Background
Cherif, Abour Hachmi was born on September 5, 1953 in Sebha, Libya. Son of Hachmi Ahmed Cherif and Fatima (Milad) Ahmed. came to the United States, 1978.
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Abour Hachmi Cherif
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Bachelor of Science in Biology, Tripoli University, 1976. Master of Science in Teaching Biology, Portland State University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education, Simon Fraser University, 1989.
Career
Biology instructor Sebha Teacher Institute, Libya, 1976-1977. Biology laboratory instructor Sebha University, Libya, 1976-1978. Science education instructor Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 1986-1990.
Master of Arts in Teaching developer in science Columbia College, Chicago, 1990-1991, biology science education instructor, since 1990. Science instructor Aristotle Academy, since 1001. Environmental instructor Association for Promotion and Advancement of Science Education, Vancouver, Canada, 1989-1990.
Biology & science professor Columbia College Chicago, 1990—2003. Director faculty development DeVry University Systems, 2003—2004, director faculty acdemic leadership development, 2004—2005, director science & mathematics curriculum, 2005—2006, associate dean curriculum science, mathematics & clinical laboratory system, since 2006. President American Association University Administration, 2008—2009.
Curriculum evaluator The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada, 1990. Curriculum designer Columbia College, Chicago, 1990-1991. Curriculum developer, director research development Aristotle Academy, Chicago, since 1991.
Science education special reviewer academy standards examinations numerous public schools districts. Co-chair planning committee 3d Annual International Conference of Human Factors in Development, Chicago, 1998. Annual Conference Association College & University Biology Educators, Chgo, 2002, board directors, executive committee International Institute for Human Factor Development Society.
Achievements
Membership
Developer Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Program, 1991. Science display, Simon Fraser University, 1988.
Interests
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Avocations: reading, writing, photography, soccer, fishing. Fax: (847) 332-2888. E-mail: [email protected].
Connections
Married Zachia Middle Child Cherif, November 28, 1981. Children: David Tejeda, Nuria Cherif, ZaenaCherif.
Awards
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Recipient Graduate Scholarship award The Ministry of Higher Education, Tripoli, Libya, 1978-1985, Pres'. Doctor of Philosophy Research award Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 1985, Teaching award Aristotle Academy, 1992, Teamwork award 1993. Named Personality of Month Mawaheb: Multi-Cultural Magazine, Ontario, 1991, 94, Research award IIHFD Institute, 1998, Outstanding Departmental Service award ISTA, 1999, Columbia College, 2002.Recipient Graduate Scholarship award The Ministry of Higher Education, Tripoli, Libya, 1978-1985, Pres'. Doctor of Philosophy Research award Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 1985, Teaching award Aristotle Academy, 1992, Teamwork award 1993. Named Personality of Month Mawaheb: Multi-Cultural Magazine, Ontario, 1991, 94, Research award IIHFD Institute, 1998, Outstanding Departmental Service award ISTA, 1999, Columbia College, 2002.