also addresses how to present this information to decision makers. Topics include
research, documentation of data, and presentation styles. Upon completion of this course, students
should be able to find appropriate research information, analyze the information, and present the
information in written and oral forms.”
SOC 423
Political Science
 October Term 2008
 May Term 2007
Course description: “Provides students with a comparative analysis of national and international
political decision making processes. Students will be introduced to various political ideologies and their
impact on economics, culture, media, and government.” This course became POL 423 Political Science
under a curriculum revision in January 2009.
HIS 107
American Government
 August Term 2008: 2 independent study students
 March Term 2008: 13 independent study students
 August Term 2007: 1 section, 3 independent study students
 August Term 2006
Course description: “This course is designed to present students with a history of American
government. Topics include the federal system, political parties, nominations and elections, the
legislative, executive and judicial branches, civil liberties and civil rights. Upon completion of the
course, students should be able to trace the development of the U.S. Constitution, understand and
analyze issues in American government, and discuss the policy-making process.”
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HUM400
Creative and Critical Thinking
 August Term 2008
 January Term 2008
Course description: “This course is designed to acquaint students with the elements and practice of
creative and critical thinking. Topics include inductive vs. deductive reasoning, perception, problem
solving, argument construction and analysis. Upon completion of this course, students should be able
to clarify and evaluate their thinking, create arguments based on sound principles and concepts, present
their ideas more effectively, and effectively weigh arguments from others.” This course became HUM
180 Ethical and Critical Thinking under a curriculum revision in January 2009.
PDC111
Success Strategies
 August Term 2008
Course description: “This course provides students with skills and strategies to achieve personal,
educational, and career goals. Topics include learning styles, accountability, self-directed learning,
managing resources, goal setting, self-esteem, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Upon
completion of this course, students should demonstrate self-reliance and apply the tools for success.”
MTH 091
Pre-Algebra II
 March Term 2008
 January Term 2008: 1 independent study student
 October Term 2007: 1 section, 7 independent study students
Course description: “This course is designed to introduce the basic tools of algebra. Topics include the
real number system, exponents, order of operations, solving linear equations, proportions, percents,
and applying basic formulas. Upon completion of this course, students should have the basic skills
needed to advance to College Algebra I.”
PDC200
Career Management
 March Term 2008: 9 independent study students
Course description: “This course is designed to assist students in developing long-term career
management skills. Topics include tips for producing quality resumes and cover letters as well as
techniques for interviewing success. Upon completion of the course, students should have a cameraready and error-free resume, sample cover letter, and demonstrate interviewing techniques in a mock
interview session.”
ENG 090
Reading for Understanding
 October Term 2007 1 independent study student
 May Term 2007
 October Term 2006
Course description: “This course develops basic reading comprehension and vocabulary skills in
students. Basic study skills are also introduced.”
George Washington University, Washington, DC
PSC 140
Theories of International Politics
 Spring Term 2007
Course description: “Exploration of alternative theoretical approaches to understanding world politics
in its historical and contemporary dimensions.”
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PSC 003
Introduction to International Politics
 Fall Term 2006
Course description: “Analysis of world politics, focusing on the role of nation-states and international
organizations and on selected foreign policy issues.”
American University, School of International Service, Washington, DC
SIS 105
World Politics
 Fall Term 2006
 Fall Term 2005
Course description: “Patterns of conflict and cooperation in a rapidly-changing world. The primary
focus is on concepts and theories which provide a framework for analyzing and understanding
contemporary issues. The course examines the behavior of states and other international actors, seeks
to explain foreign policies, and identifies the main characteristics of interaction among states.”
SIS 140
Cross Cultural Communication
 Fall Term 2004: 2 sections
 Spring Term 2004
 Fall Term 2001
Course description: Examines the impact of culture on perception, thought patterns, values, and beliefs
in order to better understand the behavior of individuals in different cultures. Specific concerns include
cross-cultural conflict and negotiation; the relationship between dominant cultures and subcultures; the
issues of race, gender, and class in various societies; and the dynamics of cross-cultural adjustment.”
OTHER TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Walsworth Political Research and Consulting, Washington, DC, 2010
Researcher
Performed background research on congressional candidate for use by his campaign.
Kaplan Test Prep/Kaplan Premier, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, 2004-2006
Teacher/Tutor
Taught SAT preparatory course. Tutored SAT, ACT, SSAT students in test preparation.
American University, Washington, DC, 1998-2004
Research Associate, Office of International Affairs, 2002-2004
Provide research and administrative support for the Vice President of International Affairs, the Center
for North American Studies, and the Center for Democracy and Election Management. Conducted
research to create a Briefing Book as preparation for founding the Center for North American Studies
Graduate Assistant, International Communication Division, to Dr. Gary Weaver, 1999, 2000, 2001
Edited exams, graded exams, proctored exams, tutored students in cross cultural communication
courses
Graduate Assistant, Comparative and Regional Studies (Americas) Division, to Dr. Clarence Lusane,
1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001
Teaching assistance: Graded exams, proctored exams in international relations, cross cultural
communication, and race relations courses. Taught Cross Cultural Communication and World Politics
in professor’s absence. Research: Retrieved requested documents, edited papers for publication,
translated documents, researched and retrieved UN documents, researched relevant laws, and
researched archival material for a book published in 2001
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National Student Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, 2001-2002
Program Associate to Dr. Clarence Lusane and Dr. Shoon Murray
Prepared and distributed class materials, verified attendance and enrollment, assisted students with
assignments, followed up on late assignments, and graded assignments for approximately 200 high
school students earning college credit in the Medicine and Health Care Program and the International
Diplomacy Program
National Coalition Building Institute, New York, NY, 1997-1998
Workshop Leader
Led Prejudice Reduction Workshops for college students and employees of Barnard College and
Columbia University
Barnard College, New York, NY, 1996-1998
Teaching Assistant, Linguistics Department, to Dr. Joseph L. Malone
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Linguistics: Took comprehensive notes from which quizzes
were designed, edited quizzes, graded quizzes and exams, designed midterm and final exams, tutored
students, and proctored exams. Research: Retrieving requested documents, investigated origins of
various song lyrics, and obtained copyright permission
Peace Games in New York City, New York, NY, 1995-1998
Volunteer Teacher
Taught conflict resolution skills to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders in New York City public schools
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Humane Society University, Washington, DC, 2012-present
Acting Department Chair, Animal Policy and Advocacy, 2013-present
Manage faculty, students, and courses. Project manager for regional accreditation application process.
Assistant Professor, 2012-2013
Project manager for regional accreditation application process. Facilitate university strategic planning
process. Advise departments on university best practices.
Prince George’s Community College, Prince George’s County, MD, 2010-2012
Program Director of the Westphalia Training Center, 2011-2012
Provide leadership for and coordination of all programs, services, events, and activities at training
center specializing in hands-on, non-credit classes. Supervise daily operations and one full-time and
two part-time administrative staff and more than a dozen adjunct faculty. Responsible for coordinating
all aspects of a wide variety of classes. Responsible for center’s budget and renovation planning. Serve
as Interim Co-Chair of College Life and Culture Committee. Serve on the Compensation and
Advancement Subcommittee of the Administrative and Professional Staff Organization.
Coordinator, Workforce Development and Continuing Education, 2010-2011
Developed and coordinated “green” workforce training program and created successful urban
agriculture certification program. Served on College-Wide Forum governance body as representative of
Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Appointed by the college president to Executive
Council of the College-Wide Forum. Elected Secretary of the College Life and Culture Committee.
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Westwood College, Arlington, VA and Fort Worth, TX, 2008-2010
Assistant Academic Dean, 2009-2010
Maintained and oversaw all aspects of the education department, comprised of nine full-time
employees, including program chairs, librarian, and registrar. Ensured compliance with state and
federal regulations and licensing requirements and managed master scheduling. Participated in the
development of campus-level short- and long-term goals and budgets. Served as Program Chair,
Paralegal program: supervised two adjunct faculty, mentored approximately 20 students, scheduled
paralegal classes.
Program Chair, General Education, 2008-2009
Managed General Education department, faculty, and scheduling. Taught 2-6 classes per 10-week term,
including: American Government, Career Management, Computer Applications, Creative and Critical
Thinking, Ethical and Critical Thinking, Humanities, Pre-Algebra I, Pre-Algebra II, Political Science,
Success Strategies, and Survey of Research Methodologies.
Barnard in Washington Alumnae Association, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, 2001-2008
Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors, 2007-2008, 2004-2005, 2001-2002
President, 2006
Secretary, 2005-2006
Young Alumnae Director, 2002-2004
Columbia University Club of DC, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, 2003-2004
Treasurer
American University Washington Semester Summer Internship Program, Washington, DC, 1999
Internship Coordinator for students in International Relations and Foreign Policy program
Metro NYC ACE/N.I.P. (American Council on Education/National Identification Program), New
York, NY, 1997-1998
Intern for organization that mentors women into higher education administration
DB Solutions, Inc., New York, NY, 1996-1998
Office Manager and Bookkeeper for small data consulting firm
Barnard College, New York, NY, 1995-1998
Office Graduate Assistant (Housing Coordinator), Assistant Housing Coordinator, Events
Assistant, Financial Coordinator, Office of Special Events and Summer Programs, 1996-1998
Intern, Committee On Race, Religion, Identity, and Ethnicity, 1995-1998
Peace Games in New York City, New York, NY, 1995-1998
Treasurer, Steering Committee member, In-Kind Donations Subcommittee Chair, Logistics
Subcommittee member for largest community service organization at Columbia University
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Weight Watchers International, Prince George’s County, MD 2012-present
Receptionist providing customer service for membership meetings
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Whitman Associates, Washington, DC, 2010
Temporary Employee providing conference preparation for an educational association and
administrative support for a non-profit organization
Help Unlimited, Washington, DC, 2010
Temporary Employee providing administrative support for an educational association.
WQW, Washington, DC, 2005-2006
Project Leader responsible for organizing and leading home repair volunteer projects for junior high
and high school students
Barnard College, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, 2001-present
Alumnae Admissions Representative, 2001-present
Class Correspondent, 2012-present
Capital Communications Group, LLC, Washington, DC, 2001-2002
Tour Director for small groups of foreign dignitaries
PUBLICATIONS
“How Far is the Canadian Border from America? A Case Study in Racial Profiling” in How Far is
America from Here, ed. Theo D’haen, Paul Giles, Djelal Kadir, and Lois Parkinson Zamora. Amsterdam:
Rodopi, 2005, pp. 509-24
Helen R. McClure and David Averne, with Sophia Jeffrey and Tamara Trownsell. Resource Guide:
Culture, Communication and Conflict: Readings in Intercultural Relations. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing,
2000
PRESENTATIONS
Panelist, Panel on “Raising the Bar: Differentiating Yourself in the FM Marketplace,” at National
Facilities Management & Technology Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, March 14, 2012
“Workforce Development Capacity: Community College as Partners,” at National Invasive Species
Awareness Week Conference, Washington, DC, March 1, 2012
“Building an Urban Agriculture Program,” at Maryland Community College Association of Continuing
Education & Training Annual Conference, Westminster, Maryland, May 6, 2011
Facilitator, “The Green(ing) Workforce Roundtable,” at Maryland Community College Association of
Continuing Education & Training Annual Conference, Westminster, Maryland, May 6, 2011
Panelist, Panel on “Careers in the Green Economy,” at Green Economy Business Opportunity
Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 3, 2011
Panelist, Panel on “What Are Green Jobs?” at Green Streets, Green Jobs Forum, Silver Spring,
Maryland, April 30, 2011
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“Avoiding the Energy Overload: Determining the Best Clean Energy Training Program(s) for Your
Community College,” at Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference, Saratoga Springs, New York,
March 10, 2011
“How Green Is My Faculty? Strategies for Making Your Classroom More Environmentally Friendly,”
at College Enrichment Day, Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland, October 26, 2010
Invited Participant, Emergency Preparedness: Joint Responses to Common Challenges Conference,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 23-24, 2006
Moderator, Panel on “World Crises: Humanitarian, Financial and Military Responses,” sponsored by
Barnard in Washington Alumnae Association, Washington, DC, March 15, 2006
“Maher Arar: A Case Study in Canadian Discourse Surrounding Arabs/Muslims,” at Association for
Canadian Studies in the United States 18th Biennial Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 17, 2005
“Maher Arar: A Symbol of the Post-9/11 Canadian Racial Project,” at Two Days of Canada
Conference: Race and Identity in Canada, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, November 2, 2005
Chair, Panel on “Kindred Groups Abroad: Diasporas and Transnational Ethnic Networks and Their
Influence on Ethnic Politics,” at International Studies Association Annual Convention, Honolulu,
Hawaii, March 5, 2005
“Terrorist or Just a Piece of the Mosaic? Canada’s Discourse on ‘Arabs’,” at International Studies
Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2, 2005
Discussant, Panel on “Identity, Citizenship and Security,” at International Studies Association Annual
Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2, 2005
“How Far is the Canadian Border From America? A Case Study in Racial Profiling,” at International
American Studies Association First World Congress, Leiden, The Netherlands, May 23, 2003
“Nation to Nation: Analyzing the Oka Crisis Using the S.A.F.E. Model,” at New England Political
Science Association Annual Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, May 3, 2003
“A Research Agenda for Defining Racial Profiling at the U.S.-Canada Border in a Post-September 11th
World,” at Crossing Borders 2002 Conference, Buffalo, New York, October 4, 2002
“Saving Constructivism from Itself: Case Studies in ‘Bad’ Norms,” co-presentation with Carrie
Sheehan, at International Studies Association Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 2001
Respondent, Washington Book Forum Dialogue on Detroit: I Do Mind Dying: A Study in Urban Revolution.
Howard University, Washington, DC, October 21, 1999
INTERVIEWS
“Transforming Lives,” BlogTalkRadio, May 7, 2012.
“Green Life Show,” Bowie, MD public access, April 18, 2012.
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LANGUAGES
Fluent: Dutch, Italian
Read: French, German, Spanish
Some Study: American Sign Language, Japanese
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Instructor of the Year, Virginia Arlington Ballston Campus, Westwood College, 2007
Hurst Scholar Award, 1998-2001
Phi Beta Kappa, 1998
Gamma Kappa Alpha (National Italian Honor Society), 1998
Columbia University King’s Crown Gold Award for Student Leadership, 1998
Columbia University King’s Crown Silver Award for Student Leadership, 1997
Barnard College Class of 1933 Scholarship, 1996-1997
Speranza Italian Prize for Excellence in Italian, 1996
Barnard College Student Leadership Certificate of Distinction, 1995, 1997, 1998
Barnard College Dean’s List, 1994-1998
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, 1994-1998