Dr. Mohammed A. Essack is a Clinical Professor in the College of Arts & Sciences at UDC, specializing in adult education, liberatory pedagogy, and the African Diaspora. With extensive experience in program coordination, electoral supervision, and research on apartheid and race relations, his work focuses on transformational learning and expanding access to education for marginalized communities.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Education in Adult & Continuing Education, National-Louis University Master of Science in Adult Education, Summa Cum Laude, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Bachelor of Science in Education Law, Management, & School Organization, Minor in Upper Elementary Education, South African College for Teacher Education
Roles
Clinical Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, UDC, 2019-Present Trainer, North Carolina Statewide Standards in Action, North Carolina Community Colleges System, 2019 Program Coordinator, African Studies and Student Services, American International School of Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008-10 Assistant Director, Adult Basic Education Program, Center for Family & Adult Literacy, Center for Family & Adult Literacy, 2018 Site Supervisor and Accountability Officer, Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, 1998-99
Courses Taught
Culture Context & Critical Andragogy Foundations of Adult Education Adult Learning Development & Motivation Administration, Organization, & Supervision of Adult Education Programs Methods Facilitating Adult Learning Communicating with the Adult Learner Transitioning Adults with Learning Differences Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Human Resource Development MA Thesis 1/2 - Adult Education Qualitative Research & Assessment Methods in Adult Education Integrating Technology in Adult Education Comprehensive Exam in Adult Education African & African Diasporan Studies Independent Readings - Advanced Seminar Contemporary Issues in Political Science Seminar Human Development - Adaptive Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education
Expertise
Action Research Distance Learning Digital Literacy Project Supervision through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Adult & Family Education (OSSE AFE)
Support AFE sub-grantees in developing/expanding their capacity to offer Integrated Education and Training (IE&T) to adult learners through distance education, blended learning and/or hybrid learning opportunities
Clinical Instructor: Transformational Learning Practices in Adult Education
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Liberatory education; apartheid, historical and present; improving race relations in the U.S.; disability and literacy; the African diaspora; the Pan-Africanist agenda; colonialism/anticolonialism; militarism
Leadership
Fellow, Leadership, Effectiveness and Development President’s Leadership Program, Guilford Technical Community College, 2016-18
Impact
Invited Participations
Essack, M.A. (2001). Possibilities for improving race relations in the USA: An outside perspective. Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina.
Essack, M.A. (2006). Guest speak at GED graduation ceremony. Rowan Cabarrus Correctional Facility, Salisbury, North Carolina.
