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- Future Educators Academy 2023
- TV – Public Service Announcement
- Commencement 2023
- Commencement 2022
- Publications (full text)
- Recent conference presentations
- 2020 national mentoring conference presentation
- 2019-2020 Side-by-Side III, co-PI
- TV – interview and report about my Wellness class
- Teacher Education Day, Roundtable Discussant
- Summer Academy III, co-director
- National Award for Service
- Conference presentation with students: 2019 Pennsylvania chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education (PA-NAME)
- Project Teacher Development: Increasing Interest in Teaching and Careers in Education grant
- Dissertation committee member
- France
- Chair, University-wide Promotion & Tenure Committee
- Commencement 2018
- Panelist for community screening of documentary
- Educator for Drug Court clients at COBYS Family Services (non-profit) agency
- Advisor for student competition winner
- 2017 Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching. 10(2): 708-712
- Opioid Conference, planning committee
- Board of Directors member at Compass Mark (non-profit)
- Invited Panelist at campus-wide forums on Public Health & Empowerment
- Educator for Family Education Program on Addiction at COBYS Family Services (non-profit) agency
- Conference presentation with students: 2017 Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education
- Peer Health Educator training workshops
- College Readiness Summer Academy, co-director
- Commencement 2016
- Conference presentation with students: 2016 Pennsylvania Chapter for National Association of Multicultural Education (PA-NAME)
- Side by Side: Motivating students to consider Careers in Education grant, co-PI
- Cost of Freedom forum 2015, conference director
- Undergraduate student research mentor
- Master’s degree: Thesis advisor
- Wellness for Musicians class
- Pennsylvania Chapter for National Association of Multicultural Education conference 2015
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB) conference presenter
- Dorm program, faculty presenter
- Symposium Coordinator for Cost of Freedom Forum 2014
- Cambodia school
- Presentation on Teacher Education at PASSHE summit
- Vietnam research
- Presentations given at Wellness Week ’14 & ’15
- Sport Management graduates give presentation on Hazing Prevention
- TV interview
- Diversity in Sport forum: Redefining American Legends
- Dual Degree graduate wins prestigious Award
- Former student featured in National Magazine
- Commencement marshal and Convocation reader
- High Impact Practices in the Classroom
- Lancaster EMS visits class
- Fostering Imagination and Creativity through classroom Role Play
- Strategic Planning workshop given at PASSHE summit
- Cancer prevention lesson and tour of Health Services
- Introductory Yoga
- Learning to Unplug – Stress Management techniques
- Counseling Center orientation
- Fatal Vision Impairment Simulation
- The Science of Exercise
- Students conduct educational symposium
- Conference presentation about teaching strategies in Wellness
- Implemented Behavioral Change contracts
- The Science of Flavor
- Historical research on infectious disease in Panama
- Why Wellness?
- Search Committee for new Head Football Coach
- Volunteer Teaching: Alcohol-use prevention and harm-reduction
- Anticipatory sets in the classroom
- Bag of Bricks: In-class activity
- Group Learning pedagogies
- Student Fitness Testing
- Association of Chemical Dependency Professionals presentation
- Baseball Medicine Conference at Orioles Park at Camden Yards
- First-year Student Testimonials
- Online-course Student Testimonials
- 2012 Veterans’ Day health and wellness symposium
- State Representative speaks with Student-Veterans at Millersville University
- Promoting diversity in the classroom
- Professional Development courses in School Health and Wellness
- Vietnam in Context: The Healing Continues Forum
- Scholars in the Classroom
- Transitioning a Profession towards Quality Improvement
- Radio interviews about impact of hosting Olympic games
- Research on the Olympic phenomenon
- Psychology Department Honors and Graduate Thesis committees
- Hosting the Olympics and its negative effects on Public Health
- United Nations conference in Brazil
- Long History of Service at many Levels
- Volunteering and civic engagment
- Financial Peace University
- Millersville University research study cited in paper available on Leading-industry website
- Digital Intervention class Project
- Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Director speaks with Sport Management gradaute students
- Addiction Medicine Physician addresses Freshmen Wellness Students
- Citations appearing in publications about Teaching
- Citations appearing in Applied Physiology peer-reviewed publications
- Best Professional Poster Presentation award at AAHE conference
- Khmer Wet Market and Food Preparation Practices in Cambodia
- Society On Latino Affairs (S.O.L.A) free lecture
- Clase de español
- Language study in Costa Rica
- Grant Writing
- Wellness Fair
- Teaching overseas in South America
- Article about Ancient Sports in Cambodia
- Alcohol and other Drugs Prevention facilitator
- Lightning Strike Detectors research with Departments of Earth Sciences and Athletics
- Featured Speaker at International conference in Chile
- Poster presentation on Assimilation Techiques at SEATA conference
- Approved by Educational Foundations Department to teach graduate course as Adjunct Professor
- Advocate for student attendance at public lectures by nationally-known speakers
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL) peer-reviewed publication
- Sistahs & Sisters: Black Women, White Women colloquium
- Berlin Wall
- Healthy Eating Lessons at Grocery Store
- Presentation on Binge Drinking Reduction Strategies to United States Air Forces Europe
- Kinesthetic lab on Athletic Injuries
- Study of WWII and Cold War in former Soviet Union
- Stonehenge
- Group dynamics and perseverance at the Ramones museum in Berlin
- Keystone Health Promotion Conference podium presenations
- Professional Socialization peer-reviewed publication
- On-air radio interviews
- Study of Inca civilization in Peru
- Funded research – Project Breathe
- Safe Zone training
- Student-research presented at national conferences
- Gender Dynamics in Problem-Based Learning peer-reviewed publication
- Central Market in Puerto Rico
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Future Educators Academy 2023
Awesome time at the 2023 Future Educators Academy (FEA) teaching high school students how to “Thrive!” The students were on-campus for a week-long summer camp experience—living in residence halls, eating meals in the dining hall, and attending special content lectures … Continue reading
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TV – Public Service Announcement
“Students need healthy coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Early prevention programs in schools equip students with practical tools and skills they can use throughout their lives to increase emotional health and well-being.” That’s the message I gave for a … Continue reading
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Commencement 2023
Wonderful weekend seeing our graduate students hooded. I processed in regalia at the (1) graduate, (2) undergraduate, and also the (3) special/early undergraduate ceremony held for student-athletes unable to walk with their class because of baseball and track events on … Continue reading
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Commencement 2022
Enjoyed the opportunity to hood our Sport Management graduate students receiving their master’s degrees at Winter commencement: Kayla Held, Liz Wardwell, and Patrick Sweda. Congratulations!
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Publications (full text)
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS: Witmer, M., & Wimer, JW. (2022). Expressions of authentic voice: Urban high school students’ perceptions of teaching as a career choice while participating in a pipeline program for aspiring teachers of color. Education and Urban Society … Continue reading
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Recent conference presentations
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2020 national mentoring conference presentation
My colleague Dr. Witmer and I presented a peer-reviewed research paper titled Mentoring to Reduce Racial Disproportionality of African-American American Discipline Citations at the 13th Annual Mentoring Conference hosted virtually by the University of New Mexico in October 2020. The paper discusses initial findings from … Continue reading
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2019-2020 Side-by-Side III, co-PI
For the 2019-20 academic year, Side by Side was expanded from weekly sessions of approximately 45 minutes in length to monthly sessions consisting of 115 minutes. The longer time frame known as “block-schedule” allowed for deeper conversations to develop and … Continue reading
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TV – interview and report about my Wellness class
On October 21, 2019, reporter Grace Griffaton and her videographer from WPMT FOX43-TV came to campus to observe and learn what first-year college students think about legalizing adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania. Below is the transcript from the FOX43-TV news … Continue reading
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Teacher Education Day, Roundtable Discussant
On November 8th 2019 I was invited to discuss my journey into the teaching profession as a first-generation college student, and to lead a round table discussion with a group of middle school students at the annual Teacher Education Day … Continue reading
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Summer Academy III, co-director
Summer Academy is a component of the grant-funded program called Project Teacher Development that I co-direct with Dr. Miriam Witmer at Millersville University. Originally, our grant was funded for the period from July 2018-December 2018. However, due to a special … Continue reading
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National Award for Service
In spring 2019, I was selected to receive the prestigious National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Service Award at the annual Athletic Training symposium in Las Vegas. This national award recognizes outstanding dedication to the athletic training profession as demonstrated by … Continue reading
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Conference presentation with students: 2019 Pennsylvania chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education (PA-NAME)
In March 2019, I co-presented with my Millersville University (MU) colleague Drs. Miriam Witmer along with 3 MU students and 1 School District of Lancaster (SDOL) student at the 21st PA-NAME conference held at Kutztown University. The title of our … Continue reading
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Project Teacher Development: Increasing Interest in Teaching and Careers in Education grant
In 2018 my colleague Dr. Miriam Witmer and I received $11,267 in contract grant funding from the School District of Lancaster, and an additional $1,200 in funding from the MU Center for Public Scholarship and Social Change to conduct our Summer Academy and … Continue reading
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Dissertation committee member
In 2018 I participated as a committee member for Michael Black who successfully defended his dissertation on October 31, 2018. Michael was a doctoral student in the joint Ed.D. degree program between Millersville and Shippensburg University. In my role I … Continue reading
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France
In support of my ongoing research interests in the areas of emotional health and wellness of military veterans, conducted field research in the town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise (France). This was the first town in the Normandy region to be liberated on … Continue reading
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Chair, University-wide Promotion & Tenure Committee
During the 2018-19 academic year I was elected chair of the University-wide Promotion and Tenure committee. In my role I was responsible for scheduling meetings, ensuring written policies were followed, organizing applicant materials, determining internal committee procedures such as rankings … Continue reading
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Commencement 2018
Participation at the 2018 graduate commencement with M.Ed. in Sport Management faculty and grads.
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Panelist for community screening of documentary
On April 25, 2018, I served as a panelist for the film screening of Ghostown to Havana at the Ware Center in Lancaster. The documentary is a Oscar-nominated film by director Gene Corr (also in attendance to answer questions). The … Continue reading
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Educator for Drug Court clients at COBYS Family Services (non-profit) agency
From January-May 2018 I served as a Family Services Educator in the Seeking Safety evidence based program at COBYS Family Services located on East King Street in Lancaster city. In my role, I co-led weekly 1.5 hour open-ended group meetings … Continue reading
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Advisor for student competition winner
In January 2018 I met with Kylee Lorio, a high school student from Donegal High School. Kylee was referred to me by two former graduate students of mine: Sara Fraizer and Gretchen Colwell (both of whom are Kylee’s teachers at … Continue reading
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2017 Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching. 10(2): 708-712
Witmer_Wimer_2017 Project Teacher Development: Transforming lives of students of color. Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching. 10(2): 708-712
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Opioid Conference, planning committee
Localized Approaches to the Opioid Epidemic (campus flyer/PDF) was the title of a conference held November 1, 2017 at the Millersville University Ware Center. Ninety (90) people registered for the event. As a member of the planning committee, I co-developed … Continue reading
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Board of Directors member at Compass Mark (non-profit)
During Fall semester 2017 I was invited to join the Board of Directors at Compass Mark — a local non-profit whose mission is to reduce the incidence, prevalence, and consequences of addiction to alcohol and other drugs. As a Board … Continue reading
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Invited Panelist at campus-wide forums on Public Health & Empowerment
In Fall semester 2017 I served as an invited panelist at two University-wide events: 1) Dr. Feelgood: The Ethical Dilemma of Opioid Prescriptions on September 13, 2017; and: 2) Becoming a Change Agent: Empowering, Engaging, & Advocating conference on October … Continue reading
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Educator for Family Education Program on Addiction at COBYS Family Services (non-profit) agency
Celebrating Families! is a 16-week evidence-based family education program designed for families in which one or both parents are in early stages of recovery from substance addiction. This program is used to achieve three primary goals: break the cycle of … Continue reading
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Conference presentation with students: 2017 Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education
In March 2017, Dr. Miriam Witmer, (Advisor to the MU Color of Teaching Mentoring Program), myself, and 5 students; Catherine Dillon (mentor); Angel Pena (mentee); Maddy Franze (mentor); Shyanne Lipsky (Treasurer and Events Chair for Color of Teaching Mentoring Program); … Continue reading
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Peer Health Educator training workshops
For the past several years I have provided educational workshops for the Millersville University Peer-Health Educators (PHE) network. The program is operated through the Elise S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion. Students study a topic in-depth and then … Continue reading
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College Readiness Summer Academy, co-director
In collaboration with my colleague Dr. Miriam Witmer from the Department of Educational Foundations, we offered the first College Readiness Summer Academy at Millersville University August 1-4, 2016. The Academy was an extension of the Color of Teaching Mentoring Program … Continue reading
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Commencement 2016
Participating in 2016 graduate commencement with M.Ed. in Sport Management faculty and grads.
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Conference presentation with students: 2016 Pennsylvania Chapter for National Association of Multicultural Education (PA-NAME)
In early April 2016, I co-presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Chapter for the National Association for Multicultural Education conference held at West Chester University with my colleague Dr. Miriam Witmer, instructor of educational foundations and Dr. … Continue reading
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Side by Side: Motivating students to consider Careers in Education grant, co-PI
Side-by-Side is the name of a precollege program that I co-conceived and developed with my colleagues Drs. Miriam Witmer (Instructor of Educational Foundations) and Doyin Coker-Kolo (former Associate Dean). The new program is aimed at enhancing the educational programming for … Continue reading
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Cost of Freedom forum 2015, conference director
Cost of Freedom Forum is a special lecture series and Veterans’ Day celebration that I conceptualized and have coordinated for the past several years. The main purpose of the forum is to address important health and wellness topics faced by … Continue reading
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Undergraduate student research mentor
During the summer and fall of 2015 I supervised a study with Joseph (Jody) “D,” Dodds, a senior enrolled in the dual degree Biology/Athletic Training program and 4 year member of the Marauder football team. The purpose of our collaboration … Continue reading
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Master’s degree: Thesis advisor
Master’s Thesis Title: Risk Factors for Problem Gambling among College and University Baseball Student-Athletes by Tim Mowrer (2015). In my role as thesis research advisor I assisted Tim Mowrer, a student in the Sport Management master’s degree program in conceptualizing … Continue reading
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Wellness for Musicians class
During the spring semester 2015, I was invited to redevelop and teach a special section of my WELL 175 course reserved for Music majors and Music-Business Technology majors. The primary focus for the redesign was to meet specific needs outlined … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania Chapter for National Association of Multicultural Education conference 2015
In early April 2015, I co-presented with Millersville University colleagues Drs. Miriam Witmer and Doyin Coker-Kolo, and Dr. Jay Butterfield from the School District of Lancaster at the 17th Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Chapter for the National Association for … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB) conference presenter
In late March 2015, my colleague Jayme Trogus, Director of the Center for Health Education & Promotion and I co-presented findings and lessons learned from infusing alcohol education into the curriculum of first year students to the attendees of the … Continue reading
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Dorm program, faculty presenter
On March 3, 2015 I was invited by the Resident Assistant of Hull Hall (which was formerly located on the south side of the Millersville University campus before being torn down) to discuss the problem of negative body image with … Continue reading
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Symposium Coordinator for Cost of Freedom Forum 2014
For Veterans’ Day 2014, I provided the leadership for Millersville University’s “Cost of Freedom Forum” — a day-long, free and open to the public event that featured several speakers who discussed different ways that military service affects health and wellness. … Continue reading
Cambodia school
During the summer of 2014, I was provided a second opportunity to visit the country of Cambodia. On this trip, I conducted field research at an elementary school located approximately 19 miles southeast of Siem Reap where I met with … Continue reading
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Presentation on Teacher Education at PASSHE summit
In November 2014, my colleagues Drs. Doyin Koker-Colo, Miriam Witmer, and I gave a talk titled “Side-by-Side: An Innovative Approach to Recruit Diverse Teacher Candidates” to the attendees of the 8th annual Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) summit … Continue reading
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Vietnam research
During the Summer of 2014, I had the opportunity to visit Vietnam to conduct field research and learn more about the efforts taking place to clean-up the chemical Agent Orange. One of my ongoing research interests is the health and … Continue reading
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Presentations given at Wellness Week ’14 & ’15
Wellness Week is an event held at Millersville University to bring together various organizations from across the campus and local community for the purpose of outreach and delivering important information that promotes health in an unique way. Wellness Week was … Continue reading
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Sport Management graduates give presentation on Hazing Prevention
Two alumni from the Millersville University Sport Management master’s degree program Ron Kennedy ’07 and Jessica Shellenberger ’14 presented a one-hour panel workshop on Bullying and Hazing in Sport as part of Lancaster General Health – 9th Annual Coaches Clinic … Continue reading
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TV interview
On January 21, 2014, I gave an interview to the NBC affiliate in Lancaster, PA (WGAL-TV8) with my colleague Dr. Ying Wushanley who has also studied the Olympics movement and trends. The MU public relations department interviewed us for an … Continue reading
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Diversity in Sport forum: Redefining American Legends
In celebration of African-American History month, I secured funding through grants and coordinated the first-ever Diversity in Sport forum held at Millersville University on February 6, 2014. The foremost purpose of Black History Month is to celebrate the contributions that … Continue reading
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Dual Degree graduate wins prestigious Award
One of the highlights for teaching faculty is seeing their students successfully complete a program of study and go on to pursue his or her dreams. One of my former students whom I helped recruit into the dual degree program … Continue reading
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Former student featured in National Magazine
Arianne (Yates) Davis, M.Ed., ATC, LAT, an alumnus of the Athletic Training Education Program at Wilmington College where I served as program director and department chair during her studies was recently featured on page 44 in the February 2014 issue … Continue reading
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Commencement marshal and Convocation reader
It was truly an honor to have been selected by the Dean of the School of Education and Associate Provost to serve as Commencement Marshal for the Winter 2012 and Spring 2013 undergraduate graduation ceremonies. Faculty may be nominated as … Continue reading
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High Impact Practices in the Classroom
Active learning is a term used to describe teaching methodologies designed to promote a deeper form of learning than when compared to hearing a lecture. Active learning provides students with an opportunity to develop reflective understanding of course material by … Continue reading
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Lancaster EMS visits class
As part of an important unit on the management and care of the downed-athlete, I arranged for two EMTs from Lancaster Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association to come to campus so that I could best address several learning objectives with … Continue reading
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Fostering Imagination and Creativity through classroom Role Play
As part of my Wellness 175 course, I devote a classroom period to what I call “Theatre Day.” This learning activity is designed to foster student imagination and creativity through classroom role play. It is based loosely on the concept … Continue reading
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Strategic Planning workshop given at PASSHE summit
In late Fall 2013, my colleagues Dr Doyin-Koker-Colo, Professor Miriam Witmer, and I conducted a breakout session on Strategic Planning to participants at the 7th annual Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) summit on Inclusive Excellence and International Education. … Continue reading
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Cancer prevention lesson and tour of Health Services
One of the lessons that I teach for the course titled WELL 175-Wellness: Concepts for Health and Fitness is on the topic of cancer. The lesson is divided over two class periods and involves several active learning strategies. First, I … Continue reading
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Introductory Yoga
Over the past several semesters I have been conducting a lesson on introductory yoga practices. Termed a fitness lab, the lesson was first conceptualized from course evaluation feedback and changing student-needs. The primary purpose of the lesson is to increase … Continue reading
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Learning to Unplug – Stress Management techniques
Several studies suggest that stress reduction techniques such as meditation and guided imagery can improve health and well being. Unfortunately, many people don’t take the time to decompress or unplug from our increasingly complex and interconnected world, but rather often … Continue reading
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Counseling Center orientation
For the past 10 years, I have arranged for the students in my WELL 175-Wellness: Concepts for Health and Fitness course to participate in a walking field trip across campus to meet with the licensed psychologists from the MU Counseling … Continue reading
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Fatal Vision Impairment Simulation
Fatal Vision Goggles are prevention tools used to educate students about the consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse. The goggles use special lens technology that allows the wearer to experience a realistic simulation of impairment. In my WELL 175 courses, … Continue reading
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The Science of Exercise
Instructional scaffolding is an educational philosophy that means building upon prior knowledge. Just like the foundation of a house, students also need a mastery of core concepts before advancing to more difficult lessons. In a series of lessons I teach, … Continue reading
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Students conduct educational symposium
On March 27, 2013, the students enrolled in my WSSD 390 course, prepared and presented an educational symposium. The theme for their event was the prevention and treatment of fitness injuries. In addition to this content, strategies for the care of … Continue reading
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Conference presentation about teaching strategies in Wellness
Together with my departmental colleagues Drs. Lombardi and Schaeffer, we prepared a peer-reviewed podium presentation given at the College and University Wellness and Instructional Physical Activity Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in late April 2013. The conference was part of … Continue reading
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Implemented Behavioral Change contracts
Implemented Behavioral Change contracts help students set and achieve new goals. The use of contracts is an effective tool that helps create a positive learning experience for students. When individuals commit in writing to something that they hope to accomplish, … Continue reading
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The Science of Flavor
C-Vista is a company located in Central Florida that purchases bi-products of fruits called “oils”to create new chemical solutions. The solutions and powders they develop are then used in the development of new perfumes and fragrances, and occasionally in the … Continue reading
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Historical research on infectious disease in Panama
In August 2013, I had a wonderful opportunity to travel to the country of Panama where I conducted historical research on infectious diseases at the Panama Canal. In it’s own right, the Panama Canal is truly an amazing engineering marvel … Continue reading
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Why Wellness?
From time to time students will ask the question: Hey professor; Why Wellness? In other words, they want to know why MU requires a wellness course for first-year students? One of my many replies to this question usually includes: Why … Continue reading
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Search Committee for new Head Football Coach
In late February 2013 I was named to the search committee to select a new Head Football coach at Millersville University. As one of 10 members on the committee that consisted of faculty, students, staff and alumni; (and 1 of … Continue reading
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Volunteer Teaching: Alcohol-use prevention and harm-reduction
TIPS is the acronym for a 3-hour program (not including set-up and tear-down) which stands for Training for Intervention ProcedureS. The program uses a positive approach to address the difficult problem of underage student alcohol consumption on college campuses by … Continue reading
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Anticipatory sets in the classroom
Anticipatory sets are brief activities at the beginning of a class lesson that effectively engages students’ attention and focuses their thoughts on the learning objectives at hand. I have found anticipatory sets useful not only in activating background knowledge from … Continue reading
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Bag of Bricks: In-class activity
This role-play demonstration is designed to show students how negative thoughts can become barriers to personal health and well-being. In this stimulating (but simple) instructional activity students begin to conceptualize what it might mean to carry “baggage” from their past … Continue reading
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Group Learning pedagogies
Oral discourse can be highly effective for increasing student engagement. By intentionally putting students in dialogue with each other using small learning groups, I have been able to strengthen the classroom community and more freely move about the educational space … Continue reading
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Association of Chemical Dependency Professionals presentation
In October 2013, my colleagues Dr. Dan O’Neill, Ms. Jayme Trogus, Mr. John Baltzer and I gave a 2-hour training workshop on Strategies for Reducing High-risk Alcohol and Other Drug use on Campus to the Association of Chemical Dependency Professionals. I … Continue reading
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Baseball Medicine Conference at Orioles Park at Camden Yards
In early January 2013 I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society (PBATS) annual educational symposium titled: Baseball Medicine Conference. The 2013 meeting was hosted by the Baltimore Orioles athletic trainers and held at Orioles … Continue reading
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First-year Student Testimonials
One of the assignments I use to gauge student opinions of my teaching in addition to standardized student evaluations is what I call a Critical Reflection Essay. Typically, standardized student evaluations are given out with about 4 weeks remaining in … Continue reading
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Online-course Student Testimonials
I have taught numerous blended and online courses and continue to enjoy this method of teaching — always seeking new and innovative strategies for meeting student needs. During the summer of 2010, I successfully navigated the transition of all of … Continue reading
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2012 Veterans’ Day health and wellness symposium
On November 13, 2012, I coordinated and provided the leadership for the first-ever Veterans’ Health and Wellness Symposium at Millersville University to coincide with Veterans’ Day. In my role, I secured the funding for the program through grants and gifts, … Continue reading
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State Representative speaks with Student-Veterans at Millersville University
John C. Bear, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, who has represented Lancaster County for the past six years gave keynote remarks for currently enrolled student-veterans at Millersville University on November 13, 2012 as part of the Veterans … Continue reading
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Promoting diversity in the classroom
In October 2012 I traveled to Kutztown University which is in Berks County, Pennsylvania located about midway between the cities of Reading and Allentown. Like Millersville, Kutztown University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) … Continue reading
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Professional Development courses in School Health and Wellness
In addition to my regular teaching load, I teach several online professional-development graduate courses in School Health and Wellness during the calendar year. Each of these continuing education courses are designed to meet the needs of teachers, nurses, counselors and … Continue reading
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Vietnam in Context: The Healing Continues Forum
Shown above is the marketing poster for the first-ever Veterans Health and Forum that I coordinated and provided leadership for. Event poster: Vietnam in Context Flyer.PDF With military efforts in Afghanistan coming to an end, and the war in Iraq having … Continue reading
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Scholars in the Classroom
Scholars in the Classroom is a program designed to bring outside speakers to campus to meet with students in the classroom. In Fall 2012, the University Theme Committee awarded me special funding so that I could fully fund Jack McLean’s … Continue reading
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Transitioning a Profession towards Quality Improvement
A few years ago I conducted a peer-reviewed research project that created quite a stir at the national level. In fact, my research resulted in two published correspondences from an accreditation agency, the same agency whom I was volunteering for … Continue reading
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Radio interviews about impact of hosting Olympic games
Being featured on the same radio program as the Governor of Pennsylvania was a pretty cool experience. In my interview appearing on the Radio PA Weekly Roundtable, (August 10, 2012 show) I discuss what happens to new stadiums and the … Continue reading
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Research on the Olympic phenomenon
Few events have the power to generate worldwide interest like the Olympics. Designed to bring nations together as a symbol of unity, the Olympic spirit is a captivating ideal. But well beyond the opening ceremonies and lighting of the flame … Continue reading
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Psychology Department Honors and Graduate Thesis committees
Continuing my deep interest in the area emotional well-being and it’s influence on personal health and wellness practice, I have accepted invitations to work with students enrolled in the Psychology Department Honors Program and Graduate Thesis committees. According to MU … Continue reading
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Hosting the Olympics and its negative effects on Public Health
In these articles I share my thoughts about the research I’m conducting on Olympic sites and the various connections it has with public health. One of the articles is titled “Location, Location Location” and was published in the Millersville University … Continue reading
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United Nations conference in Brazil
In June 2012 I had the amazing opportunity to participate in Rio+20, which is the short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development named after the 1992 Earth summit held in Rio de Janeiro twenty years earlier. Approximately … Continue reading
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Long History of Service at many Levels
My service work has been varied and diverse, and has allowed me to gain exposure to what was going on at the global, national, state and local levels as well as work on numerous committees at the department, school and … Continue reading
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Volunteering and civic engagment
My friends and I regularly perform volunteer service in communities both locally and abroad. Volunteering in a soup kitchen or performing other forms of community service such as rehabilitating blighted homes in depressed locations or traveling to southern Mississippi to … Continue reading
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Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University is a 9-week course that meets once a week for about two hours. Each week, a different video lesson is taught by Dave Ramsey followed by a small-group discussion that is led by a trained-facilitator and weekly … Continue reading
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Millersville University research study cited in paper available on Leading-industry website
Vaisala is a company based in Finland that develops, manufactures and markets products and services for environmental and industrial measurement. It has nearly 1,400 employees and serves customers in more than 140 countries. In 2011, the company recorded net sales … Continue reading
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Digital Intervention class Project
One of the ways that I infuse technology into my pedagogy is through a project I developed designed to enhance student engagement called the Digital Intervention Project (DIP). In brief, the DIP is a student assignment that creates an active learning … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Director speaks with Sport Management gradaute students
Dr. Robert A. Lombardi is the Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc., (PIAA)—a membership organization consisting of 1,440 schools from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With more than 350,000 student-athletes who participate in interscholastic athletics, the PIAA … Continue reading
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Addiction Medicine Physician addresses Freshmen Wellness Students
On March 30, 2011, I arranged for my Wellness classes, along with those of my colleague Dr. Audette, to be combined and moved to Stayer Hall, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) for a special lecture by Joseph Troncale, MD. Dr. Troncale is … Continue reading
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Citations appearing in publications about Teaching
As discussed in the preceding post, scholarship that is recognized by others through the citation and referencing process is one of the hallmarks of a strong career in academia because it brings recognition to a University and to a Department. … Continue reading
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Citations appearing in Applied Physiology peer-reviewed publications
Faculty scholarship can bring recognition to a University and to a Department for many years into the future. And having one’s scholarship recognized by others through the citation and referencing process is a hallmark of a strong career in academia. … Continue reading
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Best Professional Poster Presentation award at AAHE conference
The American Association for Health Education is the oldest and largest health education association. Formed in 1937, this membership organization represents health educators and health promotion specialists from every level of academia as well as practitioners in all corners of … Continue reading
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Khmer Wet Market and Food Preparation Practices in Cambodia
As part of my field research in Cambodia, I participated in Khmer Cuisine Cooking at the Tigre de Papier Restaurant and toured a Wet Market in Siem Reap. One of my teaching and research interests is the prevention of childhood … Continue reading
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Society On Latino Affairs (S.O.L.A) free lecture
In November 2010 I helped coordinate a free public lecture given by Dr. Elisabeth Guerrero, an Associate Professor of Spanish at Bucknell University for the members of Millersville University’s S.O.L.A. — the acronym for the Society on Latino Affairs. The … Continue reading
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Clase de español
In addition to my language study in Costa Rica as discussed in the preceding section, I have also audited several Spanish courses at Millersville University with Dr. Rivera-Hernández who is on the faculty in the MU Foreign Languages Department. I … Continue reading
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Language study in Costa Rica
In 2010, I traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica where I lived with a Spanish-speaking host family and completed Spanish language classes Monday through Friday for four weeks. As the population in the United States is expected to further shift … Continue reading
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Grant Writing
Like thousands of other academics who work in elementary, secondary and higher education settings, I have won a few a grants and lost many more. I keep writing proposals, revising the rejections, and resubmitting the applications with the hopes that … Continue reading
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Wellness Fair
The Wellness Fair is annual event held during the fall semester to promote wellness initiatives on campus and in the community.
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Teaching overseas in South America
While traveling overseas in the country of Chile, I had an opportunity to teach a professional development class for teachers at Trinity College located near Rancagua, Chile. The main topic of my lesson was Disordered Eating Habits in Children. … Continue reading
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Article about Ancient Sports in Cambodia
In this short article published in the Millersville University campus newsletter called MU Exchange, a student reporter interviews me about about my research and study in Cambodia and Vietnam Click here to read the article titled: Learn About Ancient Sports.PDF … Continue reading
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Alcohol and other Drugs Prevention facilitator
As a former certified Health teacher for grades K-12 in Pennsylvania, substance abuse prevention is an important topic that I have studied and taught over much of my career. For several years I worked as one of the facilitators for … Continue reading
Lightning Strike Detectors research with Departments of Earth Sciences and Athletics
My colleagues Dr. Alex DeCaria from the Earth Sciences Department and Mr. Hank Fijalkowski from the intercollegiate athletics department and I collaborated across departments to write and receive a faculty grant to study the effectiveness of hand-held lightning strike detectors. … Continue reading
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Featured Speaker at International conference in Chile
Shown below are a couple of photos from my featured podium presentations at the Congreso Internacional de Actividad Fisica y Entrenamiento Deportivo (International Conference on Physical Sport Training) held at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) in Chile. I … Continue reading
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Poster presentation on Assimilation Techiques at SEATA conference
On this peer-reviewed scientific poster presented in 2010, Dr. Hal Strough and I discuss research findings from our survey on assimilation strategies. We presented our study at the South Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Biennial Educator’s conference held in Atlanta, GA. … Continue reading
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Approved by Educational Foundations Department to teach graduate course as Adjunct Professor
A highlight of my career has been in the opportunities to collaborate with faculty from across different departments. Generally speaking, it is somewhat rare for a non-tenured “junior” faculty member from a different department to be given permission to teach … Continue reading
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Advocate for student attendance at public lectures by nationally-known speakers
I regularly encourage my students to attend public lectures and to submit summary reports for extra credit. Encouraging students to attend lectures and other public events given by internationally and nationally-known speakers helps to broaden their understanding and contextualize important … Continue reading
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed article with my colleague from Dr. Erika Goodwin, she and I discuss Problem-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is an educational method that identifies a problem as a context for student learning. It emphasizes critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, … Continue reading
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Sistahs & Sisters: Black Women, White Women colloquium
M. Cookie Newsom, Ph.D. is the Director of Diversity Education and Assessment at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In September 2008 I arranged to bring Dr. Newsom to campus to share her contributions and expertise with the campus … Continue reading
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Berlin Wall
For nearly 30 years, the Berlin Wall was a tangible symbol of human rights suppression. Constructed by the Soviet’s Eastern Bloc in the early 1960s during the Cold War, this onetime barrier no longer exists now having been torn down, … Continue reading
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Healthy Eating Lessons at Grocery Store
Here is a photo of some students from my wellness course at the local grocery store. In order to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating, I developed an assignment in which students meet at the local supermarket in small … Continue reading
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Presentation on Binge Drinking Reduction Strategies to United States Air Forces Europe
In July 2008 I was invited give a featured presentation on Binge Drinking Reduction Strategies for military staff at the Lakenheath Royal Air Force (RAF) base located in Suffolk, England. This military base is also host to the United States … Continue reading
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Kinesthetic lab on Athletic Injuries
For my course WSSD 390: Athletic Training Techniques with Surface Anatomy, I designed an optional lab so that students could apply the principles we had been studying in-class using the video gaming system Wii. Shown below are a few of … Continue reading
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Study of WWII and Cold War in former Soviet Union
“Immediately after the end of World War II, the Soviet secret police set up a number of special camps in the Soviet Zone of occupation and interned an indeterminate number in them.” This phrase above is from the CheckPoint Charlie museum … Continue reading
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a must go place when in England. This iconic place is located about 90 minutes from central London and listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. On the day that I visited it was rather cold (for the … Continue reading
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Group dynamics and perseverance at the Ramones museum in Berlin
Visiting a museum dedicated to my favorite Rock-n-Roll band no doubt ranks high on my bucket list. You see, I grew-up listening to the Ramones, a NYC punk rock band who played simple rock beats really (REALLY) fast. I was … Continue reading
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Keystone Health Promotion Conference podium presenations
Over the past several years have given several podium presentations at the annual Keystone Health Promotion Conference—a statewide conference for school health educators, school nurses, community health educators, worksite health promotion practitioners, and other advocates of health promotion. The theme … Continue reading
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Professional Socialization peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed article, my colleague Dr. Hal Strough and I discuss the various opportunities and approaches for encouraging student involvement in professional activities at the national, state, and local levels; and the benefits of implementing such activities into the … Continue reading
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On-air radio interviews
Included here are some on-air radio interviews I was able to record on cassette tape and later convert into mp3 formats (as the technology has advanced). 1). In this segment, I discuss our research on Breathe-Right TM nasal dilators and … Continue reading
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Study of Inca civilization in Peru
In June 2008 I traveled to the country of Peru as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Chautauqua Short Courses for College Teachers. For many years the Chautauqua Short Course program was supported by the National Science Foundation and … Continue reading
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Funded research – Project Breathe
Together with two faculty members from the Psychology Department, I received two (2) separate grants totaling $9000 awarded by the Tobacco Free Coalition of Lancaster county, a subsidiary of the Drug and Alcohol Commission. Our purpose was to study and … Continue reading
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Safe Zone training
Safe Zone is the name of a volunteer program at Millersville University that provides support and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, queer/questioning, intersex, allies/androgynous/asexual (LGBTQIA) students and employees. I was trained to listen, support, and refer students to University … Continue reading
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Student-research presented at national conferences
I have been quite fortunate to work with several outstanding athletic training students over my career. Shown below is a sample of the directed student projects I have advised and co-authored. The studies included here were published in peer-reviewed conference … Continue reading
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Gender Dynamics in Problem-Based Learning peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed article with my colleagues Drs. Christine Lauber and Erika Goodwin, we discuss the characteristics of effective Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teams and how genders approach this type of curricular learning strategy. Click to open the full text article: … Continue reading
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Central Market in Puerto Rico
A must-see tourist destination while traveling through Lancaster, PA is Central Market. Located just off the city square, the market is great way to spend a few hours in the morning enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of the oldest … Continue reading
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Poster presentation at NATAEC conference about accreditation policy
On this peer-reviewed scientific poster presented at the 2005 Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference, my colleagues Drs. Killian, Lauber and I share our findings from a study about issues in athletic training education. Our sample size consisted of 316 respondents … Continue reading
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Poster on Title IX research at AAHPERD conference
Title IX is a federal law enacted in 1972 that prohibits discrimination in schools and universities based on being male or female. The law forbids sex discrimination in areas such as financial aid, housing and athletics. Based on an article … Continue reading
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Poster on role of Motivation and Personality in Clinical Instruction at NATAEC conference
On this peer-reviewed poster presented at the 2005 National Athletic Trainers’ Educators conference my colleague Dr. Lauber and I discuss the leading theories in motivation and offer insights on how personality potentially shapes behaviors among Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) serving … Continue reading
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The Dog Ate My Jump Drive keynote address
In this well-received presentation titled: The Dog Ate My Jump Drive: Student Accountability Issues in Distance Learning given at the Instructional Technology Showcase/Luncheon sponsored by the Millersville University Center for Academic Excellence, Office of Professional Training and Education, and the … Continue reading
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Founding Director of Dual Degree educational program
I led efforts that began as a listening tour learning from longtime employees; to conducting a market analysis and writing a program proposal; to scheduling meetings with the major stakeholders and resolving issues such as content delivery and tuition; to … Continue reading
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Presentation on Assessment Techniques
In this presentation given on April 18, 2006 with my colleagues Drs. Lombardi and Schaeffer for the 2006 Millersville University Annual Assessment Luncheon titled “Assessment Cycle Continues: Using the Tools to Maintain the Momentum;” we discuss various assessment tools and … Continue reading
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Employee motivation peer-reviewed publication
Numerous theories have been developed to explain human motivation. In this peer-reviewed article, my colleague Dr. Christine Lauber and I created a fictional employee named Mike. We describe his needs and desires; and the ways his behavior could potentially … Continue reading
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Officer for Pet Guardians non-profit organization
During the summer of 2005 the idea for Pet Guardians was born when several family members, friends, and a couple of colleagues from work began discussing a new organization that might assist senior-citizens living in Lancaster county who owned pets, … Continue reading
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Plenary Session featured speaker at NATAEC conference
In 2007 my colleague Dr. Christine Lauber and I were featured as plenary session speakers at the prestigious National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Eduators Conference where we discussed various types of motivation and offered insight on how motivation shapes behavior, … Continue reading
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Electronic Roundtable presentation at national HEDIR Technology Seminar
In 2004, I gave an electronic roundtable presentation at the HEDIR (Health Education Directory) Technology Seminar in New Orleans –a division of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE) that year. The seminar was a showcase for health educators to … Continue reading
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Poster on Smoking Prevention to Society for Behavioral Medicine conference
In this study conducted with two colleagues from the Millersville University Department of Psychology along with a pulmonologist—which is the name for a physician who’s specialty deals with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract—we present findings from an initial … Continue reading
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First-Year Experience (FYE) Seminar instructor
Freshmen Seminars are courses that introduce first-year students to thought-provoking topics they may not have previously considered. The courses are designed to promote faculty-student and student-student interaction, usually with a volunteer component called service-learning. Shown below is an article appearing … Continue reading
Journal of Allied Health peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) research article I discuss national accreditation issues and the innovative study designed to determine interrater reliability among accreditation site-visitors. Click open to read the article: Journal of Allied Health.PDF
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Gender Dynamics in the Classroom peer-reviewed publication
In this two part peer-reviewed article, my colleague Dr. Christine Lauber and I offer general teaching strategies to enhance communication among men and women in the classroom and clinical education settings. Click here to read part 1: ATT Gender 1.PDF … Continue reading
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Paper at AERA conference
In this paper co-authored with colleagues from the University of Dayton, we discuss race and culture and the ways individual backgrounds shape how we see and experience the world around us. The paper was presented at the American Educational Research … Continue reading
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American Journal of Health Education peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed journal article I discuss a student class assignment that I created called the Video Intervention Project and how using technology enhances student learning by applying a theory known as Cognitive Dissonance. Click here to read the article: American … Continue reading
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Article explaining the misuse of Abbreviations
In this letter to the editor published in the NATA News I offer some theoretical explanations including Maslow and the movie A Beautiful Mind for why there is a misuse of abbreviations in the athletic training profession.
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Paper on Writer’s Support Group at FAHE conference
In this paper presented at the 23rd Annual Friends Association for Higher Education (FAHE) conference, my colleagues and I discussed how to maintain a writer’s support group. Our paper was titled: Maintaining a Research Agenda at a Small Teaching College: … Continue reading
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Article about ATCs Communicating with Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
In this brief article, I discuss the removal of football helmets and the associated risks and related communication issues in the Emergency Medical Services journal. Several professional opportunities resulted from my writing about this issue. For instance: 1) I received … Continue reading
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Book Contract
In November 2004, I was awarded a contract from Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Publishing to co-author a book with Dr. Hal Strough titled: Risk Management and Acute Care for Athletic Trainers. The vision for our book was to … Continue reading
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Media coverage of Breathe-Right nasal strips research
Considered by many to be a seminal article in sport sciences, the results of our study on the use of Breathe-Right nasal strips in sports which I directed and co-authored with my former student Marc Trocchio and colleagues Anna Parkman … Continue reading
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Journal of Athletic Training peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed article with my undergraduate student Marc Trochhio and two colleagues from the University of Charleston, we discuss our quantitative research performed on athletes using the Breathe-Right nasal strips made popular by hall of fame NFL player Jerry … Continue reading
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Published interview in Convergence magazine
In this published interview from Convergence magazine, the publication for students, alumni, faculty, staff and other friends of West Virginia Graduate College (now part of the Marshall University system), I share my insights as a part-time graduate student taking one … Continue reading
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Journal of Educational Research peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed research article co-authored with my doctoral dissertation advisor and other colleagues, we discuss our study of gender differences among boys and girls in elementary math classrooms and our advice for classroom teachers. Journal of Educational Research.PDF
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Gallaudet University invited keynote presentation
Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet University is the world leader in undergraduate and graduate programs for the deaf and hard of hearing students. I was invited to give a keynote presentation to students, faculty, administrators and board of trustee members … Continue reading
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1st annual Pennsylvania Wellness Institute
During the week of August 2-6, 2004, the 1st annual Pennsylvania Wellness Institute was held on the campus of Millersville University and attended by over 45 educators, school nurses, respiratory therapists and certified athletic trainers from across four different counties … Continue reading
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2nd annual Pennsylvania Wellness Institute
Following the success of the first annual Pennsylvania Wellness Institute, a second Institute was planned and taught the following year at the PASSHE Dixon University Center complex in Harrisburg. Click to open the full brochure: Second Annual PA Wellness Institute … Continue reading
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Paper on School-University partnerships at AERA conference
The purpose of this research with faculty from the Millersville University Department of Educational Foundations along with the School of Education Dean was to investigate the administrative functions of an emerging school-university partnership for urban school teachers. Findings from our … Continue reading
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Ohio Journal of Teacher Education peer-reviewed publication
Published in the Ohio Journal of Teacher Education, this study investigated the often controversial issue of School Choice, which is the practice of giving families the opportunity to choose the school where their children will attend. My study was published … Continue reading
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Student explores Physical Therapy admissions
In this article published in Advance for Physical Therapists, the nation’s physical therapy weekly, I describe a research study completed by one of my former students Christopher Wise about potential preferences for student admission into Physical Therapy programs.
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Article about Physical Therapy school Admissions
In this article published in Advance for Physical Therapists, a weekly periodical sent to Physical Therapists working both nationally and overseas, I discuss research conducted by one of my undergraduate students that which I advised. Christopher Wise’s research question was … Continue reading
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Article about Service Learning
In this article with my former undergraduate student Dr. Aaron A. Settle, ATC, CSCS now a member of the faculty and past-president of the senate at West Virginia State University, we discuss Service-Learning for the Athletic Training Curriculum. Service-learning is … Continue reading
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Journal of Academic Inquiry peer-reviewed publication
In this peer-reviewed article titled: A Model for Assessing Student Learning in Wellness at a State-Supported Regional University, my colleagues and I describe Millersville University’s approach to assessing Wellness–a course that blends traditional health and physical education courses into a … Continue reading
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Paper at American Educational Studies Association in Mexico City
Our paper titled When Ideology Sabotages the Truth: The Politics of Privately-funded Educational Vouchers in one Urban School District was presented at the American Educational Studies Association Annual Conference in Mexico City. Since the presentation, the paper has been cited … Continue reading
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Poster about Leadership models at NATAEC conference
In 2001 I co-authored a peer-reviewed poster presentation for the National Athletic Training Educators’ Conference. The theme for the conference was “The ATC in Higher Education” which reflected the evolution of athletic training education as a specialty with higher education. … Continue reading
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Article about Ice-skating safety and Emergency Medical Services
In this article I discuss the popularity of ice skating during the Winter Olympics and the medical care that should be provided to young skaters by paramedics and EMTs. Click to read the article: EMS journal.PDF
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Poster on Clinical Teaching in Nursing at NATAEC conference
On this peer-reviewed poster presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Educators Conference in January 2003, my colleague Dr. Lauber and I discuss lessons learned from our study of best-practice clinical instruction in nursing and how those educational principles and learning … Continue reading
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Poster on Clinical Instruction Gender Differences at NATAEC conference
On this peer-reviewed scientific poster, my colleague Dr. Lauber and I discuss findings at the Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators conference in January 2003. Our sample size include 186 men and 131 women working in accredited athletic training education programs. Findings … Continue reading
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Emergency Planning podium presentation given at West Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association symposium
Shown below are several photographs and x-rays that were originally taken as 35mm slides for my podium presentation given at the 1994 West Virgina Athletic Trainers’ Association (WVATA) meeting on Emergency Planning in Athletics. The people shown in the photographs … Continue reading
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Article on General Education assessment
In this article published in MU Exchange, I discuss my department’s work on Outcomes Assessment and our use of the modified Delphi technique to assess student learning.
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American Red Cross – United Way volunteer
Shown to the right of this entry is a photo of my Certificate of Appreciation awarded to me by the Central West Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross where I volunteered for several years from 1991-1995. I had previously … Continue reading
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Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
Athletic Trainers are health-care professionals who are licensed to work in a wide range of facilities and situations to help prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries; and to offer care for both acute and chronic medical conditions including cardiac abnormalities, heat … Continue reading
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Department Chair
While serving as a full-time faculty member and director of the nationally accredited athletic training education program at Wilmington College, I was encouraged to apply for the Chairperson opening in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Athletic Training (and Sports … Continue reading
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Sport Management
One of my first ventures into the field of Sport Management was with a project called the Rock Run, an event conducted at Slippery Rock University. Designed as a fund raiser for the SRU Athletic Training Club, the 5K Rock … Continue reading
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Media activities
Throughout my career I have been fortunate to participate in a host of media and public relations activities ranging from public service announcements (PSAs) on local TV, to photo shoots appearing in college viewbooks and college websites to appearances with … Continue reading
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Playing Drums
One of my hobbies is playing the drums. Shown here are some photos, video clips and mp3 music files (some of it good, and much of it not so good!) I am mainly a self-taught drummer who dreamed of … Continue reading
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International Travel and Field Research
I’ve traveled to 17 different countries and territories. Below is a list of some of the places where I have visited, taught classes, studied, and/or conducted research. Panama (Panamá Canal, Panamá City) France (Sainte-Mere-Eglise) Portugal (Porto, Lisbon) Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho … Continue reading
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Favorite Books
These are some of my favorite books: 1. Passport to the Soul: A Lifelong Journey by Beth Mende Conny (2001). This mini book contains several inspirational quotes from various sources. 2. Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of … Continue reading
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