Karen D. Lynip
Degrees
- M.A. Social Science and Leadership [emphasis: Cross-cultural organizational development], Azusa Pacific University, 1998
- B.A. English and Education, Houghton College, 1965
Current positions
- SIL International Training consultant (2000– )
- Inter-agency Partnership consultant, SIL Philippines (1999– )
Other experience
- Initiated, coordinated, and served with a cross-cultural Teaching Team for an 18-year annual course: Teaching Training for Community Service.
- Asia Area Office Partnership Facilitator Training teaching staff (2002), Co-coordinator (2003)
- Coordinator/Staff: Teaching Training for Community Service (1987– )
- Teaching/Staff: Asia Area Partnership Facilitator Training (2002–2003)
- Co-coordinator: Asia Area Consultant Training Workshop (2002)
- Teaching/Staff: Partnership Training Workshop (2001)
- SIL Philippines Liaison with The Translators Association of the Philippines (1998– )
- SIL Philippines Academic Affairs Committee (1994– )>
Language proficiency
- FSI 1+ in Cebuano, a major trade language in the Philippines.
Research interests
- Mentoring systems to equip consultants as trainers
- Strategic planning processes, particularly to facilitate cross-cultural deliberations
- Curriculum development for training programs
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
2000. “Dynamics of cross-cultural partnership.” Notes on Anthropology Vol. 4, 2:65–79
1996. “Translation review committees: Pros/cons/logistics.” Notes on Literature and Language Program 29:28–42.
1996. (with Stephen Lynip). Teacher training for community service: Course syllabus notes. 51 pages. Manila. Summer Institute of Linguistics.
1993. “Fostering community involvement.” Notes on Scripture in Use and Language Programs: 27–32.
1990. (with Stephen Lynip). Home Health Guide. 116 pages. Manila. Summer Institute of Linguistics.
Selected papers presented
1999. “Dynamics of Cross-Cultural Partnership.” Presented at a Scripture Use Conference in Dallas, TX. Also presented at SIL International Conference, Waxhaw, NC (1999).