Dale Fast - Résumé

November 2001

Academic Training University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1969 – 1978

Ph.D., Department of Biology, March 1978
Dissertation title: Premeiotic DNA Synthesis and Recombination in the Yeast Saccharomyces
Specialization: Yeast genetics, development, and biochemistry

Current Position Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, 1975 – Present

Associate Professor
Teaching responsibilities: General Biology, Genetics, AIDS, Biology Lab for Teachers
President, Faculty Senate, 1994 – 1995
Associate Chairperson, Science Department 1989 – 1992
Chairperson, Science Department, 1983 – 1986

Recent Saint Xavier University Committee Memberships

Faculty Affairs Committee, 2001 – Present
Science Building Planning Committee, 2001 – Present
Director of Instructional Technology Search Committee, Spring 2001
Scholar Recognition Committee, 2000
University Web Committee, 1997 – 2000
President's Technology Task Force, 1996 – 2000
Library Planning Group, 1998 – 1999
Sabbatical Leave Committee, 1997 – 1999
Ad Hoc Grievance Committee, Spring 1997

Selected Current Memberships in Professional Organizations

American Association of University Professors
Association of College and University Biology Educators
Council for Responsible Genetics
FRAXA Research Foundation
National Association of Biology Teachers
National Fragile X Foundation
National Science Teachers Association
Society for College Science Teachers

Recent Professional Workshops and Meetings Attended

Seventh International Fragile X Conference, Los Angeles, California, July 19-23, 2000. 

Advanced Guide to the Internet and Web Publishing at University of Dayton, Ohio, May 10-13, 2000.

Fragile X Syndrome: Medical, Educational, and Daily Living Issues at Royal Oak, MI, December 4, 1999.

Sixth International Fragile X Conference, Asheville, NC, July 26–29, 1998.

Ameritech/ACI Faculty Development Technology Workshop: Customizing Your Courses with Technology at McKendree College, IL, July 30 – August 1, 1997.

Recent Presentations and Publications

Fast, D. (October 17, 2001). Am I Dead Enough Yet? A Short Discourse on Death and End of Life Issues. Saint Xavier University, Chicago IL.

Fast, D. and Harris-Schmidt, G. (August 7, 2001). Telling a Story: Interpreting Research for
Families and Caregivers of Persons with Fragile X Syndrome. Gordon Conference on Science Education and Visualization: International, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA.

Fast, D. and Harris-Schmidt, G (March 26, 2001). How to Revise a National Organization’s Web Site in 10 Easy Steps. Saint Xavier University Research Conference, Chicago IL.

Fast, D. and Harris-Schmidt, G. (January 27, 2001). Inherited Syndromes and Implications for Treatment. DuPage County Speech Language Hearing Association, Glen Ellyn, IL.

Harris-Schmidt, G, Kostecki, K., and Fast, D. (November, 2000). Speech-Language Characteristics in Fragile X Syndrome: Implications for the Speech-Language Pathologist. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, Washington D.C.

Fast, D. and Harris-Schmidt, G. (Fall 2000). Revision of Web site for the National Fragile X Foundation. http://www.fragilex.org/

Fast, D. and Harris-Schmidt, G. (April 16, 1999). Conducting Literature Based Research: Fragile X Syndrome: Genetics, Characteristics, and Educational Implications. Saint Xavier University Research Conference, Chicago IL.

Harris-Schmidt, G. & Fast, D. (February 4, 1999). Fragile X Syndrome. Elim Christian School, Chicago IL.

Fast, D. (February 9, 1999) Using Computers in Teaching. Saint Xavier University Arts and Sciences Faculty Meeting, Chicago IL..

Harris-Schmidt, G. & Fast, D. (1998). Fragile X syndrome: Genetics, characteristics, and educational implications. In A. F. Rotatori, J. O. Schwenn & S. Burkhardt (Eds.), Advances in Special Education: Vol. 11. Issues, Practices and Concerns in Special Education. (pp. 187-222). London: JAI Press.

Harris-Schmidt, G, and Fast, D. (July 28, 1998). Helping Your Child Receive a F.A.P.E. in the L.R.E. According to the IDEA: Translating the Alphabet Soup of Special Education Jargon. International Fragile X Conference, Asheville, NC.

Other Recent Professional Activity

Reviewer for Klug & Cummings, Genetics: A Molecular Perspective, October 2001
Midwest Technology Teaching Academy – Mentor, 2001/2002
Pre-publication reviewer for a proposed new Harcourt biology text, July 2001
Reviewer for  Solomon/Berg/Martin, Biology, 6^th edition, October 2000.
Pre-revision reviewer of Solomon/Berg/Martin, Biology, 5^th edition, May 2000.
Faculty Mentor for SXU Tri-Beta, Biology Honor Society, 1999 – 2000.
Created and maintained SXU Science Department web site, 1998 – Present.

Recent Honors and Awards

Saint Xavier University Award, December 3, 2001.
Saint Xavier University Excellence in Scholarship Award, April 24, 2001.
Awarded sabbatical to develop fragile X syndrome Web site, Fall 2000.
Saint Xavier University Excellence in Scholarship Award, May 3, 1999.
Listed in Who's Who Among America’s Teachers, 5^th edition, 1998.

Community Organizations and Activities

United Methodist Church
        Choir, Broadway UMC 1999 – Present
        Trustees, Broadway UMC 1998 – Present
        Trustees, Wheadon UMC 1988 – 1996

Chicago Public Schools
        Debate Judge, 97-98

Last updated 29 November 2001  fast@sxu.edu

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