Emil Pocock
History and American Studies
Eastern Connecticut State University

Brief Current Vita
Spring 2007

EDUCATION

B.A. American Studies, with Honors, University of Maryland, 1968 
M.A. History, Indiana University, 1979 
Ph.D. History and American Studies, Indiana University, 1984 

CURRENT POSITIONS

Professor of History, Eastern Connecticut State University 
Coordinator of the American Studies Program 

COURSES TAUGHT RECENTLY

AMS 251: Introduction to American Studies 
AMS 420: Seminar in American Studies
                   Shopping in America
                   Disasters in America
                   World's Fairs
                   Americans at Play

HIS 120: Early American Experience, 1607-1877 
HIS 121: Recent American Experience, 1877- 
HIS 200: Research and Writing 
HIS 241: American Frontier 
HIS 303: Revolution and Early National Period 
HIS 327: Disasters in America 
HIS 480: Independent Study 
HIS 490: Internship in History 

HON 304: Honors Research and Writing
HON 360: Honors Colloquium 
HON 488: Honors Thesis Research 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

United States History
 
    Transappalachian frontier
    American Revolution and Early National Period
    Willimantic, Connecticut
       
American Studies
   
    Shopping centers and malls
     Consumer and suburban culture
    Disasters

CURRENT COMMITTEES 

American Association of University Professors
       Connecticut State University, Collective Bargaining Negotiating Team, Member
       Eastern Connecticut State University, Academic Freedom Committee, Member
 Termination Appeals Committee, Member

PREVIOUS COMMITTEES 

American Association of University Professors
     Connecticut State University
         Council Member, 2002-04
     Eastern Connecticut State University Chapter
         Executive Committee, Member, 1994-2007
         Secretary, 1994-2000
         Vice President, 2002-04
   
University Senate
          Senator, 1988-92, 1998-2000
          President, 1990-92
          Vice President, 1998-2000      
   
Academic Affairs Committee
         Member, 1988-90
         Secretary, 1988-89
University Promotion and Tenure Committee
        Member, 1998-2000
   
Sabbatic Leave Committee
           Member, 1994-97
          Chair, 1996-97 
Academic Master Plan Conference Committee, Co-Chair, 1990-91
Commencement Committee, Member, 1990-93 
Facilities Planning Committee, Member, 1990-92
Computer Advisory and Liaison Committee, Member, 1995-96
Outcomes Assessment Taskforce, Member, 1990-91 

 

Emil Pocock
History and American Studies
Webb Hall 352
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic CT 06249

860 465-4611
pocock@easternct.edu


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