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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1985, Biology

Dissertation:  Systematic revision of the Thraulus group genera (Ephemeroptera: Leptophlebiidae: Atalophlebiinae) from the Eastern Hemisphere
M.S., University of North Texas, Denton, 1978, Biology
Thesis:  The life history of the mayfly Isonychia sicca manca (Walsh) (Ephemeroptera: Siphlonuridae) in an intermittent stream in north central Texas
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1975, Biology
 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK

Associate Professor of Biology, 1993-Present
Awarded tenure, 1993
Graduate Faculty, 1990-Present
Assistant Professor of Biology, 1988-1993

Tenure Track Appointment, 1990
Nontenure Track (Continuing) Appointment, 1988-1990

Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Entomology, 1987-Present
Morris College, Sumter, SC
Assistant Professor of Biology, 1985-1988
Director, Health Careers Opportunity Program, 1985-1986


AWARDS AND HONORS

Professional Educator Award for Conservation Education, All-Oklahoma Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 1999
District Award of Merit, Western Plains District, Boy Scouts of America, 1999
Elected to the Permanent Committee for the International Conferences on Ephemeroptera (oversees planning of international conferences), August 1998
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 1997
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 1994-Present
Florida Entomological Society Scholarship, 1984
Pi Chi Omega Scholarship, 1984
Sigma Xi, Associate Member, 1980-Present
United State Environmental Protection Agency Traineeship, 1977-1978
Eagle Scout, 1971
 

COURSES TAUGHT

BIOL 1004 Biological Concepts lecture and laboratory (required general education course)
BIOL 2204 Introductory Zoology lecture and laboratory
BIOL 2022 Biological Orientation
BIOL 3254 Genetics lecture and laboratory
BIOL 3604 General Entomology lecture and laboratory
BIOL 4605 General Ecology lecture and laboratory
BIOL 4001 Individual Study in Biological Sciences
BIOL 4901 Senior Seminar (capstone course for majors)
GSTDY 1001 Freshman Orientation
 

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

Ad Hoc Committee of Faculty Senate Presidents, 1999-2000
Graduate Council, 1997-Present
Search committee for Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean, 1998
Campus Environmental Committee, Chair, 1997-Present
Environmental Science Advisory Committee (ad hoc), 1997-1999
Administrative Council, ex officio, 1996-1997
Scholarship Committee, ex officio, 1996-1997
Scholarly Activities Subcommittee for North Central Accreditation Focused Visit, 1993-1994
Faculty Research/Scholarly Activity Committee, 1991-1994
Academic Advisory and Scholarship Council, 1990-1996
Extended Orientation Subcommittee, 1993
Search Committee for Graduate Dean, 1990
North Central Accreditation Student Research Subcommittee, 1989-1991
 

FACULTY SENATE

Past-President, 1997-1998
President, 1996-1997
President-Elect, 1995-1996
Secretary-Treasurer, 1994-1995
Senate Committees:
University Policies (Chair) and Nominating Committees, 1995-1996
Curriculum and Nominating Committees, 1994-1995
Curriculum Committee, 1993-1994
Ad Hoc Committee on Budget and Program Changes, 1993-1996
 

DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Organized displays for Southwestern Saturday and Health Careers Day
Curator of Insect Collection
Coordinator of Field Areas
Advising in the areas of entomology, pre-veterinary medicine, ecology/field biology
 

SPONSORING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Pre-Vet Club (sponsor from 1998-Present)

Club activities include visiting local veterinarians, guest speakers, participating in homecoming parade and annual Organization Fair, attending open house at OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Southwestern Grassroots Environmental Club (cosponsor from 1991-2000)

Club activities include annual "Groove-in," March for Parks fund-raiser (1997-1998), information tables and bulletin board each semester, conducts the "Water" portion of Imation/Deer Creek Conservation District’s Outdoor Classroom, regular participant in annual Organization Fair, Adopt-A-Highway, involved with each Panorama speaker who had an environmental presentation (Stephen Lewis, 1992; Peter Burtchell, 1995, Cousteau Society; and Dan Katz, 1997, Rainforest Alliance).

Biology Club/Tri Beta (cosponsor from 1988-1998)

Club activities include plant sale fund-raiser,  Zoo Friends with Oklahoma City Zoo, hosting guest speakers, conducting the Outstanding Freshman Biology Student Award, annual Awards Banquet, charity benefits, Adopt-A-Highway, regular participant in annual Organization Fair.
 

GRANTS

Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program

Submitted the proposal, "Insects in the Classroom:  Using Insects to Improve Standards-Based Instruction and Curriculum Revision in Elementary Schools," for summer 2000, $26,500.

Received funding for the proposal, "Field Experiences for K-12 Teachers:  Using the Outdoors for Inquiry-Based Science Instruction," 1999, $38,880.

Great Plains Resource Conservation and Development Association

1999,  Support for the 1999 Eisenhower workshops, $500.

SWOSU Proposal Development Award

1997, $4,000.
 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1985-Present
American Association of University Professors, 1995-Present
    Secretary-treasurer, SWOSU Chapter, 2000-Present
American Entomological Society, 1984-Present
The Association of Systematic Collections, 1990-Present
The Ecological Society of America, 1979-Present
Entomological Society of America, 1975-Present
    Co-moderator of Section A student paper, 1994 Annual Meeting, Dallas
    Volunteer - mayfly specialist, 1995-Present
Florida State Collection of Arthropods, Research Associate, 1983-Present
North American Association for Environmental Education, 1997-Present
North American Benthological Society, 1976-Present
    Literature Review Committee, 1984-Present
    Ad Hoc Committee on Cultural Diversity, 1991-1993
    Judge for student paper competition: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997
Oklahoma Academy of Science, 1989-Present
Sigma Xi, 1980-Present
South Carolina Entomological Society, 1986-Present
South Carolina Threatened or Endangered Insects Committee, 1987-1988
Southwestern Association of Naturalists, 1989-Present
Southwestern Entomological Society, 1989-Present
 

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION

Area Schools

Conducted two summer workshops for K-12 teachers funded by Eisenhower Program:  Ecology, 11-16 July 1999; Entomology, 25-30 July 1999
Junior Class Parent, 1997-1998
Tours, presentations:

I have arranged departmental tours and presented demonstrations for schools groups on  insects, invertebrates and vertebrates, birds, diversity, the human body, and feeding adaptations.  While visiting classes, I have been asked to discuss insect classification and identification, Earth Day, fresh and saltwater environments, and bats.
Super Kids’ Day volunteer, 1994, 1995, 1997
Weatherford School District Science Textbook Selection Committee, Spring 1994
Each spring, from 1993 through 1998, I assisted Ms. Kay Tautfest with her 5th grade spring field trip by conducting the stream ecology station.
Compiled a list of college students to tutor high school students, Fall 1992
Assisted Chamber of Commerce with distributing teacher appreciation signs, Spring 1992
Science Fair Judge:  Weatherford Middle School,1991, 1992; Carnegie Science Fair, 1991
Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS), 1991-Present.

Weatherford Library

Arranged and set up a display sponsored by the Entomological Society of America about insects, Fall 1996
Presentation on insects for "Summer Safari," Summer 1992
 

SCOUTS

Boy Scout Troop 355, Weatherford

Committee Member, 1997-Present
Merit badge counselor (Insect Study, Environmental Science, Nature), 1996-Present
Troop coordinator for summer camp, 1998-Present
Attended Scouter basic training, May 1998
Eagle Scout Board of Review member, 1998-Present

Cub Scouts, Western Plains District

Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Instructor , nature, 1996
Pow Wow instructor, nature crafts, 1994
Cub Scout Basic Training Staff, 1993-Present
Cub Scout Day Camp Instructor, nature, 1994, 1996, 1999
 

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Environmental Education

Coordinator of the aquatic station for the annual Imation/Deer Creek Conservation District Outdoor Classroom, spring 1996-Present
Wrote articles on recycling for the Weatherford Daily News:  "Weatherford recycles!" and  "Area recyclers accept even washing machines." (23 Apr. 1993)

Committees

Weatherford Environmental Recycling and Solid Waste Task Force, Chair, 1991-1993
 
 

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