Jim Fatka

OFFICE: Instruction West, W201

OFFICE HOURS for Fall 2008:

Monday	7:30-8:30 am & 3:00-6:00 pm (by appointment)
Tuesday	8:00-10:30 am & 2:30-6:00 pm (by appointment)
Wednesday	7:30-8:30 am & 3:00-6:00 pm (by appointment)
Thursday	8:00-10:30 am & 2:30-5:00 pm (by appointment)

PHONE NUMBER: (989) 328-1273

HOME PHONE: (616) 754-8545

E-MAIL ADDRESS: jimf@montcalm.edu

FAX NUMBER: (989) 328-2950 Attention: Jim Fatka

MCC FACULTY MEMBER SINCE: 1986

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Scottville (MI) and Muskegon High Schools
Delta College
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
University of Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
University of Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
University of Taif, Taif, Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION:

DEGREE	MAJOR	COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY	LOCATION	YEAR
BA	English	Cornell College	Mt. Vernon, IA	1966
MA	English	Kansas State College	Pittsburg, KS	1967
MA	Comparative Religion	Miami of Ohio	Oxford, OH	1971
MA	Linguistics	University of Illinois	Chicago, IL	1983

REGULAR CLASS LOAD:

General Class Information
American Literature
Creative Writing
English Literature
Freshman Composition
Novel
Oral Interpretation
Short Story
Speech

OTHER COURSES:

Comparative Religion
Drama
English as a Second Language

PERSONAL:

Jim Fatka received the Leslie K. Morford Faculty Recognition Award in 1993.

In addition to teaching, his primary passion is tournament bridge. He writes articles for International Popular Bridge Monthly, a United Kingdom magazine.

Keenly interested in blues, jazz, contemporary fiction, film, and Middle Eastern politics, he enjoys dining well with his wife Sue Ellen Pabst and stepson Gabe.

Experiences in Peace Corps and teaching overseas have left him with a lifelong interest in other cultures and values.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT JIM FATKA:

"Fun to learn from. He gets us excited and keeps our attention."

"He makes sure everyone understands what is expected before going on."

"He gives you the confidence to speak up for what you believe in."

"Makes you think."