Dr. Nim Batchelor
Associate Professor of Philosophy
2340 Campus Box
Elon University
Elon, NC 27244
batchelo@elon.edu
336-278-5698
http://org.elon.edu/philosophy/
My career has been dedicated to the
view that everyone’s life can be enhanced by philosophy.
I am fortunate to teach philosophy in a department whose
pedagogical mission involves helping students acquire
a vivid and visceral understanding of the ways that philosophy
can be beneficial in their lives. For years now, I have
been training my ethics students to be mediators. I do
this first because mediation skills are, at root, ethical
skills, but secondly because as they inhabit the role
of a mediator, my students are developing and absorbing
life habits that will benefit all of their relationships.
My work as a certified philosophical
counselor is another way to make my philosophical vision
a reality. My years of experience as a philosophy professor,
mediator, and prelaw advisor provide me with the requisite
knowledge, personal skills and wisdom to be an excellent
philosophical counselor.
Education:
APPA Certified Philosophical Counselor – Aug. 2008
Certified Mediator – since 1996
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Nebraska--Lincoln,
1989
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Nebraska—Lincoln,
1983.
B.A. in Education (broad field science certification),
Texas Tech University, 1978.
Teaching Experience:
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Elon University,
Fall 1998-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Elon College
Fall 1990 - Spring 1998
Full-Time Instructor, Department of Philosophy, University
of Nebraska--Lincoln (1988)
Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska--Lincoln (1980-1986)
Faculty Member, North Dallas High School
Taught: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science (1978-1980)
Professional Offices:
Chair; Prelaw Advisors National Council, July 2003-July
2005
Director of the Elon College Prelaw Program (1993-present)
Chair of the Elon University Philosophy Department (1994-1998)
Member of the Prelaw Advisors National Council, July 2001-July
2007
Registrar; PLANC Third National Conference, San Diego
CA, Nov. 16-18, 2000.
President; Southern Association of Prelaw Advisors 1998-99.
