Craig W. Clifford, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
College of Math, Science and Nursing
Appointed: August 13, 1985
Academic Degrees
Ph.D. Louisiana State University, 1985, Physiology
M.S. Louisiana State University, 1974, Physiology
B.S. Louisiana State University, 1972, Zoology
Professional Experience
2001-present NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Interim Dean, College of Mathematics, Science and Nursing
1995-present NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Professor of Biology
1989-1995 NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate Professor of Biology
1985-1989 NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Biology
1981-1984 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Instructor of Biology
NSU Teaching and Administrative Assignments
Courses Taught:
Biology 3324 Pathophysiology
Biology 4622 Senior Seminar
Biology 4312 Research in Biology I
Biology 4503 Advanced Pathophysiology
Zoology 1132 General Zoology Laboratory
Zoology 2154 Human Anatomy
Zoology 3304 Gen. Animal Physiology
Zoology 3214 General Entomology
Zoology 3414 Invertebrate Zoology
Zoology 4042 Advanced Anatomy with Cadaver
Zoology 4414 Parasitology
Other Collegiate Assignments
NSU Council of Chairs
Assessment Committee
1999-present Chair, Human Experiment Advisory Committee
1999-present NSU Pre-Professional Health Advisor
1999-present Sponsor, Pre-Professional Health Club
1997-2001 Chair, Science Building Renovation Committee
1996-2001 Chair, Department of Biology, Northeastern State University
1988-2001 Director of the Biosciences Research Facility, animal care facility at Northeastern State University
1991-1993 President of the Northeastern Faculty Council, the legislative body of the Northeastern Faculty Association for a two-year term from Summer 1991 to Spring 1993.
1986-1993 Radiation Safety Officer for the campus
1993-1995 Delegate to the Faculty Advisory Committee to the Oklahoma State Regents
for Higher Education from a four-year institution
1995-1999 Higher Education team member on TEEMS. TEEMS stands for Teams Enhancing Eisenhower Mathematics and Science and is a program designed to enhance coordination and integration of mathematics and science education. Attended initial five-day training at Tulsa University and participated in all planning and training sessions.
1991-present Sponsor, NSU Pre-Optometry Club
1991-present Co-Chair, American Red Cross Tahlequah Community Blood Drive
1998-present Chair, American Red Cross Special Summer Blood Drive
Current Professional and Academic Association Memberships
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS/AWARDS
Member, The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Member, Oklahoma Academy of Sciences
Member, Oklahoma Junior Academy of Sciences
Member, Oklahoma Society of Physiologists
Member, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society
Northeastern State University Club
Secretary-Treasurer
Member, TriBeta Biological Honor Society
Faculty Of The Year, 1991, for Service to University and
Community Service
POSITIONS HELD
Oklahoma Academy of Sciences
-President (2002-2003)
-President-Elect (2001-2002)
-Vice-Chair - Biological Sciences Section (1989-1990)
-Chair - Biological Sciences Section (1990-1991)
-President-Elect (1999-2001)
Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science
-Tahlequah Regional Director (1986-present)
Oklahoma Society of Physiologists
-Secretary-Treasurer (1990-1996)
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
-Vice-President/President-elect (1986-1987)
-President (1987-1988)
-Secretary-Treasurer (1989-present)
-Southwest Regional Nominations Committee (1988-1991)
-Southwest Regional Director (1990-1993)
Muskogee Public School System (Fall 1993)
-Ad Hoc Committee on Science Education,
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
-member, Editorial advisory board, HAPS Educator, the society's official publication
-Chair, Animal Use Committee (1997-present)
Professional Activities
2000 Fall Semester
- Transfer Enrolment Clinics
- HEAC Meetings
- OSBI Lab renovation project
- NCA Team 2 Subcomm. meetings.
- Semi-annual Animal Care Committee (IACUC) meeting and BRF Inspection
- Advised many students who were interested in a biologically or medically related
field
- Meeting in Tulsa at TCC Southeast Campus on new Science and Math building.
- Invited talk on Insects at Carl Albert Junior College in Poteau for Math and
Science program
- Several meetings of the Env. Sci. Major Task Force
- Pre-installation Conference on New Science Building Roof
- 1st Annual Biology Majors Convocation
- OAS Fall Field Meeting at Osage Hills State Park
- OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Counselor's Workshop in Stillwater
- Grant for Summer Academy Program
- Invited talk at Muskogee Senior High in Muskogee to Karla Ford's Biology Class
- OAS Technical Meeting at Oral Roberts University
- OUHSC Counselors Workshop in OKC
- Biology Faculty Retreat
Publications (most recent)
Roe, R.M., V.L. Kallapur, W.C. Dauterman, F.W. Edens, M.E. Mayes, G.A. Held,
C.Y. Kawanishi, A.R. Alford, and C.W. Clifford 1992. Vertebrate toxicology of
the solubilized parasporal crystalline proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.
israelensis. in "Pesticides and the Future", Department of Toxicology,
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695.
Clifford, Craig. Lab Activities in Human Biology. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, 1998.