Education

• 2003: Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Administration. Minor in Instructional System Technology. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
• 2001: Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA.
• 2000: Second B.A. degree: Communication. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA.
• 1993: Professional Studies in Organizational Psychology. Faculdades Hoyler, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
• 1988: Master of Arts, Religion. Latin-American Adventist Theological Seminary, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
• 1978: Bachelor of Arts, Religion. Latin-American Adventist Theological Seminary, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Professional Experience

• July 2006 to present: Associate Professor of Leadership and Educational Administration. School of Education, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA. Teaching graduate courses in Higher Education Administration. Advising students, supervising graduate level research and dissertations , serving on dissertation committees, serving on departmental and university committees. In charge of training programs and professional development for administrators of 110 Seventh-day Adventist international institutions of higher education around the world.
• 2004-June 2006: Dean of the Graduate School. University of Santo Amaro (UNISA), São Paulo, Brazil. In charge of 18 Master’s programs in the areas of Health Studies, Leadership Studies, and Business Administration (MBA), and one doctoral program in Education. Responsible for budgeting, Records Office, marketing, recruitment and admissions, in four different campuses.
• 2003- June 2006: Professor of Leadership Studies. Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Leadership Studies. University of Santo Amaro (UNISA), São Paulo, Brazil. In charge of faculty meetings, curriculum development, advising students, supervising graduate level research and dissertations , serving on dissertation committees, serving on departmental and university committees, budgeting, hiring new faculty, recruitment and admissions. Teaching graduate courses in Teamwork Leadership, Servant Leadership Principles, Curriculum Development, and Research Methodology. Editor and creator of the first scientific journal on Leadership Studies in Brazil called Estudos em Liderança (Leadership Studies).
• 1997-2002: Associate Professor. University of Santo Amaro (UNISA), São Paulo, Brazil. In charge of faculty development in instructional technology. Teaching workshops for faculty on how to use WebCT and other electronic management tools. Also working as International Relations Assistant, in charge of making partnerships with international institutions of higher education, while pursuing a doctoral degree in the US, at Indiana University.
• 2000-2002:Associate Faculty. Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), IN. Course: CPT 223 Web Page Design. Teaching how to develop websites using HTML, in both traditional and online environments, using Oncourse as the electronic course management system.
• 2001-2003:Professional DevelopmentResearch Assistant. Center for Teaching and Learning, Office for Professional Development (OPD). Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), IN. Conducting institutional research and assessing the impact of the OPD training programs on IUPUI faculty members. In addition, worked with production teams of faculty to design online courses.
• 1998-2000: Administrative Assistant. School of Education, Leadership Department, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. Assisted the department with recruitment of graduate students, admissions, in charge of registration, course planning, student orientation, lodging and housing, financial aid paperwork, and account statements.
• 1998: Graduate Assistant. Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. Assisting Dr. Ray Ostrander with research and general academic work.
• 1995- June 1997: Associate Professor. Brazil Adventist University, Campus 1 (UNASP), São Paulo, Brazil. Teaching Public Speaking, Youth Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Religious Education.
• 1991—1995: Campus Minister. Brazil Adventist University, Campus 1 (UNASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil, 3,000 church members. In charge of preaching, counseling, visiting, leading the church board and committees, and providing religious assistance for students, faculty, staff, and community. Worked in collaboration with students and staff to program weekly educational and religious activities, such as workshops in the areas of motivation, Christian lifestyle, self-improvement, relationship, as well as music concerts, field trips, and student camping.
• 1989—1990: Magazine Editor , Brazilian Publishing House, Tatui, SP, Brazil. Being the editor in charge of the national magazine Decision, with a circulation of 32,000 monthly issues (current title: Signs of the Times). Also worked as the news editor for the Adventist Review (circulation of 100,000 monthly issues).
• 1987—1988: Youth Director. North Coast Mission, and Maranhão Mission, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 387 churches. Coordinating youth evangelistic campaigns, training youth leaders, promoting and organizing camp meetings, camporees, youth events and conferences.
• 1987 — 1988: Director of Education. North Coast Mission, and Maranhão Mission, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 387 churches. Coordinating 23 elementary schools, recruiting and training teachers, assisting with budgeting, organizing retreats for principals, conducting annual evaluation and assessment in every school.
• 1983—1986: Church Pastor and School Board Coordinator. Monte Castelo SDA Church and School, São Luis, MA, Brazil, 400 members.
• 1981-1982: Principal. Elementary School of São Luís, MA, Brazil. General administrative work, curriculum changes, coordinating teachers and staff, organizing retreats for school teachers, meeting with parents, and leading 400 students.
• 1979-1980: Elementary and Secondary Teacher. Northeast Brazilian College, Belem de Maria, PE, Brazil. Teaching Math and Science.

Graduate and Undergraduate Courses Taught

• EDAL 660 Planning Educational Facilities
• EDAL 667 Leadership in Higher Education
• EDAL 676 Administration of Student Services
• Teamwork Leadership
• Leadership Theories
• Servant Leadership Principles
• Youth Leadership
• Biblical Preaching
• Curriculum Design and Development
• Instructional Design
• Educational Technology

Professional Presentations

• “Relationship-based Teamwork: A New Leadership Paradigm.” Concurrent Session. The 8 th Global Leadership Forum . Istanbul, Turkey, June 22-25, 2006 (paper approved). Peer Reviewed.
• “Servant-Leadership, Teamwork, and Love.” Concurrent Session. The 16 th Annual International Conference of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. The Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 1-3, 2006. Peer Reviewed.
• Educational Seminar for College Students. Bahia Conference, Salvador, BA, Brazil, November 12. A one-day seminar on Postmodernism and its Influence on lifestyle and religious attitude of college students. Audience: 160 college students.
• Educational Seminar for College Students. Lower Amazon Conference, Belém, PA, Brazil, October 14- 15. A two-day seminar on Postmodernism and its Influence on lifestyle and religious attitude of college students. Audience: 250 college students.
• Servant Leadership Workshop. Campos Sales University. São Paulo. SP, Brazil, June 16, 2005. Audience: 350 undergraduate and graduate Business students.
• Servant Leadership Workshop. Lutheran University of Brazil. Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil, May 12, 2005. Audience: 450 managers, executive officers, and business professionals.
• Youth Leadership Seminar. Brazil Adventist University, Campus 2 (UNASP), Sao Paulo, Brazil. April 17, 2005. Audience: 800 church officers, youth leaders, and undergraduate students. A one-day seminar organized by the Central Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Youth Leadership Seminar. Brazil Adventist University, Campus 3 (UNASP), Sao Paulo, Brazil. April 16, 2005. Audience: 1200 church officers, youth leaders, and undergraduate students. A one-day seminar organized by the Central Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Youth Leadership Seminar. São Paulo Conference , São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil. April 9, 2005 . Audience: 400 church officers and youth leaders. A one-day seminar organized by the Central Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Youth Leadership Seminar. West São Paulo Conference , São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil. April 2, 2005. Audience: 350 church officers and youth leaders. A one-day seminar organized by the Central Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Curriculum Development based on the Dimensions of Learning. Nilton Lins University. Manaus, AM, Brazil, September 20-24, 2004. A one-week seminar for the Master’s Program of Education.
• Promoting Cross-cultural Learning. 20 th Annual Spring Symposium. Indiana Memorial Union, Indiana University, Bloomington, Apr il 17, 2002 . Peer Reviewed.
• History of Distance Education. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, US, November 28, 2000.
• Instructional Technology. WebCT training for faculty. University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. June 12-16, 2000.
• Conflict Solving in Educational Environments. Andrews University. October, 1998.
• Personal Motivation for Learning.   Andrews University, November, 1998. Class presentation.
• The Art of Biblical Preaching. Brazilian Adventist College. Paulo, SP, Brazil, May, 1997.
• Educational Philosophy.  Taboão da Serra Elementary School, SP, Brazil, July 1997. A three-day seminar for teachers in a school retreat.
• Development of the Religious Motivation.  Parent—Students Association. Brazilian Adventist College. Paulo, SP, Brazil, November, 1996. A comparative study based on Kohlberg’s research on moral development.
• How to Help Kids Deal with Death. Parent—Students Association. Brazilian Adventist College. Paulo, SP, Brazil, November,1995.
• Temperament and Relationship.   Santo Amaro Elementary School, SP, Brazil, July 1995. A three-day seminar for teachers in a school retreat.

Coordination of Youth Events

• Youth Educational Seminar.   Vale do Sol Hotel, Serra Negra, SP, Brazil, November, 1993. A three-day seminar for young people. In charge of registration, lodging, and 30 educational workshops in the areas of self-improvement, relationship, interpersonal communication, motivation, career development, and spiritual growth, for 1,300 participants.
• Youth Educational Seminar.   Vale do Sol Hotel, Serra Negra, SP, Brazil, November, 1992. A three-day seminar for young people. In charge of registration, lodging, and 30 educational workshops in the areas of self-improvement, relationship, interpersonal communication, motivation, career development, and spiritual growth, for 400 participants.
• Youth Educational Seminar.   São Luis, MA, Brazil, May 1998. A three-day seminar for young people. In charge of registration, lodging, and 35 educational workshops in the areas of self-improvement, relationship, interpersonal communication, motivation, career development, and spiritual growth, for 3,000 participants.
• Youth Educational Seminar.   Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, July 1987. A two-day seminar for young people. In charge of registration, lodging, and 12 workshops in the areas of self-improvement, relationship, interpersonal communication, motivation, career development, and spiritual growth, for 1,500 participants.
• Pathfinders Camporee.   Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, July 1987. In charge of registration, lodging, and educational workshops in the areas of first aid, health, communication skills, fine arts, and spiritual growth, for 300 participants.
• Pathfinders Camporee.   Imperatriz, MA, Brazil, Novmber 1987. In charge of registration, lodging, and educational workshops in the areas of first aid, health, communication skills, fine arts, and spiritual growth, for 700 participants.
• Pathfinders Camporee.   Belem, PA, Brazil, July 1987. Assisted the coordinators of registration, lodging, and educational workshops in the areas of first aid, health, communication skills, fine arts, and spiritual growth, for 800 participants.

Continuing Education

• Haggai Institute Leadership Seminar. Singapore, registered for February 7 to March 3, 2006. A 30-day seminar with a strategic focus on developing leadership skills for Gospel communication. Includes an essay presentation and a commitment to teach leadership to other gospel leaders. (http://www.haggai-institute.com/)

Professional Conferences Attended

• The 15 th Annual International Conference of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. The Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2-4, 2005.
• The 14 th Annual International Conference of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. The Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 10-12, 2004.
• The 3 rd Annual Innovations in Leadership Series. Windham Anatole, Dallas, Texas, November 6, 2003.
• Moore Symposium on Teaching Excellence. University Place Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN. March 7, 2003.
• 21 st Lilly conference on College Teaching. Miami University, Oxford, OH, November 15-18, 2001.
• EMA Conference. Enhancing Minority Attainment. Indiana University at Kokomo. Novembver 1-2, 2001.
• 17 th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. Marriot Madison West, Madison, WI, August 7-11, 2001.
• 57 th General Conference Session of the Adventist Church. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada, June 29 to July 2, 2000. Participated as a Press-Media officer, providing information and distributing newsletters for the church representatives from around the world.
• 85 th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Chicago Hilton & Towers, Chicago, IL, November 4-7, 1999.
• Total Quality Management & Leadership. Macsud Plaza Hotel, São Paulo, SP. Brazil, August 2-3, 1995.

Awards and Scholarships

• Wade and Eberle Fellowship. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2001-2002. Amount: US$4.000,00
• University Fellowship. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2000-2001. Amount: US$2.000,00
• Chan Shun Scholarship. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, US, 1999-2000. Amount: US$10.000,00
• School of Education Graduate Grant. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, US, 1998-1999. Amount: US$3.000,00

Professional Memberships and Service

• American Educational Research Association – Voting member and researcher
• Robert Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership – Member and presenter
• American College Personnel Association – Member
• Pi Lambda Theta Honors Society – Member
• Editorial and Peer Review Board:The International Journal of Servant Leadership, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.
• Editorial and Peer Review Board:The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership, Andrews University, MI.
• Editorial and Peer Review Board: Journal “Estudos em Liderança” (Leadership Studies), University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil.

Professional Development Activities

• Faculty Learning Community in Instructional Technology. Office for Professional Development, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2003. Worked as part of the coordination team, facilitating meetings and project discussion.
• Instructional Design Development. Office for Professional Development, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2003. Participated as a member of the board meeting to discuss the development of effective teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes.
• Tech Camp. A four-day workshop in Instructional Technology for faculty, offered by the Center of Teaching and Learning of Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, May 2002. Conducted institutional research and program evaluation, assessing the impact of the seminars on faculty members.
• New Faculty Orientation Annual Meeting. Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2002. Conducted institutional research and program evaluation, assessing the impact of the Orientation program on faculty members.
• Needs Analysis Report. Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2002.Conducted interviews with selected academic administrators at IUPUI regarding their perceptions of and satisfaction with programs of the Office for Professional Development (OPD).

Publications and Research

Books and Chapters in Portuguese:

Marinho, Robson M. “Um novo Paradigma de Liderança para

Administradores” (A New Leadership Paradigm for Administrators). In: Edmir Kuazaqui, Administração para não Administradores (Management for non Managers). São Paulo: Editora Saraiva, 2006, in Press. Peer Reviewed.

Marinho, Robson M. and Oliveira, J. F., Liderança: Uma Questão de Competência (Leadership: A matter of Competency). São Paulo: Editora Saraiva, 2005. 358 pages. ISBN: 8502052004. Foreword written by Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil.

Marinho, Robson M. Comunicação Bíblica para a Geração Pós-Moderna (Biblical Communication for the Postmodern Generation). São Paulo: Edições Vida Nova, 2006. In press.

Marinho, Robson M. “Liderança em Teoria e Prática” (Leadership in Theory and Practice). In: Marinho, Robson M. and Oliveira, J. F., Liderança: Uma Questão de Competência (Leadership: A matter of Competency). São Paulo: Editora Saraiva, 2005, p. 1-14. Peer Reviewed.

Marinho, Robson M. “O Lider e sua Equipe: Um caso de Amor” (The Leader and his Team: A Love Affair). In: Marinho, Robson M. and Oliveira, J. F., Liderança: Uma Questão de Competência (Leadership: A matter of Competency). São Paulo: Editora Saraiva, 2005, p. 45-70. Peer Reviewed.

Marinho, Robson M. Pessoas Servindo Pessoas (People serving People). In: Kuazaqui, E., Liderança de Pessoas na Área de Serviços. (Leading People in SErvice-Based work). São Paulo: Editora Nobel, 2005, p. 1-3.

Marinho, Robson M. Preface (2004). In Oliveira, Jayr; Prado, Jonas.; and Silva, Edison. Gestão de Negócios (Business Management). São Paulo: Saraiva, p. XIII-XIV. ISBN 85-02-04975-5.

Marinho, Robson M. A Arte de Pregar: A Comunicação na Homilética (The Art of Preaching: The Communication in Homiletics). São Paulo: Edições Vida Nova, 1999. 192 pages. ISBN: 8527502682.

 Published Research

• Marinho, Robson. “The Leader and his Team: A Love Experience.” The International Journal of Servant Leadership, vol. 1, number 2, 2006, p. 75-89. Peer Reviewed.
• Marinho, Robson. “Servant Leadership in a Changing Culture: Reflections on the Brazilian Context.” The International Journal of Servant Leadership, vol. 1, number 1, 2005, p. 115-122. Peer Reviewed.
• Marinho, Robson. “Um Novo Paradigma de Liderança” (A New Leadership Paradigm). Estudos em Liderança, (Leadership Studies). Volume 6, Nº 1, July/December, 2004, p. 6-16. ISSN 1806-7212. Peer Reviewed.
• Marinho, Robson. How Faculty Learn to Use Instructional Technology: An Exploration of Personal Experiences. Doctoral dissertation. Indiana University at Bloomington. AAT 3122708. Source: DAI-A 65/02, p. 431. Aug. 2004. ISBN: 0-496-70036-1.
• Marinho, Robson, w ith Ostrander, Ray. "Alcohol and Private Higher Education: A Literature Review." Journal of Research on Christian Education. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. Autumn,1998. ISSN#: 1065-6219. Peer Reviewed.
• Marinho, Robson. “Education Without Distance.” Nice Journal. University of Santo Amaro, n. 2, Summer 2000.

Non Published Research:

• “From the postal medium to electronic media: A historical overview of the development of distance learning in higher education with a focus on correspondence study and electronic delivery methods.” Master Thesis. Andrews University, July 2001.
• “Preparing Faculty for Online Teaching: A Study of the Impact of One Professional Development Intervention.” Research proposal. Indiana University at Bloomington, February 2002.
• “Dons Espirituais versus Talentos Naturais no Ministério” (Spiritual Gifts versus Natural Talents in the Ministry). Master Thesis. Latin-American Adventist Theological Seminary, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, 1988.

Newspaper Articles

• With Andrej Kis. "The Decade from the Perspective of Faculty and Staff." Student Movement, Andrews Univer sity , December 8, 1999.
• "Spanish Church Hosts International Concert." Student Movement, Andrews University, November 4, 1998.

Non Published Papers

• “The Challenge of Evaluating the Professional Development Programs and Services at Indiana University—Purdue University at Indianapolis.” Indiana University, Bloomington, 2001.
• “From Hierarchy to Heterarchy: Where Should Higher Education Institutions Be?” Indiana University, Bloomington, 2001.
• "Effects of Student Involvement and Classroom Participation on Effective Learning and Consequent Implications for Student Retention." Indiana University, Bloomington, 2000.
• “Promoting Undergraduate Teaching through a new Faculty Reward System.” Indiana University, Bloomington, 2000.
• “A Comparative Analysis Between Grossman’s Focus on ‘Good Teaching’ and Barr’s and Tagg’s Focus on ‘Good Learning.’” Indiana University, Bloomington, 1999.
• Book Review of: Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy, by Jostein Gaarder. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI: 1998.

Magazine Articles in Portuguese

• “AIDS nas Empresas: Risco e Desafio. Decisão,  January, 1990, pp. 17-18. 
• "Sucesso: Sorte ou Garra?"  Mocidade,  January, 1990, pp. 27-28. 
• "Pentecostais: o Fenômeno do Século." Decisão,  Janeiro, 1990, pp. 28-30. 
• "Moisés, Fundador de uma Nação." Mocidade,  February, 1990, p. 31. 
• "Espiritismo: Realidade ou Ilulsão?" Decisão,  March, 1990, pp. 28-30. 
• "O Incrível Sansão"  Mocidade,  March, 1990, p. 31. 
• "O Drama da Paixão de Cristo."  Decisão,  April, 1990, pp. 3-5. 
• "Paquera. Quem Leva a Melhor?"  Mocidade,  May, 1990, pp. 4-6. 
• "Vantagens de Ser um Poliatleta."  Mocidade,  July, 1990, pp. 27-28. 
• "O Misticismo de Hare Krishna."  Decisão,  August, 1990, pp. 28-30. 
• "Gideão: De Colono a Governador."  Mocidade,  August, 1990, pp. 31. 
• "Ganhe a Parada do Primeiro Emprego."  Mocidade,  September, 1990, pp. 4-6. 
• "Solteiro, mas não Solitário." Decisão,  Setembro, 1990, pp. 3-5. 
• "Trate Bem o Seu Som"  Mocidade,  October, 1990, p. 12. 
• "Testemunhas de Jeová: Campeões da Literatura."  Decisão,  Octobert, 1990, pp. 28-30. 
• "Como Falar de Religião às Crianças." Decisão,  November, 1990, pp. 8-10. 
• "Video-sexo & Videolência."  Mocidade,  November, 1990, pp. 8-10. 
• "Você é um Ás do Volante?" Mocidade,  Decembrr, 1990, pp. 4-6. 
• "A Obstinação de Guilherme Carey." Mocidade,  January, 1989, p. 31. 
• "Davi Livingstone: Um Médico de Coragem." Mocidade,  February, 1989, p. 31. 
• "A Desilusão Atômica."  Decisão,  February, 1989, pp. 6-7. 
• "O Aventureiro Roberto Moffat."  Mocidade,  March, 1989, p. 31.
• "Adoniran Judson: Um Intelectual Entre os Incultos." Mocidade, April, 1989, p. 31. 
• "Roberto Morrisson Atravessa a Muralha da China." Mocidade,  May, 1989, p. 31. 
• "João Paton Enfrenta os Canibais." Mocidade,  June, 1989, p. 31. 
• "Teresa de Calcutá, a Mãe dos Sofredores." Mocidade,  July, 1989, p. 31. 
• "João Eliot: O Amigo dos Índios." Mocidade,  August, 1989, p. 31. 
• "Hudson Taylor, ‘Chinês’ de Coração." Mocidade,  September, 1989, p. 31. 
• "Mesada. Dinheiro Bem Aplicado."  Decisão,  October, 1989, pp. 5-7. 
• "Léo Halliwell, um Americano Verde e Amarelo." Mocidade,  October, 1989, p. 31.

Electronic Media Activities

Sentimento de Culpa (Dealing with Guilt Feelings). Radio Liberal, Nova Odessa, SP, Brazil, May 3 1997.

TV Program Scripts (Educational TV, Goiás, Brazil)  

• "Amor em Ação." (Active Love). September 28, 1997.
• "O Livro dos Mistérios." (The Book of Misteries). October 5, 1997.
• "O Fim do Mundo." (The End of the World) October 12, 1997.
• "Caminhos da Fé." (Ways of Faith) October 19, 1997.
• "O Mito da Encarnação." (The Mith of Reincarnation) October 26, 1997.
• "Receita Anti-Stress." (Prescription Against Stress). November 16, 1997.
• "A Origem do Domingo." (The Origin of Sunday). November 23, 1997.
• "Educação Cristã." (Christian Education). November 30, 1997.