EDUCATION
B.S. Minot State College, Minot, ND, 1968, Cum Laude
Majors: English, History, Elementary Education
M.L.S. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 1983
M.A. California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1997
Humanities, with an emphasis in History
Thesis: “Evangelical Voices: Attitudes toward the Vietnam War”
EXPERIENCE
Public school teacher. Washington, D.C., 1969-1970
Substitute public school teacher. Upper Marlboro, MD, and Olathe, KS, 1974-1977
Writing Specialist. Kresge Academic Support Center, MidAmerica Nazarene College, Olathe, KS, 1978-1987.
- Coordinated Center services, including hiring, training, supervising tutors
- Developed and conducted Supplemental Course Instruction
- Developed and conducted in whole or in part the following on-campus workshops:
- Test Preparation and Test Taking
- Preparing for and Taking the GRE Writing the Research Paper
- Preparing for and Taking the National Teacher’s Exam
- Preparing for and Taking the Kansas State Nursing Exam
- Developed and conducted current events discussions with education majors, called the Awareness Program
- Developed and conducted study skills program for students on probation
- Coordinated and administered English Placement testing for incoming students with low ACT scores
- Developed and conducted in-class presentations on outlining, researching, note-taking, journal critique writing, business writing
- Taught remedial writing skills course
- Tutored students in writing, study skills, research skills
Evening Librarian. Avila College Library, Kansas City, MO, 1983-84.
- Supervised student assistants
- Provided reference service
- Catalogued library materials
Assessment Counselor. Management of Human Resources (accelerated adult degree-completion program), MidAmerica Nazarene College, 1987-1989.
-Evaluated transcripts
-Advised prospective students
-Developed and taught a writing workshop for incoming adults
-Taught Module 2, Adult and Professional Development
-Evaluated and awarded experience-based credit
-Evaluated and graded student portfolios
Circulation/Reference Librarian I. Southern California College, Costa Mesa, CA, 1989-1992.
- Hired, trained and supervised all student library assistants
- Provided reference service
- Supervised all areas of circulation, including shelving, overdues, reserves
- Conducted graduate students’ library orientation
- Instructed students in use of computer-aided research
- Provided research instruction for classes and individuals
- Developed informational guides for patrons
- Assisted patrons in the computer lab when monitors are not on duty
- Assisted in collection development
Acting Head Librarian, Circulation/Reference. 1992-1994.
Head Librarian, Circulation/Reference. 1994-1996.
- Supervised all aspects of library operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, collection development
- Instrumental in developing on-line catalog and CD-ROM system
- Developed yearly budget in partnership with librarians and library committee
- Maintained communication with faculty
Reference/Electronic Resources Assistant Librarian. 1997-1998
Reference/Electronic Resources Associate Librarian, 1998- (Tenured 1998)
- Develop and maintain the library web site
- Provide reference for users
- Develop and provide class and individual research instruction
Instructor: Degree Completion Program Module 2. Fall 1994, Spring 1996, Fall 1996, Winter/Spring 1998, Winter/Spring 1999, Winter/Spring 2001
Instructor: English Composition 102 Spring 2000
On-call Reference Librarian. Newport Beach Public Library, Newport Beach, CA, 1990-1994.
PUBLICATION
Joint Author, “The Learning Center: Providing Something for Everyone,” Journal of Developmental and Remedial Education, Spring 1980.
AFFILIATIONS
Professional:
American Library Association
Association of College and Research Libraries
Personal:
Irvine Presbyterian Church
HONORS
Danforth Associate, 1980-86
Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society
Pi Kappi Pi, 1998-
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Speaker and soloist, Christian Women’s Club, Minot, ND, 1970-72
Pianist, soloist, Sunday School teacher, Olathe Covenant Church, Olathe, KS, 1977-89 Olathe Covenant Church Council member, 1986-87
Leadership Team, Adult Discussion Sunday School Class, NMCC, 1990-1996
Choir Member, NMCC and Irvine Presbyterian
Costa Mesa Library Services Committee, Summer 1997
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Sophomore class advisor, 1990
Academic Computing Committee, 1991-95
Diversity Committee, 1991-92
Faculty Affairs Committee, 1993-95
VPAA Search Committee, 1994
Librarian Search Committee, 1994, Chairperson
Academic Affairs Committee, 1994-1996
WASC Coordinating Committee, 1995-96
Strategic Academic Planning Committee 1995-96
General Education Review Committee, 1997-2000
Administrative Council, 1997-1999
English Professor Search Committee, Spring 2000
CISO Search Committee, Spring 2000
Librarian Search Committee, Spring 2000
Undergraduate Academic Affairs, 2000-
Political Science/History Professor Search Committee, Fall 2001
English Professor Search Committee, Spring 2002
Theology Professor Search Committee, Spring 2002
Sociology Professor Search Committee, Spring 2005
