Adjunct FacultyArts and Administration Program (AAD)P.O.D.S.School of Architecture & Allied Arts (AAA)University of Oregon (UO)Phone: (541)346-1450 (office)
kassia@uoregon.edu
PODS Director
Phone
: (541)346-2621
"My worst moments have been in the classroom; I persevere because my best moments have been there, too." -author unknown
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am fascinated by art as a language of culture. Does art express culture or is it culture which forms art?
I have been teaching at the University of Oregon and independently for over 20 years in a wide array of subject areas ranging from Applied Creativity and Design to Project Management for Electronic Publishing. I have created art with clay, fabric (quilts), paint, plants, dirt, and with my life. I am a certified Career Development Facilitator, I have studies Art Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming and I am a professional musician:bass/vocals, and passionate about living a full creative life. I practice this as my husband and I endlessly remodel our 100 year old house. My purpose is to assist others in discovering and living their lives with unlimited vision and authentic passion.
Currently teach:
- AAD 199: Thinking Outside The Box
- AAD 250: Art & Human Values
EDUCATION
M. S. 1989 in Art Education, University of Oregon - thesis topic: Visual Communication School of Architecture and Allied Arts
B.S. 1988 in Art Education, Arts Management Department of Art Education, University of Oregon - summa cum laude
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
2001 Qualified Meyers-Briggs Assessment Administration
2000 Neurolinguistic Practitioner's Certification Victor Leadership Council
1998 Certified Career Development Facilitator, CDF Council for Credentialing & Education
1997 Leadership Training - Innovative Learning Group, Wings Seminars
1990 Art Therapy (completed coursework: & practica 3 year graduate program) Northwest Institute of the Creative Arts Therapies
1988 Certificate in Womens Studies Center for the Study of Women in Society, University of Oregon on-going continuing education: career theory, communications, program development
1983 - 1987: Chairperson, Division of Art Education/Art Therapy, School of Art, Bowling Green State University
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
1999 - current Career Counselor: University of Oregon Career Center Meet one-one with students for career development counseling includes interview, resume, job search, career assessment inventories Meyers-Briggs, String, Micro-skills, Values Rating inventory.
1999 - current Liaison to College of Education: Coordinate 'Career Beginnings' annual event modeling business/education partnerships for career development
1999 - current Liaison to School of Architecture & Allied Arts: Coordinate 'Career Day' annual event modeling business/education partnerships for career development
2001 University of Oregon: Arts Administration Department
1997 - current Internship Program Supervisor
1989 - current Adjunct Faculty: Senior Instructor
1995 - current Advisory Board
1998 - 2001 Founder & Director: Institute for Creative Learning Specialize in career development for adults in transition and art & creativity development for all ages.
1987 - 1998 University of Oregon: Continuing Education Department Marketing & Program Developer:
1997 - 1998 Community Education
1991 - 1997 Director Desktop Publishing Program
1990 - 1991 New Program Director
1988 - 1989 Director of Marketing
1987 - 1988 Conference Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING, TRAINING & SPEAKING
2001 Thinking Outside The Box - Freshman Seminar Program, UO
2000 - 2001 Portfolio & Resumes for Arts Professionals
2000 Oregon Society of Medical Assistants: Career Portfolios
1999 U-Lane-O: Finding Passion for Your Work
1999 WNF - Work Now & In The Future Careers Conference
1999 Oregon Careers 8 - Breakout sessions, Regional Career Conference
1999 UO Arts Management Department - Art & Human Values
1997 Nike - Time & Project Management for Publication Production
1989 - 1998 UO Portland Center - Corporate Training, Workshop Instructor
1993 - 1994 Tech Graphics '93/94 - Seminar Leader, Conference Speaker
1991 4J School District - Artist in Education: grades 4 - 6
1990 Maude Kerns Art Center - Art Instructor
1989 Eastside Elementary School - Artist in Education: special projects
1982 - 1985 Childrenￂ's House - Assistant Teacher, Montessori preschool
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Professional Presentation: Resume & Portfolio Development - 2000
Nine-Month Comprehensive Electronic Publishing Curriculum, 1991-1998
Transition Series: Nine Sessions for Adults in Transition, 1998-99
Tech Graphics Seminar Programs & Conference, 1994-98
Software Management Conference,1995
Silvermine Artist Guild - Consultant for Computer Graphics Program, 1994
Maude Kerns Art Center: Womens Visions, Womens Struggles, National Show, 1992
Artist in Education - Screen Printing for 6th Graders, 1988
Artist in Education - Dr. Suess Musical, 1988
Artist in Education - Music Appreciation for Preschoolers, 1979-83
Topics Developed and Delivered as Courses, Seminars and
Speaking Topics
Art & Human Values Authentic Schmooze: Effective Networking with the Skills and Personality You Beyond
Resumes - Developing a Career Portfolio
Creativity - Rediscovering
Design Studio - 9 Month Series Desktop Publishing as a Tool in
Promotion and Marketing
Developing Your Business Plan
Effective Visual Communications
How to Get a Job
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Page Design for Electronic Publishing
Publication Production Management
Publication Production Studio Series
Teaching Skills for New Trainers and Consultants
Marketing Your Services
Understanding the Design-to-Print Process
Women in Business
Women in Art
MENTOR SPECIALTIES (individual client processes)
Assessing Skills
Clarifying Dreams & Goals
Creating Action Plans
Developing Business Plans
Dismantling Creative Blocks
PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE
Gallery Shows ceramics, quilts, paintings, and other media
1993 Portland Center Quilt Show - two person show - Quilts
1992 Maude Kerns Art Center: Womens Visions, Womens Struggles Curator
1991 Maude Kerns Art Center: Club Mud Holiday Exhibition - ceramics
1991 University of Oregon Faculty Club solo show - Quilts
1990 Ruby Chasm: Debbie Berrow and Kassia Dellabough ceramics
1988 Gallery 141: Retrospective - solo show
1978 - current Performing musician: electric bass & vocals
OTHER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1998 - 2000 Assistant Arborist, King Tree Service
1996 - 2000 Owner/operator of Tuscany Inn: Bed & Breakfast
1975 - 1988 Owned & operated small screen printing business: The Edge
1980 - 1983 Small Press Operator/Darkroom Technician, Bandon Western World
1978 - 1986 Freelance Sign & Mural Painting: Bandon, Oregon
certified scuba diver, motel maid, house cleaner, waitress, bartender, dish washer, assistant chef, logger, assistant , devout generalist, and wildly fun.
