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HARI P. GARBHARRAN, Ph.D

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Revised: July  2003

  HARI P. GARBHARRAN, Ph.D

I.  PERSONAL: 

  A.  Place of Birth:                         Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  B.  Present Mailing Address:    MTSU, Box 9, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130.

                                                            (615) 305 - 5796

  C.  Present Position:                   Professor, Dept. of Geosciences

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU),

P.O.Box 9, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132.

                                                            (615) 898-5977

                                                            garbharr@mtsu.edu

                                                            www.mtsu.edu/~garbharr

  D. Languages:                              English, Zulu, Hindi, Afrikaans

  Status:                                            U.S. citizen, Married

II.  EDUCATION

!          Ph.D. Geography, Environmental Resources Management and Drought Planning, 7/89, Southern Illinois University, Department of Geography, Carbondale, Illinois.  Dissertation title:  "Evaluation of Drought Preparedness and Response Measures for Public Water Supply" (Dr Ben Dziegielewski, Advisor)

!          M.A. Geography, Fluvial Processes, 3/1981, University of Natal, South Africa.  Thesis Title: "A Geomorphological Investigation into the relationship between drainage basin characteristics, soil properties and lithology of third order drainage basins in the Umlazi area" (Dr G. G. Garland, Advisor)

!          B.A. Honors Geography, 3/1976, University of Durban-Westville (UDW), South Africa.  B.A. included Majors in Geography and History

!          Student Teaching Education Diploma (LSED) Geography and History, 01/1967-12/1969, Springfield College of Education, Durban, Certificate South Africa

III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employment History:

 ! Professor.  Department of Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, 1994-Present.

! Adjunct Professor.  College of Arts and Sciences-Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, 1998-Present.

! Senior Analyst.  Planning and Management Consultants, Illinois, 1991-1994.

! Head of Department, Geography.  House of Delegates, South Africa, 1989 - 1991.  Taught Junior and Senior level geography at Daleview secondary school.  Performed administrative functions including geography staff management, environmental school management and assisted with guidance and counseling of students.

! Teaching Assistant.  Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Department of Geography, 1988-1989.  Co-instructor in Climatology.

! Research Assistant.  Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Coal Research Center, 1986 - 1988.  Federal related research with low sulphur coal, retrofitting, environmental protection, etc.

! Head of Department, Geography.  House of Delegates, South Africa, 1985 - 1986.  Taught  Senior level geography at Daleview secondary school.  Performed school administrative functions, including geography staff management and assisted with guidance and counseling of students.

! Secondary School Instructor.  House of Delegates, South Africa, 1984 - 1986.  Taught Junior and Senior level geography at Gandhi Desai Secondary and Daleview Secondary schools.

! Lecturer.  Springfield College of Education, South Africa, 1983 - 1984.  Instructed first, second and third year teacher training students in geography theory and teaching methods.

! Secondary School Instructor.  House of Delegates, South Africa, 1978 - 1982.  Taught Junior and Secondary level geography at various schools.

! Senior Laboratory Assistant cum Junior Lecturer.  University of Durban-Westville, South Africa, 1976 - 1978.  Controlled daily weather recordings at Meteorological Station attached to Department of Geography and Geology at Durban-Westville University, assisted with Geology Laboratory practicals, conducted aerial photography practicals with second year geography students and instructed first year geography students in geomorphology.

! School Instructor.  House of Delegates, South Africa, 1970 - 1976.  Taught history, geography, english, guidance and physical education at primary and secondary school levels.

IV. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE

Educational/Administrative Committees

2001-2003     Budget Advisory Committee, MTSU

2001-2003     Faculty Welfare Committee, MTSU

1999-2002     Advisory Committee on International Programs (Chair—2000-2002), MTSU

1997-2001     Academic Affairs Committee, MTSU

1996-1998     University Relations Committee, MTSU

1995-1996     Faculty Senate Student Committee, MTSU

1989-1990     Daleview Secondary School, Phoenix, South Africa: Chair of School Geography Committee; Chair of School Graduation Committee (1990); Chair of Environmental Committee (Earth Day, Arbor Day, Anti-Litter); Supervisor of School Swimming and Basketball Committee

1986-1989     Member of Graduate Students Geographical Committee, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

1985-1986     Daleview Secondary School, Phoenix, South Africa: Chair of School Geography Committee; Chair of School Staff Sports Committee; Chair of School Plays Committee

1984               Gandhi Desai Secondary School, Durban, South Africa: Chair of School Entertainment Committee; Chair of School Plays Committee

1983               Springfield College of Education, Durban, South Africa: Member of Geography Syllabus Review Committee -- Theory and Methods of Geography Curriculum for first, second and third year teacher trainee students

1978-1982     Lakehaven Secondary School, Shallcross Secondary School, Crossmoor Secondary School, South Africa: Secretary of School Geography Committee, Housemaster of School Sports Committee

1976-1978     University of Durban-Westville, Department of Geography and Geology, South Africa: Member of Geography-Geology Staff Committee

1970-1976     Member of School Geography Committee at primary and secondary educational institutions

Teaching Experience (Since 1994- at MTSU and Vanderbilt University)

Undergraduate Courses: *Introduction to Regional Geography (Geog 2000), Introduction to Human Geography (SSED 2690); Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa (AAST/CCSI 2350); Resource Management and Conservation (Geog 4310); *Global Issues (Geog 4550); *Recreation Geography (Geog 4480); Urban Geography (Geog 4370); Special Problems and Topics in Geography (Geog 4280); *Geography of Africa (Geog 3470); Geography of Asia (Geog 3440); *Geography of the Middle East (Geog 4500); Geography of the US and Canada (Geog 3410); **Public Health Concerns For Informal Settlements in South Africa (ETIS 4490);  ***Field Course (Geog 3401/3402).

            Graduate Courses:  Resource Management and Conservation (Geog 5310); Special Problems and Topics in Geography (Geog 5280); Urban Geography (Geog 5370); Geography of the US and Canada (Geog 5410); Geography of the Middle East (Geog 5500); ***Field Course (Geog 5401/5402); ****Masters Thesis Committees.

            * Web enhanced course

            ** Full web-based course (for two national and one international university)

            *** Study abroad field trips to South Africa, Swaziland, India, Nepal and Australia

            **** National: MTSU-Member of Thesis committee for John Seagroves, History

                   (1998-99); Ron Spears, History (2000-01);

International: UDW – External Examiner for Masters Students at University of Durban-Westville: Sandika Dulu, Civil Engineering (2001-02); Zakhele Moses Mdlalose, Geography and Environmental Studies (2001-02); & T. Murugan, Civil Engineering (2002-03).

 V.  PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  A. Membership in Professional Associations:

South African Teacher's Society (1970-1986; 1989-1990); International Water Resources Association (1988-1989), (1998-present); Association of American Geographers (1988-1989, 1994-ongoing)-- Director of Africa Specialty Group (1999-2001); National Council for Geographic Education (1996-1997); Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (1995-ongoing); African Studies Association (2000-2001); Safundi (South African and American Comparative Studies).

 B. Awards:

Awarded Scholarship to pursue Ph.D. program at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, U.S.A., by Equal Opportunities Council (EOC), July 1986-May 1989

Ph.D research theme was one of the 1988 International Water Resources Association (IWRA) scholarship awards approved for funding ($1,000)

Awarded $2920 as faculty research funds at Middle Tennessee State University to pursue research titled, "Changing Spatial 'Landscapes' in a Post-Apartheid South Africa."  Research funds allowed travel to South Africa in August 1995 to study informal settlements in democratic South Africa.

Awarded MTSU Faculty Research Grant ($4,990) for Summer 1997 Research Proposal: AAssessment, Evaluation, and Future Planning Alternatives of Water Resources in Squatter Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.        

Awarded MTSU Faculty Research Grant ($4,990) for Summer 1998 Research Proposal: AWater Resources, Sanitation, and Health Issues in the Briardene Squatter Settlement, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Awarded $271,096 from September 1999-August 2002 for joint partnership between MTSU, University of Durban-Westville (Durban, South Africa) and Southern Illinois University through ALO & USAID -- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development. Project titled: Sustainable Environmental Management of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal; funding comprising $100,000 from ALO-USAID, and $171,096 in matching funds from three partnership universities). Fall 1999.

Awarded MTSU Instructional Evaluation and Development Committee Grant ($1,300) for Summer 2000 Study Abroad to Australia.  Spring 2000.

Awarded $183,833 from September 1999-August 2002 for joint partnership between MTSU and University of Durban-Westville (Durban, South Africa) through ALO & USAID -- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development. Project titled: A Health Outreach Program in HIV/AIDS Prevention for Sustainable Management of Major Public Health Problems in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; Sustainability grant with funding comprising $100,000 from ALO-USAID in cooperation with the White House Education for Development and Democracy Initiative (EDDI), and $83,833 in matching funds from two partnership universities.  Summer 2000.

Awarded Technology Enhancement Grant: $50,000 for GIS laboratory for University of Durban Westville to help with research partnership documentation and facilitating Internet course titled: APublic Health Concerns for Informal Settlements@ for students from MTSU, Southern Illinois University and University of Durban-Westville, effective Spring 2001.

VI. RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE (Since 1995)

1997-2000     Vice-President of APeople to People@ Nashville Chapter to foster  U.S. cooperation with international economists, students and educators.

1995-2002     Designing and implementing international partnership between U.S. and South Africa and conducting research, education and community outreach in squatter communities around Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Directing the outreach effort in Durban squatter communities.

2001-2002     Membership in Nashville New American Coalition as one of lead delegates to Coalition for Cultural and International Development-- Involved with Capacity Building and Civic Development.

VII.  RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

A. Research Interests and Specialties:

!    Water Resources Management, Sanitation and Health Issues, and HIV/AIDS Education in South African Squatter Settlements          

!    Drought Preparedness and Response Planning, Environmental and Water Resources Management

!    Development of interdisciplinary and international educational/research partnerships

!    Director, Organizer, and Leader of fieldwork trips to South Africa and Swaziland (1997, 1998); India and Nepal (1999); Australia (2000); India and Nepal (2001)

  B. Externally funded Research Grants as Research Director:

Garbharran, H.P.  1999.  Sustainable Environmental Management of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal  through joint partnership between MTSU, University of Durban-Westville (Durban, South Africa) and Southern Illinois University.  Proposal submitted to ALO & USAID-- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development.  Funds requested: $100,000.  Funding granted from 09/1999-08/2002.

Garbharran, H.P. 2000.  A Health Outreach Program in HIV/AIDS Prevention for Sustainable Management of Major Public Health Problems in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa through joint partnership between MTSU and University of Durban-Westville.  Sustainability grant proposal submitted to ALO & USAID-- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development in cooperation with the White House Education for Development and Democracy Initiative (EDDI).  Funds requested: $100,000.  Funding granted from June 2000-August 2002.

Garbharran, H.P.  2000. Technology Enhancement Grant for GIS laboratory for University of Durban Westville to helpfacilitate Internet course titled: APublic Health Concerns for Informal Settlements@ for students from MTSU, Southern Illinois University and University of Durban-Westville, effective Spring 2001.  Proposal submitted to ALO & USAID-- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development in cooperation with the White House Education for Development and Democracy Initiative (EDDI).  Funds requested: $50,000.  Funding granted.

  C. Scholarly Travel (since 1994 -- excluding individual travel to local and national conferences

·        To Durban, South Africa as Research Director of US-South Africa partnership with interdisciplinary research team to conduct workshop with squatter community leaders and present research findings at International Geographical Union Conference (IGU) in Durban, South Africa, July-August, 2002;

·        To New Orleans, Louisiana with 16 MTSU students from various disciplines (as advisor to the Geography Club) to present ongoing research findings at special session on South African Squatter settlements at the Association of American Geographer’s (AAG) Conference, March 04-08, 2003.

  D.  Research Publications, Projects, Presentations, & Reports  

With D.V. Soni, 1974: "A Comparison of Certain Morphometric Properties on Table Mountain Series and the Dwyka Series in the Umgeni and Umlaas Rivers, Natal."  Trans. VIth  Geographical Conference, Durban, South Africa.

Garbharran, H.P. 1977.  "The Relationship Between Some Mechanical Properties of Rocks and Valley Side Slopes."  Trans. IXth  Geographical Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Garbharran, H.P.  1983. Factor Analysis and the Study of Drainage Basin Characteristics and Lithology in the Umlazi Area, 1983.  South African Geographical Journal, 65(2), pp, 135-140

With B. Dziegielewski, J. Dewitt.  Consumer Response to Drought.  Report submitted to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, June 1988.

Garbharran, H.P.  1988. "The 1983-84 Drought in Natal, South Africa: Proactive Management Versus Crisis Management", 1988.  Trans. 2^nd Symposium on Social Science in Resource Management, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

With B. Berens, 1988.  "Some General Rules for Sequencing of Drought Response Plans in the U.S."  Trans. of West Lakes/Applied Geographical Joint Conference,St. Paul, MI.

Garbharran, H.P.  1989.  "Evaluation of Drought Preparedness and Response Measures for Public Water Supply".  Trans 85^th l Association of American Geographers Conference, Baltimore, MA.

Garbharran, H.P.  1990.  "Drought Management:  An American Perspective".  (Invited Presentation: Phoenix Regional Geography Committee Workshop, Durban, South Africa).

With Craig A. Strus, Russ Robinson, and John F. Langowski, 1992.  Automated Budget System (ABS) and O&M Budget Cycle:  Existing System Document.  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, January 1992.

With J. Langowski, U. Derhgawen.  1992. Evaluation of the Water Supply-and-Demand balance for Inland and Western Santa Barbara County and assessment of Drought Preparedness Plans. Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, Fort Belvoir, Virginia,.

With U.Derhgawen, J. Langowski.  1992. Current and Projected water use and conservation effectiveness at Vandenberg Air Force Base.  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

With E. Opitz and B. Dziegielewski.  1992.  Drought Contingency Plan to Amend the Regional Urban Water Management Plan for the Metropolitan District of Southern California.  Report submitted to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA.

With B. Dziegielewski, and John F. Langowski, 1993. "The Great California Drought of 1987-1992: Lessons for Water Management."  Trans. CONSERVE-93 Conference,  Las Vegas, NV.

With B.L. Perdue, E.M. Pettit, and J.F. Langowski.  1993. A Survey of Air Force Base Water Resources Characteristics for Water Demand Planning.  Report submitted to the Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.

With B.L. Perdue, and J.F. Langowski.  1993. Water Requirements at Shaw Air Force Base.  Report submitted to the Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.

With B. Dziegielewski, and J.F. Langowski.  1993.  Lessons Learned from the California Drought (1987-1992).  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, Fort Belvoir, VA.

With J.F. Langowski, D.W. Hayes, and T.P. Fiock.  1993.  Plan of Improvement for Operations and Maintenance Program: Task No. 4 - Standardized Data Collection and Databases.  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir, VA.

With John F. Langowski, Jr., Tom Fiock, and Stephennie Brumley.  993.  Water Resources Planning Series for Fixed Army Installations: Executive Summary.  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:  Ft. Belvoir, VA.

With B.L. Perdue.  1993.  Special-Purpose Water Requirements Sector Use at Air Force Installations: Aircraft Wash Facilities.  Report submitted to Headquarters Air Force civil Engineering Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.

With B.L. Perdue.  October 1993.  Special-Purpose Water Requirements Sector Use at Air Force Installations: Vehicle Wash Facilities.  Report submitted to Headquarters Air Force civil Engineering Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.

With Bryan L. Perdue, and John F. Langowski, Jr. 1993.  Water Requirements at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  Report submitted to the Air Force Litigation Service Agency, Arlington , VA.

With John F. Langowski, Jr., Richard Males, Craig Strus, Nancy Hanna-Somers, Russ Robinson, and Eddie Tabora.  1993.  Practicability of Implementation Evaluation.  Report submitted to the Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:  Ft. Belvoir, VA.

With B. Dziegielewski, and Bob Brumbaugh, 1994.  "California Drought (1987-1992): Lessons Learned for Water Management."  Trans. 91^st Association of American Geographers  Conference,Chicago, IL.

Garbharran, H.P.1995.: Development of Informal Settlements in South Africa.” (Invited Presentation: Cumberland University Geography Dept., TN.

Garbharran, H.P.  1996. Winnie Mandelas Role in Post -Apartheid South Africa.@ (Invited Speaker: MTSU).

With *J.C. Seagroves and *K. McCarty, 1996.    Promoting future sustainability of Informal Settlements in South Africa.   Trans. 92^nd Association of American Geographers Conference, Charlotte, NC.

With *R. Spears, 1996.  Structural Adjustment Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Agents of Disruption and Catalysts for Regional Economic Cooperation.  Paper entered in Africa Specialty Group paper competition, Trans. 92^nd Association of American Geographers Conference, Charlotte, NC.

With Nolan, T.  1996.  Application of GIS Tools in Monitoring Spatial Landscapes in Democratic South Africa. Trans. 92^nd Association of American Geographers Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Garbharran, H.P.  1996.  Growth of Informal Settlements in the Greater Durban Metropolitan Area, South Africa.  Trans. 92^nd Association of American Geographers Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Garbharran, H.P.  1996.  South Africa: Changing Geographical Landscapes.  (Invited Speaker: Tennessee Geography Alliance, MTSU).

Garbharran, H.P.  1996.  The water question in South Africa=s squatter settlements.  Trans. 93^rd Association of American Geographers Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

With *J.C. Seagroves.  1996.  Future of DeFacto segregation in South Africa based on United States experience. Trans. 93^rd Association of American Geographers Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Garbharran, H.P.  1997.  A socio-economic evaluation of informal settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The ASquatters@ of Briardene, Durban.  Trans. 93^rd  Association of American Geographers Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

With G. Harper and T. Nolan, 1997.  Panelist on inaugural session of the proposed AAG Economic Development Specialty Group.  Trans. 93^rd Association of American Geographers Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Garbharran H.P.  1997.  South African Squatters: Refugees or Citizens?@  Trans. 20^th Applied Geography Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Garbharran H.P.  1997.  Creating a Better Water Environment for Briardene Squatters, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Trans. 8^th Tennessee Water Resources Symposium, AWRA, Nashville, TN.

Garbharran H.P.  1998.  South African Informal Settlements: An American Perspective@  Trans. 94^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Boston, MA.

Garbharran H.P.  1998.  Organizer, Chair, and panelist of AAfrican Urban Issues.@  Session sponsored by Africa Specialty Group. Trans. 94^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Boston, MA.

Garbharran H.P.  1998.  Panelist in session sponsored by Proposed Economic Development Group. Trans. 94^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Boston, MA.

Garbharran H.P.  1998.  A Policy Framework Governing Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Trans. 21^st Applied Geography Conference, Louisville, KY.

With, *J. Seagroves, *R. Spears and *N. Heynen.  1998.  Results of 1998 field survey assessments of water availability, sanitation, and health conditions in Briardene informal settlements, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Trans. South East Division of the Association of American Geographers, Memphis, TN.

With *J. Seagroves, *R. Spears and *N. Heynen.  1998.  From Squatter Camps to Neighborhoods: Housing upgrading through South Africa=s Reconstruction and Development Program.  (Invited Presentation: University of Indiana, IN).

Garbharran, H.P.  1998.  Assessment of the Growth, Nature, and Character of Three Squatter Settlements in the Durban Functional Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  The Geographical Bulletin, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 35-45, May 1998.

Garbharran, H.P. and R. Spears. 1999.  Political Evolution of the African National Congress (1943-1961) in South Africa.  Trans. 95^th Association of  American Geographers, Honolulu, HA.

With B. Dziegielewski, and J. Lutchmiah.  1999.  Sustainable Environmental Management of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal: Schematic Plan.  (Invited presentation at UDW (University of Durban-Westville), Durban, South Africa.

With B. Dziegielewski, and J. Lutchmiah.  1999.  Applicability of IWR-MAIN (Institute for Water ResourcesB Municipal and Industrial Needs) Water Model for Informal Communities in the Durban Metropolitan Area.  (Invited presentation, CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research), Durban, South Africa.

With N. Somers-Sookhan 1999.  Poverty Alleviation and Incidence of HIV/AIDS in Informal Communities.  (Invited presentation: Pinetown and District Office of Department and Welfare, Durban, South Africa).

With *M. Bingham. 1999.  Provision of Adequate Potable Water, Sanitation, and Health Facilities in Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 22^nd Applied Geography Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Garbharran, H.P. 1999, Cultural Flavors of India and Nepal.  (Invited presentation,  Fourth Annual Tennessee Geographic Alliance Statewide Meeting, TN.

With *J.P. McCadams.  2000.  The culture of informal communities in South Africa and Swaziland.  Trans. 96^th Association of American Geographers, Pittsburgh, PA.

With *A.M. Price.  2000.  Photographic Representation of Sustainability of Informal communities in South Africa.  Trans. 96^th Association of American Geographers, Pittsburgh, PA.

With *Terry Alred.  2000.  Effects of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Trans. 96^th Association of American Geographers, Pittsburgh, PA.

Garbharran, H.P.  2000.  Moving towards sustainable informal communities in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 96^th Association of American Geographers, Pittsburgh, PA.

Garbharran H.P.  2000.  Informal communities in KwaZulu-Natal: A Look at Sustainability Issues in Palmiet, Kennedy Road, and Cato Crest.  Paper presented at MTSUs 1^st Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, TN.

With N. Somers-Sookhan 2000.  Forging U.S. Partnerships and Overseas Funding Sources for Informal Communities in the Pinetown and Environs.  (Invited presentation:  Pinetown and District Office of Department and Welfare, Durban, South Africa).

With B. Dziegielewski, and J.Lutchmiah.  2000.  Water Modeling Issues Addressing potable water needs in Informal Communities in Metropolitan Durban.  (Invited presentation: Metro Water, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa).

With B. Dziegielewski, J. Lutchmiah, S. Gielink and R. Hounsome.  2000.  Using GIS Mapping of Cato Crest as a Template for Kennedy Road and Palmiet River Informal Communities.  (Invited presentation CMDA (Cato Manor Development Association), Durban, South Africa). 

With B. Dziegielewski, H. Naidoo, and J.Lutchmiah.  2000.  Data Availability and Needs Assessment in Durban Metropolitan Area for IWR-MAIN (Institute for Water Resources-Municipal and Industrial Needs) Model.  (Invited presentation Urban Strategy, Durban, South Africa).

With M. Mkhize, M. Binedell, V. Ramasar, and J. Lutchmiah.  2000.  Coping with Incidence of HIV/AIDS in Informal Communities in the Durban Metropolitan Area.  (Invited presentation at CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research), Durban, South Africa).

With J. Lutchmiah.  2000.  Using SPSS-10 for Socio-Economic Informal Communities Survey data Input and analysis.  (Invited presentation University of Durban-Westville,  Durban, South Africa).

 Garbharran, H.P.  2000.  Long distance relationships: Some lessons learned in sustaining the US-South Africa Partnership.  Trans. 43^rd African Studies Association Conference, Nashville, TN.

With J. Lutchmiah.  2000.  HIV/AIDS Outreach Program Leader Training in Cato Crest, Kennedy Road, and Palmiet River informal communities in KwaZulu-Natal.  Invited presentation, University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa).

With Peggy O. Murdock.  2001   A Health Outreach Program in HIV/AIDS Prevention in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.  

With *Lindsey N. Curtis.  2001.  Responding to Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in squatter communities in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With *John P. McCadams.  2001.  Community-Based participation in the struggle against HIV/AIDS in informal communities in South Africa. Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New York, NY.

With *David M. Marquette, Jr. 2001.  GIS Mapping of Squatter Communities in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With *Christie C. Wiser.  2001. Survey of living conditions and basic services in Squatter Communities in South Africa after apartheid.  Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With *Terry Alred.  2001.  Declaring war on HIV/AIDS in squatter settlements in South Africa Trans. 97^th Association of  American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With *John K. Wilson Jr.  2001.  Role of African women and female adolescents in HIV/AIDS prevention in informal communities.  Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New York, NY.

With *Sarah M. Davis.  2001.  Impacts of HIV/AIDS on family social structures in squatter communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Trans. 97^th Association of American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With *John. E. Curtis.  2001.  Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: Its Impacts on HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 97^th Association of  American Geographers Conference,  New York, NY.

With Martha J. Edwards,  Peggy O. Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Mary K. Mathis, and Mala L. Beard.  2001.  Cross Cultural Trans-Disciplinary Distance Learning: A Model Project.  Paper presented at MTSU Foundation House, MTSU Education Conference, March 14, 2001.

With Peggy O. Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, Maria A. Smith, Mary K. Mathis, Mala L. Beard, (Middle Tennessee State University), and Johnny Lutchmiah (University of Durban-Westville, South Africa).   2001.  Perspectives on International relationships: A first hand look at US-South Africa research partnership in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Paper presented at MTSUs 2^nd Annual Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, MTSU, April 25, 2001.

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards,  Peggy O. Murdock, Mary K. Mathis, and Mala L. Beard.  2001.  Cross Cultural Trans-Disciplinary Distance Learning: U.S./South Africa Partnership.  Trans. 19^th International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE), Tallahassee, FL. 

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  “Africa: People.”  World Geography,  Ray Sumner (editor), Vol 4., pp. 1007-1013, Salem Press, Pasadena, CA.

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  “Africa: Population Distribution.”  World Geography,  Ray Sumner (editor), Vol 4., pp. 1014-1020, Salem Press, Pasadena, CA.

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  “Africa: Urbanization.”  World Geography,  Ray Sumner (editor), Vol 4., pp. 1057-1062, Salem Press, Pasadena, CA.

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  HIV/AIDS in South Africa.  Visiting Professor presentation at the International Center, University of Calgary, Canada, July 24, 2001.

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  Health Outreach Program in HIV/AIDS Prevention for Sustainable Management of Informal or Squatter Communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Visiting Professor presentation at the Liu Center for the Study of Global Issues, University of British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2001.

Garbharran, H.P.  2001.  Geography of South Africa.  (Invited presentation: Tennessee Geographic Alliance, Erma Segal School, Murfreesboro, TN, September 6, 2001.)

With Edwards, M.J., Peggy O. Murdock, and Maria A. Smith.   2001.  Health Education in Three South African Informal Settlement Communities.  Research

poster session presented at the ASAHP Annual Conference (Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions), October 10-14, 2001, Norfolk, Virginia.

With Peggy O. Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, Mary K. Mathis, Mala L. Beard, and Johnny Lutchmiah.  2001.  A Comprehensive Health Education Approach for HIV/AIDS Prevention in 3 South African Informal Settlement Communities.  Trans. 129^th APHA Atlanta, GA.

With Martha J. Edwards,  Peggy O. Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Mary K. Mathis, and Mala L. Beard.  2001.  Health and Welfare of Squatters in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.   Trans. 44^th African Studies Association (ASA) Conference, Houston TX.

With J. Lutchmiah, R. Ismail, and R. Sookrajh.  2001.  The IWR-MAIN water demand model as a planning tool for the Durban Metropolitan area.  Water modeling workshop presented at Metro Water, Durban, South Africa, December 3, 2001.

With J. Lutchmiah, R. Ismail, and R. Sookrajh.  2001.  IWR-MAIN water demand model as a forecasting approach in South Africa.  Water modeling workshop presented at University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, December 4, 2001.

With J. Lutchmiah, R. Ismail, and R. Sookrajh.  2001.  Using IWR-MAIN water demand model for South African metropolitan areas and informal settlements.  Water modeling workshop presented at University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 5, 2001.

With Peggy O. Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, and Maria A. Smith.  2002.   Lessons learned and results of the long-term U.S.-South African research on squatter communities.  Trans. 98^th AAG Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Lindsey N. Curtis.  2002.  Residents impacted by conditions prevailing in squatter communities in South Africa Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Shane Edwards.  2002.  Role of Community-Based participation in informal communities in South Africa.  Trans. 98^th AAG Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Martha A. Ross.  2002.  Current and Future growth trends of Squatter Communities in democratic South Africa.  Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Brian M. Minor.  2002.  Application of the MINDS model program in educating residents on HIV/AIDS in three squatter settlements in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Chrisitie Wiser.  2002.  Sharing tactics in fighting HIV/AIDS in informal communities in KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Andrew Mobley.  2002.  Providing potable water to squatter communities in the Durban Metro area in KwaZulu-Natal. Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With *Courtney Moore.  2002.  Web based education on public health issues in South African squatter communities.  Trans. 98^th Association of American Geographers Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

With Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, Ben Dziegielewski.  2002.  Overview of the US-South Africa Squatter Settlement Research in Durban.  Presented at MTSU’s  3^rd Annual Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, MTSU, April 25, 2002.

With Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, and Makhosi Mkhize.  2002.  PARTNERS: Empowering Women in 3 South African Informal Settlements to Deliver HIV/AIDS Education.  Presented at MTSU’s  3^rd Annual Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, MTSU, April 25, 2002.

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, Neeta Somers-Sookhan.  2002.  Strategies to Prevent Environmental Borne Diseases in Three Informal Settlements in Durban:  KwaZulu-Natal.  Presented at MTSU’s 3^rd Annual Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, MTSU, April 25, 2002.

With Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, Ben Dziegielewski, Brij Maharaj, and Riyad Ismail.  2002.  .Community Health Diagnosis of Three Informal Settlements in Durban, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province.  Presented at MTSU’s 3^rd Annual Universitywide Faculty Research Symposium, MTSU, April 25, 2002.

With Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, and Makhosi Mkhize.  2002.  PARTNERS: A Model of HIV/AIDS Prevention in Informal Settlements.  .  Trans. 20^th International Geographic Union Conference, Durban, S.A..

With Martha J. Edwards,  Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, Ben Dziegielewski, Brij Maharaj, and Riyad Ismail.  2002.  Community Health Diagnosis of Three Informal Settlements in Durban,  KwaZulu-Natal.  Trans. 20^th  International Geographic Union Conference,  Durban, South Africa. 

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, and Neeta Somers-Sookhan.  2002.   Safe Water/Sanitation and Hygiene Intervention Strategies for Three Informal Settlements in Durban:  KwaZulu-Natal.  .  Trans. 20^th  International Geographic Union Conference,  Durban, South Africa.

With Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, Ben Dziegielewski, Brij Maharaj, Riyad Ismail, Neeta Somers-Sookhan, Neeta Gathiram, Makhosi Mkhize, Patience Mbali, Joyce Dlamini, Reg Bailey, Hyacinthia Naidoo, Shelley Gielink, Narend Singh, and Michelle Binedell.  2002.  The US-South Africa Research Partnership for KwaZulu-Natal’s Informal Communities. .  Trans. 20^th  International Geographic Union Conference,  Durban, South Africa.

With Reg Bailey, Johnny L. Lutchmiah.  2002.  Pricing and Service Level: The Key to a Sustainable Water Services Strategy. Trans. 20^th International Geographic Union Conference, Durban, South Africa.

Garbharran H.P., Murdock, P., Edwards, J., and Smith, M.  2002.  Sustainable Environmental Management of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Health Outreach Program in water sanitation, hygiene, and HIV/AIDS Prevention.  Report submitted to ALO-USAID-EDDI, Washington DC, September 2002. 

With Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Maria A. Smith.  Partnership between MTSU and South Africa to improve conditions in Durban’s squatter communities.  2002. Invited Presentation: MTSU Administrative Retreat, Fall Creek Falls, TN, October 1, 2002).

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Johnny Lutchmiah, and Neeta Somers-Sookhan.  2002.  Health Promotion through International Partnerships in South Africa.  (Invited presentation: MTSU, November 2002.)

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Johnny Lutchmiah, and Neeta Somers-Sookhan.  2002.  Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in South African Squatter Communities through Sanitation education.  (Invited presentation: MTSU, November 2002.)

With *Andrew Mobley and *Gregory Castillo.  2003.  The IWR-MAIN water model and its applicability for water provision to squatter communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Laura A. Moffat, and Maria A. Smith, and Hari P. Garbharran.  2003.  Sanitation education in cross cultural communities in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Wesley L. Hendrix.  2003.  Community participation in educating residents in informal communities in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Brian M. Minor, *Jessica N. Green, and Peggy O’Hara Murdock.  2003.  Effectiveness of the MINDS model program in educating residents on HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Harmon E. Hodge II.  2003.  Helping orphans of HIV/AIDS parents in KwaZulu-Natal’s squatter communities. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Konrad M. Maurer, and *Vanessa Justus.   2003.  Lessons learned through working with cross-cultural informal communities in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Cody J. Smith.  2003.  The affordability factor of HIV/AIDS treatments among informal community residents in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Peggy L. Weitemeyer, Martha J. Edwards, and Peggy O. Murdock.  2003.  Impact of non governmental, community and faith based outreach in Squatter Communities in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Morgan A. Marlin.  2003.  Project Susainability in KwaZulu-Natal’s informal communities through available media resources in South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Alex D. Sikes.   2003.  Evolution of water delivery systems with regard to squatter communities in Durban, South Africa. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With * Maggie Clark-Schneider, and Peggy O’Hara Murdock.  2003.  Application of Fiore’s empowerment theory to squatter communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Trans. 99^th Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

With Peggy O’Hara Murdock, Martha J. Edwards, Maria A. Smith, Johnny L. Lutchmiah, and Makhosi Mkhize.  2003.  Peer Led HIV/AIDS Prevention for Women in South African Informal Settlements.  The Journal of the International Council on Women's Health Issues, Contents Volume 24, Number 6, 2003.

With Maria A. Smith, Martha J. Edwards, Peggy O’Hara Murdock.  2003.  Health Promotion and Disease Prevention through Sanitation education in South African Zulu and Xhosa women.  Journal of Transcultural Nursing:  article favorably reviewed, reviewers edits being considered, resubmission for publication, July, 2003.

  * Indicates student co-author

 VII. Shortened Vitae

HARI P. GARBHARRAN, Ph.D.

MTSU, Dept. of Geosciences, P.O. Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

garbharr@mtsu.edu, www.mtsu.edu/~garbharr 

EDUCATION:  Ph.D  IN WATER RESOUCES MANAGEMENT (1989), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.                    

                            M.A. IN GEOGRAPHY (1982), (University of Natal), Durban, South Africa

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1994--:                   MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, On-Line instructor/Associate Professor

On-line instructor; duties include teaching, research and public service.  Responsible for teaching introductory and upper level Geoscience courses-- includes planning course guidelines, schedule of work and timelines, reviewing student projects, assignments and making performance evaluations.  Organized and directed study abroad field trips and taken 75 U.S. students during summers to South Africa, Swaziland, India, Nepal and Australia (1997-2001).  Research director of the U.S.-South Africa sustainability project -- directing an interdisciplinary team of researchers in the U.S. and South Africa-- principal investigator of the project and senior grant writer of the winning proposal-- have organized and coordinated meetings with stakeholders in South Africa bi-annually since 1999; organized U.S. faculty visits to South Africa; promoted capacity building of South African personnel from disadvantaged populations by organizing training of South African personnel in U.S. water modeling in Florida in November 2000; co-authored over 60 conference presentation abstracts nationally and internationally on the ongoing South African research from 1999-2002; designed and structured with other faculty a full web-based course for  U.S. and South African students on "Public Health Concerns for South African informal communities.”              

1998--:                   VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Adjunct Associate Professor Taught Human Geography in Sub-Saharan Africa for Arts and Sciences.  Currently  teaching Fall course on Human Geography (SSED 2690) at Peabody Campus, Teaching and Learning Center.

1991-1994:           PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LTD, SENIOR ANALYST

Conducted personal and focus group interviews with about 100 key members of the California water community representing 57 organizations during the six year California drought in the late eighties and early nineties.  Interviews were conducted with representatives from federal, state, regional, and local water supply agencies, as well as environmental, private, and governmental entities.  Documented lessons learned from the CA drought as part of a national study of water management during drought for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Managed a team of water and environmental consultants to implement the Installation Water Resources Analysis and Planning System (IWRAPS) computerized water planning tool in fixed Army and Air Force installations within the Continental United States.  Designed and implemented water use survey to over 100 Air Force installations in the U.S.   Collected water production and metered data from military installations were utilized to design the IWRAPS-AF software.  Taught Army and Air Force installation managers computerized IWRAPS software application.  Taught civilian water planning personnel the Institute for Water Resources-Municipal and Industrial Needs (IWR-MAIN) computer application;

1989-1991:           GEOGRAPHY HEAD OF DEPT, HOUSE OF DELEGATES, SOUTH AFRICA

Taught geography at secondary schools in South Africa and also taught  geography at University of Durban-Westville and Springfield Teacher Training College before leaving S.A. to pursue Ph.D in U.S. in 1986

1986-1989:           GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV.

Taught laboratory section of Weather and Climate Class and also assisted with research at the Coal Research laboratory.

CERTIFICATION: IWR-MAIN (Institute for Water Resources-Municipal and Industrial Needs) instructor;

IWRAPS (Installation Water Resources Analysis and Planning Systems) instructor; AFFILIATE BROKER, Real Estate Commission, ID#: 00262974    

CULTURAL AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCE: Born and raised in South Africa, schooled in British English, and current U.S. Citizen.  Travels have included various African countries (Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bophuthuswana, Mauritius and Seychelles); India, Sri Lanka, Nepal; Australia; New Zealand, various European countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Vatican City); Canada; and various states in the US.  Spoken languages include English, Hindi, Zulu, and Afrikaans.  Currently learning conversational Spanish.

AWARDS: Bishop Tutu’s Equal Opportunities Scholarship to study for the Ph.D at Southern Illinois University (1986-89); Awarded over $500,000 from September 1999-August 2002 for joint partnership between MTSU, University of Durban-Westville (Durban, South Africa) and Southern Illinois University through Association Liaison Office for University Cooperation and Development (ALO), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) & White House Education for Democracy and Development Initiative (EDDI) -- Partnering with Higher Education for International Development. Project involving Sustainable Environmental Management of Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Health Outreach Program in water sanitation, hygiene and HIV/AIDS Prevention.  Funding comprising $250,000 from ALO-USAID-EDDI, and $254,929 in matching funds from three partnership universities.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:  2003:  President of non-profit organization, “Humans in Crisis International Corporation”—providing outreach and education in water sanitation, hygiene, and HIV/AIDS  to third world communities in crisis;  1997-2000--Vice-President of People to People in Nashville Chapter to foster U.S. cooperation with international economists, students and educators; 1995-2003--Designing and implementing international partnership between U.S. and South Africa and conducting research, education and community outreach in squatter communities around Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  Directing the outreach effort in Durban squatter communities; 2001-2003--Membership in Nashville New American Coalition as one of lead delegates to Coalition for Cultural and International Development-- Involved with Capacity Building and Civic Development.

PROFICIENCIES: Excellent command of English language and presentation skills have been refined over the  years of teaching and administrative experience; Efficient manager of research projects, even those that cross both national and international boundaries; Excellent management skills and working with interdisciplinary research teams across continents; Natural motivator of team members by leadership through example; Innate arbitration skills preserve harmony among team workers and ensures completion of project tasks within deadline dates and under-budget; Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills with diverse populations have been fostered by world travel experience; Pro-active planning skills and belief in transparency and openness with research partners and stakeholders avoids mis-communication and fosters partnership; Computer applications include Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Lotus, Excel, SPSS-10, d-Base applications; On Line Instructor versatile with course info, WebCT, Prometheus; Water Modeling including IWR-MAIN and IWRAPS.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:  South African Teacher's Society (1989-1990); International Water Resources Association (1988-1989), (1998-present); Association of American Geographers (1988-1989, 1994-ongoing)-- Director of Africa Specialty Group (1999-2001); National Council for Geographic Education (1996-1997); Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (1995-ongoing); African Studies Association (2000-2001); Safundi (South African and American Comparative Studies).

RESEARCH INTERESTS & SPECIALTIES:  Water Resources Management, Sanitation and Health Issues, and HIV/AIDS Education in South African Squatter Settlements; Drought Preparedness and Response Planning, Environmental and Water Resources Management; Development of interdisciplinary and international educational/research partnerships; Director, Organizer,

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Co-authored 7 *project reports to the Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.  Managed projects including environmental water resources management, drought planning and conservation, finance and budgeting, Operations and Maintenance and database management; and standardizing evaluation procedures for hydropower stations throughout the U.S.; Co-authored 4 project reports on water resources planning and management to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida; Co-authored 2 drought reports to Metropolitan District of Southern CA.;Co-authored 71 conference *presentations both nationally and internationally, as research director of the US-South Africa partnership (1999-2003); Gained tenure at Middle Tennessee State University and currently applying for full professor status; Trained, motivated, and directed 36 undergraduate and graduate students through special projects and internships in research and accompanied them to national conferences to conduct presentations in Boston, Pittsburgh, NY LA and New Orleans.

*Complete list of consultant report titles and conference presentation titles available on request.

garbharr@mtsu.edu