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Dr. Dawn Mackiewicz

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Dr. Dawn Mackiewicz has been an educator for the past 28 years teaching business and leadership courses at several colleges and universities.  Dr. Mackiewicz is affiliated with Dean College, Northeastern University, Endicott College, Fisher College and Cape Cod Community College. As a recent Doctor of Education graduate of Northeastern University, she opened her dissertation coaching business- Dissertation Finish Line- to aid doctoral students in writing their thesis.  She believes that anyone can achieve their dreams if they have a strong support system and acquire self-confidence through collaboration and learning. 

 

Philosophy

 

A skilled educator builds strong relationships with their clients based on mutual trust and respect that fosters a collaborative relationship leading throughout the doctoral journey. This scholar practitioner is able to assist clients with the tools to be agile agents of change in an ever evolving and complex educational environment. 

Education & Experience

May 2018

Doctor of Education, Higher Education
Northeastern University
DISSERTATION: An Exploration of Student Veterans transition from the Military to a two-year college and their perception of support services and veteran programs.

May 1995

Master of Public Administration
Suffolk University

May 1992

Bachelor of Science - Business Education, Office Technology
Suffolk University

October 2020 - Present

Adjunct Faculty/Doctoral Student Committee Member
University of New England

  • Provide supervision of a cohort of doctoral candidates.

  • Review methodology, theoretical framework, research questions and provide essential feedback.

  • Meet with students regularly to discuss concerns, barriers and provide direction for research and resources.

Fall 2016 - Present

Adjunct Faculty
Dean College

  • Taught course in Marketing, Foundations of Business, Organizational Behavior, Principles of Management, Leading the Organization, Business Policy, and Strategic Management, Legal Environment for Business.

  • Assign team projects and interact with students regularly.

  • Provide recommendations for students seeking employment in the business field.  

Summer 2018 - Summer 2020

Lecturer

Boston College Leadership and Business Summer Institute

  • Served junior and senior high school students in developing business acumen.

  • Assisted students with formulating a business plan.

  • Assigned daily group activities and taught business strategies and marketing techniques.

September 2016 - May 2021

Assistant Professor of Practice

Pine Manor College

  • Taught courses in all facets of business and leadership.

  • Served on the curriculum committee – reviewed new course proposals, assessed current programs, and made appropriate recommendations.

  • Integrated technology using video and created curricula using Moodle.

  • Provided career and academic support to advisees on course selection and program requirements.

  • Provided guidance and support to students facing academic, social, and emotional challenges.

September 2019 - December 2022

Adjunct Professor

Bridgewater State University

  • Taught courses in Leadership Self-Awareness and Conflict Resolution Negotiation in Public Management.

  • Development of the course content using Blackboard and incorporation of video and scholarly material. 

September 2005 - September 2023

Business and Human Service Instructor

Urban College of Boston

  • Taught courses including Human Service Management, Principles of Management, Public Administration, and Case Management.

  • Integrated technology to deliver video content and practical examples to exemplify the field of business/human services.

September 2002 - Present

Lecturer

Northeastern University

  • Taught courses including Organizational Communication, Fundamentals of Human Communication, Evidence-Based Leadership and Decision Making, Ethical Issues in Communication, Logic, Business Ethics, Internet Essentials, E-Commerce and PC Software, Business Ethical Decision-Making, Assessing Leadership and Establishing Leadership Framework, and Leadership Practicum.

  • Taught in the Global Leadership Program for undergraduates in a traditional setting.

  • Attended all required faculty meetings and professional development events.

September 2015 - August 2016

Adjunct Faculty

Pine Manor College

  • Taught courses in all facets of business and leadership.

  • Provided academic guidance, graded and monitor student attendance.

September 2006 - May 2009

Adjunct Professor

Suffolk University

  • Taught business courses as follows: Career & Life Planning for Managers, Human Resource Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness for Managers, and Organizational Behavior.

  • Integration of technology, delivering video content and practical examples to exemplify the field of business/human resource management.

September 2001 - May 2005

Adjunct Faculty

Lesley University

  • Taught courses including Human Resource Management, Management Policies and Issues, Contemporary Economics, Accounting Management, and Decision-making, Ethics, and Capstone: A Reflective Practitioner.

  • Planned curricula and assignments and assessed and graded papers and exams

  • Facilitated discussion sections and organized and led group discussions on social and academic issues

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