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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & POLITICAL SCIENCE
Faculty
Education
Ed.D., Political Science/Higher Education
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
1999
M.A., Political Science
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
1992
B.A., History
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
1979
Professional Experience
2011-present, Professor
1992-2011, Associate Professor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK
1984-1992, State Legislator
Oklahoma House of Representatives
1979-1984, Faculty
Norman High School, Norman, OK
Leadership Experience
Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1984-1992
- Chair, Education Committee
- Chair, Education Subcommittee, Appropriations and Budget Committee (responsible for approximately two billion dollar budget)
- Principal Author, legislation establishing: scholarship and endowed chair programs and funding for higher education, training and standards for Boards of Regents, K-12 education reforms and funding, funding for the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, a family leave policy for state employees, a statewide prenatal care program, environmental and geography education programs, the Carl Albert Internship Program in state government, Sooner Start (collaborative multi-agency early intervention programs for children with disabilities), and many others.
Legislative Committees
Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1984-1992
- Appropriations and Budget (Education subcommittee chair)
- Education (Chair)
- Economic Development
- Mental Health
Academic Appointments
- Professor, Political Science, Rogers State University, Claremore, OK, 1996-present
- Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, 1991
- Visiting Professor, Political Science/History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1990
Administrative Experience
- Regents Education Program Advisory Committee, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 2002-2004
- NCA Coordinator, Rogers State University, Claremore, OK, 1999-2001
- V.P. Academic Affairs/Executive Vice President, University Center at Tulsa/Rogers University, Tulsa, OK, 1992-1998
- Council on Instruction, Member, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 1992-1998
University Committees & Service
- Faculty sponsor, Brad Henry International Scholars Program, present
- Co-Coach, RSU Mind Games Academic Team, present
- Faculty sponsor, President’s Leadership Class, present
- Faculty liaison with The Washington Center, present
- Strategic Planning Committee, present
- Marketing Committee, 2005
- Strategic Planning Committee (Chair), 1999
- Academic Policies Committee (Chair), 2001-2005
- Academic Integrity Committee, 2001
- NCA Committee (Chair), 1999-2001, Self Study Editor-2004
- Assessment Committee, 1999-2000
- Mission and Program Planning Committee, 1999-2000
Social & Behavioral Science Department Committees
- Curriculum, 2007-present
- Scholarship, 2000-2003
Search Committees
Administrative:
- Administrative Assistant, Department of History & Political Sciences, 2012
- Director, Institutional Research - 2002
- Vice President for Academic Affairs - 2002
- Food Service Manager - 2001
- Vice President of Business Affairs – 2000
- Dean, Continuing Education and Community College Relations – 2000
Faculty:
- Public Administration - 2008
- Justice Administration - 2004
- English - 2002
- English – 2001
- History/Political Science – 2001
- Political Science – 2000
- Criminal Justice – 2000
- Sociology – 2000
Ad Hoc Committees
- Construction Manager Selection Committee, 2005
- Architectural Selection Committee, Chair, 2005
- Kiddie Kollege Advisory Board, 2004
- Planning Committee, Performing Arts Center, 2002-2003
- Planning Committee, communications facility proposal submitted to the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Spring, 2001
- Athletic Feasibility Study Committee – 2000-2001
Recent Workshops & Conferences Attended
- Oklahoma Red Dirt Book Festival, Fall 2007
- American Democracy Project, Summer 2007
- Surrey International Writers Conference, Fall 2005
- Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival, Fall 2005
- The Higher Learning Commission, NCA Regional Forum, Columbus, Ohio, Fall 2002
- “Improving First-Year Student Learning, Success and Retention” by Dr. John N. Gardner, RSU, Fall, 2001
- Center for Active Learning Teaching Enhancement Series, RSU, Spring, 2001
- Oklahoma Political Science Association Annual Conference, Fall, 2000, 2001, 2005
- The Higher Learning Commission, NCA Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1996-2001, 2003, 2004
Professional & Public Presentations
- Guest lecturer, Oklahoma History (Dr. David Tait), Fall 2011
- Invited panelist/speaker, Oklahoma Red Dirt Book Festival, Fall 2007
- Invited panelist/speaker, Oklahoma Red Dirt Book Festival, Fall 2005
- Chaired panel at Oklahoma Political Science Association annual meeting, Fall 2005
- Workshop presenter on self-study, Higher Learning Commission, NCA annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois, Spring 2004
- Guest lecturer, Oklahoma History (Dr. David Tait), Spring 2004
- Book review, “Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad” by Robert Maril, RSU Library, Fall 2001
- Guest participant, Cultural Ecology (Dr. Frank Elwell), Spring 2001
- Presenter, The Higher Learning Commission, NCA annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois, Spring 2001
- Conducted workshop on parliamentary procedure for RSU student government officers, Spring 2001
- Book review, “The Running Mate” by Joe Klein, RSU Library, Spring 2001
- Guest lecturer, Oklahoma History (Dr. David Tait), Fall 2000
- Guest lecturer, Perspectives in Human Behavior (Dr. Abe Marrero), Fall 2000
- Panelist, The College Board, national conference, New York City, New York, Fall 1986
- Numerous presentations, invited panelist, keynote speaker for various civic, educational and political conferences and meetings, 1985-1992
Publications & Research
Books
- Fantasy Media in the Classroom, chapter, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2012.
- Voices from the Heartland, University of Oklahoma Press, 2007. Finalist, 2008 Oklahoma Book Award.
- The Truth of Buffy: Essays on Fiction Illuminating Reality, McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 2008.
Articles
- “A Letter to America”, book review, Oklahoma Politics, 2008
- “Party Wars”, book review, Oklahoma Politics, 2006
- “Born to Run”, book review, Oklahoma Politics, 2005.
- “An Oklahoma Partnership: Higher Education and Economic Development,” Oklahoma Politics, 2001.
Papers
- “The Planning and Implementation of an Inclusive and Meaningful Self Study”, Collection of Papers, Higher Learning Commission, April 2004.
- “Serving the Common Good”, Collection of Papers, Higher Learning Commission, April, 2001
Major Reports (coordinator/principal writer)
- RSU Strategic Plan Status Report - 2004
- RSU NCA Self-Study - 2004
- RSU Self-Study AA Secondary Education, program review, 2002
- RSU NCA Self-Study and Request for Institutional Change – 2000
- RSU Strategic Plan - 1999
- RSU Institutional Development Plan – 1999
Current Activities
- Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Board Member and Selection Committee, member
- Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Board of Visitors
- Oklahoma Political Science Association, member
- Oklahoma Historical Society, member
- Claremore Public Schools Business and Education Coalition, member
Recent Activities
- Arvest Bank & Trust, Board of Directors
- Central Upper Elementary School, PTO President
- Claremore Regional Hospital Women’s Advisory Committee
- Tulsa Philharmonic, Board of Directors
- Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation, Board of Trustees
- Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council, Board of Directors
- Tulsa Education Fund, Board of Trustees
- Growing Healthy, Board of Directors
- Oklahoma Arts Institute, Board of Directors
- League of Women Voters, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Professional Awards & Honors
- The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year, Fifty Making a Difference, 2008
- Finalist, Oklahoma Book Award, 2008
- Inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, 2007
- Nominated "Professor of the Year" by RSU's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2003
- Child Advocates Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, 2003
- Pinnacle Award, Tulsa Commission on the Status of Women, 1995
- Oklahoma Observer, Top Ten Legislators of the Year, 1990, 1991, 1992
- Oklahoma Women in Education Administration, Award of Merit, 1990
- Norman Volunteer of the Year, Award of Merit, 1990
- National School Public Relations Association, Award of Honor, 1990
- Woman of the Year, Norman Hi-Noon BPW, 1988
- Friend to Children Award, 1988, (Oklahoma Association of Children Under Six)
- Oklahoma Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Outstanding Legislator Award, 1988
- A.C. Hamlin Award, 1988, (Legislative Black Caucus)
- Profiles in Achievement, Charles M. Holloway, 1987, (featured in book)
- Leadership Oklahoma, Class I, 1987-1988
- Edward R. Munnell, M.D., Award (American Lung Association), 1987
- Citizen Recognition Award, Oklahoma Library Association, 1986
- Young Career Woman of the Year, Norman Hi-Noon BPW, 1984
- U.S. Department of Education Fulbright Scholarship, 1984
- Norman Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Norman Class, 1984
- Outstanding Young Women of America, 1984
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Association)
- Kappa Delta Pi (Honorary Educational Society)
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