Scholarship:
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Applying an Ungrading Philosophy in the QM environment. How Educators and rethink and Redesign Grading to Maximize Learning for Every Student. Presentation at the Quality Matters Connect Conference, Tucson Az. November 8th, 2022.
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QM for Student Support Beyond the Classroom in Higher Education with Dr. Stacey Cofield (UAB). Presentation at the Quality Matters Connect Conference, Tucson Az. November 9th, 2022.
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Writing Radio Broadcast Copy. Presentation at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System National Conference, New York. February 25, 2023.
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Keynote Speaker. Landmark College Student Leadership Conference. Theme, "Active Leadership." presentation entitled: The Art of Leadership. March 25, 2023.
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Quality Matters, Annual National Conference, October 26, 2020
Co-presenting with Dr. S. Cofield, University Alabama Birmingham
Entitled: “Teaching Neurodiverse Students Online.”
St. Louis, Missouri, moved to virtual presentation.
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Distraction Podcast, by Dr. Ned Hallowell, guest speaker. October 12, 2020
Entitled: “The Benefits of Physical Well-Being for Neurodivergent people.”
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Landmark College Institute for Research and Learning. October 2020
Guest Speaker, entitled: Online Instructor Presence, and Creating Great Online Courses.”
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The Exchange, New England Faculty Develop Consortium Publication. March 2020
Special Issue Education in the Age of Anxiety. Foreword and Guest Editor.
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Annual National Conference. March 2020
Entitled: “Google Analytics and the Radio Audience.” Manhattan, New York.
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Annual National Conference. March 2020
Entitled: “Writing Copy for Radio. Manhattan, New York.
Quality Matters, Annual National Conference. October 2018.
Co-presenting with Dr. S. Cofield, University Alabama Birmingham. Entitled: “Creating Connections in the Classroom through Technology.”
St. Louis Mo.
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Quality Matters, Annual National Conference, September 2017
Co-presenting with Dr. S.Cofield, University Alabama Birmingham
Entitled: “Increasing Connectivity through Technology.”
Dallas, TX
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Annual National Conference, March 2016, 2017
Entitled: “Writing for the Radio Ear, not the Eye.”
Manhattan, NY
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, Annual National Conference, March 2017
Entitled: “Keeping the D.J.’s in Line.”
Manhattan, NY
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Quality Matters, Annual National Conference, November 2016
Entitled: “Applying the Q.M. Standards to the Face to Face Classroom.”
Portland, OR.
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Quality Matters, Annual Regional Conference, March 2016
Entitled: “How Teaching Online Assists the Face to Face Classroom.”
Berkley College, Manhattan, NY.
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, Annual National Conference, March 2015, March 2016
Entitled: “Training College Disc Jockey’s the WLMC Way.”
Manhattan, NY.
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New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference, June 2014
Poster Presentation Entitled: "Screen Casting, the Basics every Professor Should Know"
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
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New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference, November 2012
Entitled: “Enhancing Interpersonal Communication for Both the Student and Professor to Foster Student and Teaching Success."
College of Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
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Cassola Conference on Teaching Communication, April 2012
Entitled: “Interpersonal Communication Strategies for Professors and Students. Creating a Seamless Transition for Students through Interpersonal Communication.”
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
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Cassola Conference on Teaching Communication, April 2010, April 2012
Entitled: “Liscussion, Teaching the Art and Skills of Listening and Talking in the College Classroom.”
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
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Cassola Conference on Teaching Communication, April 2010
Entitled: “Embedding Necessary Learning Behaviors into Introductory College Courses.”
Johnson and Wales University, Providence RI
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Course Websites and Student Engagement, Fall 2009
New England Faculty Development Consortium
Co-presenter Geoff Burgess
Worcester, MA
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Elm City Rotary Club, Keene, New Hampshire, Guest Presenter, March 2011
Entitled: "The 5 Dimensions of Miscommunication in Everyday Life"
Keene, NH
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Transitions Program at Landmark College, Guest Presenter, July 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Entitled: "How to Talk to your Professors and get the Accommodations you Need, Guaranteed!"
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Teaching Study Skills to Introductory Biology Non-Major Students, January 2009 – May 2010
Partnered with Dr. Loren Launen, Professor of Biology, Keene State College
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Western Civilization (History 142-1), Keene State College, Guest Lecturer, October, 2007
Entitled: “College Reading and Study Skills, The Basics.”
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Kurn Hattin Homes Basketball Camp, Guest Speaker, July 2006 - 2013
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Keene State College Basketball Camps, Guest Speaker, June 2003 - 2009
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Upper Valley Basketball Camp, Guest Speaker, July 2001 - 2012
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Book Reviews:
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A Manual for Civic Arguments, an Ethical Approach to Conversational Issues, Marvin Brown, May 2012 - May 2014
Complete book analysis and review. Discussed in detail this new book with author Marvin Brown to understand goals, audience, and thesis of book. Revised chapters, rewrote portions of the text, and made suggestions on new directions for this to be published text.
Exploring Small Group Communication by Phil Vanditti and Scott McLean 2012, July 2012
Read and reviewed this new on-line text book for Flat World Knowledge Publisher.
Coalition for Leadership and Intercultural Communication, CCILonline.com, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 2010
Book review, “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath.
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Certificates Completed:
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Applying the Q.M. Rubric, taken online. Quality Matters.
Completed December 2015
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Designing your Blended Course. Quality Matters.
Completed in October 2016
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Conferences Attended:
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“Helping Students Build a Life Long Network.", June 2017
New England Faculty Development Consortium
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
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“Inclusive Excellence: Teaching and Learning in an Increasingly Interconnected World.", May 2016
New England Faculty Development Consortium
Tufts University, Medford, MA
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“Innovation: Promoting Student Ownership of Learning through Social Media.”, November 2015
New England Faculty Development Consortium
New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI
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“Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Collaborations for Empowerment & Learning.", May 2015
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
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Coordinated Meaning Management (CMM). Annual Communication Conference, Spring 2011 - 2015
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
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“Challenges and Opportunities for Educators of the Future.”, November 2014
New England Faculty Development Consortium
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
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“Moving from STEM to STEAM: What Really Works.”, June 2014
New England Faculty Development Consortium
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
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“The Interactive Classroom. Collaborating and Learning in Higher Education.”, November 2013
New England Faculty Development Consortium
College of Holy Cross
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“Engaged Learning: Impacts and Implications”, June 2013
New England Faculty Development Consortium
Westford Conference Center, Westford, MA
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“Staying the Course through College.”, November, 2012
New England Faculty Development Consortium
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
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“The 10 things you should know about literacy, reading and learning disabilities, practical evidenced based strategies.”, October 2011
The Dyslexia Foundation, Cambridge, MA
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Cassola Conference on Teaching Communication, Spring 2010 - 2012
Johnson Wales University, Providence, RI
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Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBC) Conference, March 2008
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“Engaged Learning, Fostering Student Success.”, November 2007
New England Faculty Development Consortium
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“Intersections.”, April 2007
Eastern Communication Association
Providence, RI
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Professional Affiliations:
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Board member, New England Faculty Development Consortium, 2013 – Present
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CMM Institute, Spring 2011 – 2014
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Eastern Communication Association, 2007- 2010
