Faculty Profile: John Zavodny

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities
Chair, Department of Instruction and Advising Services

Academic Background
PhD, University of Tennessee
MA, Cleveland State University
BA, David Lipscomb University

Contact Information
South Coop, Office 214
207.948.3131 ext 266
jzavodny@unity.edu

Subjects Taught
Eastern Philosophy
Ethics through Theater
Foundations to Education
Introduction to Philosophy
Leadership
Old Time Music
Peer Education
Songwriting
Unity Environmental Stewardship Core Curriculum

Experiential Learning Sites Used on Occasion
"Nature's Classroom"
New Orleans Alternative Spring Break Trip
Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
UC Woodlot Classroom out past the Adirondack shelter

Research Areas of Interest
Eastern Philosophy
Experiential Education
First Year Experience
Higher Education Student Success, Satisfaction, and Retention
Philosophy and Pop Culture

Areas for Professional Comment
Eastern Philosophy
Experiential Education including Service and Community Based Learning
Higher Education Academic Administration

Hobbies for Comment
Folk Music
Songwriting

Community Involvement
Humanities at the Heart of Healthcare©, a Maine Humanities Council program: Facilitator
The Waldo County All-Stars a Community Music Project
The Dave Wooley Band: Drums
Unity Centre for the Performing Arts: Leadership Committee
WERU Community Radio Community: Advisory Board

Campus Activities
Gary and the Pacemakers: Drums
Team Green Monster Tobogganing Team: Anchor
Ultimate Frisbee Club: Faculty Sponsor