RESUME

Kathie S. Courtney, Ph.D.
1703 Royal Road
Aberdeen, SD  57401
605-225-2713
courtnek@northern.edu

EMPLOYMENT

   Tenured Associate Professor of Health Education                         2000-present
   Academic Coordinator for HPE                                                           1999-present
   Director Comprehensive School Health Education Summer Institute      1996-2002
   NCATE Coordinator                                                                           2000-present
   NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
   ABERDEEN, SD  57401
   Assistant Professor of Health Education                                         1996-2000
   Director Comprehensive School Health Education Summer Institute
   NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
   ABERDEEN, SD  57401
   Instructor of Health Education                                                         1994-1996
   NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

   Full-time Doctoral Student                                                               1992-1994
   GRADUATE ASSISTANT ACADEMIC ADVISOR
   TEACHER’S COLLEGE
   UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
   LINCOLN, NE  68588

   Director of Academic Advisement Center/
   Assistant Athletic Trainer                                                                1988-1992
   NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

   Instructor HPER/Head Athletic Trainer                                         1976-1988
   DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE
   MADISON, SD  57042

EDUCATION
   Doctor of Philosophy
   1995
   UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN    LINCOLN, NE
   Major:  Health Education

   Master of Science
   1975
   INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY      TERRE HAUTE, IN
   Major:  Athletic Training

   Bachelor of Science
   1974
   SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY     BROOKINGS, SD
   Major:  Physical Education

PRESENTATIONS
  • April, 2004  Proposal submitted to AAHPERD national convention, New Orleans, LA.
  • Nov, 2003  Proposal accepted for SDAHPERD Convention, Rapid City, SD
  • Nov, 2002  SDAHPERD convention in Chamberlain, SD.  “A Taste of Technology:  A 
  • Hands-on Display and Explanation of Technology Projects Integrated into the Health Courses at Northern State University.”
  • May, 2002  Classrooms of the Future Conference, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, “Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Utilize Technology.”
  • April, 2002  2002 national AAHPERD convention in San Diego, CA.  “Developing and Managing a Web-Enhanced Course in Physical Education.”
  • February, 2001 Pre-Service Education Student Seminars, Aberdeen, SD.  “Using Word and Paint to Create Electronic Newsletters.”
  • September 2000 Pre-Service Education Student Seminars, Aberdeen, SD.  “Using Word to Create Electronic Newsletters.”
  • March, 2000 American Association for Health Education national convention, Orlando, FL.  “Prest-O, Change-O:  Adapting Health Instruction for Students With Special Needs.” 
  • February, 2000 Central District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Omaha, NE.  “Health Education:  Curriculum Infusion Through Technology.” 
  • October, 1999 American School Health Association national convention, Kansas City, MO.  “Did you hear the latest?…The Dean went to Health Camp!” 
  • March, 1999 Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association District Convention, Sioux Falls, SD.  “Leadership and Involvement in the Athletic Training Profession:  A Woman’s Perspective.”
  • August, 1998 South Dakota Education Association state convention, Sioux Falls, SD.
  •  “The Thigh Bone’s Connected to the Knee Bone, etc.”
  • June, 1998  National Athletic Trainers’ Association National Convention, Baltimore, MD. “Mentoring in the Athletic Training Profession.” 
  • April, 1998  American Association for Health Education national convention, Reno, NV.  “Promoting Resiliency to Reduce Health Risk Behaviors in Children.”
  • April, 1998  American Association for Health Education national convention, Reno, NV.  “Effect of a Handwashing  Education Program on Attitudes Toward Handwashing.”
  • October, 1997 National School Health Conference of the American School Health Association, Daytona Beach, FL.  “Combining the Jurisprudential Method and Divergent Thinking to Improve Adolescent Decision Making Skills.”
  • August, 1997 “Critical Thinking” presentation to the NSU faculty, faculty in-service.
  • February, 1997 Interviewed on KSDN “Aberdeen Today” regarding Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament.
  • January, 1997 NATA Research and Education Foundation Professional Educator’s Conference, Dallas, TX.  “Using Divergent Thinking/Questioning and Models of Teaching to Improve Student Athletic Trainer’s  Critical Thinking Skills.”
  • January, 1997 National Council of Health Education Growing Healthy Facilitator’s     Conference, Waco, TX.  “Growing Healthy and the University:  Strengthening the Connection”
  • August, 1996 Northern State University Teaching and Learning Conference, Aberdeen, SD.  “An Introduction to a Variety of Models of  Teaching.”
  • August, 1996 Northern State University Faculty In-Service, Aberdeen,SD.   “Strengths and Weaknesses of the North Central Accreditation Self-Study.”
  • June, 1996  NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Orlando, FL.       Moderated session on “Athletic Training Jobs in the Future.”  Participated on a Panel Discussion of “Woman’s Issues in Athletic Training.”
  • August, 94-96 HIV/AIDS and STD Training for joint training of Resident Assistants from Northern State University and Dakota State University.
PUBLICATIONS
  • June, 2003  Accepted for publication by the Journal of Athletic Training, a book review of “Sports Psychology.”
  • Spring, 2002 Article titled “Northern State University Students Participate in Kick Butts Day Event”, Journal of the South Dakota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 16, 7.
  • June, 2000  Book Review of “Counseling in Sports Medicine.” Journal of Athletic Training, 35, 227.
  • January, 1999 Editorial board member for “Stand!  Human Sexuality” a reader published by CourseWise Publishing.  ISBN 0-395-97361-9
  • April, 1998  Sexual Harassment Brochure for the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.
  • January, 1998 “Pre-Service Education Activities in HIV/AIDS Prevention Education and CSHE.” HIV Prevention & CSHE Project Newsletter, 4, 3.
  • September, 1995 “Sexual Behavior of Nebraska Adolescents.” Nebraska Medical Journal, 80, 287-289.  Co-authored with Dr. Ian Newman.
  • September, 1994 “Athletic Trainers Can Impact Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.” Journal of Athletic Training, 29, 238-243.
  • August, 1981 “Sports Medicine in the Eighties.” Lecture/Author of one of the segments in the South Dakota Public Television Sports Medicine Series.
GRANTS AWARDED
  • Aug., 2003  LOFTI Grant – E-Portfolio - $1500.00
  • June, 2003  LOFTI Grant – Syllabi Revision - $100.00
  • May,  2002  LOFTI Grant - $2000.00
  • Nov., 2001  STAR Schools grants - $1000
  • May,  2001  LOFTI Grant - $3000.00
  • April, 2001  E-Learning Grant - $3000.00
  • April,  2001  BUSH Small Grants Program - $8966.00
  • June, 1999  LOFTI Grant - $3000.00
  • May,  1998  Governor Janklow Technology Grant - $10,000 
HONORS AND AWARDS
 
  • Feb, 2003  Central District AHPERD College/University Health Educator of the Year
  • Nov., 2002  South Dakota AHPERD College/University Teacher of the Year
  • April, 2002  South Dakota AHPERD Health Educator of the Year
  • June, 2001  Inaugural recipient of the Gail Weldon Woman Athletic Trainer Award presented by the Women in Athletic Training Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
  • March 2000  Induction into the South Dakota Athletic Training Hall of Fame
  • June 1999  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 25 Years of Membership Recognition
  • June 1996  National Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer Service Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 
  • National Athletic Trainer’s Association – since 1974, Certified 1975
  • , Retired Certification October, 2005
    • Member Woman in Athletic Training Task Force, April, 1995
    • Member Woman in Athletic Training Committee, June, 1996 to August, 1999.
    • Reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training, 1997 to the present.
  • Mid-America Athletic Trainer’s Association – since 1974
    • Program Planning Committee 1981-1983
    • Executive Board 1985-1988
    • Research and Education Committee Member 1994-1996
    • Research and Education Committee Chair 1996-2003
    • Woman in Athletic Training District Representative 1995-1996
    • Woman in Athletic Training District Committee Chair, 1997-1999
    • District Convention Planning Committee Co-Chair for 1999
  • South Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association Charter Member 1977
    • Over the years I have served as Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President and President.
  • AAHPERD – Member since 1995
    • Member of the CDAHPERD Research Committee, 2003 - present
    • Member of the AAHE Minority Involvement Council, 1997-2000 
  • SDAHPERD – Member since 1995
    • Chair Elect for Health – 1997
    • Chair for Health – 1998
  • American School Health Association – member since 1993
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
 
  • Committee Service   NCATE/DECA Continuing Accreditation Review Coordinator (2000-present)
  • Graduate Council (2000-2003)
  • Physical Facilities Advisory Committee (2000-2001)
  • Campus Health and Safety Issues Committee (1996-2001)
  • Academic Affairs Committee (2000-2003)
  • Assessment Committee (1999, 2000)
  • Physical Plant Advisory Board (1996-1999)
  • HIV/AIDS Committee (1996-present)
  • Athletic Committee – Secretary (1998-2000, 2001-2003)
  • Scholarship Committee (1998-2000, 2002-2003)
  • State Advisory Team for Coordinated School Health (1997 – present)
  • North Central Accreditation Steering Committee (1996-1997)
  • Departmental Search and Screen Committees 
    • Psychology faculty
    • Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education (2002)
    • Chair - 2 HPE Faculty positions (2000-2001)
    • Chair – 2 HPE Faculty positions (1999-2000)
    •     HPE faculty position (1999)
    •     Head Athletic Trainer (1997, 2000, 2002)
    •     Assistant Athletic Trainer (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
    •     Head Football Coach (1998)
  • Classroom Guest  Presentation on Nutrition for Dr. Morley (1996, 1997, 1998)
  • Presentations  Presentation on Poisoning for Mr. Heupel (1996, 1997)
    •     Presentation on YRBS for Dr. Hisel (1997)
    •     Presentation on HIV for Dr. Rao (1996)
  • Freshmen Orientation Presentation of “Everybody’s Talking”, an informative session on identifying on-campus resources for parents and freshmen.  (1995, 1996)
  • Academic Advising  Serve as advisor to 51 undergraduate students and serve as Chair (12 graduate students) or member (4 graduate students) of graduate student committees.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • STD Prevention Presentation, Roncalli High School, March, 2000
  • STD/Pregnancy Prevention presentation to NSU Volleyball Team, October, 1999, Residence Life, January 2002, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Football, Wrestling, 2002-2003 school year.
  • Chair of the Recreation/Fitness Sub-Committee of the Community Wellness/Fitness Center Committee, 1999
  • Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament Director, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.
  • Odyssey of the Mind Coach 1987, 1988, 1990
  • Odyssey of the Mind State Judge, 1992
  • Odyssey of the Mind Shadowing Program, World Finals, College Park, MD  1997
  • Representative of Northern State University on the Regional Healthcare Needs Assessment Study sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital and Northeast Council of Governments, 1997
  • Supervising Judge for the Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair, 1996-present
  • Directed field experience for college students and third graders dissecting chicken legs as part of a unit on muscles, bones and connective tissue, 1996, 1997
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
  • Teacher Education Re-Accreditation Review Team Member for SD Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, October 2002.
  • Standards and Assessment class for K-12 Health and Physical Education teachers in South Dakota, October, 2000.
  • Two-day teacher in-service in Technology for Wilmot School District teachers and staff, August, 1999.
  • School Health Education Advocate for the American Health Education Association’s HIV Prevention and Comprehensive School Health Education Project, 1994 – present.
  • Two-day teacher in-service on Issues in Drug and Alcohol Education at Emery High School and Bridgewater High School, October, 1998.
  • Director of NSU Comprehensive School Health Education Summer Institute, 1996 to present.
  • Student Teaching Supervision, 1994 – present.
  • Publisher/Author of a quarterly newsletter, “The Health Connection,” sent to all schools in SD, 1996-1999.
  • Two-day teacher in-service on Issues in Drug and Alcohol Education at Hoven High School, May, 1996 and May, 1997.
  • Consultant Grant Writer, Northeast Council of Governments, 1999.
COURSES I TEACH
 
  • Health 103 – Personal Health (2 credits)
  • Health 250 – First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
  • Health 320 – Community Health (2 credits)
  • Health 361 – School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
  • Health 400 – Elements of Health (2 credits)
  • Health 420 – Methods of Health Instruction (3 credits)
  • Health 770 – Perspectives in Health Promotion and Education (3 credits)
  • Health 771 – School Health Principles and Practices (3 credits)
  • EDFN 325 – Instructional Design (1 credit)
  • EDFN 750 – Educational Technology (3 credits)
  • PE 354 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)


REFERENCES

Dr. Constance Geier, Ed.D.                             Dr. Sharon Tebben, Ed.D.                   Mrs. Nancy Barondeau
Associate Professor of Education                     Dean, School of Education                   Director of Field Experiences
Northern State University                                 Northern State University                     Northern State University
1200 S Jay Street                                            1200 S Jay Street                                1200 S Jay Street
Aberdeen, SD  57401                                     Aberdeen, SD  57401                         Aberdeen, SD  57401
605-626-3169                                                605-626-2415                                    605-626-7784

Dr. Jessica Daw, Ph.D.                                    Dr. Kristine Jankovitz, CHES              Mr. Robert Olson
Associate Professor of HPE                             Cal Poly State University                     Athletic Director
Northern State University                                 Department of Physical Education        Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD  57401                                          and Kinesiology                              Aberdeen, SD  57401
605-626-3122                                                San Luis Obispo, CA  93407              605-626-7732
                                                                       805-756-2534