Dr
Christos Pavlides
Special Scientist
Program: Business Administration (Diploma), Computer Science (Bachelor)
Campus: Λεμεσός
Status: Part Time
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› Academic Qualifications
| Ακαδημαϊκός Τίτλος | Έτος | Ίδρυμα | Τμήμα | Τίτλος Διατριβής |
| Ph.D. | 1980 | Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Teaneck Campus, N.J., USA | Education / English | An Examination of the Educational System of Cyprus and Proposals for its Future Development |
| MA (Honours) | 1968 | FDU, Rutherford, Madison Campus | English | Examination was required |
| Teaching Certificate in English | 1968 | State of New Jersey, Department of Education, NJ, USA | State of NJ, Department of Education, NJ, USA | Permanent Teaching Certificate |
| BA | 1967 | FDU, Teaneck, NJ | English | -- |
› Employment History
| Περίοδος Εργοδότησης | Εργοδότης | Τόπος | Θέση | |
| Από | Μέχρι | |||
| 1988 | 2004 | Ministry of Education and Culture | Nicosia | -Inspector of English -Pedagogical Institute, Teacher trainer (4 years) -Consul of Cyprus to USA, (NY 4 years); -Presidential speech writer -Adviser to UN Ambassador; -Represented Cyprus in many official functions, etc. -Council of Europe, Animator and Steering Committee Member, Workshop 16 |
| 2004 | 2010 | Intercollege (University of Nicosia) | Limassol, Campus | -Assistant Professor - Director of Academic Affairs, (2 years) |
| 2010 | present | Cyprus College (European University) | Limassol, Campus | Adjunct Professor (Part-time) |
› Publications
| A/A | Έτος | Τίτλος | Άλλοι συγγραφείς | Επιστημονικό Περιοδικό και Εκδότης / Συνέδριο | Τόμος | Σελ. |
| 1 | 1998 | The Influence of Greek Education on the Traditions and Values of the Greek-Cypriot Immigrants to America | -------- | Conference, New York University, NY | 1-13. | |
| 2 | 1996 | Approaches to Vocabulary Teaching | --------- | 8th International IATEFL Conference. Nicosia | 91-94 | |
| 3 | 1994 | Strategic/Alternative Roles of Teachers and Learners | -------- | British Council / IATEFL, Summer School Conference Nicosia | 21-25 | |
| 4 | 1994 | Psychology of the Foreign Language Learner | -------- | British Council / IATEFL, Summer School Conference, Nicosia | 21-26 | |
| 5 | 1994 | Considerations of Different Aspects of Creativity | -------- | IATEFL, Cyprus Branch, EFL Symposium | 78-86 | |
| 6 | 1994 | Teacher/Learner Autonomy | -------- | Council for Cultural Cooperation, Workshop 16, Council of Europe, Strasbourg | 177-185 | |
| 7 | 1994 | Authentic Listening Comprehension Material | -------- | Council for Cultural Cooperation, Workshop 16, Council of Europe, Strasbourg | 114-137 | |
| 8 | 1992 | Listening and Writing: Integration of Receptive and Productive Skills | -------- | IATEFL, British Council Summer Conference | 39-45 | |
| 9 | 1991 | Teacher Evaluation | -------- | 6th International Cyprus Conference Proceedings and Additional Papers | 36-40 | |
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› Exhibitions
| A/A | Ημερομηνία | Θέμα | Διεθνή/Τοπικά | Τοποθεσία | Ρόλος στην Έκθεση |
| 1 | 1998 | Promotion of Cyprus as a Tourist Destination: A Historical and Modern Perspective | International | Austin, Texas (USA) | As Consul of Cyprus to the US, responsible for the organization and composition of exhibit |
| 2 | 1999 | Promotion of book written by the former Minister of Education, Dr. Crysostomos Sofianos, titled Alexander the Great | International | New York, NY (USA) | Responsible for invitations, venue and general organization of event |
| 3 | 1999 | Promotion of book written by Dr. Peter Simson, Professor of Graduate Studies at City University of New York, titled Aristotle | International | New York, NY (USA) | Responsible for invitations, venue and general organization of event |
› Research Projects
| Α/Α | Ημερομηνία | Τίτλος | Επιχορήγηση Από: | Ρόλος στο Ερευνητικό Project |
| 1 | 2005 | Language Education Policy Profile: Cyprus | Council of Europe: Modern Language Division | Researcher, Editor, Coordinator |
| 2 | 2014 | Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) | International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement | As International Quality Control Monitor, (IQCM) responsible for: -overseeing the research in 20 selected lyceums in Cyprus -translation of research document -interview of lyceum faculty involved in research -write report |
| 3 | 2019 NOTE: to be completed in early 2019 | Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) | International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement | As International Quality Control Monitor, (IQCM) responsible for: -overseeing the research in 20 selected gymnasiums in Cyprus -translation of research document -interview of lyceum faculty involved in research -write report |
› Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees
| Α/Α | Περίοδος | Οργανισμός | Τίτλος Θέσης ή Υπηρεσίας | Κύριες Δραστηριότητες |
| 1 | 2003 | MOEC | Representative of Minister of Education and Culture on Steering Committee for Education, Council of Europe, Strasbourg | Deliberated and Contributed towards the future Educational goals and Cultural issues, among others, for Europe |
| 2 | 1995 | MOEC | Member of Steering Committee for the formation of an educational seminar with the Turkish Cypriots | Chose topic, established venue, set parameters and generally assisted in the organization of the one day seminar |
| 3 | 1991-1994 | British Council / MOEC | Steering Committee member for the various Conferences, seminars, symposiums organized by BC and MOEC | Debated topics to be discussed and presented; timetable, participants, and general organization of forums |
| 4 | 1980 | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New Jersey Department of Education, USA (Accreditation Committee) | (26 member Committee ) Appointed Chairperson of the English Committee and member of the Administration Committee for the evaluation of schools and colleges visited | Appraised all aspects and educational features during the week-long evaluation period. By NJ policy, report written on visiting school contained five strong areas and five areas for improvement. Committee had authority to place visited school on probation. |
› Awards/International Awards
| Α/Α | Ημερομηνία | Τίτλος | Απονεμήθηκε από |
| 1 | 1999 | Awarded the Key to the City of Austin, Texas and became an honorary citizen of Austin for promoting closer ties between Austin and Cyprus. | Mayor of Austin, Texas |
| 2 | 1997 | Appointed Special Advisor to the United Nations Ambassador, Mr. Sotos Zachkeos | Ambassador Sotos Zachkeos, Ambassador of Cyprus to the United Nations |
› Other Achievements
| Α/Α | Ημερομηνία | Τίτλος | Κύριες Δραστηριότητες |
| 1 | 1985 | Founded the American Academy, Limassol | Founder and first Director– responsible for all aspects of the school |
| 2 | 1997-200 | Opened for first time the Office of the Cultural Attaché, in New York | Founder – responsible for all aspects of the Office of Cultural Attaché |
| 3 | 1991 | Introduced, with a colleague, the Listening Comprehension tests required for the final exams to be taken by all graduating students of the Lyceum. | Wrote various tests according to studies chosen by students. Responsible for pilot tests. Responsible for final tests |
| 4 | 2011 | Cyprus Diplomacy by Sotos Zachkeos, Livanis Press, Greece | Translated book into English |
| 5 | 1999 | The Destruction of the Cultural Heritage of Occupied Cyprus, The Hellenic Cultural Society; Dover, New Jersey, USA, | Invited Speaker |
| 6 | 1999 | An Overview of the History of Cyprus from Ancient Times to Independence, City University of New York (CUNY), College of Staten Island, USA, | Invited Speaker |
| 7 | 1998 | Education in Cyprus: Preparing for the Twenty-First Century and the European Union, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, | Invited Speaker |
| 8 | 1998 | April 1st 1955: A Brief Historical Overview, City University of New (CUNY), Queens College, Queens, New York, USA, | Invited Speaker |
| 9 | 1998 | An Overview of the History of Cyprus from Ancient Times to Independence, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA | Invited Speaker |