Dr. Kerry McCaig
Deputy Head, Student Academic Services
Bio
Dr. Kerry McCaig is the Deputy Head of Student Academic Services and Director of the Academic Success Center. Her position is under the umbrella of the Student Academic Affairs and Academy Registrar, US Air Force Academy. Dr. McCaig earned her PhD in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University. Cognate fields of specialization include: Learning Theory, Curriculum Design, Human Resource Development, and Assessment Research. She is an accomplished higher education administrator with comprehensive experience in academic and student affairs which provide a rich contextual foundation for addressing complex issues and instructional opportunities. She is a consummate educator with extensive administrative and faculty experience focused on learning-centered educational techniques, the development of life-long learning, and soliciting behaviors that exhibit student empowerment of high levels of personal and societal responsibility.
Her positions reflect proven ethical leadership in creating and implementing programs that are dynamic and innovative. She is committed to post-secondary learning environments that are rigorous and emphasize critical thinking, synthesis, and synergy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her faculty and administrative experience include service at five universities (small private and large and small public; large public) and three community colleges all committed to access, opportunity, and academic excellence. She has taught a plethora of different courses throughout her career at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Furthermore, she has been responsible for departmental, divisional, and institutional administrative initiatives promoting seamless and comprehensive education.
Currently at the US Air Force Academy, Dr. McCaig supervises approximately 15 high-performing professionals in the Academic Success Center. As Deputy Head of the Student Academic Affairs and Academy Registrar, she assists with the implementation of many service agency tasks that are critical for the matriculation and graduation of the cadets (e.g., academic advising, scheduling, registration, graduation).
As a hobby, Dr. McCaig is a mountaineer and hikes and climbs many mountains and loves the out-of-doors.
Education
Academic Management Institute, American Council on Education – Colorado Network (2003)
Human Resource Management Systems Training, Alaska Pacific University, (1999)
Ph.D., Higher Education, Florida State University (1990)
Master of Arts, Physical Education, University of Denver (1975)
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education (minors biological science and health) (Cum Laude) Kansas State University (1974)
State of Colorado Vocational Credential, Specialist Post Secondary/Adult Special Programs, Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (1998–2001)
Professional Experience
Deputy Head Student Academic Services and Academy Registrar & Assistant Professor, Director, Academic Success Center, Interim Director: Strategies for Academic Success and Reading Enhancement programs, U.S.Air Force Academy, Colorado (2014-present)
Assistant Director, Academic Advising Center, Coordinator At-Risk Program, Pre-Med Adviser, Liaison to NSM, Center for Academic and Career Development, University of Denver, Colorado (2004-2015)
Affiliate Professor (Adjunct instructor and Dissertation Committee Participant Approval), College of Education, Higher Education Program, University of Denver, Colorado (1995-2015)
Educational Consultant & recognized as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) for Colorado, Educational Consultant, Ethicsgame.com, LLC, Centennial, Colorado (2004-present)
Director of Student Life, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado (2001-2004)
Interim Executive Director, University Center at Chaparral, Colorado (1999-2001)
Coordinator, Learning Strategies Center – Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado (1996-1999)
Adjunct Faculty, Educational Leadership/Policy Studies, University of Northern Colorado (1996)
Assistant Professor, Director, Freshman Success Program, Regis University (1989-1996)
Career Planning Counselor/Academic Advisor/Research Assistant, Florida State University (1986-1989)
Instructor, Tallahassee Community College (1985-1986)
Head Women's Volleyball Coach (NCAA Division II)/Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (NAIA, NCAA Division I, NCAA II)/Physical Education Faculty, University of Alaska-Anchorage (1979-1985)
Instructor, Anchorage Community College (1980–1985)
Department Chair/Teacher/Coach (Volleyball, Basketball, and Track), Longmount High school (1975-1979)
Honors & Awards
RMPA Best Teaching Poster Award. Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Outstanding empirical research on Teaching. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (With Dr. Julie Tetley and Professor Lisa Robinson)(2017)
Project with Potential for Greatest Impact at U.S. Air Force Academy. Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Forum, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado (With Dr. Julie Tetley and Professor Lisa Robinson)(2016)
Clarice Lubchenco Outstanding Service Award, Awarded at the Student Life Division Luncheon (2011)
Member, Quality Department Award, Denver University, Awarded at Convocation Ceremony (2010)
“Best of Region” Runner Up Conference Presenter, National Academic Advising Region 10, Colorado (2005)
Adjunct Faculty Appreciation Award, College of Education, University of Denver (2002)
Exceptional Mentor Award, Arapahoe Community College (2001–2002)
Administrator of the Year, Arapahoe Community College (1997–1998)
Assistant Facilitator, Department Chair Workshop, Institute for Academic Leadership. Howie-in-the-Hills, Florida (1987)
Phi Delta Kappa, Florida State University Chapter (1987)
Scholarship Recipient, College of Education, Alumni Association, Florida State University (1986)
Educational Honorary Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Mortar Board (1972–1974)
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities (1974)
Member, Delta Delta Delta sorority (1970–1974)
Successfully climbed all of Colorado’s 14,000’ peaks and many other peaks in Colorado; Gannett Peak in Wyoming; Garnet Peak in Montana, Mt. Rainier, Washington; Illimani, Pequeno Pamayo, and Pequeno Austria in Bolivia; Cayambe in Ecuador; Meru & Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa (twice); and attempted, but did not summit: Cotopaxi & Chimbarazo in Ecuador and Denali (Mt. McKinley) in Alaska (1990 – present)
Publications
Books/Handbooks
Lovell, C.D., McCaig, K., & Mills, E. (June, 1991). Campus Planning for Successful Retention. Boulder, CO.: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS).
Lovell, C.D., McCaig, K., & Keep, L. (October, 1990). A Handbook on Research Approaches for the Student Affairs Professional: Concepts and Strategies. Boulder, CO: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS).
McCaig, K. (1990). Self-regulatory Learning Processes and Academic Achievement of High Risk Students in Higher Education. (Doctoral dissertation, Florida State University.) Dissertation Abstracts International, 51, 1134-1345. (University Microfilms International No. 9024102).
Book Chapters
Baird, C. A. & McCaig, K (2022). Everyone Teaches Ethics: An Embedded Approach to Ethics Education. In L.M. Fedoruk (Eds.), Ethics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Springer.
Baird, C. A. & McCaig, K. (2008). Self-regulation. In R.W. Kolb (Ed), Encyclopedia of business ethics and society (Vol. 4, pp. 1889 – 1893). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
McCaig, K. (1993). Bureaucratic Nightmares: Collaboration is needed at Research University. In F. K. Stage (ed.), Linking Theory to Practice: Case Studies for Work with College Students (pp. 122-127). Muncie, IN.: Accelerated Development, Inc.
McCaig, K. & Lovell, C.D. (1993). Sexual Harassment at All Saints College. In F. K. Stage (ed.), Linking Theory to Practice: Case Studies for Work with College Students (pp. 262-266). Muncie, IN.: Accelerated Development, Inc.
Refereed Articles
Lenz, J.G., McCaig, K., & Carr, D. (November, 2011). Career and Academic Advisors: Meeting in the Middle. NACE Journal.
McCaig, K. (Fall, 1993). Collaborative Enhancement Strategies for Academically At-risk First-year Students. The College Student Affairs Journal. 13(1), 58-64.
Reynolds, T., Kelly, C. & McCaig, K. (October, 1989). Freshman Commitment and Success: A Campus-wide Collaboration. Proceedings of the Freshman Year Experience – Denver CO. Columbia, SC: National Center for the Study of the Freshman Year Experience.
McCaig, K. (May, 1983). A Sourdough Manual for the Cheechako Coach. Alaskan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Newsletter, 9-13.
Book Reviews in Refereed Journals
McCaig, K. (Summer, 1995). [Review of the book Designing Successful Transitions: A Guide for Orienting Students to College]. NASPA Journal, 32(4), 311-312.
Invited Workshops/Papers/Reports
McCaig, K. (Fall, 2008). What is My Best Role as a Parent? Pioneer Parents (A publication of the Office of Parent Relations; Volume 18 – Number 2). Denver, CO: University of Denver.
McCaig, K. (March 17, 2008). Moral Courage and Vigilance: Inclusive Excellence requires Individual Responsibility and Leadership. The Student Life Planet (An electronic weekly newsletter for the Division of Student Life). Denver, CO: The University of Denver.
McCaig, K. (January 28, 2008). Dancing with the Stars: Inclusive Excellence and Learning Partnerships. The Student Life Planet (An electronic weekly newsletter for the Division of Student Life). Denver, CO: The University of Denver.
McCaig, K. (November, 2007). A Commitment to the Principles of Multiculturalism through Inclusive Excellence: Recommendations for Student Life Division Departments. A presentation to the Division of Student Life at a bi-annual retreat. Denver, CO: The University of Denver.
McCaig, K., Czupryn, K., & Lovell, C.D. (November, 1995). Through an Editor's Eye: Factors Influencing the Acceptance, Revision, or Rejection of Journal Submissions. Invited pre-conference professional development seminar presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) IV West Conference, Rapid City, SD.
McCaig, K. (Winter 1995). Facing an Uncertain Future: Growing Up in the 90s, A Response. The Regis University Papers. 1(1), 5-6.
Hyman, R. & McCaig, K. (March, 1993). NASPA and Career Services: A National Survey. A report submitted to the Board of Directors: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Sponsored Research and Scholarship
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 7, 2021). Understanding and Measuring Faculty Mindset. At SoTL Summit (Virtual conference). Hosted by Kennesaw State University, GA. (Registration funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 14, 2021). Student Mindset Questionnaire: A Validation Study. Poster Presentation. Annual Conference on Teaching via the Teaching of Psychology – American Psychological Association (STP-APA) (Virtual conference). Louisville, KY. (Registration funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November 5, 2021). Student Mindset Questionnaire: A Validation Study. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. (Research funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November 5, 2021). Understanding and Measuring Faculty Mindset. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. (Research funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (February 23 – 25, 2022). Understanding and Measuring Instructor Mindset Interventions. SoTL Commons. Savannah, GA. (Travel funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) (Travel funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (April 7 – 9, 2022). Student Mindset Questionnaire Validation: Is Mindset Malleable? Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Convention. Salt Lake City, UT. (Travel funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 2018). Concurrent Presentation: Changes in Mindset, Grit and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies: A Three Year Course Re-Design Study. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISOTL). Bergen, Norway. (Travel funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 2018). Concurrent Presentation: Course Redesign to Shift Student Mindset and Increase Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISOTL). Alberta, Canada. (Travel funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
McCaig, K., Tetley, J., & Robinson, L (2016 – 2017). Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. (Research funded by USAF Academy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
McCaig, K. (1994). Critically Thinking about Cultural Diversity: Lessons from Star Trek/Lessons from Life. This was a competitive grant funded by the Regis University Office of Experiential Education. This grant integrated service learning into a sophomore seminar course that satisfied a liberal arts core requirement. (Funded: $1,500).
Hyman, R. & McCaig, K. (March, 1993). NASPA and Career Services: A National Survey. This research was funded by and was submitted to the Board of Directors: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. (Funded: $2,000).
McCaig, K. (1989). Self-regulatory Learning Processes and Academic Achievement of High Risk Students in Higher Education. This was a nationally competitive grant funded by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) for dissertation research. (Funded: $2,300).
McCaig, K. (1983). Team Cohesion. This was an institutionally competitive grant funded by the Dean of the School of Education. University of Alaska, Anchorage. (Funded $1,000).
Professional Presentations/Workshops/Poster Presentations
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (April 7 – 9, 2022). Student Mindset Questionnaire Validation: Is Mindset Malleable? Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Convention. Salt Lake City, UT.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (February 23 – 25, 2022). Understanding and Measuring Instructor Mindset Interventions. SoTL Commons. Savannah, GA.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November 5, 2021). Student Mindset Questionnaire: A Validation Study. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November 5, 2021). Understanding and Measuring Faculty Mindset. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 14, 2021). Student Mindset Questionnaire: A Validation Study. Poster Presentation. Annual Conference on Teaching via the Teaching of Psychology – American Psychological Association (STP-APA) (Virtual conference). Louisville, KY.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 7, 2021). Understanding and Measuring Faculty Mindset. At SoTL Summit (Virtual conference). Hosted by Kennesaw State University, GA.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October, 2020). Poster Presentation: “What is the Effect of Non-Cognitive Factors on GPA? An Examination Using Structural Equation Modelling.” Runner-up: Project with Potential for Greatest Impact at USAFA. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (March, 2019). Poster Presentations: Measuring Mindset: A Validation Study & Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: What Non-cognitive Factors Influence Achievement? Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Denver, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November, 2019). Poster Presentations: What Noncognitive Factors Impact GPA? A Structural Equation Model & Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: What Non-cognitive Factors Influence Achievement? Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November, 2018). Poster Presentations: Year 3: Mindset, GRIT, Identification and Effective Learning Strategies in LS101. Winner: Project with Potential for Greatest Impact at USAFA. & Measuring Mindset: A Validation Study. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 2018). Concurrent Presentation: Changes in Mindset, Grit and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies: A Three Year Course Re-Design Study. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISOTL). Bergen, Norway.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (October 2018). Concurrent Presentation: Course Redesign to Shift Student Mindset and Increase Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISOTL). Alberta, Canada.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (March, 2018). Poster Presentation: Poster Presentation: Year 2 Replication & Extension: Mindset, Grit, and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Denver, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (November, 2017). Poster Presentation: Year 2: Replication & Extension: Mindset, Identification of Effective Learning Strategies, and GRIT. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
Tetley, J., Scharff, L, Holaway, C. & McCaig, K. (March, 2017). Poster Presentation: Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Recognized for outstanding empirical research on teaching – Best Teaching Poster Award. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. Salt Lake City, UT.
Tetley, J., & McCaig, K. (March, 2017). Concurrent Session. Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies Interventions. Teaching 4 Learning (T4L) Conference: Intermountain Consortium for Faculty Development Conference. Utah Valley University. Orem, UT
Tetley, J., McCaig, K., & Robinson, L. (November, 2016). Poster Presentation: Intervention in Learning Strategies 101: Effect of Mindset and Identification of Effective Learning Strategies. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
McCaig, K. (November, 2016). Avoid the Illusion of Learning. Lightning Talk. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
McCaig, K. & Suito, S. (May, 2017 & December, 2016). Taking Finals with GRIT. Workshop featured in Exploring Your opportunities advising series for four-degree cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs, CO.
Kennedy, D., Baird, C. & McCaig, K. (March, 2011). Developing a Purposeful Life: Ethical Decision Making, Leadership, and Community. Pre-conference program (1/2 day workshop) for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
McCaig, K. & Baird, C. (November, 2010). Ethics and the Wired Generation: Tools for Constructing an Ethical Self. Presentation for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-W Conference, Omaha, NE.
McCaig, K. (March, 2005). Academic Advisors as Mountain Guides: Helping Students on their AcademicExpedition. Presentation for the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Region 10 Conference, Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, CO.
McCaig, K. (February, 2005). Student Affairs Educators: Analyzing and Applying Concepts from the publication, Learning Reconsidered. Presentation for the College Personnel Advisors of Colorado Drive-in Conference, Johnson and Wales College, Denver, CO.
Achziger, C. & McCaig, K. (August, 2002). How to Create Your Own Game Plan for Success at College. Presentation for the Student Athletes at Arapahoe Community College, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO.
McCaig, K. & Krautmann, C. (November, 1997). Student Affairs Professionals: Weaving The Fabric of the Learning Environment. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) IV West Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
McCaig, K. & Krum, P. (October, 1997). Critical Thinking with Texts. A presentation in a series of workshops designed for students needing help on selected learning skills for college. Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO.
McCaig, K. & Blaske, K. (Fall Semesters 1996, 1997, 1999 & Spring Semesters 1997, 1998). Six Steps to a Successful Start. A series of early semester workshops for students on selected topics critical for academic success in college. Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO.
McCaig, K. & Krautmann, C. (January, 1997). Student Affairs Professionals: Co-Curricular Carpenters for Reframing the Learning Environment. Presented at the Colorado Student Affairs Network (CSAN), Denver, CO.
McCaig, K. & Czupryn, K. (November, 1994). Survey Development and Data Analysis. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) IV West Conference, Aspen, CO.
Lovell, C.D., McCaig, K, & Hutchinson, S. (November, 1996). Performance Assessment: An Opportunity for Professional Renewal Using Measurement Design Theory. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) IV West Conference, Hot Springs, AR.
McCaig, K. & Czupryn, K. (March, 1995). Taking the Mystery out of Research: Survey Development and Data Analysis. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Annual National Conference, San Diego, CA.
McCaig, K., Brown, K. & Barnes, K. (November, 1994). Critically Thinking about Addictions: Lessons from Star Trek. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) IV West Conference, Aspen, CO.
McCaig, K., Lovell, C.D., & McCarthy, M. (March, 1994). Program Review: Concepts, Strategies, and Collaborative Efforts for Program Improvement. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual National Conference, Dallas, TX.
Bresciani, D., McCaig, K., Lovell, C.D., Spooner, S., & Valerio, V. (March, 1994). Higher Education: Scholarly Institution, Social Change Agent, or Political Pawn. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual National Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hyman, R. & McCaig, K. (March, 1993). Career Services and NASPA: How Well Are We Doing? Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual National Conference, Boston, MA.
McCaig, K. (October, 1990). Self-Regulatory Learning Processes and Academic Achievement of High Risk Students in Higher Education. Presented at the Annual National Conference of National Association of Academic Advising. Anaheim, CA.
Reynolds, T., Kelly, C., & McCaig, K. (October, 1989). Freshman Commitment and Success: A Campus-wide Collaboration. Presented at Freshman Year Experience Conference, Denver, CO.
Stakenas, R. & McCaig, K. (September, 1988). Using CLAST Results for Academic Advising and Instrumental Improvement. Presented at Florida College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) Project Conference: Learning and CLAST: Strategies for Success, Orlando, FL.
McCaig, K. (September, 1988). Academic Advising Training Workshop. Conducted three-day training workshop for new academic advisors in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Invited Lectures and Speeches
“I’m not dead yet; I’ll live a little longer; I must still have things to do for the world.” (Spring, 2008). Cancer survivor presentation preceding keynote speaker, Lance Armstrong.
“Next Steps in Leadership.” (Fall, 2003). Keynote address for the Phi Theta Kappa initiation ceremony. Community College of Aurora. Aurora, CO.
“Leaving a Legacy: Living, Learning, and Leading.” (Fall, 2003). Keynote address to the State Student Advisory Council. Pueblo, CO.
“What you don’t know.” (Spring, 2003). Workshop presentation to the Classified Employee Association at Arapahoe Community College. Littleton, CO.
“Integrating and applying theories to promote empowerment and learning for at-risk students.” (Spring, 2002). Workshop presentation for the University of Denver Educational Assistance Programs, Denver, CO.
“Conflict Resolution: What leaders need to know.” (Spring, 2002). Presentation to Phi Theta Kappa honorary class. Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO.
“Lifting as We Climb: Career Counselors at their Peak.” (Spring, 2002) Keynote address for the Colorado Career Development Association Conference, Lakewood, CO.
“Climbing the Career Ladder: Life Lessons.” (Fall, 2001). Keynote address for the Florida State University Career Center Conference, Tallahassee, FL.
“Learned Optimism: Theories and Practice of Maintaining a Healthy Perspective.” (Spring, 1998). Workshop presentation with Carol Achziger for the Arapahoe Community College Administrative Assembly Retreat.
“Student Motivation.” (November 25, 1997). A Workshop presentation for “Quality Days” (an In-house/In-Service Training Day) for Arapahoe Community College administrators, faculty, and staff, Littleton, CO.
“Student Services Staff: Sherpas for Citizenship.” (May 19, 1997). Workshop facilitator for Colorado Mountain College Student Services Retreat, Hyatt Regency, Beaver Creek, CO.
“Primed for the Climb: Visions, Vestiges, Virtues.” (May 3, 1997). A commencement address to the graduates at the Colorado Mountain College, Summit Campus, Carbondale, CO.
“What Student Affairs Staff Need to know about Learning.” (April 28, 1997). A class lecture taught for the graduate course: Student Development, College of Education at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“Learner-Centered Instruction and the Assessment of Cognition, Metacognition, and Conation.” (May 23, 1996). A class lecture taught for the graduate course: Program Development, Budgeting, and Assessment, College of Education at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“Summit Peak: It takes a Rope team for Success.” (May 4, 1996). A commencement address to the graduates at the Colorado Mountain College, Summit Campus. Breckenridge, CO.
“Learning, Information Processing, and Motivation: What Student Affairs Professionals Need to Know.” (May 1, 1996). A class lecture taught for the graduate course: Student Development, College of Education at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“A Rock, A Splash, and a Ripple.” (March 26, 1996). An inspirational speech given at a Resident Assistants’ Staff Development Clinic at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“Learning Styles and Learning Strategies: How Learning Differences Effect Our Lives.” (March 7, 1996). A class lecture taught for the undergraduate course: Introduction to a Multicultural Campus Community, offered by the Undergraduate Studies Office at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, CO.
“Academic Advisors as Guides to the Illusive Summit: An Advisor's Expedition.” (March 1, 1996). A keynote address given at the Fifth Annual Colorado-Wyoming Academic Advising Conference at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“It's More than Just a Game.” (April, 1996). A class lecture taught for the graduate course: Ethical Problems in Higher Education, offered by the College of Education at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“Living Through the Student Unrest in the 60s.” (January 31, 1996). A class lecture taught for the graduate course: The American College Student, College of Education at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“T.E.A.M.: Together Everyone Achieves More in an Environment of Trust, Enthusiasm, Ability, and Momentum.” (January 17, 1996). A class lecture taught for the freshman Pioneer Leadership Program at the University of Denver, Denver, CO.
“Meeting God on the Mountain.” (October 18, 1995). An inspirational presentation given for the Episcopal Church Women at St. Gabriel's Church, Englewood, CO.
“Motivation: The Precursor to Critical Thinking.” (Fall, 1995). An in-house faculty training presentation for Freshman Seminar Instructors. Regis University. Denver, CO.