About Dr. Baudelaire K. Ulysse
My Values
My Approach
My Approach
As an educator, author, philosopher, and business entrepreneur, I value integrity, excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning. I believe that education should be accessible to all and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for our students and staff members.
My Approach
My Approach
My Approach
I take a holistic approach to education, recognizing that academic success is just one aspect of a fulfilling life. I work closely with my students to identify their learning styles, goals and aspirations, and I strategically integrate those elements in the design and delivery of instructional materials, so students can develop the skills
I take a holistic approach to education, recognizing that academic success is just one aspect of a fulfilling life. I work closely with my students to identify their learning styles, goals and aspirations, and I strategically integrate those elements in the design and delivery of instructional materials, so students can develop the skills and mindset needed to achieve their academic goals and professional aspirations. I offer a wide range of support students at all levels, including academic tutoring, test preparation, college admissions counseling, and more. My support is tailored to the unique needs of each student to ensure the best possible outcomes.
My Research
My Approach
My Research
As a professional educator with 16+ years of teaching ethics, including business and environmental logic, philosophy of religions, educational foundations, curriculum theory, social justice (race, gender, and class issues), and qualitative research, I hold the view that research and pedagogy work in tandem. As such, I dedicate 7x times mo
As a professional educator with 16+ years of teaching ethics, including business and environmental logic, philosophy of religions, educational foundations, curriculum theory, social justice (race, gender, and class issues), and qualitative research, I hold the view that research and pedagogy work in tandem. As such, I dedicate 7x times more on research, writing, and publishing as the amount of time I spend in the classroom to ensure that my instructional materials remain sound and research-based.
upbringing in Haiti, education, Teaching, and Research
Lifeworld (Bio) of Dr. Baudelaire Ulysse
My journey from the tumultuous streets of Haiti to the corridors of academia and corporate leadership embodies the essence of the American dream. Born amidst political upheavals, I endured the harrowing realities of violence and instability, yet emerged undeterred, guided by an unwavering spirit and an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Emigrating to the United States at the age of 19, I embarked on a remarkable trajectory of academic excellence and professional accomplishment. As the fourth of six siblings, I navigated through perilous circumstances where dodging stray bullets became a routine necessity. However, amidst the chaos, I found God as my true North Star, and solace in education, recognizing it as the beacon of hope amidst turmoil.
My educational odyssey began at Cairn University (no pun intended, but that is also where I read the Odyssey and learned about the connection between my last name and the epic’s protagonist) where the seeds of intellectual curiosity were sown. Although I was initially hesitant about furthering my education beyond those 2 years, a pivotal encounter with a college mate rekindled my determination, propelling me to the University of Northwestern in Saint Paul, MN, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in religious philosophies, marking a milestone as a first-generation college graduate.
Undeterred by challenges, I pursued higher learning with relentless fervor, earning a master's degree in theology/religious philosophies from Trinity International University, followed by a doctorate from National Louis University at a remarkably young age of 32. A firm believer in the power of diversification, I augmented my academic training with an MBA, a testament to my commitment to continuous growth and evolution.
Throughout my career, I seamlessly transitioned between academia and corporate realms, leaving an indelible mark at esteemed institutions such as Kraft Foods, JP Morgan Chase, and presently at Amazon Corp. Because of that, I am truly a hybrid breed of business professional and higher education scholar, which enables me to bring business to higher education through management science, and conversely education to business settings through instructional design and training development.
My pedagogical approach in the classroom is multidimensional, dynamic, inclusive, and spatiotemporal, valuing safe space and integrating students’ working knowledge, learning needs, academic skills, and learning styles. It permeates my teaching process from design to delivery and assessment and circles back iteratively, with the objective to keep all students on task, all learning styles engaged, and more importantly that catalyze the achievement of relevant learning outcomes. I have successfully done so at Waubonsee Community College, Elgin Community College, and National Louis University.
A prolific scholar and speaker, I have contributed significantly to academic discourse, collaborating on seminal publications, presenting at prestigious conferences across North America, and penning several influential books and chapters. My quest for knowledge knows no bounds, as evidenced by my pursuit of a third master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Colorado State University.
Grounded in the ethos of the American dream, I believe that education and connections, both strong and weak, represent guideposts that can help students chart their course to academic and professional success. That philosophy drives my passion for learning, teaching, and research, which I bring with me wherever I go.
Education
Doctorate of Education in Curriculum & Social Inquiry, National-Louis University, Chicago, IL. June 2007 - June 2010.
Master of Business Administration, National-Louis University, Chicago, IL.
April 2013 - April 2015.
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Colorado State University Global. June 2022-June 2024
Master in Religious Philosophies, Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL.
January 2003 - December 2005.
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Philosophies, University of Northwestern, St Paul, MN. August 2000- December 2002.
Associate of Arts in Religious Philosophies, Cairn University, Langhorne, PA.
August 1999- December 2000.
Teaching
My teaching career has spanned over 16+ years of designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in the humanities, moral philosophies, logic, critical thinking, education, qualitative research methods, race, gender, and class. Among courses taught are HUM216 Ethics and HUM110 Logic (undergraduate courses at Elgin Community College, 13+ years); PHL120 Introduction to World Religions (undergraduate course at Waubonsee Community College, 5 years); ESR514 Action Research, FND510 Social Justice Perspectives, FND511 Social and Cultural Politics of Education, CSI600 Curriculum Theories and CCD610B Doctoral Core (graduate and doctoral courses at National-Louis University).
Research & Publications
My research has focused on neoliberalism, race, racial identities, and the intersection among race, gender, class, racial politics in academics, moral philosophies (ethics, including ancient, medieval, and modern traditions, and their applications on contemporary topics such as business, capital punishment, abortions, euthanasia, social media), as well as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, including predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive analytics and their role in marketing campaigns. These emphases are brought back full circle to business decisions and management, education, particularly their impact on psychological, psychoanalysis, human development, curriculum, instruction, reforms, standards, school funding and reforms, and teacher preparation/readiness in K-12. Additionally, my research and scholarship have engaged relevant topics such as neuroscience, globalization, neoliberalism, critical theory, critical race theory, critical whiteness studies, the role of race in gentrification and urban planning, and post-colonial theories, subjects that have been teased out in my dissertations and other publications. The following is a list of work already published:
1. Racialized Consciousness (Book published by Peter Lang, 2018). Author
2. In Search of Moral Equilibrium & Wisdom (Book published by Great River Learning, 2021)
3. Feminist Ethics of Care: Beyond the Hegemony of Rationality and Patriarchy in Morality. Chapter 12 in In Search of Moral Equilibrium (published by Great River Learning, 2021). Author
4. Sexual Ethics and Orientations: Beyond Heteronormativity. Chapter 13 in In Search of Moral Equilibrium (published by Great River Learning, 2021). Author
5. Compass for the Journey: The What, Why, and How of Ethics in Research. Chapter 6 in Outliving Your Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. New York: Peter Lang. Author
6. Review of Literature: Sketching Complex Dialogues and Dialectics with Extant Scholarly Works. Chapter 4 in Outliving Your Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. New York: Peter Lang
7. Presaging Educational Inquiry: Historical Development of Philosophical Ideas, Traditions, and Perspectives. Book Chapter 1 in Paradigms of Research for the 21st Century: Perspectives and Examples from Practice.New York: Peter Lang. Co-author with Dr. Antonina Lukenchuk
8. Culling Methodological Tools, Honing Research Skills: A Paradigm of Critical Discourse Analysis on Neoliberalism. Chapter 13 in Paradigms of Research for the 21st Century: Perspectives and Examples from Practice. New York: Peter Lang. Author
9. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science. NY: Peter Lang. Book Chapter 2 in Paradigms of Research for the 21st Century: Perspectives and Examples from Practice. New York: Peter Lang. Co-author with Dr. Antonina Lukenchuk
10. Rationalizing Standards, Rationing Opportunities: Neoliberalism and the Paradox of Success in Haitian and US education. Chapter 13 in Defending Public Education from Corporate Takeover. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. Author
11. On the elephant in the room: Toward a generative politics of place on race in academic discourse. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. Vol 29 (8). Co-author with Dr. Regina Theodora and Dr. James Jupp
12. Surreptitious Eyes in the Skies: Threat to Civil Liberties and the Exhilarating Twists of Life in the Shadows. Single Author (Novel, first in a 7-book series)
Forthcoming Projects
The following is a list of works under review:
Book: The Curvature of Feminist Activism in the #MeToo Movement: Bending Patriarchy and Sexism Toward Gender Equity and Parity. (Under review by Peter Lang, slated for publication by November 2024). Single Author
Book Chapter: Parsing the Ideological ‘Common’ in School Curriculum: The Worth of Core Knowledge and Skills in Educational Policies and Practices
Novel: Ubiquitous Eyes in the City of Dreams: Unfurling a Borderless Hunt into Hallowed Grounds (2nd in the 7-book series)
Business & Entrepreneurship
Conceptualizing ideas into business services and products that meet consumer needs in the marketplace has always been a process I am passionate about. As a result, I have dabbled in various business ventures, but I am most excited about the viability and success of OrganoSys Corp. To learn more, please check out its website: https://organosyscorp.com
Committee Service & Student Advocacy
- Led a college-wide initiative at Elgin Community College, which raised awareness on the rising cost of textbooks. As a direct result of my advocacy work, the College created a Taskforce dedicated to review and implement measures at keeping down the cost of instructional materials, including capitalizing on open educational resources (OER). Getting faculty members to buy in was key to the eventual success of this initiative.
- Served as a Faculty mentor to the ECC's Student Government Association, and as a mentor ECC's Transition Academy.
- In collaboration with ECC's IT Department, Distance Learning Department, Library, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Department, and several faculty members, led a college-wide initiative focused on diversifying instructional design and supplementing instructional materials with credible and licensed multimedia materials. This involved the subscription to and integration of the Films on Demand media platform across Elgin Community College through its Enterprise Resource Planning.
- Represented faculty on the Curriculum Committee, Assessment Committee, Accessibility Committee, Textbook Cost Reduction Initiative, Gender Management Project, and Neurodiversity Taskforce at Elgin Community College.
- Served several terms on the ECC Faculty Association, including working as the second Vice President for 2 years, serving on 2 Negotiation Committees, as well as the Grievance Committee.
Contact Info
Email: Baudelaire.k.ulysse@gmail.com
Phone: 312-725-8064