Constance Pollard, Ph.D.

Dr. Constance Pollard

Professor

Education

M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization in Reading, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, May, 1975

Teaching Experience

 1993 - Present, Boise State University, Boise, ID

            Foundations, Technology and Secondary Education (1993 – 2001)

1992 -1993    University of Idaho Center for Developmental Disabilities, Moscow, ID  

1992-1993   University of Idaho, Boise Center, Boise, ID

            Assignment: Supervise elementary and secondary student teachers.

1990-1992    University of Idaho, College of Education, Moscow, Idaho.

            Assistant Professor, Business Education and Office Administration

1989-1990   University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Education, Lincoln, Nebraska

            Instructor, Business Education Program

1988-1989  University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Education, Lincoln, Nebraska

            Graduate Assistant, Business Education Program

            Assignment:  Business Communications Classes

1976-1981   Fernie School District, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada

            Teacher, Fourth Grade/Fifth Grade, Sparwood Elementary

             Assignment:  All Fourth Grade subjects; Fifth Grade Reading.

1975-1976   Spirit River School District, Spirit River, Alberta, Canada

            Resource Room Teacher, K-12, Silver Valley Schools

            Assignment:  Reading Specialist

1973-1975   Albany Public Schools, Laramie, Wyoming

            Reading Instructor, Laramie Jr. High School

            Assignment:  Remedial and Developmental Reading for Seventh - Ninth Grades

1973-1976   University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming

            Instructor, University of Wyoming Summer Reading Clinic

Research and Writing Activities

Pollard, C. & Schliefer, J. (1990). Challenging complacency: Dynamic teaching models. Business Education Forum, 45(3), 16-18. 

Pollard, C. (1991). Interactive videodisc as an instructional strategy for teaching a word processing program. The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 33(1), 21-34.

Pollard, C. (1991). Streamlining the writing process in business communications. The Bulletin of the Association for Business Communications, 49(2), 29-31. 

Pollard, C., Pollard, R. & Rojewski, J. (1991). The college teaching experience: A qualitative inquiry. College Student Journal, 25(2), 149-154.

Pollard, C., & Akeyo, V. (1991). Telecommunications networks in action:  An inter-university project."  Applications of Computer Conferencing to Teacher Education and Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings, an International Symposium on Computer Conferencing, 53-57, Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University, 1991.

Pollard, C., & Kizzier, D. (1992). A comparison of interactive videodisc and videotape instruction systems. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 34(2), 83-95.

Pollard, C. (1992). Effects of interactive videodisc instruction on learner performance, learner attitude and learning time.  Journal of Instructional Psychology, 19(3), 190-196.

Pollard, C. (1992). A framework for teaching telecommunications concepts and skills.  Delta Pi Epsilon's Instructional Strategies: An Applied Research Series.  

Pollard, C., & Akeyo, V. (1992). Telecommunications competencies and skills needed by the office professional. Office Systems Research Journal, 11(1), 21-26.

Pollard, C. (1992). Introduction to telecomputing. Computer Enrichment Handbook. Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

Pollard, C. (1992). Using the computer for business presentations. Computer Enrichment Handbook. Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

Pollard, C. (1992). Maximizing computer usage in the writing process. Computer Enrichment Handbook. Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

Kizzier, D., & Pollard, C. (1992). A research agenda for studying technologically mediated instructional strategies in business and education. DPE Research Conference Proceedings, 117-125, Los Angeles, CA. November, 1992.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1992). Technologically mediated instruction systems: Teaching alternatives. Education "Sans Frontieres," 2, 905-907.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1992).  A framework for maximizing the use of telecommunications technologies in education.  Education "Sans Frontieres," 2, 908-911.

Mowrer-Popiel, E., Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1993). An examination of factors affecting the creative production of female professors. College Student Journal, 27(4), 428-437.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., & Rojewski, J. (1993).  An examination of the problems associated with grading students with special needs.  Journal of Instructional Psychology, 20(2), 154-161.

Pollard, C., Pollard, R., & Rojewski, J. (1993). Secondary business educators' attitudes toward students from special populations:  A factor analytic investigation.  National Association for Business Teacher Education Review, 23(1), 38-49.

Brumley, D., Pollard, C., & Yopp, M. (1993).  Views, opinions, and beliefs of secondary business education by state employment service managers and secondary principals in the Pacific Northwest. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 35(1), 39-50, 1993.

Pollard, C., & Kizzier, D. (1993).  Evaluation of technologically-mediated instructional strategies by teachers and trainers. Rethinking the Roles of Technology in Education, 1, 148-150.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1993).  Restructuring the teacher/student relationship through technology. Rethinking the Roles of Technology in Education, 1, 10-13.

Mowrer-Popiel, E., Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1993).  An investigation of preservice education students' perceptions of computer technology. Rethinking the Roles of Technology in Education, 1, 180-183.

Canney, G., Pedras, M., Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1994).  Toward the improvement of college teaching:  Development of an innovative model. College Student Journal, 3, 28), 379-384.

Mowrer-Popiel, E., Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1994). An analysis of the perceptions of preservice teachers toward technology and its use in the classroom. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 21(2), 131-139.

Kizzier, D., Ford, J., & Pollard, C. (1994).  Perceived appropriateness of technologically mediated systems in educational and business learning environments. The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 36(2), 32-48.

Pollard, C., & Anderson, H. (1994).  A framework for integrating technology into secondary preservice education courses. Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education, 1, 88-91.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., & Meers, G. (1994). Technological applications for adjudicated youth with disabilities. Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education, 1, 82-84.

Tomlin, M., Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1994). An alternative teacher preparation strategy: A teaching simulation project. Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education, 2, 1137-1140.

Kizzier, D., Pollard, C., & Ford, J. (1994). Comparison of the appropriate use of technologically-mediated instructional systems.  Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education, 1, 85-88.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., & Meers, G. (1995).  A sociological, psychological and educational profile of adjudicated youth.  Invited article. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Educators, 17(2), 56-62.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., & Meers, G. (1995). Determining effective transition strategies for adjudicated youth with disabilities:  A national delphi study. Journal of Correctional Education, 45(4), 190-196.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., Rojewski, J. & Meers, G. (1996).  ransition program components for adjudicated youth with disabilities in alternative school settings. Journal of At-Risk Issues, 3(1), 45-53.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., & Tomlin, M. (1996).  Enhancing teacher training:  A simulation program. Technology and Communications: Catalyst for Educational Change. The Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education Conference Proceedings, 2, 537-539.

Pollard, C., Thorsen, C., & Anderson, H. (1996).  Evaluating the effectiveness of teacher technology training.  Technology and Communications:  Catalyst for Educational Change. The Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education Conference Proceedings, 2, 534-536.

Pollard, C., Pollard, R., & Meers, G. (1996). The role of technology: Adjudicated youth with disabilities. Technology and Communications: Catalyst for Educational Change. The Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education Conference Proceedings, 2, 540-542.

Pollard, R., Pollard, C., Rojewski, J., & Meers, G. (1997).  Adjudicated Youth with disabilities: Transition strategies in correctional environments.  Journal of Correctional Education, 48(3), 127-134.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1998).  Uses of technology for developing multiple intelligences. A Worldwide Network of Learning: Opportunities, Challenges and Contrasts, 436-439.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1998).  Technology-based instruction in preservice teacher education programs. A Worldwide Network of Learning: Opportunities, Challenges and Contrasts, 433-435.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1999).  Establishing a community of learners through technology. Preparation for the New Millennium -- Directions, Developments, and Delivery, 248-250.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1999).  Optimizing technology experiences in preservice teacher education programs. Preparation for the New Millennium -- Directions, Developments, and Delivery, 197-199.

Pollard, R., & Pollard C. (2000). Creating a technology-rich teaching paradigm.  Preparing for a New Century of Learning: Technology, Education, and the Internet, 261-163.

Pollard, R. & Pollard, C. (2001). Troubled voices: A qualitative inquiry. EDUCATION, 121(3), p. 476 - 484.

Pollard, C. & Thorsen, C. (2001).  A Technology-Rich Teacher Preparation Program. Conference proceedings of the 19^th International Conference on Technology and Education.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (2003).  Principals’ perceptions of extended internships. EDUCATION, 124, (1) p. 151-156.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (2004).  Research priorities in educational technology: A delphi study. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 37(3), p. 145 – 160.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (2005).  A framework for establishing research themes in educational technology.  International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, Volume 1, Issue 3, pp.87-90.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (2007). A profile of K-12 Technology Use: A qualitative study.  International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, Volume 3, Issue 4, pp. 81-88.

Other Publications

Pollard, C. (1990).  Interactive videodisc as an instructional strategy. The Nebraska Vocational Teacher Educator, Research Edition, 2(4), 6.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1991).  Alternative schools:  Why do they work?  Paper published in Conference Proceedings.   New and Related Services, Guidance, Administration Divisions Carousel.  American Vocational Association Conference.  Los Angeles, CA, December, 1991.

Pollard, R., & Pollard, C. (1992).  Creating dropout alternatives. Teaching Today. Spring, 1992.

Pollard, C. (1992).  Using telecommunications networks to enhance business education teacher preparation.  Teaching Today. Spring, 1992.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1993).  Analysis of the Chapter 1 Program Needs Assessment Survey. Report prepared for the Independent School District of Boise City, Boise, Idaho.

Books/Book Chapters

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R. (1992). The complexities of the job search.  In Sawyer, R., Pritchard K., & Hostetler, K., The art and politics of college teaching: A practical guide for the beginning professor.  New York: Peter Lang Publishing House.

Pollard, R. & Pollard, C. (1999).  Making a Difference: A Transition Model for Adjudicated Youth.  Boulder, CO: D. R. Murphy, Inc.  

Pollard, C., VanDehey, T., & Pollard, R. (2003).  Curricular Computing: Essential Skills for Teachers.  Boise State University Printing. 

Pollard, C., VanDehey, T., & Pollard, R. (2006).  Educating Teachers: Technology Skills for the Classroom.  Boise, ID: ERC Publishing.

Pollard, C., VanDehey, T., & Pollard, R. (2007).  Educating Teachers: Technology Skills for the Classroom, 2^nd Edition. Boise, ID: ERC Publishing.

Pollard, C., & Pollard, R.  (2007). Priorytety w zakresie badan na polu technologii edukacyjnej w Stanach Zjednoczonych.  In. K.Wenty and E.Perzyckiej (Eds). Diagnoza I ewaluacja w prezemianach edukacyjnych. Szcrecin, Poland: University of Szczecin.

Pollard, C. & Pollard, R. (2008). Teaching and Learning in a Digital World. Boise, ID: ERC Publishing.

Presentations at Scholarly Meetings

 4^th International Technology, Knowledge and Society Conference, Boston, MA, January 2008.

E-Teaching, Learning and Research Tools: RSS Feeds

E Learn 2007 World Conference. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, October 2007.

Engaging Digital Natives in the Educational Process

National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2007.

Online Integration Strategies for Teaching Digital Natives

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, San Diego, CA, February 2007.

Technology and the Millennial Generation

3rd International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Cambridge, England, January 2007.

A Snapshot of K-12 Classroom Technology

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Atlanta, GA, February 2006.

A Framework for Establishing Research Themes in Educational Technology

 The International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society. Berkley, California, January 2005.

Technology Use in the K-12 Classroom

 Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Chicago, Illinois, February 2005.

Research Priorities in Educational Technology

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Dallas, Texas, February 2004.

Changing the Internship Paradigm: What Happens?”

Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, Spokane, Washington, April, 2003.

Year-Long Internships: Do They Work?

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, February, 2003.

Technology Connections

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Denver, February, 2002.

Providing Technology-Rich Learning Environments

Microcomputers in Education Conference, Arizona State University, March, 2002.

Building Bridges with Technology

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, New Orleans, February, 2001. 

A Technology-Rich Teacher Preparation Program

19th International Conference on Technology Education, Tallahassee, FL, May, 2001.

Teacher Education Faculty:  Proactive & Proficient in Technology

Northwest Association of Teacher Educators Regional Conference, Spokane, Washington, April, 2001.

Creating a technology-rich teaching paradigm

18^th International Conference on Technology and Education, Tampa, Florida, October, 1999.

Optimizing Technology Experiences in Preservice Teacher Education Programs

International Conference on Technology and Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, March, 1999.

Establishing a Community of Learners Through Technology

 International Conference on Technology and Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, March, 1999.

Creating a technology-rich teaching paradigm

International Conference on Technology and Education, Tampa, Florida, October, 1999.

Technology-based Instruction in Preservice Teacher Education Programs

International Conference on Technology and Education, Santa Fe, New Mexico, February, 1998.

Uses of Technology for Developing Multiple Intelligences

International Conference on Technology and Education, Santa Fe, New Mexico, March, 1998.

Changing the Paradigm: Connecting Teachers and Students through Telecommunications

Northwest Association for Teacher Educators, Coeur d'Alene, April, 1997.

Development of Multiple Intelligences through Technology

Association for Teachers and Educators National Conference, Washington, D.C., February, 1997.

A Model for Providing Effective Services for Adjudicated Youth.

Association for Teachers and Educators National Conference, Washington, D.C., February, 1997.

Support and Collaboration:  A Model for Providing Services for Adjudicated Youth

Northwest Association for Teacher Educators, Coeur d'Alene, April, 1996.

Enhancing Teacher Training:  A Simulation Program

International Conference on Technology and Education, New Orleans, LA. March, 1996.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teacher Technology Training

International Conference on Technology and Education, New Orleans, LA. March, 1996.

The Role of Technology: Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

International Conference on Technology and Education, New Orleans, LA. March, 1996.

Effective Strategies for Working with At-Risk Youth in Alternative School Settings

Alternative School Agency Networking Conference, Anchorage, AK. March, 1996

A Simulation Model for Preservice Teachers

Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis, MO.  February, 1996

Adjudicated Youth: Dilemmas and Decisions

Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis, MO.  February, 1996.

Meeting the Transition Needs of Adjudicated Youth

Sixth Annual National Conference on Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated and At-Risk Youth, Palm Springs, CA.  January, 1996.

Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities:  Transition to Postsecondary Environments

American Vocational Association National Conference.  Denver, CO, December, 1995.

A Focus for Providing Transition Services for Adjudicated Youth

National Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth.  Tempe, AZ.  November, 1995.

A Profile of Effective Transition Services for Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

Educating At-Risk Youth Conference Workshop, Bowling Green, KY, October, 1995.

Expanding Education in the 90's: Integrating Telecommunications Technology

Northwest Association of Teacher Educators Regional Conference, Coeur d'Alene, ID, April, 1995.

A Challenge to Educators:  Teaching Adjudicated Youth

Northwest Association of Teacher Educators Regional Conference, Coeur d'Alene, ID, April, 1995.

A National Survey of Transition Program Components

Alternative School Agency Networking Conference, Anchorage, AK.  March, 1995.

Innovative Techniques for Addressing the Educational Concerns of Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Detroit, MI.  February, 1995. 

Transition Services and Strategies for Adjudicated Youth

National Conference on Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated and At-Risk Youth, Palm Springs, CA.  January, 1995.

Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities: A National Perspective.

Eighteenth Annual National Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ.  November, 1994.

Transition of Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities: Perceptions of the Youth, Parents, and Education, Social Services and Corrections Professionals

President's Committee on the Employment of Persons with Disabilities Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1994.

Transition Services for Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities: Views from Education, Social Services and Corrections Professionals

NAVESP Regional Conference. Great Falls, Montana, April, 1994.

Restructuring the Role of Education:  Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

NWATE Regional Conference. Coeur d'Alene, ID, April, 1994.

Comparison of the Appropriate Use of Technologically-Mediated Instructional Systems

Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, University of London Institute of Education, England, March, 1994.

A Framework for Integrating Technology into Secondary Preservice Education Course

Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, University of London Institute of Education, England, March, 1994.

 Technological Applications for Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, University of London Institute of Education, England, March, 1994.

An Alternative Teacher Preparation Strategy:  A Teaching Simulation Project

Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, University of London Institute of Education, England, March, 1994.

The Integration of Educational, Corrections and Social Services for Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, February, 1994.

An Innovative Research Approach into Transitional Components for Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities

Council on Exceptional Children, Division of Career Development and Transition 1993 International Conference.  Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 1993.

The Role of Technology in Preservice Education

Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, April, 1993.

Restructuring the Teacher/Student Relationship Through Technology

Tenth International Conference on Technology and Education, Cambridge, MA, March, 1993.

An Investigation of  Preservice Education Students' Perceptions of Computer Technology

Tenth International Conference on Technology and Education, Cambridge, MA, March, 1993.

Evaluation of Technologically-Mediated Instructional Strategies by Teachers and Trainers

Tenth International Conference on Technology and Education, Cambridge, MA, March, 1993.

Views, Beliefs, and Opinions of Secondary Business Education by State Employment Service Managers and Secondary Principals in the Pacific Northwest

NABTE Research Conference, Dallas, TX.  April, 1993.

A Research Agenda for Studying Technologically Mediated Instructional Strategies in Business and Education

DPE Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA.  November, 1992.

A Comparison of Interactive Videodisc and Videotape Instructional Systems

NABTE research session. National Business Education Association Conference.  Boston, Massachusetts, April, 1992.

Teacher Education for the College Professor

Northwest Association for Teacher Educators Regional Conference. Spokane, Washington, April, 1992.

A Profile of Alternative High Schools

Northwest Association for Teacher Educators Regional Conference.  Spokane, Washington, April, 1992.

Technologically-mediated Instruction Systems: Teaching Alternatives

The Ninth International Conference on Technology and Education Conference Proceedings.  Paris, France, March, 1992.

A Framework for Maximizing the Use of Telecommunications Technologies in Education

The Ninth International Conference on Technology and Education Conference Proceedings.  Paris, France, March, 1992.

Teaching Word Processing Through the Use of Interactive Videodisc

American Vocational Association National Conference.  Los Angeles, California, December, 1991.

Alternative Schools:  Why Do They Work?

American Vocational Association National Conference.  Los Angeles, California, December, 1991.

An Overview of Telecommunications for Business Educators

Idaho Business Education Association State Conference, Lewiston, Idaho, October, 1991.

A Profile of Crack Children:  Implications for Education

Sixth International Conference, Council for Exceptional Children. Kansas City, Missouri, October, 1991.

Telecommunication Networks in Action:  An Interuniversity Project

International Symposium on Applications of Computer Conferencing to Teacher Education and Human Resource Development. The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio, June, 1991.

Technology and Education

Phi Delta Kappa meeting.  February, 1991. 

Funded Grants

"An Examination of Telecommunications as a Teaching Strategy."  Co-authored with Carolyn Thorsen and Holly Anderson.  Boise State University College of Education.  Funded for Spring, 1996.  Total: $3700.

"Who Will Do Science and Math in the 21st Century?"  Co-authored with Betty Hecker. Boise State University Foundations Grant. Funded for 1995-1996. Total: $4500.

"Evaluation of Teacher Training Effectiveness at Selected Technology Outreach Program Sites in Southwest Idaho."  Co-authored with Carolyn Thorsen. Boise State University College of Education.  Funded for 1994-1995.  Total: $3700.

"A Comprehensive Research Approach to Develop a Model of Effective Strategies for Providing Transitional Services for Adjudicated Youth.  U.S. Department of Special Education.  Project Coordinator. Funded 1993-1996. Total: $330,000.

"The Relationship of Learning Styles Inventory to Technology Instruction."  Co-authored with Dr. Richard Pollard and Dr. Beth Popiel. Phi Delta Kappa Grant. Funded for Spring, 1992. Total:  2000.

Service

Editorial and Book Review Service

Reviewer, International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 2006 – 2007.

Reviewer, Becoming a Teacher.  Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2000.

Editor, Young American Poetry Digest, A National Schools Project, 1996 -2008.

Editor, Business Education Forum, Open Forum Section.  1992-1993.

Editorial Board, Collegiate Press Book Publishers.  1992-1993.

Editorial Board, Teaching Today.  College of Education publication.  University of Idaho, 1990-1992.

University, College and Departmental Service

Boise State University

Institutional Review Board (IRB), Member.  2000 – 2003.

Foundation Scholars Teaching Award Committee, 2001 – 2003.

Academic Grievance Committee, 2004 - 2008

ASBSU Outstanding Student Organizations Committee, 2006

Chair, University Faculty Development Committee, 1994-1995. 

Academic Technology Focus Group, 1995.

Affirmative Action Committee, 1993-1995.

Search Committee for the Director of Outcomes Assessment, 1994

Affirmative Action Promotions Subcommittee, 1993-1995.

Faculty Development Committee, 1993-1994.

Boise State University, College of Education

Evaluation, Promotion & Tenure Task Force, Fall, 2007 - Spring, 2008.

Curriculum Committee, 2001 – 2006.

Dean’s Evaluation Committee, 1999, 2003, 2006.

Faculty Scholarship Committee, 2001 – 2003

Doctoral Program Committee, 2002 - 2003.

Salary Equity Committee, 1999 – 2000.

Doctoral Program Council, Elected by FTSE Department. 1996 - 1998.

Chair, Faculty Development Committee, 1995.

Technology Committee, 1994-1996.

Scholarship Selection Committee, 1993-1994.

Boise State University, Departmental Service

Chair, Search Committee, Educational Technology Department, 2006-2007.

Search Committee Member, Educational Technology Department, 2005-2006

Search Committee Member, Educational Technology Department, 2004-2005.

Curriculum Committee, Educational Technology Department, 2001-2006.

Technology Master’s Committee, Educational Technology Department, 2001-2006.

Curriculum Redesign Committee, Chair, FTSE Department. 1999 – 2000.

Technology Master's Committee, FTSE Department.  1996-2000.

Fifth Year Program Committee, FTSE Department,1997.

Faculty Evaluation Committee, FTSE Department,1997.

Tenure and Promotion Committee, FTSE Department, 1996.

Evaluation For Field Services Committee, FTSE Department, 1996.

Student Portfolio Evaluation Committee, English Department, BSU, 1996-1999.

Professional Standards Committee, FTSE Department, 1995-1998.

Travel Committee, FTSE Department. Member, 1994.  Chair, 1995 & 1997.

Search Committees, FTSE Department.  Spring, 1995.  Spring, 1997. Spring, 1998.

Professional Development Schools Task Force, FTSE Department. Spring, 1995.

Curriculum Development Committee, FTSE Department. 1993-1995.

Chair, Admissions/Program Entrance Requirements Committee, FTSE Department, 1994.

Diversity Committee, FTSE Department, 1994-1995.

University of Idaho Service

Division Promotion and Tenure Review Committee.  Vocational Teacher and Adult Education. University of Idaho.  1990-1992.

Associate membership on the University of Idaho Graduate Faculty.  August, 1990.

College of Education Coordination Committee, University of Idaho, 1990-1992.

Outcomes Assessment Task Force. College of Education, University of Idaho, 1990-1992.

University of Nebraska Service

Business Communications Textbook Adoption Committee—University of Nebraska, Division of Business Education, Spring, 1989.

Annual Business Education Summer Conference Committee—University of Nebraska, Division of Business Education, 1989.

Business Education Curriculum Committee--University of Nebraska, Fall/Spring, 1989 - 1990.  Designed new class: Advanced Communication Technologies.

Business Education Lab Procedures Committee--University of Nebraska, Fall/Spring, 1989-1990.  Chairman.  Developed policies and procedures and coordinated lab activities.

Doctoral Committees

Committee Member:

            1990 - 1992 University of Idaho           Student:  Deborah Brumley

            1990 - 1992 University of Idaho           Student:  Bruce Wallace

            1991 - 1993 University of Idaho           Student:  Sandra Melchert

                                 (Won ASCD Dissertation of the Year Award)

            1995 - 1997  Boise State University     Student:  Brent Kidder

            1995 - 1999  University of Idaho          Student:  Gale Pooley

            1995 - 2001  Boise State University     Student:   Paul Harmon

            1995 - 1999  Boise State University     Student:   Diane Anderson

            1999 -  2001 Boise State University     Student:  Elizabeth Zylstra

Committee Chair:

            1995 - 2000 Boise State University       Student:  Margaret Cox 

            1995 - 2000 Boise State University       Student:  Dan Petersen

            2004 – 2006 Boise State University       Student:  Kerri Rice

Professional Organization Service

Chair, Technology for Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group, Association of Teacher Educators, 2002-2006.

Webmaster, Technology for Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group, Association of Teacher Educators, 2005-2006.

Member, Public Relations Committee, Association of Teacher Educators. 1995 -1997.

National Delegate for the Northwest Association of Teacher Educators.  1994 -1997.

Member of the Board of Directors, Idaho Association of Scholars. 1996-1997

Research Representative, Phi Delta Kappa, Boise, Idaho Chapter.  1993 -1999.

Field Reader, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Office of Research's Field-Initiated Studies (FIS) Program.  United States Department of Education, 1994 -1996.

Facilitator, Information Exchange Session--Virtual Reality Technology, American Vocational Association National Conference, Dallas, TX. Fall, 1994.

National Delegate for the Phi Delta Kappa, University of Idaho Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa 43rd Biennial Council and 10th International Education Conference.  Indianapolis, Indiana, Fall, 1992.

President, University of Idaho Phi Delta Kappa Chapter.  1991- 1992.

Co-sponsor, Business Professionals of America.  University of Idaho, 1990-1991.

 Other Service

Evaluator, Building Bridges with Technology Federal Grant. Co-designed survey instruments and coordinated data collection with external grant evaluators from International Society for Technology Education (ISTE). 1999 - 2002.

Project Coordinator, Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities National Project.  Design and implement four national research projects (quantitative and qualitative).  Analyze and triangulate results of studies; disseminate results. Train participants in qualitative research methodology and interview techniques.  1993 -1997.

Consultant, Independent School District of Boise City.  Analyzed and synthesized data district collected from principals, teachers, tutors, and parents involved with Chapter 1 Programs.  Prepared report titled, "Analysis of the Chapter 1 Program Needs Assessment Survey,” 1992.

Team Leader, University of Idaho Center on Developmental Disabilities. Trained and coordinated field researchers.  National Head Start Project, Boise, Idaho, 1992 -1993.

Consultant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Vocational and Adult Education. Creativity and outdoor experiential learning project.  Fall, 1992

Consultant for Boise Public Schools.  Multicultural, "Newcomers School" curriculum development project. Spring, 1992.

Consultant, Topically Relevant Approaches for Increasing Learning in Science (TRAILS). A grant supported by funds from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Program for Mathematics and Science Education.  U.S. Department of Education.  1991 -1992.

State of Idaho, Division of Vocational Education. Member of evaluation team for Coeur D'Alene High School Marketing Education and Business & Office Occupations programs. Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.  April, 1991.

Honors

Doctoral Fellowship, University of Nebraska. 1990.

Outstanding Leadership Award, Phi Delta Kappa, President, University of Idaho Chapter, 1992.

Outstanding Service Award, National Adjudicated Youth with Disabilities Project. September, 1996.

Recognition Award for Outstanding Service, Alternative School Networking Conference. March, 1996.

Who’s Who in American Education, 2003 – 2008.

ASBSU Student’s Choice Award – 2005 Faculty Recognition of the Year (faculty recognized for their inspirational and impactful work in the lives of Boise State University students – January 24, 2006)

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