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HEATHER VON BANK PH. D.

PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE

 * About ME
 * Tedxmnsu 2022
 * Professional Development
 * Play picture
 * Education
 * Play picture
 * Teaching
 * Play picture
 * Research
 * Play picture
 * Professional Development
 * Picture-Graph
 * Advising
 * Play picture
 * Service
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 * Facebook

 * ABOUT ME
   
   I AM A PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE AT MINNESOTA
   STATE UNIVERSITY-MANKATO. I HAVE BEEN TEACHING COURSES IN THE AREA OF CHILD
   DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES SINCE 2008. I HAVE TAUGHT A NUMBER OF CLASSES
   DURING MY TIME AT MSU-MANKATO, BUT I CONSISTENTLY TEACH PARENTING EDUCATION,
   LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ROLE OF PLAY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT. I RECEIVED
   MY PHD FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. I
   AM CURRENTLY THE CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE. IN MY
   PROFESSIONAL LIFE I AM MOST PROUD OF THE FIRST BOOK I CO-AUTHORED "THE POWER
   OF PLAYFUL LEARNING: THE GREEN EDITION" AND MY MOST RECENT PUBLICATION OF THE
   ONLINE TEXTBOOK "LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT: TELLING THE HUMAN STORY."
   
    
   
   I HAVE PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES
   TO PROMOTE THE POWER OF PLAY: INTERNATIONAL PLAY ASSOCIATION, US PLAY
   COALITION PLAY CONFERENCE, MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH,
   MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH CHILDREN/MN SCHOOL-AGE CARE
   ALLIANCE (MNAEYC/MNSACA), AND MINNESOTA SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION REGIONAL
   CONFERENCE.
   
    
   
   ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
   
   Words in blue font and * indicates links to uploaded documents

 * TEDXMNSU 2022
   
   WHY KIDS NEED TO TAKE RISKS
   
   TEDX TALKS
   
   While many may shy away from the idea of “risky play,” Heather Von Bank
   encourages it. This talk discusses the importance and benefits of play. Learn
   how “risky play” supports children’s physical, mental, and social-emotional
   development. Dr. Heather Von Bank is a Professor and Department Chair of
   Family Consumer Science at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She teaches
   courses on Parenting Education, Lifespan Development, and The Role of Play in
   Development. In 2013, Dr. Von Bank co-authored her first book, "The Power of
   Playful Learning: The Green Edition”; her most recent publication is an
   online textbook titled "Lifespan Development: Telling the Human Story." She
   has presented on the topic of play and development at local, regional,
   national, and international conferences. This talk was given at a TEDx event
   using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local
   community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

 * PROFESSSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   
   EVIDENCE
   
   1. TEACHING
   
   Demonstrate the ability to teach effectively
   
    
   
   Syllabus for Fall 2020/2021
   
    * Lifespan Development 
    * Parenting Education 
   
    
   
   Syllabus for Spring 2021/2022
   
    * Lifespan Development, FCS 301, Revised Covid Syllabus
    * Parenting Education, FCS 488, Revised Covid Syllabus 
    * Adolescent, Parent, Peer Relations, FCS 403, Revised Covid Syllabus
   
    
   
   Teaching Evaluation Excel
   
   2. RESEARCH
   
   Scholarly or Creative Achievement or Research
   
    
   
   Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
   
    * Keynote Address for MNAEYC Conference 2020, "Play is Life, and Work as
      play"  Slide-show
    * Break-out session for MNAEYC Conference 2020 "Playing at Home and Work"
      Slide-show
   
   US Play Coalition Value of Play Conference
    * Panel leader on disucssion title " Play in Higher Ed"
    * Poster, "Cultivating Indoor and Outdoor Playful Practices at a New Early
      Learning Center | Lydia Jagodzinski, Melissa Schneider, Andrea Staples,
      Taylor Saugstad, Madeline Clubb and Jakob Erickson Thoemke"
   
   3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   
   Evidence of continuing preparation and study
   
    
   
    * Tedx @ MNSU Instagram, Website, my pitch 
    * Play Partnership with US Play Coalition 
    * Attending the virtual Play Coalition & MNAEYC conferences
   
    
   
   4. ADVISING
   
   Contribution to student growth and development
   
    * Research Project Poster
    * US Play Conference Virtual Poster Session website
    * URS Excel File Listing Posters
    * IRB approval letter
    * Events from CDFS club
   
   5. SERVICE
   
   Service to the university and community
   
    * Steering Committee Member for US Play Coalition 
    * Board Member, Children's Museum of Southern MN
    * 70th Celebration for Department of FCS Open House, Campus Newsletter,
      Pictures from Open House
    * Congrats Graduates Video from Dr. Von Bank
    * Picture from College of Allied Health and Nursing FB page

 *  
   
   
   
    
   
   
   
   PEOPLE TEND TO FORGET THAT PLAY IS SERIOUS.
   
   DAVID HOCKNEY

 * EDUCATION
   
   CURRICULUM VITA*
   
   UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
   
   EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
   
   PhD. (2008)
   
   M.S. (2004)
   
    
   
   NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
   
   PSYCHOLOGY
   
   B.S. (2001)

 * "WHAT WE PLAY IS LIFE"
   
   LOUIS ARMSTRONG

 * TEACHING
   
   DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO TEACH EFFECTIVELY*
   
    
   
   MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY CENTERS ON FINDING WAYS TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF OTHERS,
   TO ENCOURAGE MY STUDENT’S CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES, AND PROVIDE
   OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO APPLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
   CONCEPTS TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS. IT IS MY PASSION AND PURPOSE TO HELP MY
   STUDENTS BLEND WORK AND REAL LIFE, SO THAT WE TRULY SERVE OTHERS BY DOING
   WHAT WE LOVE BEST. I FOCUS ON REACHING STUDENTS DIVERSE LEARNING STYLES,
   THROUGH CREATING INTERACTIVE AND HANDS-ON ASSESSMENTS, AND VARIED COURSE
   DELIVERY METHODS. I ENJOY LECTURING AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM BUT ALSO STEP
   ASIDE AND LET THE STUDENTS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRESENTING COURSE MATERIAL. I
   TRY TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE CRITICAL THINKING
   SKILLS BEFORE THEY ENTER THE WORK FORCE, GRADUATE SCHOOL, AND LIFE BEYOND THE
   CLASSROOM. I AM MOTIVATED TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN IN-CLASS
   DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIVITIES, USE HANDS-ON REAL-WORLD LEARNING TEACHING AND
   ASSESSMENT, AND USE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGIES TO TAP INTO STUDENTS’
   DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES. I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF TEACHING CHILD
   DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES COURSES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER
   SCIENCE FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS. I REGULARLY TEACH PARENTING EDUCATION AND
   LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT, AND I HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED MY OWN COURSEWORK INCLUDING
   THE CLASSES THE BENEFITS OF PLAY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ADOLESCENTS,
   PARENTS, AND PEERS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ABOVE FOR A LISTING OF MY COURSE LOAD
   FROM 2008 - 2020.
   
    
   
   TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM*
   
   IN ALL OF MY CLASSES, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO POST THEIR OPINIONS, COMMENTS,
   AND QUESTIONS TO THE D2L DISCUSSION BOARD. THEY ARE EITHER RESPONSIBLE FOR
   READING MATERIAL AND POSTING COMMENTS BEFORE CLASS OR POST COMMENTS TO
   SPECIFIC TOPICAL DISCUSSIONS AFTER CLASS. IN ADDITION, MY STUDENTS
   PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES VIA THE ONLINE PUBLICATION THAT I
   WROTE IN 2018, LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT: TELLING THE HUMAN STORY. STUDENTS ARE
   REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FILL-IN-THE-BLANK , SHORT ANSWER,AND MATCHING ACTIVITIES
   TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION POINTS IN FCS 301 LIFESPAN
   DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE FOR AN EXAMPLE OF AN ONLINE
   EXERCISE IN THE ONLINE PUBLICATION THAT STUDENTS COMPLETE FOR PARTICIPATION
   POINTS.
   
    
   
   HANDS-ON REAL-WORLD LEARNING ASSESSMENT*
   
   IT HAS BEEN A HIGHLIGHT OF MY CAREER TO DEVELOP THREE BRAND NEW COURSES AND
   INTRODUCE THEM TO THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES PROGRAM CURRICULUM. I
   WAS INSPIRED BY A GRADUATE SCHOOL MENTOR TO DEVELOP A COURSE ABOUT PLAY AND I
   CREATED IT THE SUMMER OF 2009, FCS 402: BENEFITS OF PLAY IN CHILD
   DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO STUDENTS LEARNING ABOUT THEORIES OF PLAY AND WAYS
   TO IMPLEMENT PLAY INTO CURRICULUM WITH CHILDREN, THIS COURSE CULMINATED IN A
   COMMUNITY WIDE PLAY DAY IN WHICH THE STUDENTS DESIGNED PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR
   FAMILIES. CREATING THE PLAY DAY ACTIVITY, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN THE
   EVENT, IS SUCH A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THIS CLASS. IT FULLY DEMONSTRATES TO
   STUDENTS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO COME PREPARED WITH ALL MATERIAL, BE FLEXIBLE
   WITHIN THE SITUATION, AND PROBLEM SOLVE WHEN NECESSARY. STUDENTS EARN
   "BADGES" FOR THEIR FINAL GRADE IN THE COURSE AS THEY COMPLETE ACTIVITIES SUCH
   AS REFLECTION PAPERS, OBSERVATIONS, AND ENGAGING IN THE COMMUNITY PLAY DAY.
   PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW THE BADGES THAT STUDENTS RECEIVED VIA
   THE WEBSITE "CREDLY.".
   
    
   
   DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES*
   
   I HAVE DEVELOPED A VARIETY OF TEACHING PRACTICES THAT ARE NOW MY "GO TO"
   METHODS FOR SETTING UP A COURSE AND HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE SUCCESS. IN EACH
   OF MY CLASSES, STUDENTS HAVE A RUBRIC FOR THEIR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS. FOR
   EXAMPLE, IN FCS: 488 PARENTING EDUCATION, STUDENTS SELECT POPULAR BOOKS ON
   PARENTING AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMING TO CLASS AND ENGAGING IN A “BOOK
   CLUB” STYLE DIALOGUE. THIS NOT ONLY PROMOTES GROUP WORK AND CRITICAL THINKING
   ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO PARENTING, BUT ALSO PROVIDES A FUN ATMOSPHERE TO TALK
   ABOUT THINGS THAT REALLY MATTER TO PARENTS. IN MANY OF MY CLASSES I ALSO
   REQUIRE THE STUDENTS TO LEAD A DISCUSSION OR PRESENTATION. STUDENTS ARE
   EITHER PUT INTO A GROUP TO PRESENT A CERTAIN TOPIC, OR THEY ARE INDIVIDUALLY
   RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING A CLASS DISCUSSION. TAPPING INTO STUDENTS’ DIVERSE
   LEARNING IS SOMETHING THAT I HIGHLY VALUE; BY USING A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES
   IT CAN SPICE UP THE NATURE OF A LECTURE CLASS AND ALSO ENGAGE STUDENTS WHO
   LEARN BY SEEING, HEARING, AND ALSO DOING. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO
   VIEW A STUDENT GROUP'S PRESENTATION ABOUT PARENTING TEENAGE GIRLS.
   
    
   
   TEACHING ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY*
   
   LASTLY, I WANTED TO HIGHLIGHT THE EXPERIENCE I HAD TO TEACH MULTIPLE SECTIONS
   OF THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE SEMINAR. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THE
   COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING LEARNING COMMUNITY; THESE EXPERIENCES
   WERE REWARDING BECAUSE OF THE STUDENT’S WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS
   ON CAMPUS AND THEIR OPENNESS TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCES WITH THE CLASS. I
   INVITED MANY GUEST SPEAKERS TO TALK ABOUT ISSUES SUCH AS LIVING ON CAMPUS AS
   A TRANSGENDER STUDENT, HOW TO BALANCE YOUR CHECKBOOK, AND HOW TO BALANCE
   SCHOOL, WORK AND MAINTAINING A SOCIAL LIFE. I ENJOYED MEETING THE NEXT
   GENERATION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AND USED THE OPPORTUNITY TO NOT ONLY PROMOTE
   THE FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE MAJOR BUT TO KEEP IN LINE WITH NEW LEARNING
   TRENDS OF STUDENTS.
   
    
   
   EVIDENCE:
   
   2009 - 2019 TEACHING EVALUATION EVIDENCE*
   
   FCS 301:
   
   LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
   
   Course Description
   
   In this course we will study human development from conception through
   adulthood including aging and death. Emphasis is placed on physical,
   cognitive, social, and emotional development. Observation and documentation
   of sequences in development of individuals across the lifespan are required.
   
    
   
   Course Objectives
   
    * Add to students’ knowledge and understanding about the theories of life
      stages and the course of development. 
    * Develop students’ observation skills in order to describe, explain and
      compare different stages of lifespan development
    * Improve students’ verbal abilities and writing skills through a series of
      written assignments, classroom discussions, and observation strategies
    * Students will become familiar with developmental theories with respect to
      specific areas (social, personality, physical, cognitive) across the
      lifespan and apply theories to individuals and groups of people.
   
    
   
   Family Consumer Science Teaching Standards Addressed by this Course:
   
   3.A.8 : The developmental changes of individuals across the life span and
   ways to meet their corresponding physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and
   moral development needs.
   
    
   
   Evidence:
   
   Welcome to FCS 301 Video*
   
   Example PPT Lecture*
   
    
   
   FCS 488:
   
   PARENTING EDUCATION
   
   Course Description
   
   This course will cover the research and theory related to parent-child
   relationships across the lifespan. Course topics include parenting issues
   related to parenting patterns, structures and techniques. A focus on the
   development of both parents and children and the interaction between them and
   the social environment guides the framework.
   
    
   
   Learning Objectives
   
    * Analyze family structure, function and dynamics as it relates to
      caregiver-child relationships (A2)
    * Understand parenting as a process which occurs throughout the life-cycle
      (A3)
    * Evaluate the impact of values and ethics on parent-caregiver relationships
      (A6, B2)
    * Understand individual development and its influences on parenting
      decisions and behaviors (A8)
    * Learn models for managing developmental and situational stressors and
      community resources available to help families solve problems (A11, B6)
    * Learning about how to meet the needs of parents in the face of rapid
      social and technological change on families (A8)
    * Understanding the caregiver-child relationship including rights,
      responsibilities and challenges (B4)
    * To understand the wide variation in parenting practices and to evaluate
      them in light of structure, function and appropriateness (B5)
    * To understand the reciprocal interaction between family and other
      institutions such as government, economics, education, and religion and
      how these relationships affect parenting decisions and behaviors (B7)
    * Synthesize research and theory into a coherent strategy for managing
      children’s behavior (A3)
   
   Evidence:
   Example PPT Lecture*
   
   FCS 403:
   
   ADOLESCENTS, PARENTS, PEERS
   
   Course Description
   
   In this course students will study how adolescents' lives are affected by
   their relationships with their parents and with their peers; moreover, this
   course will focus on the ways that parents and peers affect adolescents'
   development. The relationships and interactions that adolescents have with
   parents and peers and will be addressed through three areas that affect
   adolescents' development: Indirect Effect, Direct Effects, and through
   various other contexts (ie sexuality, ethnicity)
   
    
   
   Course Objectives
   
    * Add to student's knowledge base about adolescents’ relationships with
      parents and peers.
    * Develop analytical and reasoning skills in order to describe, explain and
      compare relationships within the lives of adolescents. 
    * Improve students' verbal and writing skills through a series of written
      assignments, classroom discussions, and observation strategies
    * Become familiar with developmental theories with respect to the specific
      areas of adolescent development.
   
   Keep in mind...
   
   Treat this like an introduction to graduate level course
   
   Expect high level of participation
   
    
   
   Evidence:
   Lecture - Video*
    
   
   FCS 402:
   
   PLAY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
   
   COURSE DESCRIPTION
   
   In this course we will focus on the importance of play in the cognitive,
   emotional, physical, and social development of the child. The culminating
   class project will be the development and organization of a Play Day that
   takes place on Friday June 14th 10:00 – 12:00 pm. Students will develop an
   activity and create an informational poster. Attendance at the Play Day is
   MANDATORY.
   
    
   
   COURSE OBJECTIVES: Welcome to a class all about Badges! Students will engage
   in activities, write a play journal, participate in class discussions, and
   create a Play Day project in order to earn the following five badges through
   the online badge system Credly.
   
    * Understand Historical and Contemporary Views on Play: Participate in class
      lectures, and readings to understand the historical and contemporary play
      theories, and theorists.
   
    * Explore Play Types: Encourage students to become aware of different types
      of play that are important for life-long human development parent-child
      interactions, solitary vs. social play, the role of play in learning
      (e.g., movement based learning), and physical challenges and play.
   
    * Identify Play Spaces and Places: Explore different contexts of play, for
      example the effects of culture on play, gender differences in play, age
      changes in play, recess, competitive and non-competitive play, technology
      and play, violence and play
   
    * Communicate Effectively about Play: Improve students’ verbal and writing
      skills through written assignments, classroom discussions, and observation
      strategies in order to better communicate the benefits of play in their
      future careers.
   
    * Discover the Benefits of Play: Add to students’ knowledge base about the
      benefits that play has on children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive
      and language development.
   
   Evidence:
   Play Day - Picture*
   Greater Mankato Event Page - Link*
   Credly Badges Given to Students - Example*

 * CHILDREN NEED THE FREEDOM AND TIME TO PLAY.
   
   PLAY IS NOT A LUXURY. PLAY IS A NECESSITY
   
    
   
    
   
   KAY REDFIELD JAMISON

 * RESEARCH
   
   SCHOLARLY OR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT OR RESEARCH
   
   MY PHILOSOPHY FOR CONDUCTING MEANINGFUL RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF CHILD
   DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES INCLUDES ADDRESSING DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES IN
   PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF PLAY IN CHILD
   DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORING ADOLESCENT-PARENT-PEER LINKAGES, AND PROJECT BASED OR
   SERVICE-LEARNING. I LEARNED EARLY IN MY CAREER THAT I WOULD HAVE TO CONDUCT
   RESEARCH DIFFERENTLY DEMANDING TEACHING LOAD AND INCREASING NUMBER OF
   ADVISEES. IT WAS NO LONGER FEASIBLE TO CONDUCT IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS
   GROUPS, WHICH HAD BEEN MY PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION METHOD. THEREFORE, I BEGAN
   TO USE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT MSU THROUGH A LARGER PROFESSIONAL
   NETWORKING GROUP. I HAVE ATTENDED AND PRESENTED AT MAJOR CONFERENCES, WORKED
   WITH COLLEAGUES TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR A SPECIAL ISSUE JOURNAL, AND
   RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING TO STUDY
   SERVICE-LEARNING. I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH STUDENT
   RESEARCHERS AND HAVE COLLABORATED COLLEAGUES TO WRITE A BOOK ABOUT THE POWER
   OF PLAY.
   
   WRITING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
   
   VON BANK, H. (2018). LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT: TELLING THE HUMAN STORY. DUBUQUE:
   GREAT RIVER LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
   
   While continuing to maintain the quality of the classes that I teach, I have
   worked to improve my knowledge about core content and explore other options
   for course delivery. I worked with Great River Learning* publishing company
   to develop an online text for my FCS 301: Lifespan Development course. I
   wanted my students to have a different platform in which to read and learn
   about human development; an option that would be tailored to 21st Century
   Skills, specifically through developing curriculum and instruction that
   “Enables innovative learning methods that integrate the use of supportive
   technologies, inquiry- and problem-based approaches and higher order thinking
   skills (http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework).
   
    
   
   Not only is the text that I wrote specifically centered on the theories of
   human development but it also includes writing exercises that encourage
   students to think critically about the application of theories rather than
   memorize and recite theories. Students have been using the online textbook
   for four semesters (Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020).
   
    
   
   Evidence:
   
   Student's Evaluation of online book Fall 2018* & Spring 2019*
   
   POWER OF PLAY
   
   HEMPHILL, J., SCHEINHOLTZ, L. & VON BANK, H. (2015) THE POWER OF PLAYFUL
   LEARNING: THE GREEN EDITION. MAUPIN/CAPSTONE PRESS; NORTH MANKATO
   
   When I consider all the significant moments in my life, including my wedding
   day, and the births of my two sons, I have to include the day in 2014 when I
   found out that I would be a published author of a book. My colleagues, Joyce
   Hemphill and Laura Scheinholtz, and I set out to develop a book that would
   encourage adults to let children learn through playful activities. We created
   a "how to" guide for educators. The idea for the book stemmed from the play
   days* the three of us hosted in Madison WI. During play days, we invited
   members of the community, families, and children to play with household items
   for a chance to engaged in free and unstructured play. I had no idea that my
   involvement in these play days would later evolve into my area of research
   for the next 10 years. Please see this timeline* that illustrates my
   evolution as a play researcher over the last 10 years and an account of my
   major research accomplishments "by the numbers", NPR Marketplace style.
   
    
   
   Evidence: 2016 - Minnesota State University Author - Reception
   
   ADOLESCENT-PARENT-PEERS LINKAGES
   
   CHAN, HY., BROWN, B.B. & VON BANK, H. (2015) JOURNAL OF YOUTH & ADOLESCENCE
   (44), 1048. HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.1007/S10964-015-0261-9
   
   In my previous life as a graduate student, I worked with my advisor Brad
   Brown on a series of studies about the role of peers in the lives of parents
   and teens. Many of our studies focused on the perceived right for parents to
   know about their adolescent's life with friends, specifically their peers'
   pro-social activities, anti-social activities, information about their
   relationship, and their whereabouts (ie who, what, where, when why
   questions). Although I have not been actively engaged in this research track,
   I had the opportunity to co-author a paper with my former advisor and his
   graduate assistant.
   
   I continue to use the information gathered from studies like this in my class
   FCS 403: Adolescents, Parents, and Peers.
   
    
   
   Evidence: Link to Von Bank Publications
   
   SERVICE LEARNING & PROJECT BASED LEARNING
   
   VON BANK, H. (APRIL , 2019). PROJECT BASED LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR ALL
   LEARNERS. WORKSHOP PRESENTED IN THE “PLAY AND EDUCATION FROM A GLOBAL
   PERSPECTIVE” AT THE US PLAY COALITION: THE VALUE OF PLAY CONFERENCE. CLEMSON,
   SC. (PG 16).
   
   I have always been interested in using different teaching practices and
   learning assessment to reach students, particularly due to the hands-on
   nature of the "play class" that I teach every summer. The official title of
   the play class, The Role of Play in Child Development, has included a service
   learning project from the first time I taught it in 2008. The community play
   day that my students and I host at Rasmussen Woods Park is a service learning
   project; students create activities using low-cost or no-cost recyclables to
   encourage families to play. I have presented about the use of this service
   learning activity at conferences at MSU-Mankato including our department's
   workshop, FACS to the Max (include here), the national AAFCS conference.
   
    
   
   Last year, I had the chance to present at the US Play Coalition Value of Play
   conference a research project I developed to implement a project based
   learning activity into my FCS 301 Lifespan Development, face to face section.
   I presented this topic along with colleagues for a Play Institute titled
   "Play and Education from a Global Perspective." This session was specifically
   developed to provide CEU credits for early childhood educators and
   professionals.
   
    
   
   Evidence: Link to the presentation*.

 *  
   
   
   
   ALMOST ALL CREATIVITY INVOLVES PURPOSEFUL PLAY.
   
   ABRAHAM MASLOW

 * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   
   EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING PREPARATION AND STUDY
   
    
   
   IN MY TIME AT MSU, I HAVE ATTENDED CONFERENCES TO INCREASE MY KNOWLEDGE OF
   CURRENT TRENDS, IDEAS, AND RESEARCH ON THE VALUE OF PLAY. PROFESSIONAL
   MEETINGS PROVIDED ME WIT OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH AND BUILD
   COLLABORATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLEAGUES. THROUGH THESE
   CONFERENCES, I HAVE CONTINUED TO ENHANCE MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS BY TAKING
   ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT ON CAMPUS, AND MAKE
   CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATORS IN THE STATE. I AM
   PASSIONATE ABOUT PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING PLAY IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND
   ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
   
    
   
   THE LACK OF PLAY TIME THAT CHILDREN HAVE TODAY IS CONSIDERABLY LESS AND FOR
   CHILDREN AS LITTLE AS 10 AGO, AND WE ARE SEEING THE OUTCOMES OF THIS REDUCED
   PLAY TIME IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE FORM OF INCREASED RATE OF ANXIETY,
   DEPRESSION, AND SUICIDE ATTEMPTS. DUE TO THIS PASSION, I CREATED THE MIDWEST
   PLAY CONFERENCE AND HELD THE EVENT JUNE 25, 2016*. THE MIDWEST PLAY
   CONFERENCE WAS ATTENDED BY 125 PEOPLE AND INCLUDED ATTENDEE’S FROM THE
   PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED STATES, INCLUDING NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, ILLINOIS
   AND MICHIGAN. NOT ONLY DID THE MIDWEST PLAY CONFERENCE BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE
   FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE MIDWEST, WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE
   STATE OF PLAY AND ALSO TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER ABOUT WAYS TO ENGAGE
   PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND OF COURSE CHILDREN, IN DEVELOPMENTAL
   APPROPRIATE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES. ATTENDEES CHOSE FROM TOPICS AND WORKSHOPS
   DURING THREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. THE TOPICS THAT PRESENTERS CHOSE FROM WERE
   AS DIVERSE AS OUR ATTENDEES, FOR EXAMPLE, WAYS TO CREATE COST-EFFECTIVE
   INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, DISCUSSIONS ABOUT RISKY PLAY AND
   ROUGHHOUSING, AND WAYS TO CREATE PLAYFUL STAFF MEETINGS.
   
    
   
   OTHER PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT I HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE INCLUDE.
   
    * LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, WELCOME LETTER (2012 - 2013). 
    * COORDINATOR OF THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, (2015) -ABSTRACT BOOK
    *  PARTICIPANT & ORGANIZER, RIVER VALLEY WRITING WORKSHOP (2012)- D2L COURSE
      PAGE
   
   CONFERENCES TO SUPPORT PLAY
   
   The US Play Coalition Value of Play Conference has changed my personal and
   professional life from the first time I attended the conference in 2009. I
   been a member of the organization for 10 years, and attended the conference
   every year since 2010.
   
    * Von Bank, H. (April , 2019). Project based learning: Strategies for all
      learners. Play Institute. 
    * Von Bank, H. & Peterson, K. (April, 2018). What’s going on with the
      midwest play conference?: A nature and loose parts play workshop.
      Presentation
    * Von Bank, H. (2017). Promoting the power of play through a regional play
      conference. Presentation
    * Von Bank, H. (2016). 
    * Pictures from Play Conference
   
   The Minnesota Association of Children's Mental Health has welcomed me and my
   playful perspective with open arms. I have had the pleasure of attending
   their state conference for the last two years, and the opportunity to present
   at the conference and at workshop.
    * Von Bank, H. & Handevidt, A. (April 2019). Playful theory and practice:
      Discover and use play in our work with children and families. Presentation
    * Von Bank, H. (December, 2018). Play is the way to support infant and child
      mental health. Workshop presented at the Minnesota Association for Child
      and Infant Mental Health Conference. Burnsville, MN. Website
   
   Association for the Education of Young Children 
    * Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
      (MNAEYC-MNSACA)has been an organization that I've more recently created a
      collaboration. The members of this association are fierce advocates for
      children and encourage their members to use developmentally appropriate
      practices in their interactions with children. I will be a keynote
      presenter at their 2020 annual conference, January 30th.
    * Fox Valley Association for the Education of Young Children, Keynote
      speaker "Seasons of Play" October 2014. Presentation 
   
   CONFERENCES IN FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
   
   Department of Family Consumer Science, FACS to the Max Workshop and MN
   Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference are organizations that
   I have had the great please to assist. Dr. Jill Conlon established FACS to
   the Max, and I have had the great pleasure to serve the department and
   present information about various topics to FACS teachers. Additionally, I
   have supported the larger state of Minnesota FACS community at their state
   conference.
   
    * Von Bank, H. (February, 2018). Using the power of play to teach child
      development concepts. Workshop presented at the Minnesota Association of
      Family and Consumer Sciences. Rochester, MN. Presentation 
    * Von Bank, H. & Chadourne, J. (April, 2017). Oh, playdoh! Using playdoh in
      your FACS classroom. FACS to the Max Workshop. Mankato, MN. Presentation 
    * Von Bank, H. & Karau-Dauk, S. (Oct., 2015). Teenage parenting: What teens
      need and want to know about being a parent. FACS to the Max Mankato, MN.
      Presentation
    * Von Bank, H & Klosterbuer, K. (2014, Oct). Growing up Online. Presentation
      at FACS to the Max.  Presentation
    * Von Bank, H. (2010, October). Let’s Play Together. Workshop FACS to the
      Max. . Mankato, MN. Presentation
   
   Play Day. My class, FCS 402: The Role of Play in Child Development, holds our
   Annual Parent-child Play Day at Rassmussen Woods. In addition to having over
   40 families attend the Play Day, the event was featured in the Mankato Free
   Press and on KEYC news!
    
   Evidence of Promotional Material for Play Day
   KEYC - 2019
   Mankato Free Press - 2015 Article
   Proclamation for 1st Play Day 2009
   Play Day Brochure
   Play Day - Facebook Event Page
   
   DEVELOPMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING
   
   I am proud of the professional development opportunities that I've taken
   advantage of through training and certificate programs taught by staff and
   faculty at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Additionally,
   I have led and participated in sessions for Professional Development Days.
   Here is a non-comprehensive list of professional development training I have
   completed over the last 11 years.
   
    
   
   Professional Development Days (Evidence)
   
    * Presented Building Inner Resiliency Through Play (2015)
    * Presented Stress Management: A Mind and Body Approach Towards Wellness
      (2014)
    * Attended workshop Assisting Military Veterans Transitioning Back into our
      Communities (2013)Attended Professional Development Day (January 6 2010).
    * Attended/presented at Student Success Showcase (2011) 
    * Presented at Visible and Invisible: Students with Disabilities Speak out
      (2011)
   
   CETL Certificate Programs (Evidence)
   
    * First Year Experience Cohort (2019)
    * New Department Chair Certificate (2016)
    * Mentoring New Faculty (2012)
    * Faculty Teaching Certificate Program (2008)
   
   University/Regional Conferences (Evidence)
    * Attended Undergraduate Research Center Workshop “Identifying and promoting
      undergraduate research: Classroom, campus, community” (2015)
    * On-line Distance and Learning Conference August 8 – 10th 2012. Madison,
      WI. 
    * Participant at Minnesota State University Leadership Institute (2012-2013)
   
   MIDWEST PLAY CONFERENCE
   
   The most notable achievement I’ve made in the area of continuing preparation
   and study is to disseminate the trends, ideas and research about the value of
   play through the creation of The Midwest Play Conference. To create and host
   a regional conference at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
   
    
   
   The 1st US Play Coalition: Midwest Play Conference took place in Mankato
   Minnesota on June 25 in the Centennial Student Union, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The
   conference was attended by 125 people, which included 22 presenters. Below
   are the actions that were taken, beginning January 2016, to plan and
   implement the Midwest Play Conference.
   
    * Worked with Office of Finance and Administration to develop contracts for
      keynote speaker, Lisa Murphy.
    * Created a recruiting tool through the program Qualitics to gather
      information from potential conference presenters.
    * Worked with Events and Scheduling to reserve rooms in the CSU, and Food
      Services to cater breakfast and lunch.
    * Partnered with The Center for Talent Development and Continuing &
      Professional Education to collect registration fees from conference
      attendees, advertise the conference, contact atteedee’s about updated
      schedules and print CEU certificates.
    * Worked with Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota to schedule the
      conference reception, order food, and arrange activity for post-conference
      reception.
    * Updated conference presenters about presentation times via email and
      social media.
    * Designed abstract book and printed copies with help from MSU printing
      services
    * Recruited volunteers to assist with the day who welcomed attendee’s to the
      conference
   
   2016 - Midwest Play Conference FB Event
   
   2017 - Midwest Play Workshop Loose Parts Play FB Event

 * DR. VON BANK'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MAP

 * ADVISING
   
   CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
   
    
   
   A LARGE PART OF ANY PROFESSOR’S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO PROMOTE STUDENT GROWTH
   AND DEVELOPMENT. IN ALL OF MY INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS, I STRIVE TO BE A
   ROLE MODEL TO UPHOLD HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS, PROMOTE A PROFESSIONAL WORK
   ENVIRONMENT, AND TREAT MY STUDENTS WITH RESPECT. I HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO
   STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BY ADVISING AND MENTORING STUDENTS WHO MAJOR
   OR MINOR IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES AREA, OVERSEEING STUDENT
   INTERNSHIPS, WRITING LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, ADVISING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
   FAMILY STUDIES CLUB, SERVING AS FACULTY MENTOR FOR A MCNAIR SCHOLAR STUDENT,
   AND OVERSEEING STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS.
   
   CHILD DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES CLUB - RSO
   
    
   
   One of my greatest joys as a professor in the Family Consumer Science
   department has been to support students’ efforts to create the Child
   Development and Family Studies Club. This recognized student organization on
   campus was developed in collaboration with students during my first semester
   at MSU. The students were the driving force behind this club and I am proud
   to have assisted the group’s process to be organized. The group has been very
   active in the community, and has a record of volunteering with many community
   organizations. (Evidence of Student Events)
   
    * Job Panel: Careers for Students with a Major in Child Development Family
      Studies (November 7, 2012). Arranged a job panel with professionals in the
      field of Marriage and Family Therapy, adoption services, Child Life and a
      professor.
    * Major Fair (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019). Promote the Family Consumer Science
      major to undecided students
    * CDFS Bake Sale (February 13, 2012).  Students organized a bake sale with
      the proceeds going towards programming for youth organization in Mankato. 
    * Winter Family Carnival (December, 2015, 2016, 2018). Facebook Page
    * Volunteered with TAPP program ( 2012, 2013, 2015).  Students arranged time
      to volunteer with infants and parents in the Teenage Pregnancy and
      Parenting Program.
    * Participated in the Allied Health & Nursing Community Fair at Clinical
      Sciences Building (2018)
    * Volunteered Neighborhood Winter Gathering for Highland Park Neighborhood
      (2011, 2013). Students put on Minute to Win it Games for families at
      Hosanna Highland Church. Free Press Article
    * Volunteer for National Week of the Young Child (April 14-20 2012).
      Students volunteered with children from The Children’s House to get adults
      to play  Archived Story
   
   ADVISING & MENTORING
   
   Contributing to student growth and development includes assisting students to
   develop critical thinking skills. I advise students who major or minor in the
   Child Development Family Studies program. I have held both one-on-one
   individual advising meetings and also group advising sessions with the entire
   FCS department. I created pamphlets that would assist students in answering
   the question that I hear most often in advising sessions, “What can I do with
   a degree in Child Development Family Studies?” I have gained valuable
   experiences in advising students with their coursework. I hope to encourage
   students to think about their choice of classes in the major, minor or
   general education area. In talking with students during our advising session
   it develops rapport, making it more likely that they could approach me if
   they are falling behind in class. Another part of contributing to student
   growth is assisting with their transition to the post-graduate world. I have
   written letters of recommendation for students’ entry into graduate school,
   for scholarship applications, and to obtain jobs in the “real world.” I
   consider it an honor when a student asks me for a letter of recommendation.
   Not only does the student value my opinion of their performance but they also
   entrust me to represent the achievements in a concise and descriptive manner.
   I take this responsibility seriously and I work closely with the student to
   understand their future goals.
   
    
   
   I have had the privilege to work with over 20 undergraduate students research
   projects. I worked with a McNair Scholar student on a research project to
   understand family member's who raise their relatives children, in addition to
   student who wanted to study parents of picky eaters, sign language in
   preschools, the impact of a chronic disease on a family system, young adults
   views of boredom, children's understanding of STEAM (science technology
   engineering arts math) in a museum setting, and parents perspectives on play.
   I have advised on Master's thesis committees, and two Doctoral Thesis
   committees.
   
   Evidence - Link to Cornerstone Collection of Scholarly Work
   
    
   
   Doctoral
   
    * 2015. Committee Member for Katlyn Ann Grover, Department of Psychology
      Title: A Validation of the Family Involvement Questionnaire-High School
      Version” Dissertation
   
   Master's
   
    * 2016. Committee Member for Kendra Popsil, Deparment of Sociology.Title:
      “Illustrating the ‘Generalized Other:’ Examining early childhood gender
      socialization through children’s picture books. Thesis
    * 2011. Committee Member for Harumi Norasakkunkit, Department of Graphic
      Design. Title: “Teaching Children How to like Balanced Meals” Thesis
    * 2012. Committee Member for Mohamed Abdullah Alamari, Department of
      Health Science Title: “Mothers’ Health and Health Behaviors that Influence
      Childhood Obesity Maternal BMI & Infant Feeding Methods” Thesis
   
   Undergraduates
   
    * Anderson, L., Leland, T., Anderson, A., Schoeller, S., Anderson, K.& Von
      Bank, H. (April, 2018). Bored millennials: How do young adults view
      leisure time and play.
    * Steffan, C., Silver, E, & Dobbins, E., & Von Bank, H. (2017) Observations
      of STEAM play activities at a children’s museum. 
    * Lyons, M. & Von Bank, H. (April 2015) Defining Picky or Selective Eating
      Behaviors of Children age 2-16 years and Situational Environmental
      Impacts.
    * Traxler, A. and Von Bank, H. (April 2015) Caring for a family member with
      Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
    * Woitas, M. & Von Bank, H. (2013, April). The community’s awareness of the
      Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. 
    * Cords, A., VanSickle, A., Feldman, S., & Von Bank, H (2014, April). How a
      play class impacts caregiver-child interactions
    * Greenblat, N. & Von Bank, H (2014, April). The facts and fiction about the
      use of sign language with young children.
    * Hunstad, A. & Von Bank, H. (2013, April) Satisfaction with parental
      involvement at child care center. 
    * Jones, D. & Von Bank, H.  (2012, April).  Raising relatives children: The
      relationships, stressors, and methods of coping. 
   
   Evidence
   
    * List of Letters of Recommendations, Internships Supervised, Individual
      Study - Excel
    * IRB-Net Research Projects with Undergraduates Approved - PDF
    * Department of FCS Parterships - Excel

 * EVIDENCE OF STUDENT ADVISING AND MENTORING

 * SERVICE
   
   SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
   
    
   
   I MOST PROUD OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE TO MY PROFESSIONAL
   COMMUNITY, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. BEING THE
   DEPARTMENT CHAIR HAS KEPT MY SCHEDULE FULL FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS; LEADING
   MONTHLY FACULTY MEETINGS, ATTENDING LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS, CONTRIBUTING
   IDEAS AT THE MONTHLY CHAIR AND PROGRAM BREAKFAST, AND ARRANGING CLASS
   SCHEDULES HAS PROVIDED ME WITH A WEALTH OF LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND
   OPPORTUNITIES. MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES HAVE GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE
   YEARS, AND I CONTINUE TO BE INVOLVED AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL. MY PERSONAL AND
   PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AS FACULTY, CHAIR, RESEARCH COLLABORATOR, EXPERT IN THE
   FIELD OF PLAY AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
   
    
   
   PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. I HAVE PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
   THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND VOLUNTEER WORK. EARLY IN MY CAREER, I TALKED ABOUT
   “BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD” TO AMERICORP VOLUNTEERS.
   MORE RECENTLY, I HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN
   MINNESOTA AND SPOKE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF THE MUSEUM IN A VIDEO CREATED FOR
   FUNDRAISING AND GENERAL AWARENESS ABOUT THE MUSEUM, I HAVE ATTENDED MANY OF
   THEIR PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, AND I'M NOW ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. I AM ALSO A
   MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
   AND THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER. I HAVE ASSISTED WITH FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR STUDENT
   SCHOLARSHIPS WITH DELTA KAPPA GAMMA, AN ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS. I
   VOLUNTEERED WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WAS HONORED TO BE
   NOMINATED FOR A WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD. IN 2018, I WAS ASKED TO SERVE ON
   THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE THE US PLAY COALITION.
   
   EVIDENCE: IN-SERVICE FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS AT YMCA - OUTLINE, PARTNERS FOR
   AFFORDABLE HOUSING - WORKSHOP, FOOD ACCESS WORKSHOP - PRESENTATION, KMSQ - A
   KID'S LIFE OR IS IT? - EMAIL
   
    
   
   UNIVERSITY SERVICE. MY SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY BEGAN WITH MY ACCEPTANCE AS
   A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATE GRADUATE FACULTY AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT
   CEREMONIES AND HAS EVOLVED INTO WORKING WITH THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
   COUNCIL. MY INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL INVOLVED REVIEWING UNDERGRADUATE
   RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSALS, SERVING AS A JUDGE FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
   SYMPOSIUM, AND REVIEW FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH JOURNAL AS PUBLISHED BY
   MSU-MANKATO. IN 2015, I COORDINATED THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. I
   HAVE SERVED ON THE SERVICE LEARNING ADVISORY BOARD (2009 – 2010), AND IN IN
   2012, I SERVED ON A FACULTY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COLLEGE OF
   ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING, THE ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION COMMITTEE. I HAVE ALSO
   TALKED WITH INCOMING PARENTS AND STUDENTS FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PANEL
   DISCUSSIONS, AND CONTINUE TO ATTEND COMMENCEMENT.
   
   EVIDENCE: URS - SERVICE LETTER, COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION - LETTER,
   ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION - COMMITTEE LIST
   
    
   
   COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING SERVICE. AS SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE OF
   ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING, I HAVE SERVED ON THREE COMMITTEES: CURRICULUM,
   PLANNING, AND DIVERSITY. WITH THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE, I READ CURRICULUM
   PROPOSALS, MET WITH COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO DISCUSS CHANGES TO THE PROPOSALS,
   AND FOLLOWING-UP WITH AMENDED PROPOSALS. I ALSO SERVED ON THE PLANNING
   COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS AND CO-CHAIRED THE COMMITTEE FOR TWO YEARS. AS THE
   CHAIRPERSON FOR THE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE, WE CREATED BROWN BAG SEMINARS
   FOCUSING ON DISABILITY AS DIVERSITY AND A PANEL FOR THE 2012 PROFESSIONAL
   DEVELOPMENT DAY, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SPEAK
   ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES ON CAMPUS. I CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A FACULTY MENTOR
   DURING TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATIONS, AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONS.
   
   EVIDENCE: COLLEGE OF AHN STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP (2019) - PLANNING
   DOCUMENT, SCHOLARSHIP DINNER - BOOK
   
    
   
   DEPARTMENT SERVICE. I BEGAN MY WORK AT MSU-MANKATO BY UPDATING THE CURRICULUM
   IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES AREA AND RENAMING THE PROGRAM FROM
   FAMILY LIFE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO THE CURRENT TITLE TO IMPROVE THE
   PROGRAM’S VISIBILITY. I ALSO SERVE AS THE LIAISON FOR CURRICULUM RELATED
   ISSUES AND DEVELOPED A PAMPHLET TO DESCRIBE THE CDFS MAJOR AND THE CAREERS
   STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE WITH THE MAJOR. I CONTINUE TO REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP
   APPLICATIONS AND SERVED REGULARLY ON SEARCH COMMITTEES FOR POSITIONS IN
   CONSUMERISM, CHILD DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES, AND DIETETICS. I CREATED THE
   FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE FACEBOOK PAGE. DURING MY TIME AS THE DEPARTMENT
   CHAIR, I WORKED WITH A LOCAL MEDIA COMPANY TO CREATE TWO VIDEOS TO PROMOTE
   THE FCS DEPARTMENT, AND HEADED A DEPARTMENT WIDE EFFORT TO CELEBRATE 70 YEARS
   OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE WITH A COMMUNITY RECEPTION.
   
   EVIDENCE: FCS PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS - FB PAGE, CHAIRPERSON - LETTER OF
   RECOMMENDATION
   
   PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE
   
    * Member on Board of Directors, Children's Museum of Southern MN (2019)
    * Member, Steering Committee of US Play Coalition (2019)
    * Reviewer for US Play Coalition (2012- current)
    * Volunteer for Delta Kappa Gamma Read and Feed @ Backpack Food Program
   
    
   
    
   
   UNIVERSITY
   
   SERVICE
   
    * Director of Undergraduate Research Symposium (2015)
    * Representative & Co-Chair, Assessment & Evaluation Sub-met (2013-2016)
    * RSO Advisor, Alpha Sigma Alpha, CDFS Club (2008-current)
    * Participant in commencement ceremonies (2009-current)
   
   COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING
   
    * Chair & Member of Curriculum Committee (2009-current)
    * Member & Co-chair of Planning Committee (2008-2011)
    * Member & Co-chair of Diversity Committee (2008 - 2015)
    * Transfer Student Orientation (2016 - current)
   
    
   
   FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
   
    * Celebration of 70 year of FCS. 
    * Chairperson (2016 - current)
    * Faculty Search Committee Member (2009-2016)
    * Scholarship Committee (2009 - current)
   
    

 * SERVICE PROJECTS WITH STUDENTS
   
   



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