LEANN M. R. KAISER, Ph.D.

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1 LEANN M. R. KAISER, Ph.D Jefferson Street 233 Education Building Laramie, Wyoming Fort Collins, Colorado (307) EDUCATION Ph.D. Adult and Post Secondary Education, May 2008 Dissertation Topic: Minimum Impact Recreation Education: A Multi-Theory Approach Honors: Clarence Jayne Award in Adult Education M.S. Recreation, December 2000 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Graduate Practicum: Red Rock Pass Fee Demonstration, Program Evaluation and Implementation Coconino National Forest, Sedona, Arizona B.S. Recreation, May 1999 Minor: Spanish Honors: Outstanding Graduate Recreation and Tourism President s Honor List University of London London, England London Semester Participant Spring 1999 American Institute for Foreign Study ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor, August 2011 Present Adjunct Faculty, January July 2011 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado School of Education Adult Education and Training Program Plan and facilitate graduate level courses (face to face and online) in adult teaching and learning theory, adult education foundations, instructional design and methods, introduction to research methods, and master's capstone projects. Co-designed master's capstone course and staying current course. Advise Master of Education degree candidates. Serve on doctoral and master committees. Assist with program coordination. Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 1

2 Affiliate Faculty, August 2009 August 2011 Regis University Denver, Colorado School of Education and Counseling Adult Learning, Training and Development Facilitated graduate level courses (face to face and direct study) in educational research, research proposal development, adult learning and development, facilitating adult learning, and adult education history. Redesigned course on adult learning and development for online delivery. Graduate Assistant, August 2006 May 2008 Department of Educational Studies Facilitated undergraduate courses on democracy and politics in education and human lifespan development. GA Workshop Leader, September 2007-March 2008 Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning Researched, designed and led campus-wide seminars for graduate assistants. Seminar topics included learning from student feedback, teaching for diverse learning styles, observing teaching, integrating online supplements for on-campus courses, and studentled discussions. Program in College Teaching, completed March 2008 Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning Participant in certificate program in college teaching. Included completion five teaching related activities/research projects and public presentation of results Associate Project Director, Gender Issues in Vocational Education, October 2005 June 2006 Wyoming Department of Education Carl D. Perkins Grant Designed one-credit online graduate course for high school and community college vocational education instructors in the state of Wyoming on gender equity in vocational education. Recruited students to participate in class. Completed final grant evaluation of course. Lecturer, August 2001 December 2004 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Recreation and Leisure Services Program Facilitated undergraduate recreation and outdoor recreation courses. Advised undergraduate students. Coordinator and leader for student outdoor trips. Coordinated annual Summer Fun Job Fair and Career Symposium. Advised Student Recreation Club. Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 2

3 ADDITIONAL EDUCATION POSITIONS Substitute Teacher, Spring 2005 Albany County School District Laramie, Wyoming Substitute taught junior high and high school classes in English, reading, philosophy, and history. Environmental Educator, Turtle River State Park Arvilla, North Dakota Planned and led weekly environmental education programs for state park visitors. Planned an led special environmental programming for community groups. Designed self-guided interpretive trail. Master Gardener, Certified November 2002 Grand Forks County Extension Service Grand Forks, North Dakota Completed yearly volunteer hours in gardening education which included answering public inquiries, writing newsletters, assisting with public education sessions and providing on-site education for local gardeners. Piano Teacher, Self Employed Lander, Wyoming and Laramie, Wyoming Taught piano lessons to children ages ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Office Assistant, February 2005 October 2007 Admissions/Visitor Center Coordinated campus visits for prospective students. Assisted public with inquiries about the University of Wyoming and the surrounding community. Research Assistant, September 1999 December 2000 Arizona State University/Bureau of Land Management Phoenix, Arizona Assisted with organizing the 9 th Annual World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism. Compiled Arizona Recreation, Tourism and Natural Resources Grant manual. Developed and evaluated the Arizona Passport Program for youth. Shared supervision and management of the 100-member Arizona Adventure Travel Network. Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 3

4 Provided project supervision for six BLM Field Offices. Implemented tool to assess public participation in land management issues and supervised three research assistants. Recreation Technician, May August 1998 Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs, Wyoming Conducted interim wilderness management. Directed use inventories for developed and dispersed recreation use. Assisted with public recreation education. Routed section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Participated in various wildlife and vegetation studies. Program Coordinator and Camp Counselor, (seasonal) Lander Parks and Recreation Lander, Wyoming Augmented and redesigned youth outdoor day camp. Instructed and supervised outdoor recreation, wilderness and environmental activities for 8-12 year old children. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP Peer Reviewed Publications Kaiser, L.M.R. & Foley, J.M. (2013). Learning transfer and its intentionality in adult and continuing education. In L.M.R. Kaiser, K. Kaminski, & J.M. Foley (Eds.), New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education: No Learning Transfer in Adult Education (pp. 5-15). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Kaminski, K., Foley, J.M., & Kaiser, L.M.R. (2013). Applying transfer in practice. In L.M.R. Kaiser, K. Kaminski, & J.M. Foley (Eds.), New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education: No Learning Transfer in Adult Education (pp ). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Kaiser, L.M.R., & Erichsen, E.A. (2012). Narrative tools for facilitating research and learning for transformation. In C.J. Boden, & S.M. Kippers (Eds.), Pathways to transformation: Learning in relationship (pp ). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Erichsen, E.A., & Kaiser, L.M.R., Callahan, A., & Miller, K. (2009). Our quest: How we negotiate our multiple selves on a daily basis. Journal of Adult Education, 38(2), Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 4

5 Refereed Presentations Kaiser, L.M.R. (2012). Effective online discussion facilitation. Presentation at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference, Las Vegas, NV. Foley, J., Kaiser, L.M.R., Kaminski, K., & McGinty, J. (2012). Importance of addressing learning transfer in adult education. Presentation at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference, Las Vegas, NV. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2011). Building community in online learning settings. Presentation at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference, Indianapolis, IN. Kaiser, L.M.R., Frush, K., & Kaminski, K. (2008). Creating inclusion, learner-engagement and community through student led discussions. Presentation at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference, Denver, CO. Kaiser, L.M.R., Erichsen, E., Callahan, A., & Miller, K. (2008). Multiple selves and transformative learning: Narratives of personal development and transformation. Presentation at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference, Denver, CO. Erichsen, E., Kaiser, L.M.R., & Callahan, A. (2008). Transformations from student to educator: Full-time mother/phd students critically discuss and reflect upon their transformative learning experiences in their transition from graduate student to adult educator. Presentation at the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2008). Encouraging minimum impact behavior: A multi-theory approach. Poster presentation at the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors research symposium, Martinsville, IN. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2007). Graduate students research projects: A presentation and dialogue. Presentation at the Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association conference, Jackson, WY. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2007). Minimum impact education for adults. Presentation at the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association conference, Coeur d Alene, ID. Invited Presentations Kaiser, L.M.R. (2013). Effective online discussion facilitation. Presentation at the Professional Development Institute, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2012). Building community in online learning settings. Presentation at the Professional Development Institute, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2008). Minimum impact messages: Can we reach a broader audience? Presentation at the Graduate Student Symposium, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. *Excellent Presentation Award* Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 5

6 Kaiser, L.M.R. (2007). A critique of the use of persuasion in minimum impact programs. Presentation at the Graduate Student Symposium, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2003). I love playing outside but how can that be a job? Presentation at Marketplace for Kids, Grand Forks, ND. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2002). Jobs in outdoor recreation. Presentation at Marketplace for Kids, Grand Forks, ND. Unpublished Manuscripts Kaiser, L.M.R. (2008). Minimum impact messages: A multi theory approach. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2006). Can preservice teachers preferred course outcomes be predicted by preferred teaching and evaluation styles? Unpublished manuscript, University of Wyoming, Laramie WY. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2006). Outdoor trip leaders and participants: What behaviors result from their interaction? Unpublished manuscript, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. Kaiser, L.M.R. (2002). Student and faculty perceptions of the Recreation and Leisure Services Program. Unpublished manuscript, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. Additional Scholarship Activities Article Editor: Sage Open Manuscripts Sage Open Editorial Board Reviewer Panel: MERLOT Journal of Online Teaching and Learning (JOLT) HONORS, AWARDS AND GRANTS Nominated for "Best Teacher Award", Colorado State University 2012 Excellent Presentation Award, Graduate Student Symposium 2008 Clarence Jayne Scholarship, Department of Adult Learning and Technology 2006 Heptner Scholarship, College of Education 2006 and 2007 Summer Instructional Development Professorship, University of North Dakota 2003 Inducted into IHULAC, University of North Dakota 2003 Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award, University of North Dakota 2002 Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Arizona State University 2000 Outstanding Graduate Recreation and Tourism, University of Wyoming 1999 President s Honor Scholarship, University of Wyoming Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 6

7 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association for Adult and Continuing Education 2008-Present Mountain Plains Adult Education Association 2007-Present Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association Leave No Trace National Recreation and Park Association North Dakota Recreation and Park Association COMMUNITY SERVICE Leadership Positions President - Open School Board of Directors 2012-Present Secretary - Indian Paintbrush PTA 2013-Present Secretary Open School Board of Directors Programming Coordinator Mothers of Preschoolers Vice President and Treasurer - Friends of Turtle River State Park Advisor - Student Recreation Club Chair - University Apartment Advisory Council, University of North Dakota Co-Coordinator World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism 1999 Membership University Civic Chorus St. Paul s Newman Center Pastoral Council Smoke Free Campus Ad Hoc Committee, University of North Dakota 2003 Interview Committee Member - Intramural Director, UND Wellness Center 2003 Healthy UND Wellness Coalition Recreation and Leisure Services committees, University of North Dakota Weekly Volunteer - St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry CURRENT JOB DUTIES Assistant Professor, Colorado State University, Adult Education and Training Program Graduate Advising 75 M.Ed. advisees in the Adult Education and Training Program 2 Ph.D. co-advisees in School of Education 7 Ph.D. committee member 1 M.Ed. committee member Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 7

8 Teaching Year /Semester Course Number & Title Credit Hours Spring 2013 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online) 3 Spring 2013 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Spring 2013 EDRM 600: Introduction to Research Methods (online) 3 Fall 2012 EDAE 520: Adult Education (online) 3 Fall 2012 EDAE 639: Instructional Design (on campus) 3 Fall 2012 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (on campus) 3 Fall 2012 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Spring 2012 EDAE 724: Adult Teaching and Learning II (online) 3 Spring 2012 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online) 3 Spring 2012 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Fall 2011 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Fall 2011 EDAE 629: Instructional Design (online) 3 Fall 2011 EDAE 520: Adult Education (online) 3 Summer2011 EDAE 692: Staying Current (online) 3 Spring 2011 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online/2 sec.) 3 Spring 2011 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Fall 2010 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Fall 2010 EDAE 520: Adult Education (online/2 sec.) 3 Summer2010 EDAE 692: Staying Current (online) 3 Spring 2010 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Spring 2010 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online) 3 Fall 2009 EDRM 600: Introduction to Research Methods (online) 3 Fall 2009 EDAE 520: Adult Education (online) 3 Summer2009 EDAE 692: Staying Current (online) 3 Spring 2009 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Spring 2009 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online) 3 Fall 2008 EDAE 692: Staying Current (on campus) 3 Fall 2008 EDAE 692: Staying Current (online) 3 Fall 2008 EDAE 698: Master's Capstone (online) 3 Fall 2008 EDAE 520: Adult Education (online) 3 Spring 2008 EDAE 624: Adult Teaching and Learning I (online) 3 REFERENCES Available Upon Request Leann M.R. Kaiser p. 8