Receiving the 2018-19 Excellence in Teaching Award at Durham Technical Community College
MARINA DELVECCHIO, PH.D.
EDUCATION
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling,The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, June 2027
Ph.D. Multimodal Literacies/Educational Leadership,St. John’s University,May 2022 Dissertation: “Everyone a Mode, Everyone a Voice: Critical Pedagogy and Community College Student Perceptions of Multimodal Over Traditional Writing Practices” Committee: Dr. Olivia Stewart (chair), Dr. Brett Elizabeth Blake
MFA Creative Writing,Queens University of Charlotte, May 2015 Thesis: “Me and Jane Eyre: A Memoir” Craft Seminar: “Bibliomemoirs for the Bibliophile: Writing the Immersion Memoir” Advisor: Dr. Michael Kobre
Certificate in Women’s Studies,University of Massachusetts,Dartmouth June 2013
MS English/Secondary Education,Queens College,February 1999
BS English Literature,Queens College, June 1994 Honors in Western Civilization
INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP, DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Director of the Honors Program 2011-2025 Experienced Director of Honors Program adept at leading and enhancing academic experiences for high-achieving students. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and program administration, driving an intellectually stimulating environment. Proven success in fostering critical thinking, research, and interdisciplinary engagement. Strong advocate for honors education, collaborating with faculty, securing resources, and building strategic partnerships.
President of Faculty Association 2022-2024 Accomplished President of Faculty Association with a demonstrated history of effective leadership and advocacy. Proficient in representing faculty interests, fostering open communication between administration and educators, and driving positive change within the academic community. Proven ability to facilitate collaborative initiatives, negotiate agreements, and address challenges while promoting a cohesive and empowered faculty body.
President of American Association of Women in Community Colleges, 2022-2024 Served as the president of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges, leading with a commitment to empowering and advancing women professionals within the academic sphere. Adept at orchestrating impactful programs, advocating for gender equity, and facilitating networking opportunities to enhance career development. Proven track record of fostering inclusivity, amplifying voices, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive positive change and create a more equitable educational landscape for women in community colleges.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC August 2007 to July 2025 Professor, English and Humanities • Designed and implemented curriculum across multiple modalities (seated, synchronous online, asynchronous, and hybrid), with emphasis on blended and personalized learning, accessibility, collaborative digital tools, and multimedia integration. • Developed and taught first-year composition courses, focusing on process-based writing and critical analysis, resulting in improved student engagement and writing proficiency. • Taught first-year composition courses emphasizing ethical use of AI, academic research skills, and critical analysis of diverse texts and media, while instructing students in thesis development, source evaluation, synthesis, citation (MLA/APA), grammar, and academic writing conventions. • Developed and taught 200-level literature courses in American, British, and African American traditions, applying critical pedagogy and centering marginalized voices to foster identity development and student agency. • Designed and taught Women’s Studies (HUM 150) courses grounded in intersectional feminist theory, emphasizing empowerment, critical reflection, and social awareness. • Organized campus-wide events addressing gender-based violence, including film screenings and interdisciplinary panel discussions. • Created and assessed instructional materials (quizzes, exams, essay prompts, assignments) within Sakai and Canvas learning management systems. • Partnered with developmental writing lab coaches to provide targeted support for underprepared students, improving retention and academic success. • Integrated multimodal projects into online and hybrid courses to expand student engagement and digital literacy. • Served on institutional committees and task forces dedicated to advancing student learning, retention, and equity initiatives. • Advised student organizations, including the college literary magazine and LGBTQ+ Club, supporting student leadership, advocacy, and community-building.
ACADEMIC ADVISING EXPERIENCE Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC August 2007 to July 2025 • Provided holistic academic advising to diverse student populations, including first-generation, adult learners, and transfer-bound students, ensuring alignment of academic pathways with career and personal goals. • Guided students in course selection, degree planning, and transfer preparation, utilizing degree audits, advising software, and articulation agreements with four-year institutions. • Delivered proactive outreach to at-risk students, monitored academic progress, and facilitated interventions to support retention and student success. • Educated students on institutional policies, academic standing, financial aid eligibility, and graduation requirements, fostering informed decision-making. • Supported students in navigating personal, academic, and career-related challenges through empathetic listening and referral to appropriate campus resources. • Participated in new student orientation, registration events, and outreach programs to promote enrollment, engagement, and persistence. • Maintained accurate student records, documentation, and advising notes in compliance with FERPA and institutional guidelines. • Engaged in ongoing professional development in advising practices, equity and inclusion, and student development theory to enhance services. • Contributed to divisional committees and initiatives focused on retention, equity, and academic program improvement. • Collaborated with counseling services, financial aid representatives, high school liaisons, and student support programs (e.g., Veterans Services, Disability Services) to coordinate holistic support. • Taught ACA 122 courses on study skills, time management, career exploration, and transfer readiness for student success and retention.
NC Central University, Durham, NC, August 2022 to Present Adjunct Professor, English and Literature • Instructed ENG 1110: College Composition I (average 43 students/semester), focusing on personal, synthesis, comparison, and research essays; developed student skills in research, thesis development, source evaluation, synthesis, plagiarism avoidance, MLA style, grammar, and academic writing. • Taught ENG 1210: Writing in the Disciplines (average 21 students/semester), emphasizing disciplinary writing across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences; integrated instruction on paraphrasing, summarizing, project-based learning, plagiarism prevention, and APA/MLA formatting. • Designed and assessed quizzes, exams, essay assignments, and digital coursework in Blackboard and Canvas to support diverse learning modalities. • Revised course syllabi and instructional materials to align with accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC August 2022 to Dec 2024 Adjunct Professor, English • Taught ENG 111: College Composition I (average 21 students/semester), teaching personal, synthesis, comparison, and research essays while building student competencies in thesis development, research skills, source evaluation, synthesis, grammar, and academic writing. • Designed and evaluated quizzes, exams, essay assignments, and digital coursework in Brightspace to support student learning outcomes. • Revised syllabi and course materials to align with accreditation requirements and institutional learning outcomes. • Collaborated with the Writing Program Director to coordinate cross-grading and ensure consistency in departmental assessment standards.
SUNY, College at Old Westbury, Westbury, NY, February 2005 to August 2007 Adjunct Professor, English • Developed course instruction, selected texts, and administered grades for two seated theme-based courses titled Psychological Themes in Literature and Literature and Liberation.
Richmond Hill HS, Richmond Hill, NY January 1995 to August 2000 Tenured Teacher, English
• Created and executed innovative plans of instruction based on school’s interdisciplinary and multicultural curriculum for grades 9-12, organized and supervised educational outings to museums and the theater, maintained open communication with parents and students, prepared student for the NYS Regents Examinations, and taught literature from Japan, China, Africa, Ancient Greece, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Dissertation, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 2022 Advisor: Dr. Olivia Stewart • Applied Mixed Methods • Organized and facilitated interviews for Qualitative strand • Constructed survey for Quantitative strand • Completed IRB training • Conducted SPSS analysis for Quantitative strand • Successfully defended proposal and dissertation
Duke University, Durham, NC 2017 to 2020 Durham Tech Liaison for NIH Study • Facilitated student interviews • Edited and proofread paper • Collaborated with peers on revisions and prioritizing questions for the survey • Presented findings of study to community stakeholders • Prepared study for publication
HONORS AND AWARDS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award 2020 Received from Durham Technical Community College to aid in implementing my research on multimodal literacies to my online and hybrid courses with the purpose of equity-based pedagogy.
Duke University Mellon Teaching Fellowship 2019 Named as “Humanities Unbounded,” this fellowship allowed me to collaborate with a PhD candidate from Duke University to implement trans and disabilities texts into my literature and women’s studies courses.
2018 Excellence in Teaching Award 2018 Nominated by my peers and received for my zeal in centering student learning With innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award 2016 Received by Durham Tech’s Teaching and Learning Center for my Qualitative research on student perceptions of feminism.
Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award 2009 Received for my part-time work at Durham Technical Community College
GRANTS Global Distinction Curriculum Grant, University of Chapel Hill 2019 Received grant for implementing research on Middle Eastern masculinities into my composition and literature courses.
Mini-Grant for Honors Program, Durham Tech’s Foundation 2018 Applied for and acquired grant money to support faculty who offered Honors Options to our students at Durham Tech.
Duke Health Engagement Research Project, NIH Grant 2017 Acted as liaison for study centered on access to health initiatives among college students. Published in 2023.
PUBLICATIONS Books DelVecchio, Marina, Unsexed: Memoirs of a Prostitute’s Daughter, California: She Writes Press, 2024.
DelVecchio, Marina, The Virgin Chronicles: A Memoir, California, She Writes Press, 2022.
DelVecchio, Marina, The Professor’s Wife: A Novella, Texas, Black Rose Writing, 2021.
DelVecchio, Marina, Dear Jane: A Novel, Texas, Black Rose Writing, 2019.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Silent Miscarriage.” Three Minus One, edited by Sean Hanish and Brooke Warner, California, She Writes Press, 2014, pp. 173 - 77.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Sexualized Violence in the Media Contributes to Violence Against Women.” Opposing Viewpoints Series: Media Violence, edited by Noah Berlatsky, Greenhaven Press, 2012, pp. 165-169. Journal Publications
Batchelder, Heather, MA, Drake, Connor, PhD; Tyler Johnson; Ruth Gilliam Phillips, DPM; Thomas Szigethy, MA; Marina DelVecchio, PhD; Kate Zhang, PhD; Ralph Snyderman, MD, “Risk Factors of Food Insecurity Among Students at Diverse Post-Secondary Education Institutions: A Cross-Sectional Examination.” Journal of American College Health, 2023.
DelVecchio, Marina. “Everyone a Mode, Everyone a Voice: Critical Pedagogy and Community College Student Perceptions of Multimodal Practices over Traditional Writing Practices,” ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2022.
Online Publications
DelVecchio, Marina, “Abuse and Empowerment: Donna Kaz’s Un/Masked Compels Us to Speak Up.” Ms. Magazine, 30 Nov. 2016, http://msmagazine.com/blog/2016/11/30/abuse-empowerment-donna-kazs- unmaskedcompels-us-speak/.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Bibliomemoirs for Bibliophiles: Writing the Immersion Memoir.” The Tishman Review, 14 June 2016, http://www.thetishmanreview.com/2016/06/bibliomemoirs-for-bibliophiles- writing-theimmersion-memoir/.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Rape Culture and How It Betrays Women.” Huffington Post, 21 Mar. 2011, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marina-delvecchio/ post_1849_b_838788.html.
Conference Papers
(Peer-Reviewed) DelVecchio, Marina, “Population Health Improvement Awards Community Research Forum,” Proceedings of Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, April 16, 2019.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)” Proceedings of Community College System Conference, Oct. 15, 2016.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Bibliomemoirs for Bibliophiles: Writing the Immersion Memoir,” Proceedings of MFA Craft Seminar at Queens University of Charlotte, May 15, 2015. (Abstract-Reviewed) Outzis Moore, Ruth and Marina DelVecchio, “Creative Counseling Techniques,” The Chicago School, May 22-25, 2025.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Everyone a Voice, Everyone a Voice: 21st Century Implication of Composition Pedagogy and Multimodal Learning,” Proceedings of South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Nov. 11-13, 2022.
DelVecchio, Marina, “Song of Myself”: Creative Writing as Self-Expression in the Literature Classroom,” Proceedings of South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Virtual, Nov. 4-6, 2021.
DelVecchio, Marina, “The Hunger Memoirs: Women Writers Searching for Identity and Power through Food,” Proceedings of South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Nov. 9-11, 2012. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES Mental Health Presentation, “Creative Counseling Techniques for Parents of Sexually Abused Children,” The Chicago School, 2025.
Keynote Speaker Presentation, “Empowering Young Women: Opportunities in Trade Industries,” WOW Skilled Trades Conference (Durham Tech High School Students), 2025.
Guest Presentation, “BiblioHeal: Harnessing the Healing Power of Literature, American Association of Women in Community Colleges, 2024.
Professional Development Presentation, “Everyone a Mode, Everyone a Voice: Critical Pedagogy and Community College Student Perceptions of Multimodal Over Traditional Writing Practices,” Durham Technical Community College, 2022.
Guest on The Learning Center Roundtable, “Integrity in the Online Classroom,” Durham Technical Community College, 2017.
Professional Development Workshop, “Using Turnitin as a Tool for Combating Plagiarism,” Durham Technical Community College, 2016.
Professional Development Workshop, “Student Web Pages Using Sakai Tools,” Durham Technical Community College, 2016.
Poetry Hour Presentation, “My Jagged Fangs”: Using Poetry to Combat Violence against Women, Durham Technical Community College, 2015.
Poetry Hour Workshop, “Writing Found Poems,” Durham Technical Community College, 2014.
Poetry Hour Presentation, “A Loaded Gun”: Female Power and Voice in Emily Dickinson’s Poetry, 2013.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Leadership Academy Certificate Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2023 Description: A year-long and comprehensive training that honed my leadership skills and equipped me with invaluable tools for effectively guiding and collaborating with diverse teams. This transformative experience enriched my ability to inspire, motivate, and drive innovation, empowering me to excel as a leader within my organization.
Mental Health First Aid Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2023 Description: A two-day early intervention public education program that teaches educators how to recognize signs of potential mental health challenges, how to listen nonjudgmentally, and how to refer students to appropriate professional support and services.
IRB Training/Committee Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2022 University St. John’s University, NY, 2021 Duke University, NC, 2017 Description: Trained in IRB regulations for working with human subjects on my dissertation, for my health with Duke University, and the IRB committee at Durham Tech.
Racial Equity Institute Workshop Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2020 Description: REI’s two-day Phase 1 training was designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, this workshop presented a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism.
Creating Instructor Presence in Online Courses Workshop Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2020 Description: Webinar provided effective (and do-able!) tips and strategies for establishing and maintaining a human presence in my online classes.
Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility Workshop Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2019 Description: A one-week course with five modules on accessible text, color, and contrast; creating accessible content structure; making images accessible; accessible hyperlinks and multimedia; and using the accessibility checker.
Title IX Investigator Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2017 Description: Participated in continuous training on investigating reports of gender-based violence, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting survivors throughout the process.
Safe Zone Ally Training Durham Technical Community College, NC, 2017 Description: Training provided an opportunity to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. Included training on how to create inclusive and safe spaces on Durham Tech's campus, incorporate and use LGBTQ+ terminology and language in policies, practices, and procedures, and identifying and create resources for Durham Tech community use.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Counseling Association, 2024- Present
American Association of Women in Community Colleges, 2022-Present
National Council of Teachers of English, 2019-Present.
North Carolina Honors Association, 2015-Present.
Authors Guild, 2015-Present.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Honors Program Symposium Organizer Durham Tech’s Honors Program, Symposium, 2013-2025
President of Faculty Association Durham Technical Community College, 2022-2024
Equity Champion Durham Technical Community College, 2022-2025
Excellence in Teaching Committee, Chair Durham Technical Community College, 2019-2024
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Habitat for Humanity Cardinal Gibbons H.S. Lead, Durham, NC, 2022
Corral Riding Academy Volunteer, feed and walk horses, Cary, NC, 2022
Digital Defender Pro-Choice volunteer, trained for online defense of reproductive rights, NC, 2021-2022
LANGUAGES
Greek: Native Language
Spanish: Novice Speaker
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Applications: SPSS, MS Office, MacOS, Google Drive, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Dropbox, Turnitin, Softchalk, WordPress, Wiki Sites, WarpWire, Colleague, Self-Service, Big Blue Button.
