PHIL CHEIFETZ, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

PUBLICATIONS

• Logic and Set Theory with Applications, Cheifetz et al., 7th edition, MAI, 2015.
• Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition. Connally et. al., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2015.
• Logic and Set Theory with Applications, Cheifetz et al., 6th edition, MAI, 2012.
• Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus, 4th Edition. Connally et. al., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2011.
• Algebra: Form and Function, McCallum et al.,John Wiley and Sons, 2010
• Logic and Set Theory with Applications, Cheifetz et al., 5th edition, MAI, 2009.
• "All Students to their Maximum Potential", TexMATYC News, Spring, 2009.
• "A Case Study of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership in Mathematics", Mathematical Association of America, Cheifetz and Schmierer, MAA Focus, Vol. 27, Issue 9, December, 2007.
• Algebra: Form and Function, McCallum et al., 2nd preliminary edition, New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
• Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus, 3nd Edition. Connally et. al., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
• "Success with Assessment: Responding to a System Mandate." Assessment of Student Learning in College Mathematics: Toward Improved Courses and Programs, Cheifetz et al., Association for Institutional Research, 2006.
• Logic and Set Theory with Applications, Cheifetz et al., 4th edition, MAI, 2006.
• “Upper-body power as measured by medicine-ball throw distance and its relationship to class levels among 10-and 11-year old female participants in club gymnastics” Salonia et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18(4), 2004.
• Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus, 2nd Edition. Connally et. al., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
• Logic and Set Theory with Applications, Cheifetz et al., 3rd edition, MAI, 2004.
• "The Mathematics of Supply and Demand", Cheifetz and Pine, The AMATYC Review, Spring, 2002.
• Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus. Connally, Hughes-Hallett, et. al., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
• Calculus Instructor's Manual to accompany 'Calculus' by Hughes-Hallett et. al. Co-author, New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
• "High School Responsibility to Colleges: Food for Thought", Mathematics in College, Fall-Winter, 1992.
• "Teaching Reform Calculus to Teachers", Focus on Calculus, Vol. 1, 1992.
• "The Harvard Core Curriculum Project at Nassau Community College", Unpublished report, 1992.
• "The Effect of Asanguinous Cardioplegic Arrest on Atrial Preservation Using ATP as a Marker", Hines et al., The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, Volume 31, 1990.
• "Let's Teach our Students to Think", Shuxue Jiaoxue, 1989.
• Solutions Manual for Business Mathematics by Cain (editor). New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
• "In The Beginning", The College Mathematics Journal, Vol. 16, #3, June, 1985
• Human Response to Aircraft Noise.Cheifetz and Borsky, Washington: United States Air Force, 1983.
• Logic and Set Theory with an Introduction to Computer Programming. Cheifetz and Avenoso, New York: Mathematical Alternatives, 1983.
• Computer Simulation: Payroll Practice Set (editor). New York: McGraw Hill, 1980.
• Computer Simulation: Accounts Receivable Practice Set (editor). New York: McGraw Hill, 1980.
• "Laboratory Study of Effects of Acoustic and Nonacoustic Variables on Annoyance with Aircraft Noise" Cheifetz and Borsky, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Noise as a Public Health Problem, 1980.
• Statistics Through Problem Solving. Cheifetz and Avenoso, New York: Mathematical Alternatives, 1978.
• Mathematics: Back to Basics. (editor) New York: Mathematical Alternatives, 1978.
• "Seventeen Problems That Turn Students On", The MATYC Journal, 1978.
• "The Apportionment Problem and Promotions at Nassau Community College", Unpublished Report, 1977.
• A Combination of a Laboratory and Field Study of Annoyance and Acceptability of Aircraft Noise Exposures. Borsky et al., Washington: NASA Contractor Report CR 2772, 1977.
• Annoyance and Acceptability Judgments of Noise Produced by Three Types of Aircraft by Residents Living Near JFK Airport. Borsky et al., Washington: NASA Contractor Report NGL 33-008-118, 1977.
• Evaluation of the Effects of One Year's Operation of Dynamic Preferential Runway System. Borsky et al., Washington: NASA Contractor Report NGL 33-008-119, 1977.
• Mathematics Through Statistics. L. Auslander et al., Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1974.
• Elementary Statistics Through Problem Solving. Cheifetz & Avenoso, Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1974.
• Logic and Set Theory. Cheifetz & Avenoso, Belmont: Wadsworth, 1973.
• "On Some Misconceptions in Calculus", The MATYC Journal, 1972, Vol. 6, Number 3 (Fall

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PARTICIPATION

• Adjunct Instructor, Harvard University, Kennedy Graduate School of Government, 1996-2005.
• Keynote speaker, the 26th annual meeting of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, 2000.
• Local PI, NSF Grant for "Mathematics Throughout the Curriculum", 1994-2001.
• Member, M.A.A. Committee on Two-Year Colleges, 1994-2000.
• Executive Director, The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges' Foundation, 1992-1996.
• Co-Instructor (with D. Hughes-Hallett), NSF Chautaqua Short Course, "Refocusing Calculus at a Wide Range of Institutions", Harvard University, 1993; University of Michigan, 1994.
• Executive Board, Textbook Authors Association, 1988-90.
• Statistical consultant, Winthrop-University Hospital Cardiac Unit research team, 1986-1989.
• Mathematics delegate, The People's Republic of China (three week visitation at the request of the Chinese Mathematical Society and the Chinese Association for Science and Technology), 1987.
• Editorial Board Member, M.A.A.'s Newsletter "Focus", 1980-1987.
• Statistical consultant, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, School of Public Health, Noise Research Unit, 1973-85.
• Statistical consultant, Deknatel, A Division of Pfizer Corporation, 1985, 1983.
• Curriculum consultant, The College of Lake County (one week visitation and report), 1983.
• Grader, The Advanced Placement Examination in Mathematics, Princeton, 1982.
• Executive Director, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, 1979-81.
• Mathematics team leader, College Level Academic Skills Program Review, State University System of Florida (one month visitation and two reports), 1981.
• Invited speaker, The Third International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem, Freiberg, West Germany, 1978.
• President, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, 1977-78.
• Treasurer, American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, 1975-76.
• Chairperson, Liberal Arts Committee, Metropolitan New York Section of the M.A.A., 1976-78.
• Executive Board Member, The MATYC Journal, 1973-78.

GRANTS

• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2005
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2004
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2003
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2002
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2001
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 2000
• Calculus Consortium for Higher Education: A Precalculus-Calculus Workshop, 1999
• NSF Grant (Co-PI) Mathematics Across the Curriculum, 1996.
• Texas Instruments Grant for Technology in Algebra and Calculus 1996, 1997, 1998.
• NSF Grant (Co-PI) Software for Collaborative Learning, 1995.
• ILI Grant for computer equipment, 1994.

AWARDS

• SUNY Distinguished Academy, 2012.
• SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, 2008.
• American Mathematical Association of Two-Year College's Presidential Award for Exemplary Service, 2005
• Annenberg/CPB Foundation-AMATYC INPUT Award for innovative curriculum and pedagogy in introductory college courses before calculus, 2000.
• American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges' Teaching Excellence Award, 1997
• New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges' Award for Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education, 1997
• SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1996
• Dean of Instruction's Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award, Nassasu Community College, 1995, 1999
• American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges' First Annual Award for Mathematical Excellence, 1984.
• American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges' Award for Outstanding Service to Mathematics Education, 1981.