Marlene Pollock
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Professor of History
Program Director, Thanatology and Funeral Service

     Office: NB Annex
     Extension: x

Education:
M.A., Boston College
M.A.T., Simmons College
B.A., University of Michigan

Philosophy:
Relevant education that focuses on connecting historical examples with present day issues. Exposing students to a variety of cultures and ethnicities in order to encourage respect and appreciation for our mutual human endeavors. Emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving so that students can be independent and conscious thinkers.

Courses Taught:
AMC 11 American Civilization I
AMC 12 American Civilization II
HST 11 The West and the World I
HST 12 The West and the World II

Awards:
NISOD Award for Excellence in Teaching
Top vote getter in 2007 election to the New Bedford School Committee

Interests:
Social History, (history of ordinary people and mass movements), African American History, U.S. Foreign and Domestic Policy, 1945 to the present.