CURRICULUM VITAE. Melody M. Thompson, D.Ed. 315 Keller Building University Park, PA Ph:

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Melody M. Thompson, D.Ed. 315 Keller Building University Park, PA Ph: Educational Background B. A. in English, Bryn Mawr College, 1972 M.Ed. in Adult Education, The Pennsylvania State University, 1990 D.Ed. in Adult Education, The Pennsylvania State University, 1996 Professional Positions Associate Professor of Education, Adult Education Program (current; as Affiliate Assistant Professor; as Assistant Professor) Director, American Center for the Study of Distance Education ( ) Director of Planning & Research, Penn State World Campus ( ) Associate Director, Penn State World Campus ( ) Assistant Director for Evaluation & Operations, Penn State World Campus ( ) Publications Editor, American Center for the Study of Distance Education ( ) Writer/Editor, The American Journal of Distance Education ( ) Graduate Assistant, Adult Education Program ( ) Assistant Dean of Girls; English Teacher; Athletic Coach: Westtown School, Westtown, PA ( ) Teaching Focus Ethical issues in adult and online education Social and historical issues in adult education Research and evaluation in adult education Research and Scholarly Interests The faculty experience in online education Ethical issues in online adult education Women in the history of adult education

2 Articles Published - Referred Journals Thompson, M. (2011). Adult education in a technological society. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, 20, Thompson M. (2010). Policies, administration, and management. Distances et saviors 7, Thompson, M. (2007). Are we re-marginalizing distance education students and teachers? Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 11(1). Online at Thompson, M. M. (2006). Online K-12 education: Opportunities for collaboration with higher-education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), 10(3). Online at Thompson, M. M. (2004). Faculty self-study research project: Examining the online workload. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), 8(3). Online at Thompson, M. M. (2004). Evaluating online courses and programs. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 15(2): Turgeon, A., and Thompson, M. M. (2004). Comparison of faculty workload in resident and distance environments: The case of a turfgrass management course. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 33, (Equal contributions by authors) Thompson, M. M., and McGrath, J. (1999). Using ALNs to support a complete educational experience. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN) 3(2). On line at Taleff, M. J., Thompson, M. M. and R. E. Shute. (1999). Distance education: Meeting the present and future needs of AOD professionals. The Counselor, 17(6): Thompson, M. M., and A. Chute. (1998). A vision for distance education: Networked learning environments. Open Learning (June): Thompson, M. M. (1997). Toward a balanced adult education historiography: The case of women in the histories and literature. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning 6: Thompson, M. M. (1996). Distance delivery of graduate-level teacher education: Beyond parity claims. Journal of Continuing Higher Education 44(3): Thompson, M. M., and F. Schied. (1996). Neither polemical nor visionary: Language change, professionalization, and the marginalization of women in the journals of adult education, Adult Education Quarterly 46(3): (Principal author) 2

3 Books Chute, A., Thompson, M. and Hancock, B. (1999). The Mc-Graw-Hill Handbook of Distance Learning. New York: McGraw-Hill. Book Chapters Thompson, M. M. and Kuhne, G. (2014). Ethics matters: Ensuring quality at the program level. In Shattuck, K. (ed.), Assuring quality in online education: Practices and processes at teaching, resource, and program levels, (pp ). Sterling, VA: Stylus. Thompson, M. M. and Wrigglesworth, J. (2013). Students and teachers as ethical actors: Reflections on the literature. In M. Moore (ed.), Handbook of distance education (3rd ed.) (pp ), Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Thompson, M. M. and Kearns, L. (2011). Which is to be master? Reflections on ethical decision making. In E. Burge, C. Gibson, and T. Gibson (eds.), Flexible pedagogy, flexible practice: Notes from the trenches of distance education (pp ). Athabasca: Athabasca University Press. Thompson, M. M. (2007). From distance education to e-learning. In Handbook of e-learning research, eds. C. Haythornthwaite and R. Andrews, pp Los Angeles: Sage. Thompson, M. M., and M. Irele. (2007). Evaluating distance education programs. In Handbook of distance education (2 nd ed.), ed. M. Moore, pp Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Thompson, M. M. (2003). Faculty satisfaction in the online environment. In Elements of quality online education: Practice and direction, ed. J. Bourne and J. Moore, pp Needham, MA: SCOLE (Sloan Center for On-Line Education). Thompson, M. M. (2001). Faculty satisfaction in Penn State s World Campus. In Online education: Learning effectiveness, faculty satisfaction, and cost effectiveness, ed. J. Moore, pp Needham, MA: SCOLE (Sloan Center for On-Line Education). Thompson, M. M. (1998). Distance learners in higher education. In The distance learner in higher education, ed. C. Gibson, pp Madison, WI: Atwood. Book Reviews Thompson, M. M. (2007). Technology Supported Learning and Teaching. A Staff Perspective, Review in Adult Education Quarterly 57(9), Non-Refereed Publications Moore, M. G., and M. M. Thompson. (1997). The effects of distance learning. Revised Edition. ACSDE Research Monograph No. 15. University Park, PA: American Center for the Study of Distance Education, The Pennsylvania State University. Thompson, M. M. (ed.) (1996). Internationalism in distance education: A Vision for Higher Education. ACSDE Research Monograph No. 10. University Park, PA: American Center for the Study of Distance Education, The Pennsylvania State University. (Editor) 3

4 Moore, M. G., and M. M. Thompson. (1991). The effects of distance learning: A summary of literature. ACSDE Research Monograph No. 2. University Park, PA: American Center for the Study of Distance Education, The Pennsylvania State University. Conference Presentations Thompson, M. M. (2013). Closing Gaps, Opening Minds: Staff Professional Development for Collaborative Organizational Innovation. Presentation at the United States Distance Learning (USDLA) Conference, St. Louis, MO, May, Thompson, M. M. (2011). The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Evaluation That Teaches, Too. Presentation at the United States Distance Learning (USDLA) Conference, St. Louis, MO Thompson, M. M., and Kearns, L. (2009). Good, Better, Best: The Ethical Dimensions of Distance Learning. Presentation at the United States Distance Learning (USDLA) Conference, St. Louis, MO. Thompson, M. M. Campolongo, D., Harp, N., Lyons, J., and Rutter, P. (2008) When Staff Become Students: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs. Presentation at the Hendrick Best Practices in Adult Learning Conference, University Park, PA. Thompson, M. M. (2007). Understanding and Serving Today s Changing Student Population. Presentation at the Hendrick Best Practices in Adult Learning Conference, University Park, PA. Mao, J. and Thompson, M. M. (2007). ARCS Model and Instructional Design for Adult Learners in Online Learning Environments. Paper presented at the E-Learn 2007: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Quebec City, Canada. (Contributing author but did not present) Thompson, M. M. (2007). Confronting Insurmountable Opportunities Ethically: Institutional Integrity in Online Education. Presentation at the Sloan-C 13 th International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL. Thompson, M. M. and Patrick, S. (2006) Online K-12: Status, Challenges, and Opportunities (with S. Patrick). Presentation at the Sloan-C 12 th International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL Thompson, M. M. (2006). You Can Run But You Can't Hide: Needed Research on Ethical Issues Related to Faculty. Presentation at the Sloan-C 12 th International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL. Thompson, M. M. (2006). Online K-12 Education: Opportunities for Collaboration with Higher- Education. Overview paper for the Working Conference on K-12 Higher Education Collaboration, Washington, DC. 4

5 Thompson, M. M. (2005). The E is for Everything Fallacy: The Importance of Retaining a Focus on Distance and Education. Presentation at the e-learning Research pre-conference workshop, Association of Internet Researchers Conference, Chicago, IL. Thompson, M. M. (2004). Outreach Scholarship: Research Initiatives in Online Faculty Engagement. Presentation at the Outreach Scholarship Conference, University Park, PA. Thompson, M. M. (2003) A Research Agenda for Online Higher Education. Invited presentation to the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Pre-Conference Workshop, 9 th Sloan-C International Conference on ALN, Orlando FL. Thompson, M. M. (2003). Best Practices in e-education Strategy and Deployment: Penn State University. Presentation at the Eduventures Education, Technology & Curriculum Summit, Columbia University, New York, NY. Thompson, M. M. (2003). The Insurmountable Opportunities of Online Engagement: Research and Practice Related to Faculty Satisfaction. Presentation at the 2003 Outreach Scholarship Conference, Madison, WI. Thompson, M. M. (2002). Faculty Satisfaction in the Online Environment. Presentation at the 8th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL. Thompson, M. M. (1999). Beyond Student Outcomes: An Expanded Approach to the Evaluation of ALN Programs. Paper presented at the Fifth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, College Park, MD. Thompson, M. M. (1999). Student Satisfaction with Asynchronous Learning Experiences. Poster session at the 19 th World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education, Vienna, Austria. Thompson, M. M. (1999). A Multidimensional Approach to Measuring Performance in Distance Education. Presentation at the AT&T Innovations in Distance Education Policy Symposium. University Park, PA. Thompson, M. M. (1998). Using ALNs to Support a Complete Educational Experience. Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, New York, NY. Thompson, M. M. (1997). Professional Development of Distance Educators: Beyond Technological Literacy. Paper presented at the 18th ICDE World Conference, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Thompson, M. M. (1996). Issues in Adult Education Historiography: The Case of Women in the Histories and Foundational Literature. Paper presented at the Eastern Adult, Continuing, and Distance Education Research Conference, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 5

6 Thompson, M. M. (1995). Distance Delivery of Graduate-level Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Adult and Continuing Education Research Conference, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. Thompson, M. M. (1995). Publication Opportunities for Adult, Continuing, and Distance Education Research. Poster session at the Pennsylvania Adult and Continuing Education Research Conference, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. Thompson, M. M. (1993). The Rhetoric of Leadership in the History of Adult Education: Implications for the Acceptance of Women as Leaders. Paper presented at the 34th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (AERC), The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Thompson, M. M. (1993). The Changing Language of Leadership in the History of Adult Education. Presentation at the Fourth Visiting Scholars Conference in the History of Adult Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. Participation in Seminars and Workshops The Adult Learner in Higher Education, a six-session (four face-to-face, two online) professional development workshop series for Penn State Academic Outreach staff. (Developed the program and taught the first series of workshops in Fall 2011) Sloan-C Asynchronous Learning Network Invitational Research Workshop, Baltimore, MD August, (Presenter) Methodological Issues in e-learning Research Seminar, Seminar 2 of the Researching Dialogue and Communities of Inquiry in e-learning in Higher Education Series, April 15, 2005, Southampton, England. (Keynote presenter) Understanding the Dynamics and Meeting the Needs: New Models of Faculty Support for Online Learning. Day-long Conference Forum, 21 st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI, August 3-5, 2005 (Presenter) Sloan-C Asynchronous Learning Networks Invitational Research Workshop, Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia, September, (Presenter) Workshop, Research Initiatives in On-line Faculty Engagement, offered at the 2004 Outreach Scholarship Conference, October 3-5, Penn State University, University Park, PA. (Presenter) Sloan-C Asynchronous Learning Networks Invitational Research Workshop, Lake George, NY, September (Presenter) Sloan-C Quality Workshop for e-armyu Council of Academic Providers, Orlando, Florida, November, (Presenter) 6

7 Sloan-C Asynchronous Learning Networks Invitational Research Workshop, Lake George, NY, September (Presenter) Invited Seminar for Adult Basic Education teachers on Educational Philosophy (two days), Southwest Missouri State University, June (Developer and Presenter) Professional Awards 2010 University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Outstanding Teaching Award 2004 American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) Outstanding Educational Program Award 2003 Sloan Consortium Best Practices in Faculty Satisfaction Award Service to the University Committee work at campus, college, department, and University levels Search Committee, Workforce Education faculty position ( ) Search Committee, Adult Education faculty position ( ) Search Committee, Outreach Director of Undergraduate Programs (World Campus) (2008) Search Committee, Workforce Education faculty position (2007) Report for Faculty Senate Outreach Committee (presented to the Faculty Senate for the October, 2006 meeting): The Effectiveness of Online Education. Administrative support work Coordinator of Doctoral Studies, Adult Education Program ( ) Admissions Committee, Adult Education Program (2006 present) Oversight of Adult Education Recruitment ( ) Contributions to University programs to enhance equal opportunity and cultural diversity Member, Commission for Adult Learners ( ) Assistance to student organizations Faculty Advisory, Orthodox Christian Fellowship ( ) Speaker, Penn State Christian Grads (2007, 2008) 7

8 Service to the Profession Leadership Member, Board of Trustees, St. Vladimir s Orthodox Theological Seminary ( ) Editorial Editorial Board, PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning ( present) Editorial Board, Adult Education Quarterly (2007- present) Editorial Board, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks ( ) Editor, DEOS (Distance Education Online Symposium) ( ) Book Review Editor, The American Journal of Distance Education ( ) Reviewer Journals Reviewer, Adult Learning ( present) Reviewer, Journal of Comparative and International Education ( present) Reviewer, Adult Education Quarterly ( present) Reviewer, Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (2008) Reviewer, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks ( ) Reviewer, Online Journal of Communication (2006) Reviewer, The American Journal of Distance Education ( ) Reviewer, Journal of Higher Education (2004) Reviewer Conference Proposals Proposal reviewer, 7 th, 9 th, 10, th and 12 th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks Proposal reviewer, Outreach Scholarship Conference (2005) Consulting Editor, Faculty Satisfaction section of Sloan-C Effective Practices database ( ) Speaking Engagements Swan, K., Thompson, M., and Shea, P. (2007). Confronting the insurmountable opportunities of online education. Interactive panel presentation to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) faculty, Newark, NJ. (Presenter) 8

9 Understanding and serving today s students: Insights and strategies. Invited talk at the faculty inservice day of South Hills Business School, State College, PA,, May 12, Other Service to the Profession Track Chair, 7 th, 9 th, 10, th and 12 th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks ( ) External reviewer, University of Maryland University College online Master s of Distance Education Program (2004) Service to the Community Current Volunteer Housing Transitions (Homeless shelter), State College, PA Past Volunteer Foxdale Village Retirement Community, State College, PA ( ) Board of Directors Foxdale Village Retirement Community ( ) Board of Directors United Campus Ministry, Penn State University ( ) 9