Jeffery Pretti

Current

• Graduate Student at UW - Madison

Past

• Teaching Assistant at Northern Illinois University
• Director of Operations - Monroe Hall at Tulane University Housing and Residential Life

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Northern Illinois University
• Tulane University

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Higher Education

Jeffery Pretti’s Summary

From Tulane, I received a BS with a double major in philosophy and psychology. This shaped my interests to the theoretical aspects of cognition and consciousness, but with a philosophical perspective towards the more fundamental issues. In addition to relevant graduate psychology courses, I've continued working primarily within philosophy and am now moving towards achieving my PhD at the University of Wisconsin — Madison. With an eye towards the sociological, anthropological, psychological, neurobiological, and, of course, philosophical issues that arise out of the study of cognition, I'm currently taking care of some remaining coursework requirements before I begin to really focus on developing my dissertation.

Jeffery Pretti’s Specialties:

Areas of Specialty include Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, and Logic. Areas of Competence include Philosophy of Science, Metaphysics, and Epistemology.

Jeffery Pretti’s Experience

• Graduate Student

  UW - Madison

  (Higher Education industry)

  July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

• Teaching Assistant

  Northern Illinois University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  August 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 10 months)

• Director of Operations - Monroe Hall

  Tulane University Housing and Residential Life

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)

  August 2002 — May 2005 (2 years 10 months)

  Supervised the daily functioning of a 480 bed, first-year residence hall. Employed and maintained the front desk, communicated maintenance needs, and worked closely with Residential Advisors on programming and community development. Filled interim responsibilities in the absence of an Area Director. Ran weekly staff meeting and staff development programs. Redefined personal definition of responsibility and gained leadership experience.

Jeffery Pretti’s Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  PhD , Philosophy , 2007 — 2011 (expected)

• Northern Illinois University

  MA , Philosophy , 2005 — 2007

• Tulane University

  BS , Philosophy & Psychology , 2001 — 2005

  Activities and Societies:

  Zeta Psi International Fraternity

Additional Information

Jeffery Pretti’s Interests:

Cognitive science and cognitive potential, tutoring and teaching, health and nutrition, cooking, chess and board games with friends, running, refinishing old furniture left for dead, and reading.

Jeffery Pretti’s Groups:

Zeta Psi (Beta Tau Chapter @ Tulane), Graduate Student Advisory Council (NIU), Graduate School Colloquium Board (NIU)

•    Tulane University Alumni Association
•    Zeta Psi Fraternity Alumni

Jeffery Pretti’s Honors:

“Most Outstanding Brother” Award - Beta Tau Chapter 2005, "Most Valued Staff Member” Award - Monroe Hall 2004, Eagle Scout, Most Outstanding Swim Instructor - Springfield (MO) Parks and Recreation 2001

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