Nina Dulabaum, Ph.D.

Email: [email protected]

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Student Wellbeing

Cross-Cultural Mediation and Conflict Transformation

Ed. Tech. and Learning - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Sustainability

High Impact Practices and Student Success

PSY 3515 Child Psychology

PSY 3525 Psychology of Maturity and Old Age

PSY 3521 Psychology of Adolescence

PSY 3870 Social Psychology

PSY 3900 Independent Study in Psychology

PSY 4590 Psychology of Mindfulness

Bestselling Handbook and Textbook

Dulabaum, N. L. (1998). Mediation: Das ABC. Die Kunst, in Konflikten erfolgreich zu vermitteln. [Translation: Mediation: The ABCs. The Art of Dealing with Conflicts Effectively]. Beltz.

Dulabaum, N. L. (2000, 2001, 2003). Mediation: Das ABC. Die Kunst, in Konflikten erfolgreich zu vermitteln. [Translation: Mediation: The ABCs. The Art of Dealing with Conflicts Effectively – revised editions]. Beltz,

Dulabaum, N. L. (2009, 2019). Mediation: Das ABC. Die Kunst, in Konflikten erfolgreich zu vermitteln. [revised and expanded 5^th edition in 2009; E-book published in 2019]. Beltz.

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Peer-Reviewed Articles, Conference Papers and Book Chapters

Dulabaum, N. L. (2016). Barriers to Academic Success: A Qualitative Study of African American and Latino Male Students; Innovation Showcase, 19(6). https://www.league.org/innovation-showcase/barriers-academic-success-qualitative-study-african-american-and-latino-male 

Dulabaum, N. L. (2011). A Pedagogy for Global Understanding – intercultural dialogue: from theory to practice; Policy Futures in Education, 9(1), 10.2304/pfie.2011.9.1.104. 

Dulabaum, N. L. (1990). “Die Neger-Revolte” - Rassismen in Englisch-Lehrbüchern? Kriterien zur Analyse. (Translation: “The Negro Revolt” - Racism in English Textbooks? Criteria for Analysis). Grundlagen der Weiterbildung, 320-322.

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Dulabaum, N. L. (2013). “Dumbing Down” Online Education: Goal or Peril? In 29^th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning Proceedings, Madison Wisconsin.

Dulabaum, N. L. (2012). The Key to Online Faculty Retention: Supporting, Evaluating and Developing Faculty. In 28^th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning Proceedings. Madison, Wisconsin.

Dulabaum, N. L. (2011). Mentoring Faculty for Excellence in Online Teaching; In Distance Learning Administration Annual & Conference Proceedings. Savanna, Georgia.

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Dulabaum, N. L. (2018). The Potential Effects of Stress, Nutrition and Health, Habits for Successful Students {three labs}. In R. L. Miller (Ed.). Promoting psychological science: A Compendium of laboratory exercises for teachers of high school psychology. http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/promotingpsychscience

Dulabaum, N. L. (2011). A Pedagogy for Global Understanding – Intercultural dialogue: From Theory to Practice. In Besley, T. & Besley, M. (Eds.), Handbook of Interculturalism, Education and Dialogue. Lang.

Dulabaum, N. L. (2009). Mediation: Die Grundlagen. In Sachsenmeier, I.(Ed.), Konfliktmanagement und Mediation. Beltz.

Dulabaum, N. L. (2008). Cross-Cultural Learning in Adults. In Provenzo, E. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education. Sage.

Dulabaum, N.L. (2003). "Konflikte in der Familie klären" (Translation: Resolving Family Conflicts); Themenhefte-Gemeindearbeit (Translation: Thematic Publication on Community/Church Work); Aachen

Dulabaum, N. L. (1997). Mediation in der Schule: Konflikt und Kommunikation lernen? [Translation: Mediation in Schools: Learning about Conflict and Communication?]; Reflexionen über den Workshop Kindergarten und Schule: Wir faengen wir an? – Teach the Young Ones Mediation Skills. In Falk, G., Heintel, P. & Pelikan, C. (Eds.), Die Welt der Mediation [Translation: The World of Mediation] – Entwicklung und Anwendungsgebiete eines interdisziplinären Konfliktregelungs-verfahrens; Alekto.

Dulabaum, N. L. (1995). Intercultural Education Programs. In Landesinstitut für Schule und Weiterbildung (Eds.): Dokumentation; Soest.

Dulabaum, N. L. (1993). “Die Neger-Revolte” - Rassismen in Englisch-Lehrbüchern? Kriterien zur Analyse. (Translation: The Negro Revolt - Racism in English Textbooks? Criteria for Analysis) and Integr. Literaturverzeichnis. In Essinger, H. & Ucar, A. (Eds.). Erziehung: Interkult.-Politisch-Antirassistisch. Migro.

Dulabaum, N. L. (1993). Growing up with Racism: Begegnungen mit dem alltäglichen Rassismus. In Moritz, H. & Hallaschka, A. (Eds.), USA - Der Osten (Express Reisehandbuch). Mundo.

Schill, A., Preuss, M. and Dulabaum, N. L. (1993). Für Toleranz - Gegen Rassismus! Die regionale Arbeitsstelle für Ausländerfragen im Ostteil Berlins (Translation: For Tolerance – Against Racism! The Regional Office for Matters concerning Foreigners in East Berlin). In Kroon, S., Pagel, D. & Vallen, T. (Eds.), Multiethnische Gesellschaft und Schule in Berlin. Waxman.

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Book edited

Danner, S., Dulabaum, N., Rieker, P. & Wolffersdorf, C. V. (Eds.), (2001). Rechtsextreme Jugend: Eine Erschütterung der Gesellschaft? Ursachen, Ausdrucksformen, Prävention und Intervention. [Translation: Right-Extreme Youth: A Shock for Society? Causes, Expressions, Prevention and Intervention]. {Documentation of the Congress/March 8–10, 2000}; Leipzig.  

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Miniature Book

Dulabaum, N. L. (1982). Dulcimers; Mosaic Press: Cincinnati.

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Brochures and Readers

Dulabaum, N. L. (1992). Racism in Textbooks – Racism at the University. Institut für Interkulturelle Erziehung: Berlin.

Dulabaum, N., Essinger, H., Preuss, M. & Schaaf, P. (Eds.) (1990, 1991, 1992). Erziehung: Interkulturell - Antirassistisch – Politisch. Ein Reader zur Ausstellung: Rassismen in Unterrichtsmaterialien. [Translation: Education: Intercultural – Anti-racist – Political. A Reader to Accompany the  Exhibit on Racism in Instructional Materials]. Institut für Interkulturelle Erziehung, FU: Berlin.

Dulabaum, N. L. (1987). A Reflection and Commentary on my Volunteer Service Experience. In Information for German-American Exchange (Ed.), Berlin-USA, USA-Berlin, German-American Exchange; Berlin (West).

Dulabaum, N. L. (1983). Health Care Facilities. Oberlin College Health Plan Board: Oberlin.

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Newspaper Articles

Dulabaum, N. L. (July 2016). Ich war dabei! I was there! Sauk Sun; Dixon, IL

Dulabaum, N. L. (March 2007). Parents: Let’s Talk About Toys and Veggie Tales creator at Judson’s Imago Film Fest. In Fox Valley Weekly – A Courier News Publication; Elgin, IL

Dulabaum, N. L. (August 1992). Dealing with Conflict. The Daily Courier News; Elgin, IL

Dulabaum, N. L. (October 1991). German Party Over. The Daily Courier News; Elgin, IL

Dulabaum, N. L. (October 1990). Two Germanys are Now One. The Daily Courier News; Elgin, IL Dulabaum, N. L. (January 1990). Joy Mixes with Frustration for West-Berliners. The Daily Courier News; Elgin, IL

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Radio Programs with Manuscripts

Dulabaum, N.D. (November 6, 2019). Let’s Make History Again. WNIJ - NPR. [https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/perspective-lets-make-history-again]

Dulabaum, N.D. (September 20, 2019). My/Our Perspective: One Step at a Time. WNIJ - NPR.

Dulabaum, N.D. (August 14, 2019). My/Our Perspective: We Must, We Can, We Will! WNIJ - NPR.

Dulabaum, N.D. (June 5, 2019). My Perspective: Our Climate Crisis. WNIJ - NPR.

Dulabaum, N. L. and Kuehnert, Eiko (1999 - 2002). “Conflict Transformation” - A Series of Radio Programs. Radio Blau.

Dulabaum, N. L. and Kempker, B. (1993). Happy Birthday AFN – 50 Years Old. Deutsche Welle.

License
*Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education

Certifications
*Master Online Teacher, 2009
*Performance Coach, 2011

Fellowship
*Fellow of HEA [Higher Education Academy] International professional teaching/learning expertise, 2023

Recipient of the doctoral research stipend from the Heinrich-Böll Foundation. Responsibilities included presenting at conferences and leading colloquia on critical issues in higher education; received a special invitation in Fall of 2015 to attend the convention/celebration in Berlin: “25 years of International Research” [personal documentation https://youtu.be/-mgxQt2cjwQ?si=717dXrd-SoBvnESc]

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations Since 2017

Building Bridges in Virtual Spaces: Community and Engagement in Online Courses with Misty Rhoads, Ph.D. Pedagogy Day, Eastern Illinois University (March 2025)

Teaching Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction: An Innovation Approach for Student Well-being and Success?! Society for the Teaching of Psychology: Annual Conference on Teaching (February 2024) 

Teaching Mindfulness: Another Fad Trap or Innovation for Student Well-being and Success?! IDEAcon 2022 (February 2022)

Making Mid-Career More Magical than Maddening: Revitalizing, Resurrecting, and/or Revamping Roles – Group Presentation. Annual Conference of Teaching, APA Division 2 (Oct. 2021)

Sustainable Me?! Elgin Community College’s Spartan Project: Social Sustainability 2021 (April 2021)

Climate Change/Challenges: Supporting Everyday Eco-Heroes and a Youth Environmental Movement, Virtual Symposium with Professor Zimbardo and Professor Bandura. The 128^th American Psychological Association Annual Convention (August 2020)

Exploring Mindfulness. IDEAcon 2020 (February 2020)

Psychology & the Climate Crisis?! Chicago Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (CHITOPSS) Conference (November 2019) 

Leveraging OER to Teach Psychology: High Quality at No or Low Cost! The 127^th American Psychological Association Annual Convention (August 2019)

OER for Student Success! Virtual Poster Session; The Florida OER Summit (February 2019)

High Quality at No or Low Cost – OER all the Way! Illinois Computing Educators (ICE19) Conference (February 2019)

Weekly Formative Assessments for Student Success! The 23^rd Annual Community College Assessment Fair at Kankakee Community College (February 2019)

Leveraging OER for Student Success! The 25th Annual Illinois Education & Technology Conference (November 2018) 

Low Cost and High Value: Open Educational Resources (OER) for Psychology. Chicago Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (CHITOPSS) Conference (April 2018) 

Personalize & Leverage OER for Student Success! Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference (February 2018)

Overcoming Barriers to Academic Success: Listening to African American and Latino Male Students and Piloting OER and Leveraging New Technology for Student Success: The Good, the Bad and the Disruptive. The 125^th American Psychological Association Annual Convention (August 2017)

The Good, the Bad and the Disruptive: Leveraging OER for Student Success. Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference (February/March 2017)