Department of Adult, Career

and Higher Education

Student Presentations, Publications & Achievements

2009

Coulbertson, L. & Thrower, D. (2009 November). Using the model for collaborative evaluations (MCE) to address health disparities: Evaluations in communities of faith. Roundtable session at the 23rd Annual  American Evaluation Association Conference, November 9-15, 2009, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Jecky, M., Djajalaksana, Y.M., & Eison, J.A. (2009 November). Seven effective strategies for assessing and demonstrating impact of faculty development programs: From experience comes wisdom. Roundtable session at the 2009 American Association of Evaluation Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Eison, J.A., & Djajalaksana, Y.M. (2009 October). Maximizing learning with student debates: A synthesis of best practices. Presentation at the 34 th Annual POD Network Conference: Welcoming Change Generation and Regeneration, Houston, Texas, USA.

Djajalaksana, Y.M., Eison, J.A., & Jecky, M. (2009 October). From experience comes wisdom: Motivating participation in faculty development programs. Presentation at the 34 th Annual POD Network Conference: Welcoming Change Generation and Regeneration, Houston, Texas, USA.

Sullivan, J. (2009, October 8). Faculty perceptions about internationalization at a major Research University in Florida: Global experiences, curriculum and institutional support. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual University of South Florida Graduate Student Research Symposium. Tampa, FL.

Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2009, October 8). Future Engineering Professors’ Conceptions of Learning and Teaching. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual University of South Florida Graduate Student Research Symposium. Tampa, FL. 

Sullivan, J. (2009, October 7). Faculty perceptions about internationalization at USF: Implications for global leadership in higher education. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual USF College of Education Faculty, Staff & Student Research Conference. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Jean Francois, E. (July, 2009). Motivation for
participation and resilience of non-traditional adult students. The
16th Annual International Conference on Learning, Barcelona, Spain,
July 1-4.

Slotnick, R.C. (July, 2009).  The missing link: The importance policy Implementation Research.  The 16th Annual International Conference on Learning, Barcelona, Spain, July 1-4.

Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2009, May 18). ¡Punto Final!: ”Broadening Participation in STEM: Not Just an Image Problem.” The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. 

Jean Francois, E. (May 2009). From motivation to motivation:
Motivation at the crossroads of non-traditional adult students’
experience. Fifth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 20 – 23, 2009.

Elam, D; Kromrey, J; Schafer, E; Sullivan, J; Holfeld, T. & Bellara, A. (April, 2009). Assessment of culturally competent practice that impacts student achievement in schools. 2009 AERA Annual Meeting. American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Moraca, R. (April, 2009).  Momentum for separate accreditation in a state of constant change. National Association for Branch Campus Administrators Conference, Panama City, FL, April 15-17. 

Slotnick, R.C. (April 2009).  Community college and university administrators’ perceptions of minority, low-income, and first-generation-in-college transfer students: A thematic analysis of policy and practice. American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA, April 13-17.

Slotnick, R.C. (March 2009).  Will Israel’s new teacher education reform work?  World Language Education Research Colloquium, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, March 27.

Vasquez, P., Torres-Ayala, A., & Romero, D. (2009, March 7). Solutions for increasing Latina/o participation and success in STEM programs: Before and during college. Presented at the American Association of Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE), San Antonio, Texas, March 5-7, 2009.

Owens, K.R. (Forthcoming 2009). From the voices of community college transfer students. Journal of The First –Year Experience and Students in Transition, (21) 2.

Coulbertson, L., Rivera-Colon, V., Rivers, D., Rivera, M. (2009, February). Project toolbox: A practice-based vehicle to address cancer health disparities. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Health Disparities Conference, Carefree, AZ.

Rivera-Colon, V., Coulbertson, L., Rivers, D., Rivera, M. (2009, March). Project toolbox: Training the community to address cancer health disparities. Poster presented at American Society for Preventive Oncology, Tampa, FL.

Owens, K. R. (January 21, 2009) "Learning from the Emerging Voice of Transfer Students." Poster presentation at the 7th Annual Conference of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS), Addison, Texas, January 21-23, 2009.

2008

Slotnick, R.C. (paper presentation, December, 2008).  Policy implementation research: A study of accelerated teacher education programs. The 7th Annual Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture, Rome, Italy, December 4-6.

Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2008, Nov. 3). ¡Punto Final!: "Ready for academia? The importance of pedagogical training before teaching". The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.

Smith, G. G., Heindel, A.J., Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2008). E-learning commodity or community: Disciplinary differences between online courses. Internet and Higher Education, 11(3-4), 152-159.

Smith, G.G., Torres-Ayala, A.T. & Heindel, A.J. (2008). Disciplinary differences in e-learning instructional design: The case of mathematics. The Journal of Distance Education, 22(3), 63-88.

Jean Francois, E. (2008). DREAM Model to Start a Small Business. Simple Steps to Start a Small Business. Bloomington, IN: Iuniverse. ISBN: 978-1-4401-0981-2 (sc)   978-1-4401-0982 (ebook)

Harrison, A. & Closson, R. (2008 November ). Developing a sense of possibility through literacy. Presented at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Rapp, D. & Young, W. H.  (2008 November). Police as an emerging profession. Presented at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Rhodes, C. M. & James, W. B. (2008 November). Managing the Multi-cultural Classroom. Roundtable discussion at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Closson, R. B. & Stokes, C. (2008 November). Case Writing: Learning through constructed reflection on-line. Presented at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Stokes, C. & Young, W. H. (2008 November). Examining the characteristics of HRD as a profession. Presented at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Rhodes, C. M. (2008 November). Assessing and improving adult education standards. Presented at the Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2008.

Djajalaksana, Y.M. & Dellow, D. A. (2008 November). In search of leadership competencies for higher education leaders in the globalized society. Roundtable session at the Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference (ASHE), Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

Slotnick, R.C. & Djajalaksana, Y.M. (2008 November). Challenges of policy implementation in higher education from the perspective of leadership and organization theory. Roundtable session at the Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference (ASHE), Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

Dellow, D.A. & Djajalaksana, Y.M. (2008 October). Will a global economy require new leadership skills for higher education leadership? Presentation at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region VII Conference, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

Djajalaksana, Y.M. & Eison, J.A. (2008 September). Engaging learners on day one: Using cooperative learning to teach the syllabus. Presentation at the Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching, Traverse City, Michigan, USA.

Dosal, P. & Torres-Ayala,A.T. (2008, July 7). "How to Bridge the Gap between Latino Students' Reality and Their Dreams". Presentation given at the 2008 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Conference, Orlando, FL, July 6-8,2008.

Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2008). Implementing Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs): Lessons from the Literature. 2008 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. June 22-25.

Torres-Ayala, A.T. (2008). Exploring the Structure and Development of Future Engineering Faculty's Beliefs about Teaching. Poster presented at the CIRTL Forum 2008. Madison, Wisconsin. June 16-17.

Eison, J. A., Djajalaksana, Y.M., & Jecky, M. (2008 June ). Improving college/ university teaching: Important lessons learned. Presented at the ICED 2008 Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ignash J.M. & Ruth Slotnick (May 2008). “Hello . . . Is Anyone Out There?” The Transfer Process as Students Experience It: A Year-Long e-journal Study at the Forum of the Association for Institutional Research, Seattle, WA, May 24-28.  

Ignash J.M. & Ruth Slotnick (April 2008)."Navigating the Transfer Process: What Students Tell Us," 50th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Philadelphia, PA, April 4-5.  

Owens, K. (2008, March). “Transfer Transitions: Through the Eyes of Students.” E-Source for College Transitions, 5(4), pp. 6-7.

Passmore, D., Heindel, A.J., Torres-Ayala, A.T., & Smith, G.G. (2008). Online Nursing Education: Faculty Experiences With Assessment. American Educational Research Association 2008 Meeting. New York, New York. March 24-28.

Torres-Ayala, A.T., Heindel, A.J., & Smith, G.G. (2008). Course Management Software (CMS) Tool Usage Across Disciplines: Transactional Distance. American Educational Research Association 2008 Meeting. New York, New York. March 24-28.

Slotnick, R.C. (January 25, 2008) Co-Presented with Dr. Patricia Maher. "From learning styles to learning connections: Bridging the gap." Presentation given at the 2nd Annual American Let Me Learn Conference, Tampa, FL, January 24-26, 2008.  

Slotnick, R.C. (January 25, 2008) Co-Presented with Jeff Hall. "Follow the journey of two different learners applying the Let Me Process in preparation for doctoral qualifying exams." Presentation given at the 2nd Annual American Let Me Learn Conference, Tampa, FL, January 24-26, 2008.  

Slotnick, R.C. (January 3, 2008). Invited presentation, "The Specialized Associate Degree in Teacher Education: Effective Pathway or Degree Proliferation?" David Yellin College of Education, Jerusalem, Israel.

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2007

Miller, T.E. and Reyes, S. (2007) Aligning expectations: A shared
responsibility. In Kramer, G. L., (ed.) Fostering Student Success in the
Campus Community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Heindel, A. J., Smith, G. G., & Torres-Ayala, A. T. (2007, October).
Blackboard tool usage across different disciplines: Interaction and
transactional distance. In T. Bastiaens & S. Carliner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007* (pp. 1866-1873). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

French, P.L., Ellinor, B., Moraca, R. (June, 2007) Independent fiscal authority for a regional campus within the policy parameters of a university system.  Regional Branch Campus Administrators Conference, Longboat Key, FL, June 18. 

Bendickson, M.M. (2007) Book Review: A Review of "Teaching Through Inquiry." Community College Journal of Research and Practice Vol. 31 (1), 74-76.

Parisian, P. & Torrens, A. (2007). Determining optimal faculty development programs for primary care teaching physicians through a community driven process: A pilot project discussion. Paper presented at the Generalists in Medical Education 2007 Meeting: “Enhancing Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship through Reflective Thinking and Collaboration”, Breakfast Round Table Discussion, November 2, 2007.

Griffin, K. (April 13, 2007) "Transfer Track Versus Workforce Development: An Analysis of the Florida Community College Curriculum." Paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Tampa, Florida, April 12-14, 2007.

Ignash, J.M. & Slotnick, R.C. (2007) "The Specialized Associate Degree in Teacher Education: Effective Pathway or Degree Proliferation?" In Townsend, B. (ed.) Teacher Education in the Community College. Community College Review.

Kirkman, S. & Coughlin, K. (January, 31) Co-Authored four poster session presentations with students in the Adult Education program that were presented at the 21st International Self-Directed Learning Symposium in Cocoa Beach on January 31.

• Wooten, M., Smith, A., Mejias, A. "New Employee Trainees: Correlates of Satisfaction with Training Delivery, Learner Profiles and Self-Directed Learning Histories."
• Miller, G. " Learning Profile, Ethnicity and Self-Directed Learning Project Histories in Low-Income Adults."
• Adshead, J., Niedbalec, K., Alvarado, K. "Learning Profiles as a Component of Self-Direction in Older Adults."
• Feguson, R., Steward, M., Van Cleave, T. "Components of Self-Directed Learning Projects as Related to Learner Profiles in Pregnant Women and New Moms."

Manias, N. (April 13, 2007) "The Baccalaureate Community Colleges in Florida: Arguments from Both Sides and Initial Outcomes." Paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Tampa, Florida, April 12-14, 2007.

Mills, M. & Haber, J. (April 14, 2007) "Perceptions of Barriers Concerning Online Teaching and Policies: Florida Community College Full-time Faculty Members." Paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Tampa, Florida, April 12-14, 2007.

Olney, R.L. (April 13, 2007) "How can We Measure whether Community College Occupational/Vocational Programs Provide Students with the International Expertise that Businesses Need." Roundtable discussion at the 48th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Tampa, Florida, April 12-14, 2007.

Owens, K.R. (June 3-6, 2007) co-presented with Dr. Jan Ignash (University of South Florida),Dr. Kathi Ketcheson (Portland State University), and Dr. David Schwalm (Arizona State University). "Examining the Policy Context for Underrepresented and Minority Transfer Student Success.” Presented at the Association for Institutional Research 2007 Annual Forum, Kansas City, Missouri.

Owens, K.R.  (July 30, 2007) "Mapping the Pathways to Degree Attainment for Transfer Students: the Urban Transfer Research Network (UTRN)."  Co-presented with Jan Ignash (University of South Florida), Dr. Kathi Ketcheson (Portland State University), and Dr. David Schwalm (Arizona State University) at the 4th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation, Tempe, AZ, July 29-31, 2007.

Slotnick, R.C. (April 14, 2007) Co-Presented with Dr. Jan Ignash. "Addressing the Teacher Shortage: The Associate in Arts in Teaching." Paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Tampa, Florida, April 12-14, 2007.

Slotnick, R. (2007) Book Review: A Review of "Career Advising: An Academic Advisor's Guide." Community College Journal of Research and Practice, Vol. 31 (2), 163-165.

Slotnick, R.C. (January 8, 2007) Co-Presented with Dr. Keya Mukherjee and Claudia Ruiz. "The LML Process as a Tool in the Development of Autonomous, Self-Directed College Learners." Presentation given at the 1st Annual American Let Me Learn Conference, Philadelphia, PA, January 7-9, 2007.

2006

Kirkman, S., Kromrey, J., Coughlin, K. (February, 2006) "A Study of Satisfaction with Self direction, Performance Success and Level of Graduate Student Content Domain Experience," 20th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, February 2006.

Kirkman, S., Kromrey, J., Breedlove, C., Schneider, R., Coughlin, K. (April 8-11, 2006) "A Case Study of Collaborative Learning in Higher Education." Paper presented at the annual AERA Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Owens, K.R. (2006) Book Review: A Review of "Introduction to Rubrics: An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback and Promote Student Learning." Community College Journal of Research and Practice, Vol. 30 (1), 72-74.

Owens, K.R. (May, 2006) co-presented with Dr. Jan Ignash, “Special Interest Group: Urban Transfer Research Network (UTRN).” Presented at the Association for Institutional Research 2006 Annual Forum, Chicago, Illinois.

Ring, S., & Palma, J. (2006) "Language Acquisition in Distance Education." Paper presented a the meeting of The Professional Development Symposium: North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL). Orlando, FL.

Ring, S., Tadesse, Y., Nagle, J. & McCool, M. (2006, October) "Reform -- It's Happening: Showcase of Excellence at Florida Virtual School." Paper presented at the K-12 Conference & Innovation Fair, FLorida Department of Education (FDOE). Orlando, FL.

Slotnick, R.C. (2006) Book Review: A Review of "Understanding Students in Transition: Trends and Issues" NACADA Journal. 

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2005

Bendickson, M. M. (April 11, 2005) Co-Presented with Dolores Perin, Jan Ignash, Carol Kozeracki "A Multidimensional Look at Community College Remediation: Policy, Faculty, and Learning." Papers presented at the 2005 AERA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec.

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Bendickson, Mary M. (September, 2005) has been selected as one of only twenty-four community college leaders to attend the prestigious Executive Leadership Institute sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Community College in cooperation with The University of Texas at Austin and the American Association of Community Colleges.

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Goff, D.G. (September, 2005) "Academic Deans Job Satisfaction." Instructional Leadership Abstracts, Volume 3, Issue 4 for the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA). View Article

Ignash, J.M., & Kotun, D. (2005) Results of a national study of transfer in occupational/technical degrees: Policies and practices. Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, Spring 2005, 12(2), 109-120.

Kotun, D. (April 8, 2005) Co-Presented with Dr. Jan Ignash.

"Creative thinking and multiple pathways: Highlights from a 2004 national study of occupational/ technical degree transferability." Paper presented at the 47th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Boston, Massachusetts, April 7-9, 2005.

Mills, N. (September, 2005) Co-Presented with Dr. Jim Eison. "Exploring Teachable Moments." Paper presented at the 5th Lilly Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Traverse City, Michigan.

Owens, K.R. (July 18, 2005) Co-Presented with Dr. Jan Ignash. "Pathways and Portions of Pathways: How States are Articulating Occupational Programs." Paper presented at the 3rd Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation, Indianapolis, Indiana,

July 17-19, 2005.

Owens, K.R. (October 28, 2005) "Enhancing Interest, Comprehension and Retention: Tell a Story." Paper presented at the 30th Anniversary Conference of the Professional Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 27-30, 2005.

Owens, K.R. (November 19, 2005) Co-Presented with Dr. Jim Eison. "Learning from Inspiring Faculty." Paper presented at the 25th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. November 17-20,2005.

Purcell, J.M. ( November 20,2005) Co-Presented with Dr. Jim Eison."Learning and Grade Orientations of College Students: Then and Now." Paper presented at the 25th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. November 17-20, 2005.

Purcell, J.M. (December 12, 2005) Co-Presented with Leah Phillips and Alice Richman."Understanding the disparity between German and U.S. reproductive health outcomes for adolescents: An integrated model of culture, policy and education." Poster presented at the 133rd Annual American Public Health Association Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, December 1 -14, 2005.

Ring, S.A. (September 30, 2005) "A Front Row Seat for Every Student: How do you marry the demands of stringent data-driven accountability and flexible, individualized learning?" presented at the First Annual Southeastern Scholarship Conference on e-Learning (SSCEL), Macon, Georgia, September 30-October 1, 2005.

2004

Ellison, A.B. (2004). Positive faculty/librarian relationships for productive library assignments. Community & Junior College Libraries, 12 (2), 23-28.

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Ellison, A.B. (2004). Positive relationships for productive library assignments. Innovation Abstracts. XXVI (7).

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2002

Bendickson, M. M. (April 19, 2002) "The Fall 2000 Florida Curriculum Study: Implications for Remediation." Paper presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Seattle , Washington , April 19-20, 2002 .

Ellison, Alicia B. (2002) "The Accidental Faculty: Adjunct Instructors in Community Colleges." ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 466874.

Gauweiler, C. (October 2002) "Experiences of First Year Community College Teachers." Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators, Fort Lauderdale.

Griffin, K.R. ( April 20, 2002 ) "The Fall 2000 Florida Curriculum Study: An Overview of the Florida Community College Credit Curriculum." Paper presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Seattle , Washington, April 19-20, 2002.

Hurley, R.G. (Spring 2002) "Identification and Assessment of Community College Peer Institution Selection Systems." Community College Review, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 1-27.

Maher, P. (2002). "Conversations with Long-Time Adult Educators: The Early Years." Paper presented at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Annual Meeting. St Louis, MO.   

van der Kaay, C.D. (2002). "Student privacy versus campus safety: has recent legislation compromised privacy rights?" Tampa , FL: University of South Florida. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 468176.

2000

An Overview of Workforce Education Programs in The U.S.

A Monograph Prepared by Students and Instructor in EVT 7267 Vocational-Technical Education Program Planning and Evaluation

University of South Florida Department of Leadership Development Fall 2000

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1997

Promising Practices for Connecting High School to the Real World

A monograph prepared pursuant to a grant with the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education by Students and Instructors, University of South Florida. March 1997.

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