& Scholarly Activities

July 2011 - June 2012
Professional &
Scholarly Activities
of College of Saint Mary Faculty
Omaha, NE • CSM.edu

College of Saint Mary
Professional & Scholarly Activities
July 2011 – June 2012
Contents
Chapters in Books ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals ............................................................................................................... 3
Scholarly Essays/Publications ....................................................................................................................... 3
Presentations at Professional Meetings ....................................................................................................... 4
Media Interviews and Articles Cited ............................................................................................................. 7
Artistic Works, Exhibits, Performances ......................................................................................................... 8
Funded Research Grants or Proposals .......................................................................................................... 8
Professional Reviewer ................................................................................................................................... 9
Professional Conferences Attended ........................................................................................................... 10
Consultations .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Leadership in Professional Organizations ................................................................................................... 14
Non-Professional Publications .................................................................................................................... 15
Awards and Honors ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Continuing Education and Training ............................................................................................................. 16
Regional/Community Presentations ........................................................................................................... 19
Professional/Community Service ................................................................................................................ 20
Other Activities ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Contributors to the 2011-2012 Professional and Scholarly Activities Journal ........................................... 24
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Chapters in Books
Yolanda Griffiths, O.T.D.
Griffiths, Y. & Thinnes, A. (2011) Chapter 4, Psychological Aspects of Aging
in Occupational Therapy for Elders, (3 rd Ed), Eds Padilla, R., Byers-
Connon, S., & Lohman, H., St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Yearbook, Inc.
Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Yolanda Griffiths, O.T.D. Griffiths, Y. (2012). From the internet editor. Websites related to volume 26,
issue 2-3. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 26 (2-3), 211-214.
Griffiths, Y. (2011). From the internet editor. Websites related to volume 26,
issue 1. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 26(1), 95-96.
Griffiths, Y. (2011). From the internet editor. Websites related to volume 25,
issue 4. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 25(4), 319-322.
Ganesh Naik, Ph.D. Gaikwad, P., Naik, G. H., Priyadarsini, K. I., Mohan, H., Rao, B.S.M. (2011).
Radiation induced oxidation of hydroxy indoles by NO and Br
radicals: effect of pH. Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, 24 (8),
657-662.
Kaviyarasan, S., Sivakumar, A.S., Barik, A., Kunwar, A., Naik, G. H.,
Priyadarsini, K. I. (2011). Potent radical scavenging ability of
sunphenon: a green tea extract. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 35
(2), 596-612.
Jennifer Reed-Bouley, Reed-Bouley, J. (2012). Anti-Racist Theological Education as a Site of
Ph.D. Struggle for Justice. Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, 28 (1),
178-189.
Reed-Bouley, J., Wernli, M., Sather, P. (2012). Student Employment and
Perceptions of Service-Learning Courses. Journal of Service Learning
and Higher Education, 1, 6-29.
Molly Wernli, Ph.D.
Reed-Bouley, J., Wernli, M. A., & Sather, P. (2012). Student Employment and
Perceptions of Service- Learning. Journal of Service-Learning in
Higher Education, 1, 6-29.
Scholarly Essays/Publications
Michael Gendler, M.A.
Jeremy Karr, Ph.D.
Gendler, M. (Summer/Fall 2012). A Book Review Essay Studying the Jew
Scholarly Antisemitism in Nazi Germany. L’Dor V’Dor, The Nebraska
Jewish Historical Society, Edition 20, 7-10.
Karr, J. (2012). General Chemistry First Term Exam. American Chemical
Society.
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Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div.
Christine Pharr, Ph.D.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Kyle, E. (2011). Discerning Praxis: At the Intersection of Theory, Practice, &
Reflection in the Field of Spiritual Formation. Claremont Graduate
University: Student Research Journal, Vol. 1, 406-420.
Pharr, C. (2011). Stress Commitment to Full-Time Faculty: Involve
Adjuncts Fully. Dean and Provost, Vol. 12, (8).
Smid, M. (2011) Service-Learning...Why? College of Saint Mary Magazine,
Fall 2011, 9-10.
Maryanne Stevens, Stevens, Maryanne (2012) How Catholic Colleges Promote the Value of
R.S.M., Ph.D. Religion in Society. America, 206 (16), 23-24.
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Tufano, V. (2012). Personal characteristics of nursing faculty that motivate a
long-term commitment to nursing education. Dissertation.
Wade, K. (2011). The Effect of Infant Milk Soy Protein Intolerance on
Maternal and Family Health Outcomes. Dissertation.
Presentations at Professional Meetings
Karla Mason Bergen,
Ph.D.
Sally Bisson, J.D.
Steven Brewer, M.B.C.
“Topics of disclosure and taboo topics in the work spouse relationship”,
International Association of Relationship Researchers. Chicago, IL,
July, 2012. (with Chad McBride and Molly Wernli).
“Connecting with your students online: It’s up for debate”, Central States
Communication Association. Cleveland, OH, April, 2012.
“Defining and describing the work spouse relationship”, Family
Communication Division of the National Communication
Association. New Orleans, LA, November, 2011. (with Chad
McBride).
“So why do they call them ‘work spouses’? Examining the terminology
surrounding close friendships at work”, Organization for the Study
of Communication, Language, and Gender. Evanston, IL, October
2011. (with Chad McBride).
“Social Media in the Paralegal Job Search”, American Association for
Paralegal Education National Conference. Baltimore, MD,
November, 2011.
“Is Business Education Academically Adrift?”, 2012 Conference of
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Kansas
City, MO, April, 2012.
Marty Wheeler Burnett, Faculty, Sewanee Church Music Conference. Monteagle, TN, July, 2011.
D. Min.
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Melanie K. Felton, Ph.D. “Putting it all together: How a State Affiliate supports NAEYC's Vision 2015”,
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, November 2011.
“Developing Children’s Minds: An Exploration of “Mind in the Making:
Exploring The Seven Essential Life Skills That Every Child Needs””,
Presentation for the Iowa Association for the Education of Young
Children (Iowa AEYC) Fall Conference. Des Moines, IA, October,
2011.
Anna Fuder-Boehm
Jeremy Karr, Ph.D.
Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div.
Susan Liston, M.S.N.
Brena Mauck, Ph.D.
“Multi-Media use in a Nursing Pharmacology Class”, Poster Presentation,
Elsevier Faculty Development Institute. Las Vegas, NV, January,
2012.
“Lecture Capture and Interactive Displays Provide Student Benefit”,
Nebraska Education Technology Association Conference. La Vista,
NE, April, 2012.
“Spiritualizing Mind: A Brain-Based Approach to Formation”, Religious
Education Association, Toronto, Canada, November, 2011.
“Connect to Learn: Learn to Connect” Poster Presentation,
Elsevier/Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute. Las Vegas, NV,
January, 2012.
“Creation of a Scholars Program to Breathe Life Back into the STEM
Disciplines at a Small College”, American Society for Microbiology
Council on Undergraduate Education. San Mateo, CA, June, 2012.
“Integrating Research into the Curriculum at a Small College”, Nebraska
Academy of Science. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
“Characterization of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria from the Platte River”,
Nebraska Academy of Science. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
“Effects of Lead on Plant Growth and Evidence of Translocation”, Nebraska
Academy of Science. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
“Effect of Dissolved Lead on Plant Growth”, Nebraska Idea Networks for
Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Annual Conference. Grand
Island, NE, August, 2011.
“An Integrated Approach to Research”, Nebraska Idea Networks for
Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Annual Conference. Grand
Island, NE, August, 2011.
“Survey and Characterization of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in the Platte
River”, Nebraska Idea Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence
(INBRE) Annual Conference. Grand Island, NE, August, 2011.
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Vicky Morgan, Ph.D.
Aline M-J Paris, RSM
D.Min.
Shari Prior, Ph.D.
Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Narcissus Shambare,
M.B.A.
Morgan, V., Weilbacher, G. “Accountability is One Thing….Big Brother is.
Another”, Association of Teacher Educators. San Antonio, TX,
February, 2012.
Morgan, V., Shifflet, R., Latham, N. “How Do Teacher Candidates Learn
About Future Students Who are Divergent Thinkers?”, National
Middle School Association. Louisville, KY, November, 2011.
“From Boring to Favorite Class: Revisioning a First Year Seminar”, Higher
Learning Commission Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, April,
2012.
“A New Testament Critique of Sandra Schneiders’ Idea of ‘Ministerial
Religious Life’”, Mercy Association of Scripture and Theology Annual
Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, June 2012.
Invited Presentation: “IRB Challenges – Balancing Ethics, Regulations,
Religious Directives, and Cultural Considerations in IRB Reviews”,
Quorum Review International Review Board (IRB), Annual Offsite
Meeting. Seattle, WA, October, 2011.
“Lecture Capture and Interactive Displays Provide Student Benefit”, with
Jeremy Karr and Jason Schlesiger, Nebraska Educational Technology
Association. La Vista, NE, April, 2012.
Panelist: “Using Online Simulations in Your Classes”, Institute of
Behavioral and Applied Management Annual Conference. Orlando,
FL, October, 2011.
Session Chair: “Using a Deck of Playing Cards to Teach Basic Concepts
Related to Statistical Probability and Discrete Distributions”,
Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Annual
Conference. Orlando, FL, October, 2011.
Session Discussant: “Communicating Leadership In Online Learning”,
Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Annual
Conference. Orlando, FL, October, 2011.
Mary Smith, M.O.T. “Best Practices for Infusing Service Learning Across the Curriculum” ,
Campus Compact Heartland Conference. Overland Park, KS,
September, 2011.
Maryanne Stevens, “Boards of Trustees: Governing for Mission,” Association of Catholic
R.S.M. Colleges and Universities. Washington, D.C., February, 2012.
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Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D.
"Promoting and Evaluating Professional Competencies In Nursing: The
Transition From Theory to Practice”, III International Nursing
Education Conference. Cucuta, Colombia, September, 2011.
"Implementing Scientific Evidence into Nursing Practice",
III International Nursing Education Conference. Cucuta, Colombia.
September, 2011.
"Integrating Cultural Competence into Nursing Education",
Methodist Nursing Research Day. Omaha, NE, April, 2012.
"The Effect of Infant Milk Soy Protein Intolerance on Maternal and Family
Health Outcomes", Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual
Conference. Dearborn, MI, April, 2012.
"Support for an Infant with Milk Soy Protein Intolerance", Sigma Theta Tau
International Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter Winter Program. Omaha,
NE, February, 2012.
“The Impact of Social Media on Service-Learning in Health Care
Professions”. National Association of Local Boards of Health, Coeur
d’Alene, ID, September, 2011.
Media Interviews and Articles Cited
Karla Bergen, Ph.D.
CBS Miami. (2012, May 17). Commuter marriages grow as economy slows.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/05/17/commuter-marriages- growas-economy-slows/
Garofalo, M. (2012, May 4). Long distance relationship: How it affects a
marriage. News 4 WOAI.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/05/17/commuter-marriages- growas-economy-slows/.
Hays, R. (2012, April 10). Commuter relationships common in bad economy.
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/national_world&id
=8614868. 700 WLW Cincinnati. (2012, February 22). Eddie & Tracy
talk show on commuter marriage.
Brambila, N. C. (2012, February 12). Together apart: Commuter marriages on
the rise. The Desert Sun. Published in USA Today News
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/wellness/story/2012-02-
20/Together-apart-Commuter-marriages-on-the-rise/53170648/1
Keedle, J. (2011, November 14). Work life: Polygamy in the work place. The
Times Union (Hearst Newspapers).
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Work-Life-Polygamy-inthe-Workplace-2268160.php
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Artistic Works, Exhibits, Performances
Marty Wheeler Burnett,
D. Min.
Conductor for all of the following:
CSM Singers Concert at Holy Family Shrine, Gretna, NE, November, 2011.
CSM Christmas Concert with guest artists, Palladium Brass Quintet, Omaha,
NE, December, 2011.
CSM Spring Choral Celebration at St. Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha, NE, April, 2012.
CSM Chorus Concert, Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago, IL, April, 2012.
CSM Chorus performance, St. James Episcopal Cathedral, Chicago, IL, April,
2012.
CSM Chorus Concerts at Alegent Bergan Mercy Hospital, November, 2011-
May, 2012.
CSM Singers Concert at Alegent Adult Volunteers Luncheon, Omaha, NE, April,
2012.
CSM Singers Concerts at Mercy Villa, Omaha, NE, November, 2011- March,
2012.
CSM Singers Concerts at Hospice House, Omaha, NE, November, 2011-
March, 2012.
CSM Singers Concert at Mable Rose Estates, Papillion, NE, April, 2012.
CSM Singers Concert at Hillmer Art Gallery, Omaha, NE, April, 2012.
Bishop’s Consecration, Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, October,
2011.
Choral Evensong and Seating of the Bishop featuring music of Michael
McCabe, Omaha, NE, November, 2011.
Phyllis Higley, Ph.D. CSM Community Art Exhibit, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Lincoln Quilters Guild Quilt Show, Lincoln, NE, May, 2012.
Shari Prior, Ph.D.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
“The Integrity Series”, CSM Community Art Show, Omaha, NE, September
2011.
“ A Personal Look into the Past”, College of Saint Mary Heritage Week
Alumnae Art Show, September, 2011.
Jeff Spencer, M.F.A. “A Collection of Works on Paper”, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2012.
Funded Research Grants or Proposals
Marty Wheeler Burnett,
D. Min
Brena Mauck, Ph.D.
“Women in Music”, Concert, Nebraska Arts Council. March, 2012.
“Orion Trio”, Concert, Whitmore Charitable Trust. March 2012.
“Palladium Brass – CSM Christmas Concert”, individual donor. December, 2011.
“Israel Choir Tour 2013”, individual donor. June, 2012.
“Integrating Research Into The Curriculum at a Small College”, NASA Nebraska
Space Grant. Sept 2011-May 2012.
“Integrated Research Proposal”, College of Saint Mary Teaching and Learning
Center. September, 2011-May, 2012.
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Ganesh Naik, Ph.D.
“Exploring Emerging Technology Used in Chemical Education”,
College of Saint Mary Teaching and Learning Center. Spring, 2012.
“To Increase Student Awareness on the Effect on Single Use Plastics on the
Environment”, Service Learning Grant College of Saint Mary. Spring,
2012.
Jennifer Reed-Bouley, “Hybrid Theology Courses,” Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in
Ph.D. Theology and Religion. December, 2011-October, 2012.
Vicky Morgan, Ph.D.
“Illinois State University Institutes for Elementary School Math and Science
Teachers: A Partnership for Developing Teacher Leaders.” Illinois State
Board of Education. 2011-2012 of a multi-year grant.
Professional Reviewer
Lois Linden, Ed.D. Introduction (Chapter 1), Smart Data. Sage. 2012.
Graphics (Chapter 2), Smart Data. Sage. 2012.
Arrangements (Chapter 5), Smart Data. Sage. 2012.
Jennifer Reed-Bouley See, Judge, Act, Anselm Academic, 2012.
Ph.D.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Professional Learning During a One-to-One Laptop Innovation, Journal of
Ph.D. Technology and Teacher Education. August, 2011.
Cultivating TPACK in Preservice Mathematics Teachers Through Problem
Solving, Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. May, 2012.
Reviewed 5 proposals for Society for Information Technology in Teacher
Education (SITE) Conference, October-November, 2011.
Narcissus Shambare,
M.B.A.
Information Systems and People, (Chapter 1), Information Systems in
Organizations: People, Technology, and Processes, 1 st Edition. Pearson
Publications. 2012.
Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture,
(Chapter 3), Information Systems in Organizations: People, Technology,
and Processes, 1 st Edition. Pearson Publications. 2012.
Managing Information Resources with Databases. (Chapter 4), Information
Systems in Organizations: People, Technology, and Processes, 1 st
Edition. Pearson Publications. 2012.
Information Systems for the Enterprise, (Chapter 5), Information Systems in
Organizations: People, Technology, and Processes, 1 st Edition. Pearson
Publications. 2012.
Business Intelligence and Decision Support, (Chapter 7), Information Systems
in Organizations: People, Technology, and Processes, 1 st Edition.
Pearson Publications. 2012.
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Systems Development and Procurement, (Chapter 11), Information Systems in
Organizations: People, Technology, and Processes, 1 st Edition. Pearson
Publications. 2012.
A Case for the Novel Text: Changing the Way We Learn”, Journal of the Institute.
of Behavioral and Applied Management. May, 2012
Business schools: Fads, Follies and the Future”, Journal of the Institute of
Behavioral and Applied Management. May, 2012.
Lets Get Emotional - The Importance of Empathy in Ethics Education”, Journal
of the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management. May, 2012.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Callie Watson, O.T.D.
Secretion Management in Pediatric Patients, Nursing Spectrum. Gannet
Healthcare Group. 2012.
Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach, SLACK
Incorporated. 2 nd Edition, 2012.
Professional Conferences Attended
Dee Acklie, Ph.D. Tri-State Special Education Law Conference, Omaha, NE, November, 2011.
Nebraska Adaptive Technology Conference, La Vista, NE, February, 2012.
Nebraska Educational Technology Conference, La Vista, NE, April, 2012.
Council For Exceptional Children National CAN Conference, Washington D.C,
June, 2012.
Steven Brewer, M.B.C.
James M. Burger, Ph.D.
2012 Annual Conference of International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education, Kansas City, MO, April, 2012.
National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL,
January, 2012.
Marty Wheeler Burnett, North Central American Choral Directors Association Conference, Madison, WI,
D. Min. February, 2012.
Association of Anglican Musicians National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June,
2012.
Jing Chang, Ph.D.
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) meeting, Fremont,
NE, April, 2012.
7th Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE), St. Joseph,
MO, March, 2012.
Melanie K. Felton, Ph.D. Young Minds Symposium, Hastings, NE, April, 2012
Children, Youth, Families & Schools (CYFS) Summit on Research in Early
Childhood, Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference,
Orlando, FL, November 2011.
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Leadership Day for Affiliate Presidents and Leaders, National Association for the
Education of Young Children, Orlando, FL, November, 2011.
Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference, Des
Moines, IA, October, 2011.
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference,
Denver, CO, October, 2011.
Anna Fuder-Boehm,
M.S.N.
2012 Elsevier Faculty Development Conference, Las Vegas, NV, January, 2012.
Michael Gendler, M.A. Missouri Valley History Conference, Omaha, NE, March, 2011.
Tracey Green, M.S.N.
Elsevier/Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute Conference, Las Vegas, NV,
2012.
Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators: Effective Strategies for NCLEX Success,
Minneapolis, MN, 2011.
6 th Annual Nurse Educator Seminar: The Future of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, 2011.
Yolanda Griffiths, O.T.D. Institute for Brain Potential, Omaha, NE, March, 2012.
Association of Applied Therapeutic Humor, Chicago, IL, April, 2012.
UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute Symposium, Omaha, NE, June, 2012.
Kristin Beth Haas, OTD,
Looking at your Data through Multiple Lenses: A Practical Guide, hosted by
Qualitative Software Research (QSR) International, November, 2011.
The Other Side of Assessment, Webinar presented by University of Phoenix and
hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, November, 2011.
How to Teach and Advise with NVivo, Webinar hosted by Qualitative Software,
Research (QSR) International, January, 2012.
Phyllis Higley, Ph.D. Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education, St. Joseph, MO, 2012.
Council of Independent Colleges Workshop for Department and Division Chairs,
Providence, RI, 2012.
Jamie Hilderbrand, 2011 Nebraska Mini SUN Simulation Workshop, Omaha, NE, November,
M.S.N. 2011.
Nurses Touch Item Writing and Review Workshop, Kansas City, KS, January,
2012.
Maureen Hoppe, M.S.
Pamela Humphrey, Ph.D.
Jeremy Karr, Ph.D.
American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference Indianapolis, IN, April,
2012.
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference, Denver,
CO, October, 2011.
Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, March, 2012.
Nebraska Education Technology Association Conference, La Vista, NE,
April 2012.
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Jeffrey Keyte, M.D.
Combined Meeting of Nebraska and Iowa Physiologic Societies, Des Moines, IA,
October, 2011.
Nebraska Academy of Science, Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
Melissa Kimmerling, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis,
M.O.T. IN, April, 2012.
Colette Kroeten, M.S.N. National League for Nursing: Innovations in Teaching, Lincoln, NE, June, 2012.
Danielle Ladwig, Ed.D.
Anthony Limato, D.C.
Susan Liston, M.S.N.
Brena Mauck, Ph.D.
Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference, Omaha, NE,
Spring, 2012.
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Annual Conference, Nebraska Wesleyan
University, Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
Elsevier/Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute, Las Vegas, NV, January,
2012.
American Society for Microbiology Council on Undergraduate Education, San
Mateo, CA, June, 2012.
Nebraska Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
Nebraska Idea Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Annual Conference, Grand Island, NE, August, 2011.
National Academic Advising Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO,
October, 2011.
Ganesh Naik, Ph.D. Nebraska Research and Innovation Conference, Omaha, NE, September, 2011.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE),
Pittsburgh, PA, October, 2011.
American Chemical Society National Conference, San Diego, CA, March, 2012.
Aline M-J Paris, RSM Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, IL, April, 2012.
D.Min. Mercy Association of Scripture and Theology, Philadelphia, PA, June 2012.
MJ Petersen, Ed.D.
Christine Pharr, Ph.D.
Shari Prior, Ph.D.
Team-based Learning, University of Nebraska College of Nursing, Omaha, NE,
September, 2011.
Nursing Informatics International Conference (subgroup of the American
Medical Informatics Association), Montreal, Canada, June, 2012.
The Conference for Mercy Higher Education Biennial Symposium,
“Mercy, The Principle Path”, Hartford, CT, June, 2012.
Council for Independent College Chief Academic Officer Annual
Meetings, St. Petersburg, FL, November, 2011.
Conference on The Use of Human Tissue and Public Trust: The Chasm between
Science and Ethics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, September, 2011.
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Jennifer Reed-Bouley,
Ph.D.
“Greening of the Papacy,” Omaha, NE, February, 2012.
Jennifer Rose-Woodward, Nebraska Educational Technology Association 2012 Conference, La Vista, NE,
Ed.D. April, 2012.
Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Nebraska/Southeast South Dakota Section of the Mathematical Association of
America, Fremont, NE, March, 2012.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA), La Vista, NE, April,
Ph.D. 2012.
Narcissus Shambare, AIM Institute Technology Forum, Scott Conference Center, Omaha, NE, May,
M.B.A. 2012.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Leading Change, Advancing Health, Creighton University, Omaha, NE,
September, 2011.
After the Never Event, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Ethics on the Big Screen 2012: Family Dynamics in the Context of Illness. Session
1: Losing a Parent as a Young Adult. Alegent Health, Omaha, NE,
January, 2012.
At Home and Away, Members Excel. Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Pi At-Large
Chapter Winter Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center
(UNMC) College of Nursing, Omaha, NE, February, 2012.
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D. NLN National Nurse Educators Conference, Orlando, FL, September, 2011.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Callie Watson, O.T.D.
Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D.
Nebraska Nurses Association Legislative Conference, Lincoln, NE, February,
2012.
Omaha Women's Health and Wellness Conference, Council Bluffs, IA, October,
2011.
American Occupational Therapy Association Program Director, Indianapolis, IN,
April, 2012.
National League of Nursing (NLN) Immersion Experience: Leadership in Nursing
Education, Baltimore, MD, July, 2011.
National League of Nursing (NLN) Summit; Orlando, FL, September, 2011.
19th Annual National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)
Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID, September, 2011.
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) National Nurse Educator Conference,
Scottsdale, AZ, April, 2012.
Consultations
James. M. Burger, Ph.D.
Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Omaha,
NE, 2011.
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Christi Glesmann, MSN, Item writing, Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC., Stilwell, KS, 2011-
2012.
Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div.
Jennifer Reed-Bouley,
Ph.D.
Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Book Consultation, Finding God in the Graffiti: Empowering Teenagers through
Stories by Frank Rogers, Jr., Claremont, CA, Fall 2011.
Catholic Social Teaching: Our Best Kept Secret, Presentation to Candidates for
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, St. John’s Parish at Creighton
University, Omaha, NE, January, 2012.
Mathematics Department Review Chair, University of Nebraska-Kearney,
Kearney, NE, March, 2012.
Narcissus Shambare, GEAR UP Annual Performance Report, Central Michigan University, Mount
M.B.A. Pleasant, MI, April, 2012.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D..
Test item writer, for Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Testing Company,
Kansas City, MO, June, 2012.
Jeff Spencer, M.F.A. Grant Consultant, Unversity of Nebraska Print Studio Grant, 2012.
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Consultant to the Center for Transcultural Learning at College of Saint Mary,
Development of courses for Certificate in Medical Interpreting, Fall
2011.
Leadership in Professional Organizations
Karla Mason Bergen, President, Village Voices Toastmasters Club, July, 2011-June, 2012.
Ph.D.
First Vice-President/Program Chair, American Association of University
Women, Omaha Branch, May, 2011-2012.
Steven Brewer, M.B.C. Club Mentor, Village Voices Toastmasters (at CSM), July, 2011-June 2012.
Melanie K. Felton, Ph.D.
Yolanda Griffiths, D.O.T.
Chair, Executive Committee of the Affiliate Council for the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 2012-
2013.
Chair, Affiliate Council for the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC), 2012-2013.
Board member, Very Special Arts Nebraska, ongoing.
Jamie Hilderbrand, Counselor, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Gamma PI At-Large
M.S.N. Chapter, August 2012.
Colette Kroeten, M.S.N.
Executive Board Member overseeing Scholarships & Awards,
Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Pi At-Large, 2011-2012.
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Aline M-J Paris, RSM Executive Director, Mercy Association of Scripture and Theology. Reelected
D.Min. 2012-2015.
Organizer and Convener, Mercy Association of Scripture and Theology
Annual Meeting, June, 2012.
Mark Sand, Ph.D. Treasurer, Nebraska Solar Energy Society, 2012.
Led the re-write of Bylaws of the Nebraska/Southeast South Dakota Section
of the Mathematical Association of America, Spring 2012.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Conference Committee, Society for Information Technology in
Ph.D. Teacher Education (SITE) 2012, October, 2011.
National Review Board, Journal of Technology in Teacher Education,
American Association of Computers in Education ( AACE), 2006 -
present.
Narcissus Shambare, Advisory Committee Member, Applied Information Management (AIM)
M.B.A. Institute, 2011-2012.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Jeff Spencer, M.F.A.
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Vice President for Gamma Pi, College of Saint Mary Chapter of Sigma Theta
Tau, September, 2010-2013.
Program Evaluator, National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission,
September, 2011-ongoing.
Member, Friends of the Visual and Performing Arts Board, ongoing.
Chair of Leadership Succession, Sigma Theta Tau - Gamma Pi At-large
Executive Board, 2010-2012.
Chair-elect, Midwest Nursing Research Society Pediatric Research Section,
2012-2013.
Board Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter,
2011-2012.
Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D. Chairman, Pottawattamie County Board of Health, 2011-2012.
Non-Professional Publications
Steven Brewer, M.B.C. “TEDx Omaha Asks and Explores”. The Reader, October, 2011.
“Local Colleges Respond to Trends, Lead the Way”. The Reader, January, 2012.
“Regenerative Medicine Helps the Body to Heal Itself”. The Reader, February,
2012.
“Local Companies Plan New and Greener Energy Products”. The Reader,
March, 2012.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Revised and Redesigned Central Press, newsletter for Central Presbyterian
Ph.D. Church for electronic publication. June, 2012.
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Awards and Honors
Karla Mason Bergen, Nominated for the Outstanding Article Award, Organization for the Study of
Ph.D. Communication, Language, and Gender, Evanston, IL, October, 2011.
Sally Bisson, J.D.
Finalist, ( 2 nd Place) Teaching Competition at the American Association for
Paralegal Education National Conference, Baltimore, MD, November
2011.
Steven Brewer, M.B.C. 1st Place Winner, District Tall Tales Speaking Contest, District 24
Toastmasters, Fremont, NE, April, 2012.
Marty Wheeler Burnett, Outstanding Choral Director Award, Nebraska Choral Directors Association,
D. Min. Lincoln, NE, November, 2011.
Melanie K. Felton, Ph.D.
Friend of Young Children, Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children,
Des Moines, IA, October, 2011.
Melissa Kimmerling, Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE, May,
M.O.T. 2012.
Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div.
Brena Mauck, Ph.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D.
New Teacher Award Nomination, Wabash Center for Teaching & Learning in
Theology & Religion, Crawfordsville, IN, June, 2012.
Catherine McAuley Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Saint Mary
Teaching and Learning Center, Omaha, NE, May, 2012.
Outstanding Dissertation of the Year, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE, May,
2012.
Nominated for Dissertation of the Year, Midwest Nursing Research Society
Pediatric Research Section, Dearborn, MI, April, 2012.
Advanced Study Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi At-Large
Chapter, Omaha, NE, June, 2011.
National League for Nursing LEAD (Emerging Leaders), National League of
Nursing (NLN), New York City, NY, July, 2011.
Continuing Education and Training
Karla Mason Bergen,
Ph.D.
NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis E-workshop, February, 2012.
Sally Bisson, J.D. Iowa/Nebraska Solo and Small Firm Conference, Council Bluffs, IA, July, 2011.
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Jing Chang, Ph.D.
Cristy Daniel, EdD, OTR/L
“Establishing Foundations to Support Student Success”, Webinar, Dick
Aufmann and Joanne Lockwood, Cengage Learning, March, 2012.
“Keeping Students on Track" with Kirkwood Education, Webinar, Hawkes
Learning Systems, March, 2012.
“MML/MSL/MXL Strategies for Personalized Learning”, Webinar, Pearson
Education, July, 2012.
“MML/MSL/MXL Best Practice for Utilizing the Gradebook”, Webinar, Pearson
Education, July, 2012.
“MML/MSL/MXL Strategies for Using MyStatLab”, Webinar, Pearson Education,
July, 2012.
“Wabash Consultation on Teaching Online and Hybrid Courses”, Workshop,
with Dr. Steve Delamarter, Wabash Institution, May, 2012.
“Inquiry Base Learning Workshop”, Workshop, with Angie Hodge, Dana Ernst,
and Stay Yoshinobu, University of Nebraska at Omaha, August, 2012.
“Looking at Your Data Through Multiple Lenses: A Practical Guide Presented by
Leading Mixed Methods Research Practitioners”, Webinar, November,
2011.
“Using Outcome Measures to Improve Occupational Therapy Practice in
Physical Rehabilitation”, Continuing Education Article Course, May,
2012.
Marcella Echternacht, “Clinical Psychopharmacology: Overview and Recent Advances”, Cape Cod, MA,
M.S.N. 2012.
“Spirituality and Care of the Soul in Psychotherapy”, Cape Cod, MA, 2012.
Yolanda Griffiths, O.T.D.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Human Research Curriculum
Refresher course, Online, January, 2012.
Maureen Hoppe, M.A. Physical Agent Modality Certification, Omaha, NE, February, 2012.
Current Trends in Accreditation & Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN, April,
2012.
Exploring Opportunities to Integrate Inter-Professional Education in
Occupational Therapy Curriculum, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2012.
Develop Professional Behavior Through Peer Coaching, Indianapolis, IN,
April, 2012.
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator’s Forum, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2012.
Eleanor Clark Slagle Lecture: Promoting Occupational Therapy: Words, Images
& Actions, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2012.
The Fieldwork Assessment Tool (FEAT): Bridging Fieldwork Educator and
Student Communication, Indianapolis, IN, April, 2012.
Jeffrey Keyte, M.D.
“Protecting Human Research Participants – National Institute of Health (NIH)
Office of Extramural Research”, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div. University of Wisconsin’s Teaching Online Courses, Online Class, Summer, 2012.
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Lois Linden, Ed.D.
MJ Petersen, Ed.D.
NVivo 9 Qualitative Data Analysis Webinars three 2-hours sessions, Qualitative
Software Research (QSR) International, October, 2012.
Critical Thinking for Instruction and Learning, Sonoma State University in
Northern California, CA, January-May, 2012.
Designing Group Work That Really Works, University of Nebraska Medical
Center, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Turning Good Group Assignments into Great Ones, University of Nebraska
College of Nursing, Omaha, NE, October 2011.
Foundation for Critical Thinking Spring Workshop, Anaheim , CA, February,
2012.
Turning Good Group Assignments into Great Ones, University of Nebraska
College of Nursing, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Electronic Health Records, Webinar, Volte, Inc., Sarasota, Florida, April, 2012.
Designing Group Work that Really Works, University of Nebraska Medical
Center, Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Jennifer Reed-Bouley EDU 0135 Wabash Teaching Online, University of Wisconsin Madison (online
Ph.D. continuing education course), May-July 2012.
Jennifer Rose-Woodward, NVivo 9 Webinar, Omaha, NE, February, 2012.
Ed.D.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Standards Assessment and Accountability Workshop Nebraska Department of
Ph.D. Education, Lincoln, NE, September, 2011.
Webinar Deepening and Strengthening Teacher Education,
http://edweek.org/go/webinar/TeacherEducation, December, 2011.
2011 Leading Change McCREL (Mid-continent Research for Education and
Learning) Webinar, March, 2012.
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Training,
Lincoln, NE, June, 2012.
Teacher Preparation, Research Webinar, Research Alliance, June, 2012.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Care of the Pediatric Surgical Patient, Children’s Hospital, Omaha, NE, March,
2012.
At Home & Away…Members Excel, Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi At-
Large Chapter, Omaha, NE, February, 2012.
After the Never Event, Clarkson College of Professional Development, Omaha,
NE, October, 2011.
Doctor of Education, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, NE, December, 2011.
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Regional/Community Presentations
Karla Bergen, Ph.D.
Yolanda Griffiths,
O.T.D.
Phyllis Higley, Ph.D.
Susan Joslin, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Keyte, M.D.
Shari Prior, Ed.D.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Defining and Describing the Work Spouse Relationship. Poster presentation at
the Graduate and Faculty Scholars' Day, College of Saint Mary. May,
2012. (with Dr. M. C. McBride).
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods, Lunch and Learn
Presentation for the College of Saint Mary Center for Teaching and
Learning. October, 2011. Available at https://tegr.it/y/6nmi.
Using an E-Portfolio Method for Formative and Summative Assessment
of Teaching and Learning. Office of Academic Excellence and
Assessment, Creighton University. Omaha, NE, April 2012.
Sharing Experiences of Teaching the Millenial Generation.
Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, Creighton University.
Omaha, NE, November, 2011.
Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion Honoring Generational Differences.
Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment, Creighton University.
Omaha, NE, October, 2011.
Introduction to Generational Differences. Office of Academic Excellence
and Assessment, Creighton University. Omaha, NE, September, 2011.
NLP and Building Rapport. School of Dentistry Faculty Development.
Creighton University. Omaha, NE, September, 2011.
“Using an Inquiry Approach to Teaching the Scientific Method”, Nebraska
Academy of Sciences. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
“Women of Steel: Laying Track-Building Bridges”, Union Pacific’s National
Women of Steel Conference. Omaha, NE, June, 2012.
“College of Saint Mary Elementary Science Outreach Project”,
Academy of Science. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
“Alternatives to Formaldehyde Containing Preservation Solutions: A
Comparison”, Nebraska Academy of Science. Lincoln, NE, April, 2012.
Keynote Address: “What’s Mine, What’s Yours, What’s Ours? Exploring the
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Practice” Co-presented with Debra Fiala,
MD, JD, at the 23 rd Annual Research Day, Creighton University Medical
Center. Omaha, NE, May, 2012.
Presentations at Essential Pregnancy Services:
“Infant Development”, September, 2011.
“Safe Sleep Environment”, December, 2011.
“Tummy-time and Infant Development”, January, 2012.
“Infant Development and Save Environment”, February, 2012.
“Summer Safety with Babies”, April, 2012.
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Jennifer Rose-
“Digital Age Code-Switching in Pre-Service Teachers,” Graduate Student
Woodward, Ed.D. Scholar’s Day. College of Saint Mary. Omaha, Nebraska, May, 2012.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
"The Effect of Infant Milk Soy Protein Intolerance on Maternal and Family
Health Outcomes", College of Saint Mary Graduate Scholars Day.
Omaha, NE, May, 2012.
Professional/Community Service
Dee Acklie, Ph.D.
Member, Nebraska State Mercy Housing Advisory Board, April 2010-Present.
Member, Omaha Public Schools Special Education Advisory Board, September,
2010-Present.
Member, Bright Horizons Recruiting Advisory Board, September, 2008-Present.
Board Member, Omaha Quilters Guild, June, 2002-June, 2012.
Member, Nebraska State Quilt Guild Annual Conference Planning Committee,
August, 2011-July, 2012.
Member, PEO Chapter HY, February, 2004-Present.
Member, Council for Exception Children State Conference Planning Committee,
and Auctioneer/Volunteer, Coordinator, Council for Exceptional
Children Art Inspires Event, October, 2011.
Member, Musica Sacra, August, 2003-2012.
Member, International Reading Association, August, 2002-Present.
Member, Metro Area Reading Council, August 2002-Present.
Member, Council of Exceptional Children, August 2002-Present.
Judge, Sarpy County Fair Textile Division, July, 2012
Tutor Volunteer, Crestview Housing , August 2004-Present.
Member, College of Saint Mary Fine Arts Advisory Board, September, 2009
-Present.
Mindy Barna, M.S.N. Member, Nebraska Nursing Deans and Directors, August, 2011-April, 2012.
Organist, Aksarben Eastern Star, January, 2011-January, 2012.
Member, Daughters of the Nile, May, 2012-Present.
Mentor, TeamMates Mentoring Program, August, 2011- May, 2012.
Item Writer, National Council State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL, May,
2011- July, 2012.
Karla Mason Bergen,
Ph.D.
Editorial Board, Journal of Family Communication. (Entire year)
Read-Around-America Day, Sherman School, March, 2012.
Panel Chair, Women’s Caucus, Central States Communication Association, April,
2012.
Paper reviewer, Women’s Caucus, Central States Communication Association,
April, 2012.
Paper reviewer, Interpersonal & Small Group Interest Group for CSCA, April,
2012.
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Marty Wheeler
Burnett, D. Min.
Cristy Daniel, Ed.D,
Member, CSM Council for the Visual and Performing Arts, 2011-2012.
Member: Nebraska Choral Directors Association, 2011-2012.
North Central American Choral Directors Association, 2011-2012.
American Choral Directors Association, 2011-2012.
Member: Omaha Chapter, American Guild of Organists, 2011-2012.
American Guild of Organists, 2011-2012.
Member, Association of Anglican Musicians, 2011-2012.
Exam Item Writer, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
2011-2012.
Marcella Echternacht, Member, American Psychiatric Nursing Association, 2012.
M.S.N. Member, Sigma Theta Tau, 2012.
Melanie K. Felton,
Ph.D.
Michael Gendler, M.A.
Member, Bright Horizons Recruitment Advisory Committee, 2006-Present.
Member, Early Childhood Consortium of the Greater Omaha Area (ECCOA)
Advisory Board, 1996-Present.
Member, Iowa Western Community College, Child Development Advisory
Board, 2008- Present.
Board Member, Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, 2008- Present.
Christi Glesmann, MSN, Annual Employee physicals, Building Blocks Daycare, August 2010-2012.
Tracey Green, M.S.N.
Yolanda Griffiths,
O.T.D.
Volunteer Coordinator, Health Fair for Heartland Family Services,
October, 2011.
Volunteer Coordinator, Career Fair at Central High School
and North High Schools, February, 2012.
Volunteer Coordinator, nursing students to go to Rosehill Elementary
School Career Fair, April, 2012.
Organizer, coat, hat, mitten drive for Lutheran Family Services October, 2011.
Member: World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
American Occupational Therapy Association.
Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association.
Association of Therapeutic Applied Humor.
Kristin Beth Haas, OTD, Diaconate member, Ralston United Church of Christ, 2010–2012.
Phyllis Higley, Ph.D.
Member, Board of Trustees, Unitarian Church of Lincoln, May 2010-Present.
Eric Kyle, Ph.D., M.Div. Member: The Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, 2011.
American Academy of Religion, 2011
Religious Education Association, 2011.
Ignatian Associates, 2011-2012.
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Danielle Ladwig, Ed.D.
Susan Liston, M.S.N.
Board Member, Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary, 2010-Present.
Board Member, Blair Community Schools Parent Teacher Organization, 2010-
2012.
Folio Reviewer, State of Nebraska Department of Education, Summer 2012.
Board Member, Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Maternal Child Advisory
Board, 2012.
Aline M-J Paris, RSM Editorial Board Member, The Mast Journal, Moss Beach, CA, February, 2012.
D.Min.
Retreat Leader, CSM Women’s Retreats, Praying with the Imagination. The
Healing Power of God, March, 2012.
Board Member, Alliance Française of Omaha, May, 2012.
Shari Prior, Ph.D.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors of Montessori International School of the
Plains, 2011-present.
Jennifer Rose-
Parent Advisory Board for Accreditation, Bennington Public Schools, March,
Woodward, Ed.D. 2012.
Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Merryellen Towey
Schulz, Ph.D.
Radiological Officer, Washington County Emergency Operations Center,
ongoing.
Web Master, Central Presbyterian Church, June, 2000–present.
Accreditation Folio Reviewer, Doane College, Nebraska Department of
Education, Lincoln, NE, September, 2012.
Folio Reviewer, Chadron State College, Nebraska Department of Education
Lincoln, NE, June, 2012.
Ruling Elder, Central Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NE, June 2011-Present.
Communications and Technology Committee, Central Presbyterian Church,
June 2011-Present.
Jeff Spencer, M.F.A. Juror, Scholastic Art Award and Portfolio Review, 2012.
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Volunteer, Faith Community Parish Nursing, St. Columbkille Parish, Papillion,
NE, 2012.
Test Item Developer, Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI, INC),
2011-ongoing.
Abstract Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi At-Large
Research Award, April, 2012.
Abstract Reviewer, 2013 Pediatric Symposium, Midwest Nursing Research
Society Annual Conference, July, 2012.
Event preparation, Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi At-Large Induction
Ceremony, UNMC, April, 2012.
Molly Wernli, Ph.D. Volunteer, Portal Elementary School, February, 2012.
Volunteer, Project Harmony, June, 2012.
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Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D.
Trainer, National Association Local Boards of Health Disaster Training, Council
Bluffs, IA, July, 2011.
Other Activities
Dee Acklie, Ph.D.
Steven Brewer, M.B.C.
Melanie K. Felton, Ph.D.
Kristin Beth Haas, O.T.D.
Rebecca Hoss, Ph.D.
Special Education Ad Hoc Committee, Nebraska State Department of Education,
October 2010-Present.
Contributing Editor, Disrupt quarterly business newspaper, July-November,
2011.
Guest, Speaker, Early Childhood Education: Career Opportunities, Presentation
for Child Development Class, Bryan High School, Omaha, NE, March,
2012.
Guest, Speaker, Early Childhood Education: Career Opportunities, Presentation
for Child Development Class, Bryan High School, Omaha, NE, October,
2011.
Attendee at Nebraska Department of Education Early Childhood Ad Hoc
Committee Meetings, video conference, December 12, video
conference, March, 2012, Lincoln, NE, May, 2012.
OTR Item Writer, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
2012 NBCOT Certification Examination Item Development Program,
May, 2012.
Quoted as an expert in the Omaha World-Herald article: “Beautiful
Belly Bump” by Josefina Loza, April, 2012.
Pamela Humphrey, Ph.D. Travel Grant through Central College in Marida, Mexico, February, 2012.
Merryellen Towey Schulz, State Certification Meeting, Lincoln, NE, October, 2011.
Ph.D.
Nebraska Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NACTE), October,
2011, Lincoln, NE, March, Omaha, NE, June, Lincoln, NE.
Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NACTE), October, 2011 Lincoln, NE,
March, Omaha, NE, June, Lincoln, NE.
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), The National League for Nursing. Certified
Through December, 2016.
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Contributors to the 2011-2012
Professional and Scholarly Activities Journal
Deanna Acklie, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
Mindy Barna, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Karla Bergen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication
Sally Bisson, J.D.
Associate Professor of Paralegal Studies
Steve Brewer, M.B.C.
Instructor of Marketing
Amy Knox Brown, J.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English
Marty Wheeler Burnett, D. Min.
Associate Professor of Music
Jing Chang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Cristy Daniel, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Marcella Echternacht, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Melanie Felton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
Anna Fuder-Boehm, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Michael Gendler, M.A.
Associate Professor of History
Christi Glesmann, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Tracey Green, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Yolanda Griffiths, O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Kristin Haas, O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Phyllis Higley, Ph.D.
Division Chair of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biology
Jamie Hilderbrand, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Maureen Hoppe, M.A.
Fieldwork Coordinator and Instructor of Occupational
Therapy
Pamela Humphrey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Rebecca Hoss, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Human Services and Psychology
Susan Joslin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business
Jeremy Karr, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Jeffrey Keyte, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Melissa Kimmerling, M.O.T.
Instructor of Occupational Therapy
Colette Kroeten, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Eric Kyle, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Theology
Danielle Ladwig, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Anthony Limato, III, D.C.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Lois Linden, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Susan Liston, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Brena Mauck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
.
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Vicky Morgan, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching Learning Center
Professor of Education
Ganesh Naik, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Aline Paris, R.S.M., D.Min.
Associate Professor of Theology
Mary Jean Petersen, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Kari Wade, Ed.D.
Instructor of Nursing
Callie Watson, O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Molly Wernli, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Christine Pharr, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Shari M. Prior, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Jennifer Reed-Bouley, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology
Jennifer Rose-Woodward, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
Narcissus Shambare, M.B.A.
Division Chair of Professional Studies
Assistant Professor of Business
Mary Kay Smid, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Mary Smith, M.O.T.
Instructor of Occupational Therapy
Jeff Spencer, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Art
Maryanne Stevens, R.S.M., Ph.D.
President, College of Saint Mary
Virginia Tufano, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
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