Service to the UniversityIRB University Reviewer
University of the Pacific 2014-present Serve as a reviewer for proposals submitted throughout the university. Also, participate in full board reviews as well as other IRB related activities. IRB Unit Reviewer University of the Pacific 2014-2018 I reviewed IRB applications for the School of Education and work collaboratively across campus to support the review process. (University moved away from unit review in 2018). General Education Committee University of the Pacific 2011-2014 Chair: 2012-2013 As a committee member, I assisted with managing and reviewing the general education program. In particular, I served on the scholarship selection subcommittee and helped with the review process for a clinical instructor. In addition, I chaired the committee as it began the general education program review. Graduate Student Association Advisor University of the Pacific 2012-present Advise graduate student group with projects and programs designed to encourage community, learning and post-graduate success. Tomorrow Project Advisory Committee University of the Pacific 2011-2013 Contact Information: Nancy Shaw-Elium ([email protected]) As a committee member, I provided guidance in how to develop programming designed to build a stronger connection between the university and community. In particular, programs under the umbrella of the Tomorrow Project address unmet educational needs. Center for Teaching & Learning Advice Team University of the Pacific 2011 Contact Information: Jim Thompson ([email protected]) I worked with a team of university faculty to develop a plan to distribute funding intended to improve instruction. We reviewed proposals submitted by faculty to determine award recipients. Mountains, Ocean, Valley Experience University of the Pacific 2011, 2012 Contact Information: Wendy Stratton ([email protected]) Website: http://pacificmove.org/about.htm I facilitated an experiental service learning project for incoming first year students. The overnight program provided students an orientation to university culture, responsible leadership and environmental stability. New Faculty Training University of the Pacific 2010 I served on a panel to provide new faculty an opportunity to ask questions about campus and academic culture. |
Service to the SchoolFaculty Council Chair
Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2013-present Served as faculty lead for two years. Worked on several school level initiatives, including coordinating the reorganization of the master and doctoral level programs. Curriculum Committee Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2011-present Chair: 2012-present I work with the committee to review and approve new courses and significant revisions to current courses. Doctoral Working Group Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2009-present The group includes faculty members who teach and advise doctoral students. In particular, I assisted in revising the application process, reconstructing two of the research courses, and developing a new system for assigning dissertation chairs in the Department of Educational Administration and Leadership. Technology Committee Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2009-present Contact Information: Heidi Stevenson ([email protected]) The committee addressed technological needs of faculty. In particular, I worked closely with the committee to research and develop a flexible learning environment in the School of Education. I assisted in submitting several successful proposals to fund this project. The committee also worked with internal and external agencies to develop a training program for faculty interested in teaching online courses at Pacific. External Cohort Advisor (SJCOE 2014) Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2014-present I serve as the coordinator and advisor for the external cohort of doctoral students. Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committees Committee member, 2014, Delores McNair Promotion & Tenure, Benerd School Student Handbook Coordinator Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2011-2013 I oversaw the collaborative effort to significantly revise and update the doctoral student handbook for the Educational Administration and Leadership Department. The handbook had not been updated since the program requirements had changed. Teacher Preparation Presenter Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2010-2017 I presented once per semester to student teachers. I focused on how the social context of marginalized students influences how they attend and participate in the educational process. The goal is to help students critically consider their professional practice. Graduation Marshal Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2012-present I assist graduating students through the commencement ceremony. Pre-Tenure Faculty Group Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2009-2012 I served as a facilitator for the pre-tenure faculty meetings. We met regularly to share advice concerning the tenure process and how to navigate scholarship, teaching and service opportunities. Graduate Assistant Faculty Supervisor Benerd School of Education University of the Pacific 2010-2013 I served as the faculty advisor for the graduate research assistant in the Department of Educational Administration and Leadership. In collaboration with faculty and the student, I created and evaluated semester goals involving both research and departmental support. Each fall semester, the graduate research assistant served as a co-instructor for a master level course I taught in order to learn how to develop, manage and teach college courses in their future faculty positions. PhD Admissions Committee Rossier School of Education University of Southern California 2007 Contact Information: Dianne Morris (dmorris@usc.edu) As the student representative on the committee, I reviewed all applications and assisted in determining admission. |