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Larry R. Collins
312 Teakwood Drive
Richmond, KY40475
(859) 623-1911
Education
D.Ed. In Technology Education1993
West VirginiaUniversityMorgantown, WV26505
Minor in Safety Studies
Dissertation on Residential Fire SprinklersGPA 3.95
M.Ed. In Technology Education1988
CaliforniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, PA 15419
GPA 3.29
B.A. in Industrial Arts/Technology Education1986
CaliforniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, PA 15419
GPA 3.29
A.S. in Fire Science Technology1979
Community College of AlleghenyCountyMonroeville, PA15446
GPA 3.65
Employment
Eastern KentuckyUniversity, Richmond, KY. 1998 to Present.
Associate Professor/Chair, Loss Prevention and Safety Department.
Provide leadership to faculty and staff of the Loss Prevention and Safety Department, including six distinct academic programs. Administer the Departmental Budget and monitor the equipment and facilities. Serve as a teaching faculty member.
Eastern KentuckyUniversity, Richmond, KY. 1993-1998.
Coordinator, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Program.
Schedule Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Program classes, supervise class instruction, coordinate curriculum revisions. Advise students and serve as cooperative education FSE advisor. Teach Graduate and Undergraduate classes. Served as Acting Chair of Department during Chair’s leave of absence.
Eastern KentuckyUniversity, Richmond, KY. 1990-1993.
Associate Professor, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Loss Prevention and Safety within the College of Law Enforcement. Serve as student advisor.
CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania, California, PA. 1989-1990.
Adjunct Faculty-Computer Aided Drafting Instructor. Taught CADD on the University’s mainframe computer while working as a research assistant with Project TECH.
West VirginiaUniversity, Morgantown, WV. 1988-1990
Graduate Research Assistant. Assistant Project Manager: Served as liaison between two universities and assisted in the curriculum development process. Conducted in-service workshops at three participating school districts. Presented papers at state and national conferences.
FayetteCounty Area Vocational TechnicalSchool, Uniontown, PA. 1986-1987.
Long Term Substitute Instructor. Taught carpentry/building construction and successfully completed the national test to receive carpentry/construction instructor certification.
Rexnord, Inc. (Electronics Products Division), Malvern, PA. 1980-1984.
National Accounts Manager. Initiated, negotiated, and closed safety equipment contracts with Fortune 500 companies and the United States Government. Conducted training seminars on the selection, operation, and maintenance of personal safety equipment.
Fire Service (Safety) Specialist. Managed sales support services for Rexnord’s national sales force. Trained industrial fire brigades and municipal firefighters in the operation and maintenance of personal protective equipment. Closed sales through demonstrations, evaluations, and seminars.
City of Uniontown, PA. 1974-1980.
Firefighter/Engineer. Operated city fire apparatus, supervised volunteer firefighters, conducted firefighter training sessions throughout Western Pennsylvania.
FairfaxCountyFire and Rescue Services, Fairfax, VA. 1973-1974.
Firefighter. Performed fire prevention, suppression, and ambulance attendant duties. Graduated first in the 26th Recruit Class at the training academy.
Fruehauf Corporation, Uniontown, PA. 1969-1973.
Design Draftsman. Prepared assembly and detail drawings necessary for the production of tank semi-trailers.
Fire/Safety Experience
Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lewiston, PA. 1979-1990
Fire Service Instructor. Taught various firefighting courses and seminars at regional fire schools and fire departments throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Rexnord/BioMarine Industries, Malvern, PA. 1980-1982.
Fire Service Specialist. Managed a team of five instructors who traveled North America teaching the theory, maintenance, and operation of personal safety equipment. Developed, teaching manuals, and training videos.
City of Uniontown, PA. 1974-1980.
Firefighter/Engineer. Operated city fire apparatus, supervised volunteer firefighters, organized and conducted departmental training programs.
FairfaxCountyFire and Rescue Services, FairfaxVA. 1973-1974.
Firefighter/EMT. Performed fire prevention, suppression, and ambulance attendant duties. Graduated first in the 26th Recruit Class at the training academy.
Uniontown Volunteer Fire Department, Uniontown, PA. 1985-1990
President of the Boosters Club, 1986-1989. The financial entity of the three volunteer fire companies which raises all monies and purchases equipment as needed.
Secretary of Firemen’s Relief Association, 1985-1990. The elected body which controls state monies provided for protective equipment and insurance for the three volunteer fire companies.
President of Uniontown Ambulance Corps, 1989-1990. Managed a progressive, growing combination career/volunteer advanced life support rescue squad.
Teaching Certification
Pennsylvania instructional certification in the following areas:
·Industrial Arts/Technology Education
·Vocational Carpentry
·Fire Service Instructor
·Driver Safety Education
Honors
Kentucky Association of Cooperative Education and Career Employment (KACECE)
Outstanding Faculty Award 2004
Cooperative Education Association of Kentucky (CEAK),
Faculty Coordinator of the Year, 1996-1997.
Eastern KentuckyUniversity Cooperative Education,
Outstanding Faculty Coordinator 1992.
CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, Spring, 1998.
CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania,
Industrial Arts Faculty Award, Spring, 1986.
CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
President’s Honors, Convocation Award, , Spring, 1986.
CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
Graduate Student Representative, Tech. Ed. Curriculum Committee, 1987.
Professional Participation
Kentucky Safety and Health Network
·President, 1988-1999
·President-Elect, 1997-1998
·Treasurer, 1996-1997
·Board of Directors, 1994 to present
Kentucky Association of Cooperative Education and Career Placement
·President, 2001-2002
Midwest Cooperative Education Association
·Member of Research Committee
Service
EasternKentuckyUniversity – Currently serve or have served in the following capacities:
·Current Member of Council on Academic Affairs
·2001-2002, Chair of the Association of University Chairs
·Current Member of the University Athletic Committee
·Current Member of the University Diversity Committee
·Current Member of the Sub-Committee on Recruiting and retention
·Current Member of the New Student Days Committee
·University Milestone Award Committee
·Current Dean’s Search Committee
·Chaired the Dean’s Evaluation Committee
·Program of Distinction - Executive Committee
·Program of Distinction - Capital Equipment Committee
·Faculty Senate Executive Committee, 2002-2003, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
·Faculty Senate, 1997 to present
·Faculty Senate, Chair of Senate Welfare Committee, 2005-2008
·Faculty Senate - Committee on Experimental Learning
·EKU Cooperative Education Advisory Committee President
·Cooperative Education Association of Kentucky (CEAK) Coordinator of the Year, 1997
Scholarly Achievement
Textbooks authored
·Co-Author, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Lewis, NY, 2000.
·Co-Author, Physical Hazards in the Workplace, Lewis, 2001.
Articles published
·“Influencing the Success of Residential Fire Sprinkler Programs”, Prevention Perspective. November/December 1994, Volume 2, Issue 5.
Research Interests
·Flame Spread Testing of home appliances for Matsushita Home Appliance Company. December, 1999-2001.
·Residential Fire Sprinklers
·LODD and firefighter injury prevention
Book Review
·Gagner, Robert M. (1991). Design of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.