Dr. Glenda C. Walker Professor CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS Stephen F. Austin State University Nursing Nursing/Math 104 Nacogdoches, TX Department Telephone: (936) Office Telephone: (936) Fax: (936) EDUCATION DSN,. Institution: University Alabama-Birmingham Specialization/Major: Nursing HONORS & AWARDS Exceptional Performance, September 1, 2009 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Dr. Glenda C. Walker Professor CURRICULUM VITAE Exceptional Performance Award for Best Practices, March 2, 2009 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Professional Woman of the Year, March 15, 2008 University Professional Women Certificate of Appreciation, October 4, 2007 Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs Super Star Grant, September 1, 2006 SFASU Research and Sponsors Programs PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT member nursing education policy coalition (NEPC) Texas Association of Deans & Directors, January 1, August 31, 2007 Served as member of NEPC which develops nursing education policy issues during and after legistrative sessions. Region 4 Project Director Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, December 1, May 31, 2007 Served as Region 4 Project Director for the Higher Education Coordinating Board taskforce that developed and implemented a study which focused on increasing student completion rate and initial RN licensure program. Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 1 of 7

2 Psychotherapist Houston's Area Women's Center, August 1, July 31, 1992 Developed and conducted program for adult incest survivor Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs & Community Services The University of Texas Health Science, August 1, July 31, 1992 Responsible for coordinating over 200 clinical agency contracts and dealing with any clinical problems. Also responsible for the development and implementation of the nursing practice center. Adjunct Professor M. D. Anderson Cancer Center The University of Texas Health Science Center, August 1, July 31, 1992 Provided consultation related to research and treatment protocals Director of Nursing Research Harris County Psychiatric Center, August 1, July 31, 1992 Responsible for development of nursing research studies and multi displinary research proticol. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Director of Graduate Studies University of North Dakota, August 1, July 31, 1987 Responsible for all academic affairs related to both undergraduate and graduate program. Provided leadership for a 30 member faculty Interim Academic Director Vanderbilt University, August 1, July 31, 1985 Provided administrative oversight for the graduate mental health program. Developed and implemented the first graduate nursing program in family violence in the nation. Assistant Professor Vanderbilt University, August 1, July 31, 1983 Taught the majority of the courses in the mental health nursing graduate program. Assistant Professor Jacksonville State University, August 1, July 31, 1980 Taught undergraduate course in psychiatric nursing. Clinical Specialist, Outpatient Services CED Mental Health Center, August 1, July 31, 1975 Responsible for administrative oversight of the partial hospitalization program. TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS Teaching Interests: Psych-Mental Health Nursing Nursing Research Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 2 of 7

3 Research Interests: Family Abuse and Nursing Education Research LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS Registered Nurse, Board of Nurse Examiners, State. (October 31, October 31, 2010). Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. PUBLICATIONS Walker, G. C. (2006). Nursing in tele-mental health (6th ed., vol. 44, pp ). Thorofare, New Jersey: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. Notes: This article discusses a cooperative project involving an academic health sciences center, a state university, a women's shelter, and a community mental health center in East Texas, a medically underserved, rural region of Texas. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Walker, G. C. (Presenter & Author), Bishop, S. E., Health-Occupations Educators Summit, "A Research Model for Identifying and Intervening with At-Risk Nursing Students", Texarkana Community College, Texarkana, Texas. (August 14, 2009). Abstract: Eight-hundred and seven individual students (10 schools of nursing) were systematically tracked in an attempt to identify at-risk students and develop standardized retention protocols. Reading comprehension scores were most significant (p=0.0009). Discussion of other factors and future research ideas were included. Notes:. Walker, G. C. (Presenter & Author), 2nd Bi-Annual Nursing Innovations Conference, We Can Do It Together: A Mosaic of Partnerships, "A Research Model for Identifying & Intervening with At- Risk Nursing Students", Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Lubbock, Texas. (April 3, 2009). Abstract: This presentation presented results from the Region 4 Study which included ten nursing programs and approximately 900 students entering nursing programs in East Texas. This study identfied the variable most predicted of attrittion. These variable included reading comprehension at the p=.0001 level and A&P grades at the p=.02 level. The study identified interventions which were effective in decreasing attrition at the p=.0001 level. Walker, G. C. (Presenter Only), What's Happening That's Innovative in Nursing Education Throughout Texas, "What's Happening That's Innovative in Nursing Education Throughout Texas/A Fish Bowl Discussion", Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas. (September 28, 2008). Abstract: The nursing programs identified by the Board of Nursing, which used innovative/creative teaching learning strategies were asked to present examples. Notes:. Walker, G. C. (Presenter & Author), Successes, Lessons Learned, & Recommendations, "Successes, Lessons Learned, & Recommendations Pre-Conference Student Retention: Lessons Learned", Texas Association of Nursing Education Deans & Directors, Austin, Texas. (January 31, 2008). Abstract: Invited presentation to describe inovative/creative stratagies for facilitating student success in nursing programs. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 3 of 7

4 Sigma Theta Tau International. Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs, (September 1, August 31, 2009). FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Conference Attendance, "Forensic Trends: Psychiatric And Behavioral Issues", California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada. (May 29, May 31, 2008). Conference focused on forensic trends and psychiatric nursing. Continuing Education Program, "Critical Thinking in the Clinical Area", Panola College, Carthage, Texas. (April 25, 2008). Workshop focused on developing teaching methods to improve critical thinking in the clinical area. Conference Attendance, "Promoting a Successful Transition from Applicant to Registered Nurse", University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX. (April 13, April 15, 2007). This was part of the Higher Education Coordinating Board study on increasing nursing graduates in Texas. Organization, "Bi-annual meeting", Texas Association of Deans and Directors Professional Nursing Programs, Austin, Texas. (October 1, February 1, 2007). Attended meetings with all Deans and Directors in the state of Texas to discuss and receive information related to legistrative activities, higher education coodinating board activities, and new rules and regulations from the Board of Nursing. Conference Attendance, "Attend Pathways to Teaching Nursing", Sylvia Rayfield & Associates, Gulf Shores, AL. (July 29, August 2, 2006). A work shop for Nursing Educators on strategies and substance. Preparing content with prioritization; utilizing standards for clinical assignments and evaluation, item wiring, rtest analysis, commerical testing and text books. Conference Attendance, "Innovations in Mental Health Workforce Development", HOGG Foundation for Mental Health, Austin, TX. (February 13, February 15, 2006). Conference to discuss Rural Mental Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities. Conference focused on professinal education and training, recruitment and retention, paraprofessional and "Prosumer" workforce, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, and continuing education. CONTRACTS, GRANTS, & SPONSORED RESEARCH Walker, G. C. (Principal), "SON Simulation Center", Funded, Sponsored by Private, Other, $500, (May 31, May 31, 2010). Obtained private gift to purchase high fidelity simulation mannequin and other equipment for the new DeWitt School of Nursing Simulation Center. Walker, G. C. (Principal), "A Research Model for Identifying & Intevening with At-Risk Nursing Students", Funded, Sponsored by Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $265, (January 2, January 2, 2010). The purpose of this grant was to identify the variables associated with attrition and to effectively intervene to decrease attrition in East Texas. Ten nursing programs participated in the study. The objectives of the study were as follows: 1). develop a shared database for all students entering nursing programs in East Texas. 2). identify the variables most predictive of attrition. Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 4 of 7

5 3). develop a shared protocol for intervening with at- risk students. 4). evaluate the effectiveness of the shared intervention protocol. 5). share the findings of the study with other nursing programs through the state of Texas. cc: See above Walker, G. C. (Principal), "Development of Computer Classroom", Funded, Sponsored by Birch Foundation, Private, $210, (May 31, December 18, 2009). Proposal submitted to obtain funding for the new DeWitt School of Nursing computer classroom. Walker, G. C. (Principal), "Bonehill Foundation", Funded, Sponsored by Bonehill Foundation, Private, $10, (January 31, May 31, 2009). Received $10,000 from the Bonehill Foundation for nursing Scholarship. Walker, G. C. (Co-Principal), "Primary and Secondary Intervention for Student Nurse Success", Not Funded, Sponsored by University of Texas Health Science System, State, $490, (April 15, August 31, 2008). This research-based project is a collaboration between The UTHSC-H Office of Cultural and Institutional Diversity (OCID) and the SFASU-SON. The Nursing Entrance Test (NET), entrance writing examination, and the diagnostic and prescriptive survey instrument PBPS will be administered during first-year orientation to approximately 250 SFASU incoming freshman students identifying prenursing as a major. Survey and test results will identify risks, needs, and challenges for targeting interventions to ameliorate AASE. Students with deficiencies will be evaluated by a risk-assessment team and referred, if necessary, to an intervention program. Walker, G. C. (Principal), "Nursing Feasibility Study for Rusk Texas", Currently Under Review, Sponsored by Rusk Industrial Foundation, Inc., Stephen F. Austin State University, $5, (April 12, December 31, 2007). To study the feasibility of establishing a satellite program in nursing at Rusk. Walker, G. C. (Principal), "Regional Director for Nursing Innovation", Funded, Sponsored by Texas Higher Educational Board, Stephen F. Austin State University, $34, (December 7, May 31, 2007). Task force to study factors related to attrition in nursing programs in Texas. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009 NUR 350 1, HISTORY OF NURSING PROFESSION NUR 325 1, NURSING RESEARCH Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 NUR 325 1, NURSING RESEARCH Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 NUR 325 1, NURSING RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OR VOLUNTEER WORK Institutional Review Board, Member, approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (August 31, Review of proposals to insure compliance with IRB guidelines. All research proposals reviewed. Policy & Procedure Committee, Member, approximately 50 hours spent for the year. (January 2, Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 5 of 7

6 Provide feedback regarding each policy and procedure from the prospective of an academic chair. All policies and procedures up for review, as per University guidelines, were reviewed. School of Honors Committee, Member, approximately 8 hours spent for the year. (June 30, September 30, 2009). Provide ideas for increasing Honors Programs in the University. Honors program in nursing implemented. Curriculum, Oversight of committee., approximately 300 hours spent for the year. (August 31, New curriculum approved by NLNAC and BON. Substantive change report approved by NLNAC and SACS. Evaluation & Program Effectiveness,, Oversight of committee, approximately 300 hours spent for the year. (August 31, Development of 3 substantive reports for NLNAC and development of 2 substantive reports for SACS. Faculty Affairs, Oversight of committee functioning, approximately 30 hours spent for the year. (August 31, Development of new Tenure and Promotion policy for the School of Nursing. Recruitment, Oversight of committee, approximately 50 hours spent for the year. (August 31, Number of inquiries of students interested in coming to SFA has increased from approximately 200 to 600 for only the Spring 2009 semester. Student Affairs, Oversight of committee functioning, approximately 200 hours spent for the year. (August 31, Committee admits 50 to 70 students per semester. Resolution of conflict prior to leading to college level grievance. Standards, Oversight of committee, approximately 50 hours spent for the year. (July 31, Successfully handled issues dealing with violations of school of nursing policy and nursing procedure and nurse practice act. Building and Simulation Committee, Chairperson, approximately 1000 hours spent for the year. (January 2, School of Nursing will be moving into a new building Spring Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 6 of 7

7 Office of Cultural and Institution Diversity, Houston, Texas. Consultant, approximately 20 hours spent for the year, (January 2, Served as consultant in regards to research related to retention of nursing students and tool development. Development of a possible grant with UT Health Science Center on the retention of minority students. Panola College Nursing Advisory Board, Carthage, Texas. Committee Member, approximately 5 hours spent for the year, (November 18, Responsibility includes providing advisement related to the strategic plan for the nursing program at Panola. Close partnership with Panola College of Nursing Program led to the initiation of an articulation agreement. Texas Association of Deans & Directors, Austin, Texas. Committee Member, approximately 50 hours spent for the year, (January 2, Developed and maintained the rapid review tracking system and web based site for students denied admission to nursing programs in the state of Texas. Have been able to route students denied admissions to other nursing programs where vacancies exist. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, Texas. Committee Member, approximately 100 hours spent for the year, (January 2, Appointed to serve on the Higher Education Coordinating Board Advisory Committee for research priorities in nursing for the state of Texas. Development of database related to research studies funded by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and development of future priority funding for nursing education. Texas Nursing Student Journal, Dallas, Texas. Board of Advisors, approximately 5 hours spent for the year, (January 2, December 31, 2009). Review of articles for publication in magazine. Publication of Journal Report Generated on July 16, 2010 Page 7 of 7