John Domitrovich, MA John Domitrovich holds a Masters of Arts in Anthropology and is finishing coursework for his doctorate in anthropology and sociology. John Domitrovich offers many innovative classes. He strives for innovation in his teaching, as well, listening closely to student thoughts and ideas and using many of his constantly expanding collection of over 5000 slides taken in his research travels across the country and around the globe. As part of John's classes on religions (for example, Sociology of Religion, Anthropology of Religion, American Religions, Alternative American Religions, Hinduism, Extraordinary Groups), he has connected students with many different religious activists and organizations: for example, Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter Day Saints, Rimpoche Buddhists, Zen Buddhists, Amish, Quakers, Bahai, followers of Sai Baba, followers of Osho, Ordo Templi Orientis, and numerous Protestant and Fundamentalist groups. The exchange of questions and answers has expanded student awareness of belief systems. John Domitrovich has had a lifelong interest in belief systems. He believes that students need an understanding of client and community religious views, which affect how people live and vote, as well as an understanding of cultural diversity and cross-cultural communication, if they are to be effective as social workers. With this in mind, John designs his classes to contribute to student understanding in these areas and shares his research interests with students. John has been a Fulbright Scholar twice, first to India, where he studied Hindu religious symbolism, and then to Brazil, where he researched Afro-Brazilian Religion. He led the Brazil expedition. He has done considerable research for his dissertation project, a study of a Bahai sect. He has applied for a Fulbright to study religious beliefs in China. His research with the Aryan Nations group (mentioned above) is fairly minimal now, although it continues. As the SKC Disability and Compliance Officer, John provides information, resources, and referrals for students with disabilities in order to enhance their chances for academic success. He advises faculty and staff on disabilities concerns, and he regularly connects with tribal and state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies, including the Blind and Low-Vision professionals. As the Community Resources instructor for the past ten years, he has connected students with numerous tribal, county, and state organizations. The students develop a one-day Human Resource Fair, identify and invite helping professionals, and arrange and publicize the event on campus and in the community. |