Exercise science students who took the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Certification in December had an 80 percent pass rate. The certification is considered to be one of the top certifications in the exercise science field for undergraduates and this pass rate is above the national pass rate.
Claudette Peterson, assistant professor in the School of Education, is publishing “What managerial leadership behaviors do student managerial leaders need? An empirical study of student organizational members” in the Journal of Leadership Education.
Elizabeth Erichsen, assistant professor in the School of Education, recently had an article, “Learning for Change: Transforming International Experience as Identity Work,” published in the Journal for Transformative Education.
Brad Strand, professor of health, nutrition, and exercise science, and Kristen Hetland, from Concordia College, had their paper, “A Status Report of PETE Faculty in the Central District,” published in The Physical Educator. The paper was completed as a portion of Hetland's doctoral program in the College of Human Development and Education wellness option.
Jooyeon Ha, assistant professor of apparel, design and hospitality management, had several refereed journal articles accepted to journals. “Determinants of variety seeking intention in restaurants” was accepted to Journal of Services Marketing. “Consumer value in restaurants: Does it vary across different segments?” was accepted to Journal of Foodservice Business Research. “Effects of ethnic authenticity: Examining Koran restaurant customers in the U.S.” is being published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management. “Are loyal customers in Korean restaurants different? From quality perception perspectives” was accepted to the Journal of Foodservice Business Research.
Anita Welch, Claudette Peterson and Chris Ray had “A Cross-Cultural Validation of the Technology-Rich Outcomes-Focused Learning Environment Inventory (TROFLEI) in Turkey and the United States” accepted for publication in Research in Science and Technological Education.
James Korcuska, associate professor in the School of Education, presented “Working with Kids Prescribed Psychiatric Medications: Resources for School Counselors” to approximately 50 Fargo public school counselors and other service providers during their In Service day at Fargo North High School on Jan. 16. Korcuska, along with co-leader David Hulac and team member Irene Harper, both from the University of South Dakota, presented the results from their 18-month, multi-site treatment program evaluation for the South Dakota Federal Pretrial Probation Services in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Jan. 4, 2011.
Yeong Rhee, associate professor in health, nutrition, and exercise sciences, was selected to participate in the Higher Education Resources Services Institute for summer 2012. The institute prepares women faculty and administrators for institutional leadership roles. A diverse group of approximately 70 women is selected for the institute.
Chris Ray, assistant professor in the School of Education, was selected as a research faculty member for the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. Valerie Anderson, graduate of the education doctoral program, will be a research fellow. Ray and Anderson will serve as the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education Research Team.
