Vitae
Education:
Ph.D. Educational Administration/Educational Leadership & Organizational
Development in Higher Education
Dissertation Topic:
“Measuring student engagement activity levels and persistence: A study of a four-year
comprehensive university.”
M.PH. Public Health
Thesis Topic:
“Social identity and substance use among college students.”
B.A. Major: Sociology
Minor: Environmental Science
Community College Faculty Preparation, Graduate certificate
Women's Studies, Graduate certificate
Relevant Experience:
Assistant Professor, Women's Studies Program,
July 2005 – present
August 2002 – present
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including, Women’s Health (PH 464/G), Personal Health (PH 100), and Human Sexuality (PH 365). Also active in collaborative projects such as an investigation of health risk behaviors among students at a Western Kentucky university as part of the Nation College Health Risk Behavior Survey, an online investigation of recreation drug use among adults, World AIDS Day, and various other health-related programs.
University Experience Instructor/Library & Research Skills Coordinator, Department of University Experience,
August 2001 – July 2005
Duties included coordinating and supervising library tours, providing introductory research skills and library technology instruction to students through electronic course software (Blackboard), overseeing the test database, grading assignments, and maintaining database records for approximately 3,000 students per year. Responsible for developing and overseeing the library and research skills curriculum for the University Experience courses offered on the two campuses of Western Kentucky University, training faculty and students to use Blackboard effectively, training library tour leaders and graders, supervising graduate assistants and teaching a limited number of sections of the University Experience. Duties also included assessing the effectiveness of the library skills component of the course.
Freshman Seminar Instructor, Department of University Experience,
August 1999 – July 2005
Instruction included assisting students in applying strategies for college success. Areas of focus include using the WKU Libraries and available technology; planning and using time more efficiently; developing academic skills in reading, note taking, studying and test taking; enhancing critical thinking, and problem solving; developing networking and communication skills; making responsible choices; and health and wellness. The class also included the Library Skills requirements via the Internet. This class was designed to be an affective resource for students through the use of open discussion and active participation.
August 1999 – July 2005
Taught the introductory level Women’s Studies course (WOMN 200), the senior capstone course (WOMN 400), Women’s Health (PH 464G), and served as the chair of the Community Outreach and Service Committee responsible for the grant funded Girls to Women in Science Program.
Information Technology Webmaster,
July 1999 – August 2001
Responsibilities included development of the faculty and staff information technology handbook and the development and maintenance of the Office of the Vice President of Technology’s web page.
Library Research Assistant, Extended Campus Library Services,
November 1999 - October 2001
Supervisor of student workers and responsible for providing timely and effective access to library materials and services for students enrolled in distance education courses at the extended campuses.
September 1998 - November 1999
Health educator for a grant-funded project, “Bridging the Gap,” designed to reduce the incidence of breast cancer in rural areas. "Bridging the Gap" was developed through funding from the National Action Plan on Breast Cancer to provide breast health information to women using the Internet. "Bridging the Gap" developed a structure to reach women in their own communities at their local gathering sites, providing Internet access. Duties included providing seminars on-site in rural
Graduate/Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology,
August 1994 - December 1995
Taught introductory level sociology courses and assisted statistic students in the departmental lab. Graded papers, proctored exams, and assisted with research for supervising faculty members.
Course teaching experience:
Feminist Pedagogies - WOMN 524
(coming)
Feminist Knowledge and Social Cange – WOMN 545
Examination of both feminist knowledge and research as political practices that have the goal of improving the lives of women and challenging rigid configurations of race, class, gender, and other elements of difference.
Gender, Justice, and Susainability - WOMN 575
(coming)
Women's Studies – WOMN 200
Introduction to Women's Studies. This class explores what it means to be female in American culture. Even though it is not always obvious, gender plays an important role in every aspect of our daily lives. This class attempts to raise the consciousness of the student in the areas of the social construction of gender, the historical framework for analyzing women's lives, the issues of "today’s" woman, and the future of women in our society. We delve into what the term "gender equality" means and examine the cultural, political, and economic landscape on which these conception of equality were built.
Women’s Studies – WOMN 400
Western Feminist Thought. This course explores the categories of thought and revolutionary developments that have affected society’s attitudes about women and more broadly, about gender. It weaves together two approaches: a historical overview of such developments as liberal, radical, and black feminist thought; and cultural analysis of such gendered social practices as pornography, mothering, and masculinity. It also explores ethical issues from a variety of feminist perspectives. This course provides students with a great deal of civic engagement and service learning opportunities.
Women's Health - PH 464/G/464G
An analysis of the major health problems of contemporary women, with a special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and consumer health concerns.
Personal Health – PH 100
This course emphasizes factors influencing behavior related to health in our complex society are explored. The major purpose of the course is for students to assess their individual behavior in the light of current scientific knowledge concerning mental health, health care, health products, prevention of disease, nutrition, exercise, fitness, weight control and the total well being.
Human Sexuality – PH 365
Includes sociological, physiological, and psychological aspects of human sexuality in relation to family life, courtship, marriage, reproduction, child health, morbidity, and aging. Includes information on sex education in the home, school, and community.
Sexuality Education – PH 468/G
Emphasis in this course is on planning, implementation and evaluation of school and community sexuality education programs. Health and policy issues which affect sexuality and sexual behavior are addressed along with analysis of contemporary health issues with sexual dimensions.
Research Interests:
Ecofeminism, food production, college retention, student engagement and community service, interdisciplinary learning and education, social identity theory, social epidemiology, women's health, and global and International issues.
Peer Reviewed Publications:
- Lindley, L, Kerby, M. B., Nicholson, T., & Lu, N. (2007). Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Self-Identified Lesbian and Bisexual College Women, Journal of LGBT Health.
Other Publications:
Conference Papers:
- "Social
Identity and Substance Use among College Women, American Public Health
Association,
- "The
Methodological and Ethical Issues of Data Collection for Scientific
Research via the World Wide Web," American Public Health Association,
- "National
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangendered, and
- "Using
Electronic Course Software to Bridge Freshman Seminar with Library
Education, Council on Postsecondary Education Conference, May 2003
- "Body
Image and Dieting and Exercising among Female College Students,"
American Public Health Association,
- "Building
a Predictive Model for Retention in Higher Education: A Case for Health
Risk Behavior Intervention Programs, American Public Health
Association,
- "Global
Impact of Armed Conflict on Women: Without Equality, Peace is
Impossible," American Public Health Association San Francisco,
November, 2003.
- "HIV/STI
Associated Risk Behaviors Among
- "Substance
Use Among
- “Positive
Assets of
- “Positive
Assets of
- "Higher
Education and Health Risk Behavior Intervention Programs,
- “Campus
Resources and Support for Diverse College Populations,” First-Year
Experience Conference,
- “Retention
Models and Substance Use on College Campuses,” First-Year Experience
Conference,
- “Blogging
for Democracy,” American Democracy Southern Consortium,
- “Constitution
Week: An interdisciplinary project,” American Democracy Southern
Consortium,
- "Blogging for Democracy," Engaging the Spirit Conference, WKU, August 2006.
- "Using
Technology in the Classroom," American
Democracy Southern
Consortium,
- "Using MySpace in the Classroom," Engaging the Spirit Conference, August 2007
- "The Women
& Kids Learning Together Camp," American
Democracy Southern
Consortium,
Awards:
- Catherine Coogan Ward Feminist Action Award, presented at the Western Kentucky University Women’s Studies Awards Banquet, April 2007.
- K. Patricia Cross Award for Future Leaders in
Higher Education, presented by the Association of America Colleges
and Universities, January 2006.
- Citizens
Award for Civic Engagement, presented by the
WKU Student Government Association, April 2005.
- Phi
Mu Teacher of the Year, presented by Phi Mu
Sorority at
- Seneca
Falls Personal Empowerment Award, presented at
the Western Kentucky University Women’s Studies Awards Banquet, April
2002.
- Women’s
Studies Graduate Scholarship, presented at
the Western Kentucky University Women’s Studies Awards Banquet, April
1999.
- Outstanding
Environment Science Senior Paper, presented at the Kentucky Academy
of Science Annual Meeting, May 1994.
Professional
Association Membership:
- American
Public Health Association
- American Association of University Women
- League of
Women Voters
- National
(AASCU) American Democracy Project, Voting Initiative
Campus
Committee
Membership:
- American
Democracy Project Team,
- Constitution
Week Planning Team
- Community
Service and Outreach Committee -
- Faculty
Advisor, Women’s Rugby Team
- Faculty
Sponsor, Diversity Rocks -
- Faculty
Sponsor, Rock the Vote -
- Student research Council
- University Senate
- American
Democracy Project: Souther Consortium - Secretary
- BGGreen
Partnership for a Sustainable Community - co-founder and co-chair
- Kentucky League of Women Voters State Board - Environmental Chair