SAJIT U. KABADI, PH.D. 17504 East Caspian Place Aurora, CO 80013 303.257.4746 skabadi1@gmail.com sajit.kabadi@msudenver.edu CURRICULUM VITAE PROFILE: I am an educator/academic possessing a passion for teaching, advising, mentoring, and conducting scholarly research along with collaborating on community outreach opportunities seeking to include underrepresented populations more intentionally in the field of education; this involves exploring the societal complexities within, which education exists. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2014 Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Innovation University of Colorado Denver - Denver, Colorado Dissertation Title: The Jesuit Social Justice Dialectic: The Cristo Rey Network 2007 Master of Arts, International and Intercultural Communications University of Denver - Denver, Colorado 2000 Master of Arts, Religious Education Loyola University Chicago, Illinois 1996 Bachelor of Arts Saint Louis University St. Louis, Missouri Major: Psychology / Minor: Theology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 to Adjunct Faculty Present Metropolitan State University of Denver- Denver, Colorado Instructor for Multicultural Educational Course EDS 3150 in Secondary/K-12 Education Teacher Licensure Program 2010 to Adjunct Faculty Present University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado Instructor for Intro to Urban Education course in the Summer Pre-Collegiate program 2011-12. Instructor for Graduate Courses in the School of Education and Human development 2005 to Adjunct Faculty Present Regis University - Denver, Colorado Consultant/Researcher for First Generation Program at Regis University Instructor for Christian Love and Marriage Course in the Department of Religious Studies. Co-Instructor for Multicultural Education Course in the Department of Education. Sajit U. Kabadi, Ph.D. 1
2009 to Faculty Present Regis Jesuit High School, Boys Division Aurora, Colorado Developed curriculum and teaching Freshmen/Senior Theology courses Founder/Director of Regis Jesuit Community Partnership Initiative Director of Ignatian Senior Retreats (2014- Present) Member of Student Life Board of Trustee Committee (2008-2015) Chair and Member of Principal Consulters Group (2012-2016) Member of Disciplinary Board (2011- Present) Member of Regis Jesuit Strategic Planning Committee (2013-2015) Graduate of Jesuit Leadership Training Seminars Program (2013-2016) Director of Annual Freshmen Retreat, 2010-2012 Moderator, Peace Jam, Social Justice, Key Club, and Hip Hop Clubs. 2005 to Diversity Coordinator, Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs 2009 Regis University - Denver, Colorado Managed day-to-day operations for the diversity department serving a university of 16,000 students and 300 staff and faculty members. Engaged in community outreach forming educational partnerships with organizations that assist the underserved/underrepresented student population. Facilitator of Annual Faculty/Staff of Color Retreat. Planned and executed diversity programming for students and faculty members. Coordinated diversity event planning and conferences for entire university. Managed budget and logistics for diversity department. Served on numerous working groups/committees relating to diversity training, course curriculums, and diversity hiring practices. Served on various faculty/staff hiring search committees for the University. Led diversity retreats/workshops for the students, faculty, and staff. Guest lectured for topics such as Catholic Social Teaching, Diversity, and Peace/Conflict Resolution. Taught Introductory Seminar courses for Conditionally Accepted first year students. 2001 to Diversity Director 2005 Regis Jesuit High School, Boys Division Aurora, Colorado Managed recruitment programs to acquire and retain students of diverse backgrounds. Planned and organized annual Cultural Heritage Festival within the Regis community. Designed and directed new hire orientation for all incoming faculty members. Developed and led diversity training for high school students, faculty and staff members. Facilitated student, parent, and faculty diversity committees. Assisted with policy development for Regis Jesuit High School - Girls Division. 2000 to Faculty Member 2005 Regis Jesuit High School, Boys Division Aurora, Colorado Developed curriculum and taught Sophomore Theology courses. Led spiritual retreats and workshops for students. 1997 to Teacher/Alum Service Corp Volunteer 1998 St. Louis University High School St. Louis, Missouri Sajit U. Kabadi, Ph.D. 2
Developed curriculum and lesson plans for Freshman Theology courses. Worked in Pastoral Office leading and organizing retreats/liturgies. CURRENT RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS Publications Kabadi, S. U. (2015). The Jesuit Social Justice Dialectic within the Cristo Rey School Model. Journal of Catholic Education, 19 (1). http://dx.doi.org/10.15365/joce.1901092015 Kabadi, S. (2016). The Jesuit Social Justice Dialectic within the Cristo Rey School Corporate Work Study Program submitted to Journal of International Catholic Education, April 2016, in Kabadi, S. (2016). Tales of Being the Other: Advocating for Racial Justice at Predominantly White Catholic Institutions (PWCI)" submitted to Journal of Catholic Education April 2016, in Shifts in Consciousness: Exploring evolution of teacher beliefs through a social justice teacher education model submitted to Journal of Multicultural Perspectives, August 2015, in Program Proposal Regis Jesuit High School Community Partnership Initiative with Urban Denver Catholic Elementary Schools. December 2014. Submitted and accepted by Regis Jesuit High School Management Team and Board of Trustees. AWARDS AND HONORS Finalist for the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Catholic Education Dissertation Award, 2015. Received Dedication of Regis Jesuit High School Yearbook, 2015. Michael J. Buckley Teacher of the Year Award, Regis Jesuit High School, 2012. Freshmen Theology Teacher of the Year, Regis Jesuit High School, 2010. Award in Recognition for Years of Service to Regis University, 2009. Award for Years of Service to Regis Jesuit High School Board of Trustees, 2009. Scholarship Award for University of Colorado Denver School of Education, 2009 American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Conference of Multicultural Affairs (AJCU-CMA) Outstanding Program Award for Regis University/Arrupe Jesuit High School Partnership, Regis University, 2008. American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Conference of Multicultural Affairs (AJCU-CMA) Outstanding Program Award First Runner Up for Regis University Diversity Day, Regis University, 2008. Adviser of the Year Award, Regis University, 2007. Diversity Award, Regis Jesuit High School, 2005. PRESENTATIONS Kabadi, S. (2016). The Jesuit Social Justice Dialectic within the Cristo Rey School Corporate Work Study Program. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC. Kabadi, S. (2016). Tales of Being the Other: Advocating for Racial Justice at Predominantly White Catholic Institutions (PWCI)". Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC. Kabadi, S. (2014). The Cristo Rey Model: The Resurgence of American Catholic Urban Education in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia. Sajit U. Kabadi, Ph.D. 3
Kabadi, S. (2014). The Cristo Rey Model: The Resurgence of American Catholic Urban Education in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the National Catholic Educational Association, Pittsburgh. Kabadi, S. (2013). The Jesuit Social Dialectic in American Jesuit Education. Paper presented at the Jesuit Schools Network Diversity Directors Conference, Portland. Presentation to Regis Jesuit Management Team, Animating the Ignatian Vision: Discerning the Road Ahead, 2013. Keynote Speaker, Regis University Student Multicultural Awareness Committee Retreat, My Story, Your Story, Our Story, 2012. Presentation to Regis Jesuit High School Faculty/Staff In Service, Collaborative Innovation, 2012. Research Symposium Poster Session, The Educational Continuity of First Generation College Students, University of Colorado Denver, April 2009. Workshop Facilitator/Presenter on Interreligious/interracial relationships, Cherry Creek Diversity Conference, 2008-2009. Residence Hall Diversity/Inclusive Trainings, Regis University 2007-2009. Faculty Workshop Presentation on Social Justice, Regis Jesuit High School, March 2009. Regis Jesuit High School Diversity Day, Search for Cultural Identity, 2007. Co-facilitator, Retreat in The Workday on the Movie Crash, Regis University, September 2006. VOLUNTEER WORK Board of Directors, Youth Celebrate Diversity (2016-present) Research Advisory Committee, Jesuit Schools Network (2016-present) Board of Directors, Sims-Fayola International Academy, 2013. Teacher/Counselor, Lonnie Porters/Chauncey Billups Leadership Academy, 2009-12 Board of Trustee, Regis Jesuit High School, 2005-2009. Vice President, Doctoral Students of Color (DSOC), University of Colorado Denver, 2008-2009. Chair of the Faculty/Staff Multi-Cultural Alliance, Regis University, 2006-2009. Member, Governor s Holocaust Remembrance Host Committee, Anti-Defamation League, 2001-Present Helped Host American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Annual Conference of Multicultural Affairs at Regis University, June 2007 Member, Cherry Creek Diversity Executive Committee, 2001-2005. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Regis Jesuit High School Faculty Member Spirituality Committee, 2000-2005. Moderator of faculty secondary interview conversations for Academic Vice Principal Search, 2010. Academic Vice Principal Search Committee, 2004. Chair of Parent, Student, and Faculty Diversity Committees, 2001-2005. Board of Trustee Presidential Search Committee, 2006. Vice Chair of Ignatian Spirituality Board Committee, 2006-2008 Vice Chair of Student Life Committee, 2008-2009 Representative at Board of Trustee Conference, 2006 Regis University Sajit U. Kabadi, Ph.D. 4
Faculty Adviser, Asian Pacific Student Alliance, 2006-09. Faculty Adviser, Gay/Straight Student Alliance, 2007-08. Facilitator for Annual Faculty of Color Retreat, 2005-2008. Search Committee Member for Religious Studies Department for Assistant Professor Positions, 2007. Search Committee for Mission Office for Campus Ministry Director, 2009. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Jesuit Schools Network (JSN) American Educational Research Association Member (AERA) University Council For Educational Administration (UCEA) National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) American Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Sajit U. Kabadi, Ph.D. 5