Sharon M. Kolb, Ph.D.University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Special Education Department800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190

Office: 262.472.4831, Email: kolbs@uww.edu

EDUCATION

2000 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-MadisonMajor Area: Special Education, Minor Area: Education AdministrationDissertation: Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with Mild Disabilities:

Parents Perspectives

1996 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Transition Specialist Certificate

1993 M.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Major Area: Learning Disabilities 6 -12

1988 B.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Double Major: Special Education: Emphasis in Mental Retardation and Elementary Education 1-8

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012-present Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2005-2012 Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2001-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2000-2001 Lecturer, Academic Staff, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

1988-2000 Teacher, Beaver Dam Unified School District, Beaver Dam, WisconsinGeneral Education: Math – Middle School, 1999-2000; Remedial and enrichment classes, grades K-8, summers 1989-1997;Special Education: Middle School - Cognitive Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, 1988-1999Other Assignments: Special Education Department Chair, Cooperating Teacher

Building Level Leader and Curriculum Development

1999-2000 Associate Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, Course: Individuals with Disabilities (RPSE 300)

1996-1999 Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, Course: Individuals with Disabilities (RPSE 300)

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1987-1988 Transition Coordinator, Eau Claire School District. Eau Claire, WI

TEACHING/ADMINISTRATION

2004-2008 Cross-Categorical Committee, ChairDepartment of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2004-2008 Cross-Categorical Licensure Coordinator andClinical and Field Experience CoordinatorDepartment of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2001-2004 Coordinator of the Cognitive Disabilities Program, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater

2000-present List of Courses Taught

SPECED 205 Psychology of the Exceptional ChildSPECED 322 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities (created new course, Spring 2014) SPECED 356/556 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects of Disability (Quality Matters Approved, Fall, 2008).SPECED 457/ 657 Elementary Curriculum and Methods CD Academic SPECED 458/658 Collaboration of Instruction SPECED 459/659 Secondary Curriculum and Methods CD Academic SPECED 465/665 Curriculum and Methods CD Functional SPECED 466 Working with Parents of Exceptional Children and Community AgenciesSPECED 476/676 Curriculum and Methods Multiple DisabilitiesSPECED 498 Independent StudiesSPECED 701 Advanced MethodologySPECED 704 Applied Action Research Faculty Advisor SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment SPECFLD 411/793 Directed Teaching SPECFLD 485 Field Study – CD, LD, EBD SPECED 781 School to Work Transition SPECED 798 Individual StudiesSPECED 798 Independent Study: International Student Teaching: Sweden

ECE4U Courses:SPECED 376 Medical AspectsSPECED 476 Curriculum and Methods Multiple Disabilities

Student and Peer evaluations of instruction can be found in teaching section of my purple book

Course Development

In Preparation

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EDUINDP, Workshop 490/690. School in America. Online Course with Field Studies Component.

Courses

SPECED 776 Curriculum and Methods for Low Incidence Disabilities, Department Curricular Change, Approved, Spring 2015

SPECED 322 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities, Department Curricular Change, Approved, Spring 2015

Online Courses

SPECED 376 Medical Aspects, modified course to an 8 week online course for ECE4U cohort, Spring 2011

SPECED 466 Working with Families, created a 3 week online summer course format, Summer 2010

SPECED 781 School to Work, created a 3 week online summer course format, Summer 2008

SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment, created a 3 week online summer course format, Summer 2007

SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects, created a 3 week online summer course format. Summer 2007.

Hybrid Courses

SPECED 701 Advanced Methodology, moved to hybrid format, Spring 2009SPECED 476/676 Multiple Disabilities, moved to hybrid format, Fall 2007SPECED 205 Psychology of Exceptional Child, moved to hybrid format, Summer 2006

Course Redesign

SPECED 465/665 Curriculum and Methods Functional, Assistive technology woven into curriculum/course, integrated with prompting systems, Spring 2009.

SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects, Received Quality Matters Approval in 2008SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment, Summer 2007SPECED 781 School to Work Transition, Summer 2006

Co-Teaching and Course Development at Umea University, Sweden

Guidance and counseling of pupils in special schools/learning disabled, January 26-30, 2009Guidance and counseling of pupils in special schools/learning disabled, October 21 and 22, 2008

Program Development for Students2010 to present Cognitive Disabilities (CD) Emphasis Network. Members of this group

are pre-service and in-service students who are interested in sharing ideas

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and resources related to the area of cognitive disabilities. Administrator: Sharon M. Kolb, currently 125 members and growing. http://www.facebook.com/cdemphasis

2008 to present Sweden Student Teaching Program. An open group for students who have participated in the Sweden Study Abroad Program and students are interested in learning more about this great experience. Umea University and UW-Whitewater Faculty and Staff connected with the Sweden Study Abroad Program are also members of this group. Administrator: Sharon M. Kolb, currently 124 members and growing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/UWW.SWEDEN/?ref=bookmarks#!/groups/UWW.SWEDEN/

SCHOLARY ACTIVITIES

In Preparation

Kolb, S.M. ( In preparation). International Co-Teaching.

Kolb, S.M., Kuoppa, S.M., & Bergecliff, A. (In preparation). Person Centered Planning in Sweden.

Refereed PublicationsJournal Publications

Kolb, S.M. & Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2012). Authentic voices of America: One man’s dream to empower students through augmentative and alternative communication. Closing the Gap, 31(1), 35-38.

Kolb, S.M. (2012). Grounded theory and the constant comparative method: Valid research strategies for educators. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 3(1), 83-86.

Kolb, S.M. (2011). Self-Efficacy: A Necessary Social Skills Curricula Component. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies.

Collet-Klingenberg, L. & Kolb, S.M. (2011). Secondary and transition programming for 18-21 year old students in rural Wisconsin. Rural Special Education Quarterly.

Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2009, Jan/Feb). I’ll repeat myself, again?! Empowering students through assertive communication strategies. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(3), 32-39.

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Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2005). Active problem-solving: A model for empowerment.Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(2), 14-20.

Kolb, S.M. & Hanley-Maxwell, C. (2003). Critical social skills for adolescents with highincidence disabilities: Parental perspectives. Exceptional Children, 69(2), 163-179.

Kolb, S.M. (2003). Parents as role models, trainers, and mentors. In D. Wandry & A. Pleet (Eds.). A practitioner’s guide to facilitating the role of families in the transition process (pp. 59-70). Arlington, VI: Council for Exceptional Children.

Kolb, S.M. (2003). Special students, specific needs. Principal Leadership, 4(2), 39-42.

Book Chapter

Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2012). Planning for Implementing Assistive Technology: A Functional Approach for Practitioners. In J. Jiyou (Ed.), Educational Stages and Interactive Learning: From Kindergarten to Workplace Training (pp.485-497). Hershey, PA: IGI Global

Non-Refereed Publications

Book

Kolb, S.M. (2008). Critical social skills for adolescent students with disabilities: Parent perspectives. Lambert Academic Publishing. LaVergne, TN: Lightning Source, Inc

Book Chapter (Invited)

Kolb, S.M.& Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2011). Selected Print and Non-Print Resources. In C. Hanley-Maxwell & L. Collet-Klingenberg. Education [The SAGE reference series on disability: Key issues and future directions] (pp.288-306). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference.

Newsletter

Kolb, S.M. (2011). International Partnerships. Division of International Special Education and Services Newsletter.

Executive Grant Report

Kolb, S.M. &, Heiss, D. (2005). Executive Summary: Survey of services provided to 18-21 aged students. Department of Public Instruction Web Site.

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Editorial Reviews

Assessment Instrument

(2009, October) Transition Planning Inventory (TPI-2). Content Validity Survey and Professional Opinion Questionnaire. PRO-ED.

Articles(2015) Eye gaze performance for children with severe physical impairments using gaze-based

assistive technology– a longitudinal study. Reviewed for Assistive Technology.

(2013) Communication and self-esteem in adults with Down syndrome. MS TLCD-20120-0133.Reviewed for International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders.

(2011) Empowering women through credit facilities for sustainable development in the developing countries. Reviewed for Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS).

(2011) Purposeful assessment for co-teachers. MS # 1355. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children (TEC).

(2011) Methods for co-assessing in co-taught classrooms. MS# 1317. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children.

(2010) Six things to never say or hear during an IEP meeting: Empowering families and educators. MS#1257. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children.

(2010) Educating a bicultural child with giftedness: How parents and teachers can work together. MS# 1140. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children.

Book(2012) Snell & Brown, Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities, 7th edition, Pearson.

PRESENTATIONS

International (Invited)

Kolb, S. M. (2015, April). Career Planning Using Person Centered Planning and the PATH Model. Umea University, Sweden.

Kolb, S.M. (2014, September). Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype. Using Person Centered Planning in Counselor Education.

Kolb, S.M. (2014, May). Keynote Speaker. International Conference on Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development and Human Capacity Building in the Third World Nations (ICETSDHCB 2014). University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, Africa.

Kolb, S.M. & Kuoppa, S.M. (2012, Sabbatical). Perceptions and Outcomes of Person Centered Planning Training, Umea University, Sweden.

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Kolb, S.M. (2009, January). Person Centered Planning for the Future. Umea University,Sweden.

Kolb, S.M. (2008, October). Futures Planning for Individuals with Disabilities. Umea University, Sweden.

International and National (Refereed)

Liu, K & Kolb, S.M. (2015, April). Going out and Linking Back: The Impact of Student Teaching Abroad on Global Awareness and Teaching Practice. American Educational Research Association. Chicago, Illinois.

Kolb, S.M (2012, October). Transition planning with students who are LGBTQ* and theirfamilies: Lifespan considerations. Division on Career Development and Transition National Conference. Denver, Colorado.

Kolb, S.M (2011, October, proposal accepted). Person Centered Futures Planning. Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference, Kansas.

Kolb, S.M (2010, April). Working with LGBT families in Schools: Collaborative Proactive Approaches. Council for Exceptional Children 2010 Conference and Expo. Nashville, Tennessee. (Proposal submitted, not accepted)

Kolb, S.M (2009, October). Empowering Students Through Assertive Communication Strategies. Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference.Savannah, Georgia.

Kolb, S.M. (2007, November). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment.30th Annual Teacher Education Division National Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2007, October). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment. Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference. Orlando, Florida.

Hall, S., Amacher, N., Neubert, J., Kolb, S.M. (July, 2005). Association on Higher Educationand Disability International Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2004, April). Active Problem Solving: The Key toUnlocking the Future. Council for Exceptional Children 2004 Conference and Expo. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2003, March). Active Problem Solving: The Key to Unlockingthe Future. The International Conference on Positive Behavior Support,Orlando, Florida.

Kolb, S.M. (2001, October). Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with Disabilities:

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Parental Perspectives. Elementary and Middle School Practices and Programs. Paper presented at the International Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Regional (Refereed)

Kolb, S.M. & Mock, M. (2002, October). The Wisconsin Healthy and Ready to WorkProject: An assets based community development model. The 2002 Divisionon Career Development and Transition Regional Conference, Waukesha,Wisconsin.

State (Refereed)

Kolb, S.M. (2011, November, submitted). Person Centered Futures Planning. Fourth Annual Self-Determination Conference, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2007, February). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment. Fourth Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference. Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Executive summary report: Investigation results concerning 18-21years olds with disabilities. The 2005 Wisconsin Rehabilitation and Transition Conference. Kohler, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2005, February). Exemplary Transition Programming and Educational Componentsfor 18-21 Year Olds. Wisconsin Statewide Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2004, February). Essential Components for Transition Programs. Wisconsin Statewide Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2000, February). Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with MildDisabilities. The 35th Annual University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Special Education Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

State (Invited)

Kolb, S.M. & Toms, O. (2015, January). Supporting Students who are LGBTQ* and their Families. Third Annual LGBTQ+ Youth of Color Leadership Conference, Madison, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2011, February). Person-Centered-Planning Strategies. Keynote Speaker for the Wisconsin Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dell, Wisconsin.

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Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2011, February). MAP training. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2011, February). PATH training. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Kolb, S.M. & Berndt, S. (2007, February). Community Based Transition Programs for Students with Significant Disabilities Ages 18-21. Fourth Annual Wisconsin TransitionConference. Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Exemplary transition programming and educational components for 18-21 year olds. Department of Public Instruction, Regional Transition Meeting,Eau Clarie, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Exemplary transition programming and educational components for 18-21 year olds. Department of Public Instruction, Regional Transition Meeting,Wausau, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2004, October 19). State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education andPupil Services Leadership Issues. Administrative Roles and Responsibilities in Facilitating Effective Transition Programs. Madison, Wisconsin.

GRANTS

Kolb, S.M. (2004). Department of Public Instruction 18-21 Grant II, Follow-up study, presentations, and reports for Post-school outcomes for students aged 18-21. Funded, $10,000.00.

Kolb, S.M. (2003). Department of Public Instruction Grant, Post school outcomes forstudents who are 18-21 and enrolled in school. Funded, $20,070.83.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Kolb, S.M. (2011). COPES International Student Conference Attendance Scholarships. Wisconsin Transition Conference. Funded $1,050.

SABBATICAL

Kolb, S.M. (2010). International Collaboration and Co-Teaching: Research and Person Centered Planning. Sabbatical conducted, Spring 2012 semester. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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AWARDS

2013 Division of Career Development and Transition, Outstanding Service Award. Representative Assembly and Board Member.

2011 College of Education and Professional Studies, Service Award Recipient.

2011 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Faculty Service Award Nominee

2010, April W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award COE Nominee

2009, November 2010 Audrey Z. McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award Recipient.

2007, November College of Education Service Award Nominee

2006, June, inducted Who’s Who of American Women

2004, March, inducted Who’s Who in the World

2003, September 2004 Audrey Z. McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award Nominee

2003, March, inducted Who’s Who in America

2002, November University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Special Education, COE Research Award nominee.

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

International

2014, Fall Center for Global Education, Korea Delegation, College of Education and Professional Studies Representative.

2011, Spring Coordinator of Umea Sweden Delegation Visit to UWW. Seventeen faculty members from Umea University-Sweden toured and met with UWW faculty to build international partnerships and collaboration.

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2010, Fall Umea Delegation Meeting with 5 representatives from Umea University, Sweden to develop plan for follow-up delegation meeting in the Spring, 2011.

2010, Fall to present Editorial Board, International Journal of Trends in Education Research

2008, Fall to present Presidential Appointment to CEC Executive Committee as DCDT International Representative

National

2013, Summer DCDT Conference Strand Reviewer for October 2013 DCDT Conference in Williamsburg.

2011, Summer DCDT Conference Strand Reviewer for October 2011 DCDT Conference. Transition to Employment.

2010, Fall to present Human Rights and Cultural Diversity Committee, Division of Career Development and Transition

2009, Fall to present Council for Exceptional Children Diversity Caucus Member

2009, Fall to present Member at Large Nominee for DISES International Committee

2008, Fall to 2013 DCDT Executive Board Member

2008, Fall to 2013 Presidential Appointment to DCDT for Representative Assembly

2008, Spring Candidate for the DCDT Parent Representative Position

2004-2007, Summer American Educational Research Association. Discussant and Reviewer for Special Interest Group (SIG) areas: Special Education Research and Family, School, Community Partnerships.

2004-2006, Summer Division on Career Development and Transition. The Council for Exceptional Children. Parent Involvement Committee. Our committee represents parents at a national level regarding transition of students with disabilities, submitting policy and recommendations for parent advisement and involvement in career development and transition.

2003, Fall Candidate for the Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Northeast Subdivision Representative. The Council for Exceptional Children.

STATE SERVICE

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2008, Fall-2010 IHE (Institutions of Higher Education) hub of the State Personnel Development Grant advisory member.

2005-present Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) Advisory Board Member, Higher Education Representative.

2005, December Proposal reviewer for Department of Health and Family Services, Youth Transition Project.

2002, Summer-2009 Department of Public Instruction (DPI) “18 to 21 Year Old” Least Restrictive Environment Transition Workgroup- University Representative

2002, April -present Statewide Transition Consortium, Wisconsin Healthy and Ready to Work Project, Consortium Member and Higher Education Representative

Fall 2002-present Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support and Diagnostic Teacher (PSDT) - University Representative.

Consultancies and Training

Union Grove District, IL

Kolb, S.M. (2012). Making Action Plans (MAPS) Training, Union Grove, Illinois.

Bristol School District

Kolb, S.M. (2005). Curriculum development for students with low incidence disabilities, Bristol, Wisconsin.

Department of Public Instruction: Transitional Planning

Kolb, S.M. (2004, June). Results and Summary Report of the 18-21 Year old StatewideSurvey. DPI Grant Workgroup. Madison, Wisconsin.

Kolb, S.M. (2004, September). Results and Summary Report of the Statewide TransitionSurvey on providing services for 18-21 Year Olds still enrolled in school. DPI Grant. Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support and Diagnostic Teacher Meeting. Madison, WI.

Kolb, S.M. (2003, October). Transition Project for 18-21 Year Olds – DPI Grant.Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support and Diagnostic Teacher Meeting. Madison, WI.

Muskego/Norway School District: Transitional and Curricular Planning

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Kolb, S.M. (2004, June). Transition Curriculum and Futures Planning. Muskego-Norway Parent’s Night.

Kolb, S.M (August 3, 2004). Futures Planning for Students with Disabilities. Muskego/Norway School District. Teacher Inservice Training.

Kolb, S.M (2003). District Wide Transition Program Development (K-12) for students with cognitive disabilities. Muskego/Norway Unified Schools.

Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support

Kolb, S.M. (2008). Person Centered Planning Staff Training and Strategies. WI FACETS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Wilmot School District

Kolb, S.M. (2006). Curriculum and program develop for teachers working with students with cognitive disabilities. Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Local and School Community

2014 Board Member, Family Equality Council, Midwest Region.

2014, Spring Love Without Boundaries – Guangdong Province China. Teacher trainer applicant.

2013, Fall Walden University – Hired as University Student Teacher Supervisor. Participated in edTPA online training course for university instructors. Shared information and resources with our department faculty and COEPS edTPA coordinators.

2013 Project Paramie, Non-Profit Organization. Sun Prairie Teachers and Burma School Collaboration. Consulting. Fund Raising. Sun Prairie, WI

May, 2011 PATH Facilitator with Family in Stoughton, WI School District

Fall 2009- present Sweden Guest Speaker/Visitor Program. Horizon Elementary, Creek Side Elementary, Prairie View Middle School, Sun Prairie, WI

Fall 2006 -2010 Guest Computer Instructor for general education classes at Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI

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2006 -2007 Grant Writer, Co-chair of School Community Organization, Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI

Fall 2005 -2009 School and Community Organization (SCO) Member/Parent Volunteer, Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI

Fall 2005 -2006 Guest Computer Instructor for 1st grade general education class at Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI

Fall 2003 -2005 School and Community Organization (SCO) Member/Parent Volunteer, Northside Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI

University Service

2014 Brazil International Academic Partnership Program Committee. COEPS Representative.

2014 McGraw Award for Student Excellence Committee

2010 -2011 Search and Screen Committee Member for Center for Global Education Director position.

2010 Global Team Committee. Grant committee for Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Global Society Initiative: General Education for a Global Century. Chair: Greg Cook, Interim Director of Academic Assessment and Audit & Review.

2010, Spring Lesbian Mothers Panel member for PRIDE Resource Center

2010, Fall-present Study Abroad Fair – Sweden Program Representative

2008 Fall -2009 Faculty Senate, Textbook Committee Chairperson.

2008, Spring Faculty and Staff panel member for IMPACT

2008, Spring UWW Faculty Senate Representative for UW systems Learning Outcomes Committee

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2007, Fall -2012 International Studies Committee member, Sweden Coordinator and College of Education representative

2007, Fall -present Sweden Exchange Coordinator

2007, Spring -present College of Education, Department of Special Education,Representative and Field Experience Supervisor for UWW

students in Umea, Sweden.

2006, Fall Search Committee for COE Advancement Officer Position

2006, Spring Trinidad, College of Education, Department of Special Education Representative and Curriculum Consultant

2006, Spring -2012 Faculty Senate, Associate Professor, Education

2005,Fall -2008,Fall Faculty Committee, Textbook Rental Committee

2005, Fall -2007,Fall Faculty Committee, Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee

2004, Spring - 2006 Faculty Senate, Assistant Professor, Education

2004, Spring Co-Coordinator International Student Exchange Program –Sweden

2003, Spring, -2004, Fall, Graduate Council Member

2003, Fall -2005, Summer Faculty Advisor, Planning Team and Research Coordinator. My Future, My Life Transition Summer Camp. Center for Students with Disabilities. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

2003, Summer and Fall Interim Coordinator for the International Student Exchange Program-Sweden

College Service

2014, Spring Visited Schools in Ghana, Africa. Team member with Melanie Agnew, Robin Fox and Ozalle Toms. Visited school in Accra, Ghana, met with school administrators, teachers, and students to develop potential fieldwork and student teaching opportunities and partnerships.

2012- present COEPS International Committee Member

2010, May Student Teaching in China, Part of team with Dean Heyning and Guoli Liang, to sign International Agreements and Partnerships with schools in Shanghai and Chongqing. Visited schools,

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classroom and met with school administrators, teachers, students, and university faculty to learn about China Educational System. Visited Zhouzhaung (No.1 Water Town in China), 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, and Jiujuang –Yangtze River.

2009, Spring -2012 College of Education International Committee Chairperson

2009, Fall College of Education Constituency Standards Committee

2007 – present College of Education International Committee Member

2007, Fall -present College of Education Student Teaching Sweden Coordinator

2006, Fall -2007 College of Education website, department representative

2005, Fall -2007 College of Education, Committee on Teacher Education, Chair

2005, Fall Search and Screen, COE, Associate Dean Position

2005, Fall College of Education Representative for the IHE Action PlanningSession to examine state teacher education programs and inclusion content. Madison, Wisconsin.

2004, Fall -2007 COE, Field Experience Advisory Committee Member

Department Service

2015, Summer Minor Program Coordinator

2013, Fall Minor Coordinator, Interim

2013-present New Faculty Mentor – James C. Collins

2012-2015 Interim Mentor – Katherine Casey (during Rowand’s role as Chair)

2010 Ad Hoc Department Chair Description Committee

2009 -present Assistive Technology Library Coordinator

2008 - present New Faculty Mentor – Lana Collet-Klingenberg

2006, Spring -2009 Transition Certificate Program Coordinator

2006, Spring Search and Screen Committee Chair (1 position filled)

2004, Summer -2009 Departmental Web Site Redesign and Information Update, Coordinator

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2004, Spring and Summer Search and Screen Committee Member (1 position filled)

2004, Spring Piloted Chalk and Wire electronic portfolio program for NCATE/DPI Unit Assessment System with undergraduate teacher candidates in Phase III of the department’s program assessment.

2000, Fall -present Cross-Categorical CommitteeGraduate CommitteeMIDAS Committee-worked collaboratively to develop new Cross-Categorical special education and Cognitive Disabilities specialization teacher licensure program; including development of curriculum proposals, syllabi, and candidate assessment system

Student Research Committees – Faculty Advisor

Eric Hartz (May, 2010) - Transition for Individuals with Disabilities.Jennifer Muth (May, 2009). Response to Intervention and the effectiveness of direct instruction

as an instructional tool.Ellen A. Steffen (May, 2009). The Effects of Explicit, Systematic Phonemic Instruction on

Reading Performance.Mary Beth Delaney (August, 2008). Specific Behaviors of Students with Autism and their

Impact on Effective Communication.Kathy Hoefler (December, 2007). Effects of the Self-Directed IEP on Student Participation in

Elementary Grade Five: An Action Research Study.Jennifer Ebert (August, 2007). Using Video-Self Modeling to Increase Appropriate Behavior: An

Action Research Study.Carri Peyer (May, 2008). Communication Methods used by General and Special Educators: An

Action Research Study of Educator Preferences.Marianne J. Dries McGuire (April, 2007). An Analysis of Critical Writing Skills for Students

with Disabilities: What Parents and Teachers of Students with Disabilities Perceive are the Critical Writing Skills for Students with Special Needs upon Leaving School.

Elizabeth Koehler (June, 2007). Training Requirements for Paraeducators: An Action Research Study as Applied to Special Education.

Brenda Noll (December, 2006). Functional and Vocational Programs for Students with Cognitive Disabilities: An Action Research Student as Applied to Special Education.

Ann L. Shurte (December, 2003). Teaching Coin Counting Skills to Students with Disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2012-2013 CEC Conference Sessions, San Antonio, Texas, April 3-6, 2013DCDT Conference Sessions, Denver, Colorado, October 24-26, 2012

2011-2012 DCDT Conference Sessions, Kansas City, Missouri, October 12-14, 20112010-2011 CEC Conference Sessions, National Harbor, Maryland, April, 2011

DCDT Conference Sessions, Groton, Connecticut, October 14-16, 2010WSTI Conference Sessions, Wisconsin, Dells, February, 2011

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2009-2010 CEC Conference Sessions, Nashville, TN, April 21-24, 2010DCDT Conference Sessions, Savannah, GA, October 29th, 2009International Agreements and Partnerships, Mentoring with Dean Heyning and Guoli Liang, China

2008-2009 Quality Matters Follow-up and Debriefing Session with Ronnie Telfer DCDT Conference Sessions, Discrete Trial (DT) Trainer Training,

2007-2008 Sweden Study Abroad Mentoring with Dr. Lombard in Umea, SwedenQuality Matters Training Session with Lorna Wong, UWWWisconsin Transition Conference Sessions, Stevens Point, February 2007

2006-2007 Accreditation, Accountability and Quality/NCATE Conference, Arlington, VirginiaDCDT Conference Sessions, Orlando, Florida, October, 2007

2005-2006 Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership 2005 State Conference, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.PI Regional Transition Sessions, Eau Claire & Wausau, WI, April 2005Wisconsin Rehabilitation and Transition Conference Sessions, Kohler,

Wisconsin, April 20052004-2005 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training and Certification and

CPR Certification, UW-Whitewater Risk Management and SafetyWisconsin Transition Conference Sessions, Wisconsin Dells, Feb. 2005Association on Higher Education and Disabilities International

Conference Sessions, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 2005.2003-2004 Desire 2 Learn Training, UW-Whitewater

Video-Based Distance Delivery by Dr. Jim Fouche, Madison, WI2002-2003 Department of Public Instruction, High Stakes Assessment Training.

Presenter: Dr. Elliot, UW-Madison, WI2001-2002 Scholarly Writing Workshop, Professors as Writers, Presenter, Robert

Boice, UW-Whitewater2000-2001 DPI Training- New Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria for Cognitive

Disabilities, Milton, WICollege of Education Workshops for Non-tenured Faculty and Staff, UW-WhitewaterFirst Year Faculty Program, UW-Whitewater

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2008-present Global Alliance for International Advancement2006-present National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)2004-2009 American Educational Research Association 2000-present Council of Exceptional Children (CEC)

Active: Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)

Previous: Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)Division for Children’s Communication Development (DCCD)Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

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Teacher Education Division (TED)

1999-2001 National Council of Teaching Mathematics 1992 -Inducted Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honor Society. Lifetime member.