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Plymouth State University
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Tel: (800) FOR-GRAD or
(603) 535-2636
Fax: (603) 535-2572
Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Faculty
Dr. Michael L. Fischler
Professor of EducationDirector of the Counseling and Human Relations Center
Contact phone number: (603) 535-2474
e-mail: mfischle@plymouth.edu
Administrative contact: Terri Johnson
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2461
Profile
Along with being the Director of the Counseling and Human Relations Center, Michael is a professor in the Education Department. He is active in public speaking, presenting workshops and publishing articles in areas that focus on social behavior and cultural diversity. Michael specializes in human behavior and teaches courses which focus on cultural diversity, social behavior, and interpersonal and group process.
Degrees and Education
- Ed.D., University of Colorado, Boulder
- M.Ed., University of Miami, Florida
- B.Ed., University of Miami, Florida
Research Interests
- Cultural diversity
- Intercultural communication
- Social behavior
- Psychological counseling
- Reducing prejudice and discrimination
Publications
- "A Painful Anniversary", Kappa Delta Phi Record
- "Talk Back: A Model for Social Change and Personal Growth", (with Richard Hage) Journal of College Student Development
- "Race, Denial and The American Nightmare", Education
- "From Crisis to Growth . . . Race, Culture, Ethnicity, Conflict and Change", Education
- "Time to See, Tell and Do About Bigotry and Racism", Education
- "Utilizing Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Conflict in Facilitating Social Change", Multicultural Teaching
- "Reflections of a Personal Visit with Dr. Viktor Frankl and His Wife Elly", Education
Recent Academic Distinctions
- Distinguished Graduate Teacher Award, 2004
Associations, Board and Committees
Meaningful work has no boundaries. Michael’s efforts are directed toward enlivening and contributing toward the interdependent growth of the campus and the community. He is advisor to the Multicultural Society and Tau Omega sorority; founder of “First Star Tonight”; Hospice volunteer; and Chair of the Graduate Faculty.
