Name Ivan Chompalov Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

PhD Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): I am active in conducting research in science, technology, and society; population and ecology; social changes; education; and research methods and statistics Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): demography, methods, urban sociology, work and society, public policy analysis Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): In the past I have obtained 2 grants from NSF and several grants from various sources. Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. Structures of Scientific Collaboration, MIT Press, 2007. 2. “Crossing Over: The Interdisciplinary Meaning of Behavior Setting Theory." Lubomir Popov and Ivan Chompalov. 2012. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 2(19). 3. “ Negatrends: Larger Macrosocial Issues That Have Beset American Society in the Last Thirty Years." Ivan Chompalov and Lubomir Popov Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): Served on student paper competition panel for PSS; Took students to 3 conferences in the past 3 years; did research projects involving undergraduate students. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): Faculty advisor of the Sociology Club; member of the Committee on undergraduate research. Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): Member of the editorial Board of 3 peer-reviwed journals; elected President of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society (2013-2016); grant proposal reviewer for NSF (the Programs on Innovation and, Organizational Change and Science, Technology, and Society., Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I already have three years of serving as a CUR councilor and have been involved in a number of activities. Also, I believe that being president of PSS, where we have an annual student paper competition and a track-record of attracting research-minded students to the organization will be valuable to CUR.

Name Kymberly Drawdy

Degrees Obtained

PhD, University of Alabama, Major: Interdisciplinary Education

MA, University of Alabama

Major: special education

BSED, Athens State College

Major: secondary education, social studies

BA, University of Alabama, Huntsville.

Major: Political Science and Government

Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): ): My research

interest include identifying best practice for including students with disabilities in general

education math classrooms, preservice teacher preparation at the graduate and

undergraduate level, comparative special education, service learning for reflective

practice, partnership with professional development schools. Teaching Interests (limit 200 words) I am currently teaching preservice special education teachers onsite at a professional development school and using this experience to revise current performance assessments for preservice teachers. The students involved in the research initiative are part of this cohort. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Along with my colleagues, Dr. Williams-Johnson and Ms. Tootle, we received a $10,000 seed grant from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at GSU to design an undergraduate research capstone in the program of study for special education preservice teachers. That program is currently in the pilot stage with 6 students. Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*)

1. Drawdy, K., & Coes (nee Nurse), J. (March, 2012). Supporting Undergraduate Research in Special Education Placements for Preservice Teachers, presentation at EERA Hilton Head, SC

2. Drawdy, K., (March, 2012). Supporting Undergraduate Research in Special Education Placements for Preservice Teachers, presentation at NCUR, Layton, UT.

3. Drawdy (nee Harris), K., & *Nurse, J. (May, 2008) Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusion, presentation at The Conference on Educational Renewal and School Development, Central China University, Wuhan, China.

Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): I am the co-PI on the undergraduate research grant awarded to my college, I have attended 3 workshops provided by NCUR on our campus which address undergrad research. I currently have been in contact with Dr. Dennis Munk, a CUR councilor, to determine the feasibility of creating an education affinity group. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): I am the representative from the College of Education on the University Undergraduate Research Committee; I serve on the executive board and steering committee for the Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference. I have presented at NCUR (Layton, Utah). I am a graduate program coordinator in the Department of Teaching and Learning, though I continue to teach in the undergrad program. I serve on a variety of committees, including the University Faculty Research Committee, which is responsible for providing funding to faculty projects, including those that incorporate undergraduate student assistants. Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): I was part of the initial committee to investigate best practice for initiating and non-honors undergrad research. We attended the CUR Institutionalizing Undergraduate Research

Conference at Deland, FL in February 2011.

Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I believe that my experience of being part of the initial start up of undergrad research at my college, as well as my understanding of the affinity groups and divisions would be helpful to the council. I believe I am well-versed in the mission of CUR, as well as its advocacy of faculty and undergraduate research.

CUR  Councilor  Nomination  –  Dr.  Jennifer  T.  Edwards    Name    Dr.  Jennifer  T.  Edwards    

 

Degrees  Obtained  (Dates  not  necessary):      -­‐  Ed.D.  in  Educational  Leadership  -­‐  M.A.  in  Communication  -­‐  B.A.  in  Speech  Communication  and  Journalism    Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Computer-­‐Mediated  Communication,  Social  Media/New  Media,  Intercultural  Communication,  Student  Retention  and  Success,  Undergraduate  Research    Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Social  Media,  Intercultural  Communication,  Global  Service  Learning    Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  College  Forward  Grant  -­‐  $85,000    Texas  Higher  Education  Coordinating  Board  –  Rural  HALOS  Academic  Enrichment  Summer  Program:  “Get  R.E.A.L.  –  Real  Word  Experiences  Applied  to  Learning  (2009)  -­‐  $100,000  Proposal  Contributor    Tarleton  Faculty  Research  Grant  (2008)    Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  Salinas,  E.*,  Coan,  D.*,  Ansley,  S.*,  Barton,  A.*,  McCaig,  C.*,  Edwards,  J.  T.  (2013).  Bullying  on  Facebook:  How  it  affects  secondary  school  and  college  students.  Undergraduate  Research  Journal  for  the  Human  Sciences,  12.  Retrieved  from  http://www.kon.org/urc/  2.  McDonald,  M.,  Thetford,  K.,  Schueneman,  N.,  Daleiden,  J.,  Miller,  C.  &  Edwards,  J.  T.  (2011)  College  students'  perceptions  of  fitness  and  body  type  in  interpersonal  relationships.  Undergraduate  Research  Journal  for  the  Human  Sciences.  10.  Retrieved  from  http://www.kon.org/urc/  3.  Winston  Dawson,  Department  of  Communications:  College  Students’  Perceptions  of  Interracial  Relationships.  Presented  at  the  Southern  States  Communication  Association  Annual  Convention  in  Little  Rock,  Arkansas  (faculty  mentor:  Dr.  Jennifer  Edwards).    Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  -­‐  On  average,  I  work  with  over  60  students  per  academic  year  on  Undergraduate  Research  projects  at  Tarleton  State  University.  Undergraduate  research  is  embedded  in  

ALL  of  my  upper-­‐level  communication  courses.  -­‐  Undergraduate  students  enrolled  in  my  classes  present  their  undergraduate  research  on  campus,  at  local  and  regional  conferences  and  submit  their  articles  for  publication.      Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  -­‐  Recipient  of  the  Jack  and  Louise  Arthur  Faculty  Award  for  Excellence  in  Teaching  (2012)  -­‐  Recipient  of  the  Barry  B.  Thompson  Service  Award  (2011)  -­‐  Recipient  of  the  Texas  A&M  University  System  -­‐  Student  Recognition  Award  for  Teaching  Excellence  (Spring  2011,  Fall  2011)  -­‐  Assistant  Vice-­‐President  for  Student  Success  and  Multicultural  Initiatives    Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  -­‐  Served  as  a  CUR  Counselor  for  3  Years.  -­‐  Presented  at  the  CUR  Conference    Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:    -­‐  I  have  experience  in  the  following  areas:  social  media  management  (8  years),  conference  planning  experience  (10  years),  web  content  generation  (15  years),  marketing  and  public  relations  (12),  and  leadership.  -­‐  As  an  ADVOCATE  for  undergraduate  research  for  all  students  (regardless  of  discipline  or  grade  point  average),  I  strongly  believe  in  providing  students  with  relevant  (and  real)  experiences  to  help  them  in  their  lives  after  graduating  from  college  (graduate  school  and  other  endeavors.      

Name Paula E. Faulkner Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary): Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Major: Agricultural and Extension Education

Dissertation Title: Preparing Future Secondary Agriculture Teachers To Work With Students

With Learning Disabilities

Post baccalaureate, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Major: Special Education (Behaviorally and Emotionally Disabled)

MS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Major: Agricultural Education

BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Major: Agricultural Technology

Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Animal Husbandry

Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): My research relates to teacher education, diversity/multicultural education, working with individuals with

disabilities and experiential learning. My research emphasizes working with pre-service teachers to assist

them with managing the classroom including selecting the best methods for instructing students with

disabilities. This topic is vital due to the increasing the number of students with disabilities enrolling in

agricultural education (vocational education) programs. During the literature review, it was found that

teacher educators felt they need more preparation to teach this population. Based on the findings, the pre-

service teachers reported feeling less prepared to instruct students with disabilities. I co-authored a

publication that lists the best teaching methods and accommodations for instructing students with

disabilities in secondary settings.

My future plans are to explore the beliefs of Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators concerning

instructing students with learning disabilities and those that are gifted and talented. My other research

interests Experiential learning is especially important as it involves many areas important for training

undergraduate students such as attending conferences, study abroad, internships and conducting research. I

have conducted a study on the topic and found that many students are unfamiliar with conducting research

or have a study abroad experience.

Teaching Interests (limit 200 words):

My teaching involves preparing students for a teaching or professional service career. Students who desire

becoming teachers must learn how to apply various teaching methods and how to communicate with good

interpersonal skills which is an emphasis of current day industries. Student must be problem solvers and

critical thinkers. For these qualities to occur, students must be challenged in the classroom. I attempt to

accomplish this by having students learn how to develop lesson plans, research and cite sources effectively.

For those students on the professional service track, I prepare them to be prepared in the workforce such as

developing advisory committees and program planning.

The newest area of concern is how to teach in the online setting. It is important to note that over the past

several years, online enrollments have been growing substantially faster than overall higher education

enrollments (The Sloan Consortium, 2013). As a result, instructors are being expected to increase and

assess student learning outcomes in higher education, which involves addressing the need of more online

students. To address this need, I have researched and found a teaching technique that has been beneficial in

the online setting which is the use of "peer groups or pairs."

Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words):

Over the last five years, I have eight external funds totaling: $1,000,959.97 and two internal funds totaling:

$642,008 for an overall funded total: $1,642,967.97), this total results in a 30% funded rate of 23 grants

submitted. My grants focus on educating students in STEM disciplines such as designing oasis at their high

schools; developing leadership, professional and communication skills to be best prepared for careers and

graduate education; preparing underserved population students for careers and a graduate education in

agricultural sciences; and working with small limited farmers on adopting practices which will result in

better economic abilities. The internal grants involve working with rural youth on living healthier lives to

reduce childhood obesity and the other which is the newest will examine the eating habits of college-aged

students.

Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*)

1. Faulkner, P. E., Yeboah, O., & Hairston, S*. (2012, November). Experiential learning: Why Some

Students Choose It and Others Don’t. Poster presentation during the 32nd Lilly International Conference on

College Teaching, Oxford, OH (Poster awarded Best Poster Runner up)

2. Reyes, M., Faulkner, P. E., Gruber, K., McDaniel, R., & Abraha, A. (2012, October). Cultivating

Students in STEM Through Natuculture. Poster presentation during the Bridging the Gap Uniting North

Carolina K-16 STEM Education, Raleigh, NC

3. Faulkner, P. E., Lynch, P. A., Brooks, K., Scott, J*., & Hairston, S. (2013, April). Lessons Learned

from 4-H Rural Youth Concerning Living Healthier Lifestyles. Poster presentation during the Posters on

the Hill, Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) Conference, Washington, DC

Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words):

I serve as a mentor for the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Agriculture Research

Program Undergraduate Research Scholars program which prepares undergraduate student researchers. I

have hired undergraduate research assistants over the last five years to allow them to learn and apply

research skills on my projects as well as in their courses. All students are required to become CITI

(Collaborative Institutional Training Institution) trained which allows them to learn about ethical research,

etc. I also guide the students who will conduct actual research on completing the IRB application. I serve

as a judge during the University Undergraduate Research Day during which undergraduate students present

research posters.

Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words):

As a Fulbright Committee member, I am involved in the application process of students applying for

Fulbright programs. A most notable accomplishment was the University’s first Fulbright student in 2013

who is now conducting research in robotics as he studies in the master’s program in the UK (Birmingham).

We are now in the final stages of preparing four other undergraduates’ applications for the Fulbright

application. I also serve as a Fulbright Program Advisor for Institute of International Education (IIE), to

learn strategies for increasing the number of underserved students in research and study abroad

opportunities.

Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words):

I learned about the Council on Undergraduate Research two years ago which influenced me to submit for

2013 the Posters on the Hill (POH) event and become an individual member. As a result of learning about

CUR, I assisted a student researcher with submitting a research abstract which was accepted for

presentation 2013. Her experience is available on the University website: http://www.ncat.edu/profiles-

stories/prfl-jasmine.html Jasmine states the POH event was a greatest undergraduate accomplishment thus

far. I am now in the process of assisting another student submit an abstract for the 2014 POH event.

As a student organization advisor, our members are encouraged to present research during the national

conference annually. My responsibility is to assist students with all research submissions such as poster,

oral and written essays, etc. I will also present during the 2013 Pre-ISSOTL CUR Symposium which

will showcase the Undergraduate Research program at the university.

Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words): I believe the many experiences accomplished and continue to be related to working with undergraduate

students will be of great value to the CUR Council. Based on the activities held on campus and professional

development workshops, conferences, and webinars I attend will provide different perspectives for

increasing the number of diverse learners’ and faculty’s knowledge of CUR’s mission. In turn, I will also

learn new ways to help my University become more involved with preparing undergraduate researchers.

   Name     Laurie  A.  Gould  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

B.S.  Liberal  Studies  M.S.  Criminal  Justice  PhD  Public  Affairs  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  I  have  spent  the  past  six  years  researching  comparative  penology  and  have  co-­‐authored  a  book  entitled  Corporal  Punishment  Around  the  World.    I  maintain  an  active  research  agenda  that  includes  comparative  penology,  as  well  as  gender  issues  in  punishment.    Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  My  teaching  interests  are  broad.    I  have  taught  a  variety  of  courses  including:  Comparative  World  Justice  Systems,  Research  Methods,  Corrections,  Race  and  Crime,  Terrorism  and  Mass  Violence,  Juvenile  Delinquency,  and  Criminal  Justice  Policy.    While  I  enjoy  teaching  these  courses,  I  find  teaching  Research  Methods  to  be  especially  rewarding.    Not  only  am  I  teaching  students  a  skill  they  can  use  later  as  their  undertake  their  own  research,  but  I  love  seeing  their  “light  bulb  moments”  when  it  all  comes  together.        Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  I  have  applied  for  two  large  federal  grants  and  received  an  internal  research  investment  grant  from  the  University.    The  grant  projects  are  listed  below:    

Georgia  Southern  University  Research  Investment  Program,  2012-­‐2014.    This  internal  grant  provides  funding  for  a  graduate  research  assistant  for  a  period  of  two  years.  

Co-­‐Principle  Investigator  (with  Laura  Agnich  and  Christina  Policastro).    “Teen  Dating  Violence,  Sexual  Assault,  and  Intimate  Partner  Violence;”  National  Institute  of  Justice  (NIJ-­‐2013-­‐3445).    $197,088.    Status:  Not  Funded.  

Co-­‐Principle  Investigator  (with  Matthew  Pate).  “Perceptions  of  Police  and  Public  Safety:  Baselines  for  Policy  Response;”  National  Institute  of  Justice  (NIJ-­‐2013-­‐3450).    $272,833.    Status:  Not  Funded  

 Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  Gould,  L.  (Forthcoming,  2014).    Exploring  gender-­‐based  disparities  in  legal  protection,  education,  health,  political  empowerment,  and  employment  in  failing  and  fragile  states.  Women  and  Criminal  Justice  2.  Pate,  M.  and  Gould,  L.  (2012).    The  Discipline  of  difference:  Ethnolinguistic  heterogeneity  and  corporal  punishment.  International  Journal  of  Comparative  and  

Applied  Criminal  Justice,  36(3),  211-­‐228.  3.  Pate,  M.  and  Gould,  L.    (2012).    Corporal  Punishment  Around  the  World.    Westport,  Connecticut:  Praeger.    Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  I  am  currently  supervising  an  undergraduate  honors  thesis.    My  student  is  researching  the  role  of  women  in  law  enforcement.    His  interest  in  this  topic  began  while  he  was  in  my  research  methods  course.    I  am  also  working  on  a  large-­‐scale  research  project  to  examine  the  prevalence  of  sexual  assault  and  dating  violence  among  students  at  Georgia  Southern.    I  have  recruited  two  undergraduate  students  to  assist  with  the  research  and  utilize  a  portion  of  the  project  for  their  own  research.    Ultimately,  I  hope  their  research  will  result  in  a  presentation  or  poster  session  at  one  of  our  regional  conferences.                    I  have  also  been  a  faculty  mentor  in  the  McNair  Scholars  Program  at  the  University  of  Central  Florida.    My  student  successfully  completed  her  project  entitled,  “Alternative  Treatment  Programs  for  Inmates  with  Mental  Illness  and  Substance  Abuse  in  the  Criminal  Justice  System.”  After  graduating  from  the  University  of  Central  Florida,  she  went  on  to  receive  a  Master’s  degree  from  the  University  of  North  Florida.    Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  In  addition  to  performing  routine  department  responsibilities  (e.g.  search  committees,  department  assessment,  etc.),  I  have  been  the  internship  coordinator  for  the  department  for  the  past  two  years.    I  have  continued  to  expand  the  internship  program  by  holding  an  internship/career  fair  during  Spring  2013.    The  fair  was  the  first  to  be  held  in  a  number  of  years  and  it  was  an  enormous  success.    Students  had  the  opportunity  to  meet  representatives  from  numerous  Federal,  State,  and  Local  criminal  justice  agencies.    I  have  been  the  faculty  advisor  for  the  Justice  Studies  Club  for  the  past  three  years.    When  I  became  the  advisor,  membership  was  low  enough  that  it  looked  as  though  it  might  cease  to  exist.    I  worked  closely  with  the  president  of  the  club  to  recruit  more  student  members  and  the  club  is  now  thriving.    While  at  the  University  of  Texas  at  Arlington,  I  served  as  the  faculty  advisor  to  the  Alpha  Phi  Sigma  Undergraduate  chapter  and  Lambda  Alpha  Eplison,  where  I  helped  the  student  members  organize  the  annual  career  fair.              I  am  also  active  in  service  at  the  college  and  University  levels.  I  am  currently  serving  a  two-­‐year  term  on  the  Faculty  Governance  Committee  and  I  am  a  member  of  the  SACS  Action  Team  for  Academic  Policies,  which  is  working  toward  the  reaffirmation  of  the  University’s  accreditation.    While  at  the  University  of  Texas  at  Arlington,  I  served  on  the  Women’s  Studies  Advisory  Board.    Beginning  in  2014,  I  will  be  an  affiliated  faculty  member  for  our  college’s  Women’s  and  Gender  Studies  program.            Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  I  am  an  active  member  on  the  Georgia  Southern  University  Council  for  

Undergraduate  Research.    Additionally  I  serve  as  an  email  mentor  for  the  American  Society  of  Criminology  and  I  am  a  Safe  Space  Ally  for  the  University.        Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:  I  have  a  wealth  of  experience  teaching  undergraduate  research  methods,  a  successful  record  of  mentoring  individual  students;  and  I  have  served  as  a  faculty  advisor  for  student  honor  societies  and  other  groups  for  six  years.    Over  the  past  ten  years,  I  have  taught  research  methods  to  hundreds  of  students.  When  teaching  this  course,  one  of  my  main  goals  is  to  get  students  excited  about  conducting  their  own  research.    I  am  thrilled  to  see  that  with  the  honors  student  I  am  supervising;  and  I  am  excited  to  help  shape  the  researcher  that  he  will  become.  Just  as  importantly,  I  know  most  of  my  students  will  not  go  on  to  careers  in  science  or  research.  Even  so,  I  know  the  techniques  and  perspective  they  acquire  while  in  this  course  affords  them  better  tools  to  conquer  whatever  professional  challenges  they  attempt.  While  I  am  happy  to  help  form  future  social  scientists,  I  am  even  happier  to  form  better  thinkers  who  both  apply  and  consume  deeper  analytical  products.  At  the  end  of  the  day,  this  is  the  core  strength  of  my  approach.  I  look  for  ways  to  demonstrate  both  the  practicality  and  elegance  of  good  research  design.  Teaching  students  to  recognize  those  things  sparks  more  than  intellectual  curiosity.  It  motivates  a  drive  to  question  why  they  believe  what  they  do.  Prompting  this  kind  of  existential  examination  goes  to  the  heart  of  the  college  experience.  I  am  committed  to  finding  ways  to  engage  undergraduate  students  in  research.    I  believe  that  my  experience  and  enthusiasm  would  help  benefit  the  CUR  Council.          

Name Stella Hofrenning Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

PhD Economics, University of Illinois-Chicago, B.S. University of Maryland University College, Summa Cum Laude Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): I am an applied microeconomist by training and my primary research interests include health economics, economics of education, labor economics and econometrics. Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): I enjoy teaching a variety of economic courses at the undergraduate level, specifically Econometrics (research methods in economics), Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, and Health Economics. In addition, I collaborate with colleagues in psychology, political science and the metro urban studies program to develop and design service learning components to courses. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): For several years, I worked as a research economist for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services serving as a project officer monitoring and administering several multi-million dollar grants and evaluations for school-to-work projects and the transition from welfare-to-work. I led a federal inter-agency taskforce in the development of children 's outcome measures for the U.S. Census 's Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Also, I coordinated the statistical analysis of data to estimate and model the impact of welfare reform legislation on children. Returning to Minnesota, I worked as a health economist for the Minnesota Department of Health. One of my responsibilities was to lead a Rural Health Advisory Committee and its subcommittees to develop research and facilitate recommendations to the Commissioner of Health and other state agencies. Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. Brianna Noland* and Stella Hofrenning, “An Econometric Analysis of the Financial Factors on Undergraduate Persistence", Posters on the Hill, Washington D.C., April 2013. 2. Joel Huting* and Stella Hofrenning, “Demand for Commuter Rail Transit: An Evaluation of the Minnesota NorthStar Commuter Rail Line", National Conference for Undergraduate Research, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI, April 2013. 3. Katherine Hovde* and Stella Hofrenning, “An Econometric Analysis of English Proficiency and Income for Hispanic Immigration", MidWest Economics Association Conference, March 2009. Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words):

I teach an econometrics (research methods) class every fall semester. This course applies econometric theory to real-world questions and data. The course requires students to carry out their own data regression project. I continue to mentor students after completing the econometrics course and encourage them to enhance their research skills and analyses by presenting their research at various conferences. I’ve accompanied students to NCUR conferences for the past six years. Also, I am a member of the Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity Committee at Augsburg College. This committee evaluates and provides research grants to students to work with faculty on their on-going research/creative line during the academic school year. In addition, I’m on a subcommittee of URGO which critiques student research proposals to be conducted over the summer. I am a strong supporter of undergraduate research at Augsburg. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): For the past five years I have participated with the Mayo Innovations Scholar Program (MISP). This program provides an opportunity for undergraduate science and economics students (at private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities)to assist Mayo Clinic’s Office of Intellectual Property in evaluating products by Mayo physician inventors. Students compete to participate in the program to be on the Mayo team. The Mayo project involves analyzing the medical, social and economic aspects of a physician-invented medical device or procedure. The end result of the team’s investigation is a final paper and presentation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. The team consists of four students (two biology and two economics student) and two faculty mentors (a biology professor and myself. I work with the students to develop and conduct market analyses and feasibility studies of the device. It’s a wonderful research experience not only for the students but for myself as well. Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): I have been active with the National Conference for Undergraduate Research by attending the annual conference with students. I review papers for publication in the annual NCUR proceedings. Also, I attend the FAN workshops. Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I love teaching and believe that being engaged in research enhances my teaching skills to provide students a high quality education in my courses. I encourage all of my students to intentionally pursue their passion by exploring topics in-depth and conducting research. Whether students are planning to go to graduate school or straight into the workforce, a research experience helps students to develop technical and marketable skills to fully realize their potential. I believe given my work experiences both at the federal and state level as well as my current research involvement with students at Augsburg College, I can be a strong advocate for undergraduate research.

Name IhsuanLiDegreesObtained(Datesnotnecessary):

Ph.D.inAppliedEconomics

Research(orOtherProfessional)Interests(limit200words):Householdcreditcarddebt;altruismandeconomicgrowth;corporatestructureandprofitability;affirmativeactionandwagedifferentials.TeachingInterests(limit200words):IteachSeniorResearchSeminar,acapstonecourseineconomics.IalsoteachwritingintensivecoursesinWomen’sIssuesandCurrentEconomicIssues.Grantsand/orProgramExperience(limit200words):Iwasawardedafacultyresearchgrant($4000)toexaminetheimpactofwomencollegesonwomeninSTEMfields.Isupervise,guide,teach,andmentorundergraduateandgraduateindependentstudycourses.Throughthesecoursesmystudentsproduceterm(andyear)longquantitativeresearchpapersineconomicsthatarepresentedinconferences,studentandprofessional,aroundthenation.Ihavealsosupervisedandsponsoredundergraduategrantproposalstotalingmorethan$4000since2009.IsponsoredfiveacceptedabstractproposalsofresearchpapersbyundergraduatestudentstotheNCUR(2011,2012).Ihavesupervisedoverfourgraduateindependentstudycourses(alternatepaperandthesis).Isupervised,sponsored,andmentoredfourundergraduateresearchandessaypapercompetitions(2011,2012,and2013)thatwereawardedstate,regional,multi‐regional,andinternationalcompetitionsattheundergraduateandgraduatelevels.RelevantPublicationsandConferencePresentations(limit3)Highlightundergraduateco‐authorswithanasterisk(*)1.MissouriValleyEconomicConference,October2012:presentedpapercoauthoredwithGunchaJumakuliyeva*2.MissouriValleyEconomicConference,October2012:presentedpapercoauthoredwithYuyoungPark*3.EasternEconomicAssociation,March2008:presentedpaperonWomenCollegesandSTEMfields.ActivitiesRelatedtoUndergraduateResearch(limit250words):IamthefacultyinstructorforthecapstonecourseineconomicsatMSU,Msince2009.Idevelopedthecourseandtaughtitsince.Thecoursewasdesignedtobeapipelineofundergraduateresearchineconomics,fromwhichthebestpapersarepreparedtoberevisedandsubmittedtoregionalandnationalcompetitionsineconomicresearch.Everysemester,Ialsosupervise1to5independentstudy

courses(1to3credithours)thatleadtoproposalstopresentandcompeteinregionalandnationalcompetitions,suchasNCUR,PosterontheHill,andMinnesotaEconomicAssociationannualtermpapercompetitions.IservedasthefacultyrepresentativeoftheCollegeofSocialandBehavioralSciencesatMSU,MintheCouncilofUndergraduateResearch,2011‐2013.IntheCouncil,IassistedascommitteememberinhostingoftheannualMSU,MundergraduateresearchsymposiumandthesystemwideMnSCUundergraduateresearchconference.Ialsoservedasjudgeandmoderatorofseveraleconomicandbusinessrelatedmajors’sessions.IhaveservedasmemberoftheeditorialboardoftheNCUR(2012and2013).IhaveservedasmemberoftheboardofdirectorsoftheMinnesotaEconomicAssociation,andjudgedtermpapersandundergraduatethesisinitsannualcompetitions.Isponsoredover11grantproposals(relatedto10researchpapers)totheUndergraduateResearchCenteratMSU,M.Campusresponsibilities,activities,andaccomplishments(limit250words):IamthechairofthestudentlearningoutcomeassessmentcommitteethatisresponsiblefortheannualassessmentreportofeconomicsprogramsatMSU,M.IalsoserveascurrentmemberofthecampuswideWritingAcrossCurriculumcommitteeatMSU,M,representativefortheFacultyAssociationtothesystemcommitteeonSalaryEquityReviewCommittee(MnSCU),andGovernmentBudgetOversightCommittee,amongothers.Idevelopedtwowritingintensivecourses(onefocusedondiversitytopicsandtheotheroncurrentissuesineconomicsatthethreehundredlevels)thattaughtonline.Iservedasthefacultyadvisorofthehonorsocietyineconomics,OmicronDeltaEpsilon,KappachapterofMinnesota(2008‐2013),andtheEconomicsClub(2008‐2010).Iorganizedspecialadvisingsessionsforeconomicsmajor(oncepersemester,since2012)thatbringsalumnitothecampustoadvicestudentsoncurriculumandcareerchoices.Ichairedthestudentassessmentcommitteeinthefive‐yearexternalreviewoftheprogram(2010),andconductedthealumnisurveyanddatacollectionandanalysisthatweresubmittedaspartoftheprogramreview.OtherRelevantProfessionalService/CURService(limit250words):IambeingconsideredforboardofdirectormembershipattheMinnesotaAcademyofScience,theoldestacademyofundergraduateresearchinthestateofMinnesota.StatementexplainhowyourexperiencewouldbeofvaluetotheCURCouncil(limit250words:Ibringawiderangeofdifferentperspectives(professionaltopersonal)totheCURCouncilonmattersconcerning:developmentofundergraduateresearchcourse(capstoneandwritingintensive)ineconomics;supervising,sponsoring,andmentoringundergraduateandgraduatestudentsontheirresearchprojects;proven

mentorshipsuccessworkwithfemaleandminoritystudents;asatrainedappliedeconomicsworkingonquantitativeresearchontopicsasvariedasaffirmativeactioneffectonwagedifferential,corporatestructureandprofitability,andcrimeratesandeducation;understandingofundergraduateresearchdevelopmentfromapublicCarnegieIIclassificationinstitution,privateliberalarts,andnot‐for‐profitprivateentitysupportingundergraduateresearch;provenabilitytocoachstudentsinproducingawardwinningundergraduateresearchworkatthestate,regional,andinternationallevels.And,mypersonalbackgroundprovidesmewithdifferentculturalperspectiveswithregardstotheinterpersonaldynamicsinahigherlearninginstitution(tenured,minority,femalefacultyinamale‐dominatedfield;third‐countrynational,andfirstgenerationcollegegraduateinthefamily).

Name Rafael Major Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

Ph.D. , M.P. , B.A. Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): Political Theory, History of Political Science, Literature and Politics Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research, Political Science, Undergraduate Honors Programs Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Organized summer faculty development seminars for approx. 70 faculty members per year from 2008-2013. Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. Shakespeare’s Venice and the Dawn of Secularism in ‘Enlightenment Reader,’ Christopher Nadon ed., Lexington Books (2013) pp. 31-42. 2. “Those that Have the Power to Hurt and Will Do None: Shakespearean Dimensions of Lincoln’s Statesmanship," in Perspectives on Political Science. (Spring 2012, Vol.41, No.2) pp. 75-82. 3. Symposium on Leo Strauss’s What is Political Philosophy?: 50 Year Anniversary in Perspectives on Political Science (April-June 2010, Vol.39, No.2) pg. 63-96. (Editor). Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): Currently supervising 60 undergraduate research prospectus in order to prepare students for research and composition of undergraduate Honors Thesis. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): Currently focused on undergraduate teaching in the University of North Texas Honors College and in the department of Political Science. Faculty sponsor student sponsored dance club: "Emerald Fusion" Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): 1997 U.N.T. Graduate Expository Writing Award, 1st Place: "Education and Tolerance: Attitudes Toward Immigration and Multi-Culturalism in Texas." Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: Prior to teaching at the University of North Texas I worked in the education non-profit sector organizing conferences, facilitating faculty development, and assisting in undergraduate program development in several universities across the United States.

Name Kimberly McCabe Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

Ph.D. in Sociology; MCJ in Criminal Justice, BA in Math Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): PolicePolicy and Procedures, Child Abuse, School Violence, Human Trafficking Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): Quantitative Research Methods Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Grants from United way, State of South Carolina, State of North Carolina Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. Books: Child Abuse (Peter Lang), Human Trafficking (Peter Lang), Sex Trafficking (Lexington) 2. * Article: (2009)"Motivations of a Dean: Change or Profit?" the Department Chair, 19(4), 17-20. (w/ Samantha Bryant) 3. * Article: (1998) "Recognizing Illegal Activities of Computer Users." Social Science Computer review, 18(1), 73-76 (w/ Sharon Gregory) Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): During each academic year, I complete (with the assistance from 10+ undergraduate students) 5-6 community-based research projects. These projects have included forecasts for the aging population for a governmental agency, reviews of calls for service for local law enforcement agencies, and evaluations of programs for a varierty of non-profits. In each project, students collect data, write the report, and communicate their findings to agency sponsors. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): My campus responsibilities include the management and administration of approximately 80 faculty members (to include evaluations for tenure and promotion). My activities include student-involved research in the community and nationally. Finally, I am most proud of the accomplishments I have made in providing students the opportunity for research, to present their research finding at state and national conferences, and to facilitate their publishing efforts (approximately 20 of my students have published either articles or book reviews in peer-reviewed journals). Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): I have experience in obtaining both internal and external funds to facilitate undergraduate research. I have also attended numerous CUR conferences focusing on undergraduate research in the social sciences.

Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I believe my experience with undergraduate research and community-based research projects would be a great resource for junior faculty and faculty attempting to incorporate undergrads into their scholarship.

Name Beverly Ross Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

PhD. International Psychology, MA Forensic Psychology, MA Sociology, BS Justice Studies Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): Research: Social Identity Theory, Victimization, Conflict Mediation and Reconciliation Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): Sociology, Social Psychology, Criminology Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. The Nature of Victimhood in Northern Ireland: A Narrative Study, , 2. Presentation: Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Court Appointed Settings 3. Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): Faculty Advisor for Pi Gamma Mu Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): Full time course load, faculty advisor for Pi Gamma Mu, academic advisement. Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): Court appointed mediation and conflict negotiation professional working with high conflict custody cases. Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I like to facilitate the development of research with my students in upper level courses especially those that are theory based so that they can develop skills for graduate studies and beyond. Students gain greater levels of critical thinking when they have practically applied research methodology.