alumni Associate
| Jose A. Cossa | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree: | Ph.D., Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, 2007 |  |
| Dissertation title: | Global international regimes and regional international regimes: Power dynamics and their consequences on local government autonomy in southern Africa | |
| E-mail: | mozambicanscholar@gmail.com | |
Education:
Ph.D., Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, 2008Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
M.A., Leadership, 2000
Cape Theological Seminary, Cape Town, South Africa
In cooperation with Global University, Springfield, MO, USA
B.A., Bible and Theology, 1995
Swaziland College of Theology, Mbabane, Swaziland- In cooperation with ICI University, Springfield, MO, USA
Professional Experience:
Research Analyst, 2008-present. HEZEL ASSOCIATES, LLC Higher Education TeamOrganize and manage day-to-day operations of selected projects; conduct primary and secondary research; collect and analyze data; interpret findings and make recommendations; contribute to project discussions involving the higher education team; represent Hezel Associates in client and conference presentations and other select situations; contribute to written articles, written briefs, final reports, presentations, and other informational needs of the client and their constituencies.
Extension Services Consultant, 2008-present. NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NCWIT). Provide customized consultation services to members of the NCWIT Academic Alliance (AA) for implementing systemic change in their undergraduate programs (UP) in ways that increase enrollment, retention, and graduation of women.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Spring 2008. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL, USA, The Graduate School & School of Education: Comparative Analysis; Documentary Analysis.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Studies, Spring 2006-Spring 2007. COLGATE UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON, NY, USA, Department Educational Studies: The American School; Comparative and International Education; Core Cultures: Mozambique.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fall 2005. DOMINICAN
UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, IL, USA, Institute for Adult Learning: Analyzing the Global Environment (Global Leadership).Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fall 2005. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL, USA, School of Professional
Studies: Development and Change in Organizations.Project Coordinator: Religious Perspectives on Work, 2005. INTERFAITH WORKER JUSTICE, CHICAGO, IL.
Worked with faculty of religious institutions of higher education to create a curriculum on worker justice with a religious perspective.
Statistical Advisor in the Information Services Department, Fall 2004-2005LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL, USA. Advised students in the use of statistical and research related applications such as SPSS, SAS, Clementine, SYSTAT, Minitab, Lisrel, and NVIVO.
Graduate Assistant, 2002-2004 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL, USA, Department of Leadership Foundations and Counseling Psychology. Coordinated the Conference: “A Meeting of US and Cuban Educators -- Crossing Borders: Professional Education in the Service of Social Justice” – Chicago April 28-May 2, 2003; responsible for building and maintaining the conference website; assisted professors Erwin H. Epstein and Stephen Miller (in Comparative Education and Sociology of Education, respectively) in locating research and publication resources; assisted Professor Epstein in teaching and supervising classes in comparative perspectives to undergraduate students.
CAPE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Interim Director of Graduate Studies,
Monitored the overall operations of the center; recruited professors for the MA program; managed Registration and Records; served as liaison with the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Global University, Springfield, MO; recruited students for the program; provided service to graduate students from Africa and North America; served as liaison between students in Africa and North America.
Lecturer (Undergraduate Level), 1998-2001 Courses taught included: Cross-cultural communications; introduction to sociology; Christian education.
NEWS COMMUNITY CHURCH, PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA Director of Christian Education,
Developed and directed the Christian education program; member of a research team that designed and administered surveys to assess organizational needs; designed curricula and taught courses to adults and children; supervised Sunday school.
Research Interests:
General subject areas are culture, education, and policy within national and international contexts. Specific subject areas are power dynamics and system transfer. Within power dynamics and system transfer, I am particularly interested in their manifestations within the arena of international organizations, policy, emerging technologies, political economy, African renaissance, human rights, peace and conflict, global justice, religion and ethics, leadership theories, and organizational culture. General regional focus is on Africa, Latin America, North America, and Europe. Specific regional focus is on Southern Africa, Brazil, United States, and the European Union.Selected Publications:
Cossa, J. (2008). Inter-Regime Power Dynamics and Educational Autonomy in Southern Africa. Youngstown, NY: Cambria Press.Cossa, J. A. (2003). The Influence of System Transfer on Perceptions of Association Between Education and Development: A Comparison of Three Eras of Mozambican Education. Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc.: USA. Available Online: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=412043
Cossa, J. A. (2003). The Influence of System Transfer on Perceptions of Association between Education and Development: A Comparison of Three Eras of Mozambican Education. Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc.: USA. Available Online: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=412043
Cossa, J. A. (2001). The Impact of the African Renaissance on Christian Education in South Africa. Labour: Human Capital. Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc.: USA. Available Online: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstractid=265224
Articles Under Review:
Cossa, J.. Education and System Transfer in Mozambique is under review by the International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership.Cossa, J.. African Renaissance and Globalization is under review by Ufahamu: Journal of the African Activist Association.
Research Grants and Awards:
April 2008. Dissertation nominated for the 2008 Graduate School Dissertation Awards, Loyola University Chicago.December 2006-May 2007. Research Council and Division of Social Sciences Grant for Dissertation Research. Colgate University; Hamilton, NY. $2,500
June 2006. Research Council Discretionary Grant for Library Research. Colgate University; Hamilton, NY. $500
Presentations:
March 2007, Globalization Special Interest Group Panel Entitled "Teaching about Globalization". Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Baltimore, MD. Presentation Title: “Globalization in an Undergraduate Course on Comparative Education.” Available: http://www.cies.ws/SIGS/CIES%202007%20G+E%20Jose%20Cossa%20Syllabus.pdfMarch 2006, Paper presentation at the conference A Calling to Social Justice: An Interdisciplinary Academic Conference Exploring Social Justice in the Professions and Disciplines, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL. “Missio Dei and Socio-Humanitarian Action: A Scriptural and Educational Appeal to Social Justice.”
March 2005, Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. “Tracing the Development of Comparative Education: A Study of Epistemological Presence.”
March 2005, Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. “The Influence of System Transfer on Perceptions of Association Between Education and Development: A Comparison of Three Eras of Mozambican Education.”
March 2004, Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. “From Universal Education under Socialism and War to Universal Education under Liberal Democracy and Peace in Mozambique.” Available online: http://cies.byu.edu/papers/JoseCossa.pdf
October 2003, Paper presentation at the Midwest Regional Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, “The Influence of System Transfer on Perceptions of Association Between Education and Development: A Comparison of Three Eras of Mozambican Education.” Abstract available online: http://bonisteellab.emich.edu/cies/abstracts66.htm
International Experience:
Lived, studied, worked, and traveled in Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa, and USA.Languages:
English - Excellent (reading, speaking, and writing)Portuguese - Excellent (reading, speaking, and writing)
Shangaan-Rhonga [Southern Mozambique] - Excellent (speaking and reading)
Spanish - Good (fluent reading and writing)
Zulu/Xhoza [South Africa] - Good (reading and speaking)