1. Carol Oliver, Ph.D.
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EDUCATION:
2004 Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology,
The Graduate School and University Center of
The City University of New York, New York, New York
1996 M. Phil. in Environmental Psychology,
The Graduate School and University Center of
The City University of New York, New York, New York
1991 M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology,
Brooklyn College, The City University of New York.
Brooklyn, New York
1988 B.S. in Psychology,
Brooklyn College, The City University of New York.
Brooklyn, New York
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION:
Title: Teaching at a Distance: The Online Faculty Work Environment
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Instructional technology and pedagogy; cyberspace environments; work environments and
issues involving minorities, and women and mentoring and advising students for academic
success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2006-Present Project Director & Co-Principal Investigator – The Ronald E. McNair
Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, School of Arts and Sciences, Hunter
College, CUNY, New York, NY.
Direct and oversee the delivery of instructional services including workshops for this
federally funded program providing resources for preparation to graduate school for low-
income-first generation students and underrepresented groups in graduate education. Recruit
and market program as well as develop instructional concepts and curricula as needed.
Mentor and advise students on the graduate school admissions process. Work closely with
faculty to facilitate stronger faculty mentoring experiences with students, securing strong
outcomes: 95 percent of scholar obtaining entrance into master’s and doctoral programs
nationally. Supervise staff and instructors in the program. Manage a federal funded budget
for five year-Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program Grant (2007-
2011), and currently awarded five additional years (2012-2117) to the sum total of over 2
million dollars within the last six years.
2004-2006 Visiting Assistant Professor- MAGNET Post-Doctoral Fellow-Graduate Center-
CUNY. Office of Educational Opportunity and Diversity Programs.
Assisted in recruitment for the CUNY Pipeline Program and follow-up work on Pipeline
alums. Conducted workshops and luncheons for funded (MAGNET) graduate students.
Mentor MAGNET fellows. Taught seminars and research responsibilities applicable to
current research interests.

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2003-2005 Adjunct Instructor-Berkeley College, New York, NY.
Taught undergraduate courses- Introduction to Psychology,
Group Dynamics: Collaboration and Leadership.
1996-2005 Adjunct Professor- Cornell University New York State School of Industrial
and Labor Relations (NYSSILR)-Off Campus College Program. New York, NY.
Taught undergraduate course(s) every winter, fall and some summer
semesters to adult students in Fortune 500 organizations.
1993-2005 Academic Counselor- Cornell University, New York State School of Industrial and
Labor Relations (NYSSILR)-Off Campus Program. New York, NY.
Taught business employees learning skills necessary to continue in college and advised
them on how to choose the right colleges for degrees completion after completing a three-
year certificate program.
2000-2002 Office/Laboratory Manager- The Rockefeller University, Laboratory of
Neurobiology and Behavior, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Managed laboratory’s administrative functions. Worked with neuroscientist/laboratory
head on a collaborative three-volume manuscript. Managed all functions of the
manuscript including collection of chapters from 110 authors, editing and final
preparations for publication of volumes.
1999-2000 Academic Advisor - CUNY BA/BS Baccalaureate Program, The Graduate
& 1995-1996 Center, The City University of New York. New York, NY.
Advised college re-entry adult students in designing course curriculum
and follow-up on academic progress.
1997-1999 Associate Director of Admissions -Office of Admissions–SUNY Downstate Medical
Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.
Managed staff and coordinated the daily admissions, applications processing activities
and achievement of enrollment goals for the College of Nursing, and the College of
Health Related Professions.
1999 Research Consultant – Classroom Inc., New York, NY.
(Summer) Coded surveys for data analysis and transcribed interviews for funded project that used
computers in public schools to train children about careers and workforce issues.
1994-1995 Professor’s Assistant (Statistics) - The Graduate School and University Center. The
City University of New York. Environmental Psychology (sub-program). Aided
statistics professor in grading papers, counseled students in homework assignments, and
exam papers.
1993-1994 Research Assistant - The Graduate School and University Center.
CUNY.-Housing Environmental Research Group; NY
Assisted researchers in three funded research projects. Facilitated work with community
groups in organizing and collaborating in participatory research design. Trained Hispanic
Community Groups to conduct survey research. Translated all research documents and
instruments.

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1987-1992 Research Assistant - The Graduate School and University Center.
The City University of New York. Center for Human Environments/
Children's Environment Research Group.
Performed analysis and interpretation of psychological data. Developed and
implemented training program for summer interns.
1989 -1993 Human Resource Administrator- Witco Corporation/Polymer Additives (Chemical
Plant). Brooklyn, New York.
Proactively managed HR staff. Responsible for Witco HR functions including; payroll,
401K, medical and other employee benefits. Updated and maintained employer policies
and procedures manual. Improved efficiencies of HR department and produced HR
documents in a timely manner.
COURSES TAUGHT/CURRENTLY TEACHING:
SUNY Empire State College-Fall 2013- Present
Course titles: Introduction to College Learning, Human Development,
Introduction Exceptionalities and Human Communications
Brooklyn College –CUNY- Spring 2005-2007
Graduate Course title: Psychology of Work
Undergraduate course-Introduction to Industrial and Organizational
Psychology.
Hunter College-CUNY-Fall 2006 & 2008
Course title: Environmental Psychology
& Freshman Year Experience (FYSH).
Cornell University NYSSILR-Off-Campus College, 1996-2006.
Course titles: Evolution of Work; Principles of Supervision*
and Technology, Jobs and the Organization of Office Work*
*also taught as online courses
Berkeley College –Fall 2003-2005
Undergraduate Course title:
Introduction to Psychology & Group Dynamics*
*also taught as online courses
PUBLICATIONS:
Oliver, C. (2009) Teaching at a distance: The online faculty environment. Saarbrücken, Germany:
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co.KG.
Oliver, C. & Lippman, P.C. (2007). Examining space and place. Published Article in proceedings,
ConnectED 2007-International Conference on Design Education. Sydney, Australia. July 9-12, 2007.
Oliver, C. (2005). Going Hybrid-An Instructor’s Experience Teaching a Hybrid Course. In, Design
Research News -Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), VOL 36 (3). P.4, 8-9.

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ABSTRACTS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:
Oliver C. & Lippman, P. C. (2009). Revisiting cyberspace & digital technologies: A look at
responsive and ethical design. Workshop and discussion presented at the 40th
Annual
Environmental Research and Design Association. Kansas City, Kansas, (abstract) May 29-June 1,
2009.
Lippman, P.C. & Oliver, C. (2007). Examining space and place. ConnectED 2007-International
Conference on Design Education. Sydney, Australia, July 9-12, 2007 (Abstract).
Oliver, C. & Larson, H., et al. (2006). Technological Innovations: Conflicts in Social and Built
Environments. In, Proceedings of 37th
Annual Environmental Design Research Association
(EDRA), Meldrena K. Chapin (ed.) (Abstract) p.186-187.
Oliver, C. & Lippman, P.C. (2005). Understanding Activity Settings within Socio-Physical & Socio-
Cyber Learning Environments. In, Proceedings of the E-Learning World Conference on E-
Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education. (Abstract) p.1451.
Oliver, C. & Larson, H. (2005). Expressions of Diversity in Digital Environments. In, Proceedings of 36th
Annual Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). Environmental Design Research
Association (EDRA). (Abstract).
Oliver, C. & Larson, H. (2004). The Internet and Related Digital Environments Explored:
Conceptualizations, methods and design. In, Proceedings of 35th
Annual Environmental Design
Research Association (EDRA). Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). (Abstract) p.
170.
Larson, H. & Oliver, C. (2004). Pondering Public, Private and Personal Space: Mapping a Website
for the Cyberspace and Digital Environments Network. In, Proceedings of the 35th
Annual
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). Environmental Design Research Association
(EDRA). (Abstract) p.218.
Oliver, C. (2003). Faculty and students speak out on distance learning. In, Proceedings of 34th
Annual-
Environmental Design Research Association-People Shaping Places Shaping People.
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) (Abstract) p. 276.
Oliver, C. & Larson, H. (2003). Cyberspace Environments Network: Research, Design and Use of the
Internet. In, Proceedings of 34th
Annual-Environmental Design Research Association-People
Shaping Places Shaping People. Edmond, Oklahoma: Environmental Design Research
Association (EDRA). (Abstract) p.275.
Oliver, C. (2002). What are faculty’s thoughts on asynchronous teaching? A case study of one
community college in upstate, New York. In, Proceedings -World Conference on E-Learning in
Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Montreal, Canada October 15-19,
(Abstract) p. 90.
Oliver, C. (2001). The Professorate in the Context of Distance Learning Environments. Proceedings
of WebNet 2001-World Conference on the WWW and Internet. Orlando, Florida, USA. October
23-27, 2001 (Abstract) p. 44.
Oliver, C. & Farrat, F. (May, 1999). Distance Learning: Admissions and Registrars. Published in
Proceedings of the Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrar and Officers of Admissions
(MSACROA) 68th
Annual Conference. Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster Host; November 30th
-
December 3rd
, 1998.

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Oliver, C. & Farrat, F. (1998). Distance Learning: The Virtual University for Admissions Officers and
Registrars. Published in Proceedings of the Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrar and
Officers of Admissions (MSACROA) 67th
Annual Conference. Atlantic City, NJ-Trump Plaza,
December 1st
-4th
, 1997.
Blakely, K. S. & Oliver, C. (1996). Hispanic Parents' Conceptions of Urban Dangers Influencing Their
Children's Play. Proceedings of the National Conferences For The National Association Of
African-American Studies And The National Association Of Hispanic And Latino Studies.
Houston, Texas. February 1996.
PRESENTATIONS: (Mentoring & Advising):
Oliver, C. Huang, K. (2010). The Graduate School Application Process. Presented at the CUNY
Pipeline Honors Conference, The Graduate Center The City University of New York.
February 18, 2010.
Oliver, C. Airozo, J. (2010). Writing Your Personal Statement. Presented at the CUNY Pipeline
Honors Conference, The Graduate Center The City University of New York.
February 18, 2010.
Oliver, C., Chaffee, J., Henry-Offor, B., Linderman, D., McKnickle, L. (2010).
Mentoring: Key to Student Success. CUNY Honors Opportunities Conference, Macaulay
Honors College, NY. Nov. 19, 2010.
Oliver, C., Fakhari, R., Goldmith, R., & Greenberg, R. (2009). Transferring within CUNY.
CUNY Honors Opportunities Conference, Macaulay Honors College, NY. Nov. 3, 2009.
Oliver, C. (2009). The graduate school application process and the graduate school interview.
Presented at the 2nd
Annual Graduate School Fair. The CUNY Pipeline Program, The Graduate
Center The City University of New York. July 9th
2009.
Oliver, Carol, (2009). How do I manage the classroom and present materials? There are 300 students?
Presented at the CUNY Alliance for Graduate Education (AGEP). Preparing Future Faculty &
Mentoring Institute. The City University of New York, The Graduate Center. January 21-22,
2009.
Oliver, C., Airozo, J., Lamb, M. (2008). Beyond the GPA: Fostering competencies for success in
corporate and academic cultures. CUNY Honors Opportunities Conference, Macaulay Honors
College, NY. Nov. 5, 2008.
PRESENTATIONS: (Cyberspace & Digital Technology & School Design):
Oliver C. & Lippman, P. C. (2009). Revisiting cyberspace & digital technologies: A look at
responsive and ethical design. Workshop and discussion presented at the 40th
Annual
Environmental Research and Design Association. Kansas City, Kansas. May 29-June 1, 2009.
Oliver, C. & Lippman, P.C. (2007). Examining space and place. Paper presentation at t
The ConnectED 2007-International Conference on Design Education. Sydney, Australia. July
9-12, 2007

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Oliver, C. & Larson, H (2006). Technological Innovations: Conflicts in Social and Built
Environments. Co-Chaired half-day intensive with seven presenters at the 37th
Annual
Environmental Design Research Association,(EDRA). Atlanta, Georgia. May 3-7, 2006.
Oliver, C. & Lippman, P.C. (2005). Understanding Activity Settings within Socio-Physical & Socio-
Cyber Learning Environments. Paper presentation in the World Conference on E-Learning in
Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education, Vancouver, BC Canada, October 24-
28, 2005.
Oliver, C. & Larson H. (2005). Expressions of Diversity in Digital Environments. Co-chair of workshop
presentation at the 36th
Annual Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). (Workshop)
Vancouver, CA. April 26-May 1, 2005.
Oliver, C. & Larson, H. (2004). The Internet and Related Digital Environments Explored:
Conceptualizations, methods and design. Co-chair and presenter of symposium at the 35th
Annual
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2-6th
, 2004.
Larson, H. & Oliver, C. (2004). Pondering Public, Private and Personal Space: Mapping a Website
for the Cyberspace and Digital Environments Network. Poster presentation for the 35th
Annual
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2-6th
, 2004.
Oliver, C. (2003). Cyberspace Environments Network: Research, Design and Use of the Internet. Co-
chair and presenter of workshop at the 34th
Annual-Environmental Design Research Association
(EDRA). College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (CALA). Minneapolis, Minnesota.
May 21-25, 2003.
Oliver, C. (2003). Technology and the Contemporary University. Symposium presenter at the 34th
Annual-Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). College of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture (CALA). Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 21-25, 2003.
Oliver, C. (2002). What are faculty’s thoughts on asynchronous teaching? A case study of one
community college in upstate, New York. -Brief paper presented at the Seventh Annual E-Learning
2002-World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education.
Montreal, Canada, October 15-19, 2002.
Oliver, C. (2001). The Professorate in the Context of Distance Learning Environments. Poster
presented at, WebNet 2001-World Conference on the WWW and Internet. Orlando, Florida,
USA. Holiday Inn International Drive Resort. October 23-27, 2001.
Oliver, C. & Farrat, F. (1998). Distance Learning: Admissions and Registrars. Presented at The
Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrar and Officers of Admissions (MSACROA) 68th
Annual Conference. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster Host, November 30th
-December 3rd
,
1998.
Oliver, C. & Farrat, F. (1997). Distance Learning: The Virtual University for Admissions Officers and
Registrars. Presented at The Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrar and Officers of
Admissions (MSACROA) 67th
Annual Conference. Atlantic City, NJ-Trump Plaza, December
1st
-4th
, 1997.

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Oliver, C. (1997). Obras de Encaje Que Nos Unen (Works of Lace that Bind Us): Older Latinas
Creating Spaces in a Union Health Center. Presented at Hispanic Cultural Locations. An
Interdisciplinary Conference at the University of San Francisco. San Francisco, California.
October 10-12, 1997.
Oliver, C. & Blakely, K. (1996). Hispanic Parents' Conceptions of Urban Dangers Influencing Their
Children's Play. National Conferences For The National Association Of African American
Studies And The National Association Of Hispanic And Latino Studies. Houston, Texas.
February 13-17, 1996.
Oliver, C. & Nevárez, J.R. (1995). The Pogolotti Community: Havana City Cuba. Slide presentation
The 26th Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association.(EDRA)
Boston, Massachusetts. March, 1995.
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Psychological Association (APA) Divisions 34 & 45
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
American Advancement for Computing Association (AACA)
National Notary Association (NNA) Notary Public, State of New York
Qualified in Kings County # 01OL6028269
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Co-Chair: The Cyberspace and Digital Environments Network,
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), 2002-2011
Board Member & Treasurer-Project for Environmental Health, Knowledge and Action (PEHKA),
2008-Present.
Steering Committee Member. CUNY Pipeline Honors Conference, The Graduate Center, The City
University of New York. February 18, 2010.
Conference Convener and Program Organizer, New York-New Jersey Metro McNair Scholars Poster
Conference, John Jay College, CUNY. February 13, 2015.
CUNY TRiO Counsel Member- CUNY Central Office- Office of Special Programs- The City University
of New York. September 2013- Present.
GRANT REVIEW and Awards:
Field Reader – The United States Department of Education, Washington D.C.
Read discretionary grants. Evaluated & voted on applications for grant program
competition-GEAR-UP (Gaining Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs).

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FIELD RESEARCH ABROAD:
March 1994 Researcher – Havana, Cuba
Conducted field research in Havana, Cuba. Worked with student researchers
and professors from New York and Cuba in a collaborative effort and
participatory research in a community park in a small town in Havana.
Conducted interviews and did content analysis and visual presentations to
present findings. Funding provided by the CUNY/Caribbean Exchange Project.
HONORS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
20012-2017 Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
TRIO Programs /US Department of Education –Federal Grant #P217A120150
Five –year award- $1,110,000.00 dollars
2010 Outstanding Student Advocate Award. In recognition of exceptional skills as a mentor
and student advocate. CUNY Honors Opportunities Conference Macaulay Honors
College, NY. Nov. 19, 2010.
2007-2011 Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
TRIO Programs /US Department of Education –Federal Grant #P217A070320,
Five –year award- $1,250,000.00 dollars
2005-2006 Chancellor’s MAGNET Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
2004-2005 Chancellor’s MAGNET Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
2002-2003 Presidential Fellowship-MAGNET Dissertation Fellowship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
1995/1996 University Tuition Scholarship -Dean K. Harrison Fellowship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
1994/1995 University Tuition Scholarship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
1993/1994 University Tuition Scholarship
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request