FACULTY VITA
QUYNH DAO DANGFebruary2013
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance, Texas A&M-Commerce
School Address: PO Box 3011, Field House 100J, Commerce, TX75429
Work Phone:903-886-5548
E-mail: AHPERD ID#42103
EDUCATION
B.S. Health & Sports Science--University of Oklahomain Norman, Oklahoma. Graduated December 1995
M.S. Kinesiology--TexasA&MUniversity in College Station, Texas. Graduated August 1998
Ph.D. Kinesiology--Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. Graduated May 2006
PROFESSIONALLICENSES
American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Director2003-Present
American Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR1995-Present
EXPERIENCE
Educational (9 years)
Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance, TAMU-Commerce 2005-Present
Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education, BrookhavenCommunity College, Dallas, TX2004-2006
Professionally Related (9 years)
Sr. Health & Fitness Specialist, MBNA Health & Safety Services Division, Addison, TX 2000-2005
Exercise Physiologist, North Texas Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Richardson, TX1999-2000
Summer School Teacher, DallasChineseSchool, Richardson, TX1998
Community Relations Intern, Dallas Stars Hockey Club, Irving, TX1998
National Promotions Assistant, Lotto Sports, USA, Carrolton, TX1997
Substitute Teacher, Various ISDs, DFWCollege Station, TX1996-1998
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine
Delta Kappa Gamma (Teaching Society)
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
State and Local
Chair-Elect TAHPERD Sport ManagementSection of College Division- 2013
Past Chair TAHPERD Health Promotion Section of Health Division- 2012
Chair TAHPERD Health Promotion Section of Health Division- 2011
Future Directions Committee TAHPERD- 2009-2011
Chair-Elect TAHPERD Health Promotion Section of Health Division- 2010
Secretary TAHPERD Health Promotion Section of Health Division- 2009
ParliamentarianDelta Kappa Gamma-2008-2011
Past Chair- TAHPERD Professional Education Section of Health Division- 2008
Chair- TAHPERDProfessional Education Section of Health Division- 2007
Chair-Elect TAHPERD Professional Education Section of Health Division- 2006
University
Civic Health Initiative coordinator (25 chosen campuses in nation)-2012-2014
SACS Steering Committee-2012-2013
Faculty Senate Secretary-2012-2013
Faculty Senate Executive Council 2010-2013
Faculty Senate Representative-2008-2013
Faculty Senate Academic Practices Committee Chair-2010-2013
Athletic Council Representative-2008-2012
University Academic Appeal Committee-2009-2012
Mayo Scholarship Committee-Spring 2008-2013
Library Coordinator- 2006-2013
Chair-Health Promotion Committee-2008-2013
Chair-Health Promotion Assistant Professor Search Committee- 2011-2013
Assistant Professor of Sport & Recreation Management Committee- 2011-2012
Alumnos Listos HP representative-2010-2011
Pal conference HP representative-2011-2012
Invited speaker for Ag Science Research Symposium- April 2012
Invited speaker for Delta Kappa Gamma- October 2011
Honor’s Thesis Committee (Faith Clay)-Spring 2012
Honor’s Thesis Committee (Haley Mull)-Spring 2012
Case Excellence Awards Selection Committee-May 2012
Alumni Ambassador HHP Host-2012
Facilitator-Child Abuse Awareness Event benefitting Children’s Learning Center-April 2012
Doctoral Defense Committee-Summer 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Summer 2010, Spring 2013
Phi Pi Delta Co-Advisor-2006-2010
Chair-Recreation and Sports Management Search Committee-2010
Recreation and Sports Management Committee-2008-2010
Chair-Sport & Recreation Management Assistant Professor Search Committee- 2009-2010
Head Womens’ Basketball Coach Search Committee- Fall 2009
Assistant Director of Marketing & New Media Search Committee- Summer 2008
Honors Committee Chair-2008
Undergraduate Brochure Committee Chair-Spring 2008
Ambassador Forum Liaison-Spring 2008
Thesis Committee Chair-2007-2008
Health Committee Chair- 2007-2008
Chair-Athletic Training Director/Instructor Search Committee- Summer 2007
Woman’s Academic Network-Spring 2007
Chair-Fitness Recreational Activity Director/Instructor Search Committee- Fall 2006
Academic Appeals Committee- Summer 2006
Graduate Faculty- 2006-2010
Sports and Physical Education Conference Committee- 2006-2007
Health Committee- 2006-2007
Strategic Planning Committee- 2005-2011
Phi Pi Delta member- 2005-2006, 2010-2012
HONORS AND AWARDS
TAMUS Teaching Excellence Award, Fall 2011
TAHPERD Health Educator University of the Year Nominee, 2010, 2011, 2013
Paul W. Barrus Distinguished Faculty Award Nominee, 2008, 2009
MBNA Volunteer of the Quarter, 2001
RESEARCH
Hendricks, L. and Dang, Q. (2012). “K2—Synthetic Marijuana: College Students Understanding of the New Marijuana.” Confirmed journal acceptance. Awaiting volume print.
Dang, Q. and Myers, B. (2006). “The Role of Physical Education, Intramurals, and Athletics in Texas Community Colleges, 1972 And 2006”. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.
Dang, Q. (2010). “STD Program Implementation on an EastTexasUniversity Campus.” Completed data collection.
Dang, Q. (2008). “Minority Organ Donation on an EastTexasUniversity Campus.” Completed data collection.
Dang, Q. and Waltemyer, S. (2007). “The influence of sport on church absenteeism.” Completed data collection.
Heiholt, J. and Dang, Q. (2012). “Appeal Ratings for Meat and Vegetarian Entrees, High in Protein, Among the College Student Population in Northeast Texas.” Data collection stage.
GRANTS
Dang, Q. (2010). “Developing LifeQuest for a Fortune 500 Company.” COEHS Travel Grant for $250
Dang, Q. (2009). “Developing LifeQuest for a Fortune 500 Company.” Faculty Development Grant for $650
Dang, Q. (2008). “Minority Organ Donation on an EastTexasUniversity Campus.” Faculty Development Grant for $700
Dang, Q. (2008). “Motivating Minority Populations.” COEHS Travel Grant for $400
Dang, Q. (2007). “Actual Versus Perceived Physical Fitness of University Band Members.” COEHS Mini Grant for $219.90
Dang, Q. (2007). “Actual Versus Perceived Physical Fitness of University Band Members.” GraduateSchool Mini Grant for $600
Dang, Q. (2007). “Sports Before Religion.” Faculty Development Grant for $500
PRESENTATIONS
International Presentations
“Developing LifeQuest for a Fortune 500 Company”, American Psychological Association 8th International Conference November 2009
National Presentations
“Motivating Minority Populations”, Centers for Disease Control 20th National Conference February 2009
“Minority Organ Donation on an EastTexasUniversity Campus”, National Institute of Health Summit December 2008
“Corporate Challenge”. AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Summit March 2007
Regional Presentations
“ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease” with Richard Murray, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX December 2012
“The 5 Health Numbers You Need to Know” with Amy Ketchum, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Frisco, TX July 2012
“Rock N Roll Yoga” with Holly Langford, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Dallas, TX December 2011
“The 411 of Graduate School” with Holly Langford, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX December 2010
“Athlete, Leader, and Finish College…It’s Possible! For Real!” with Taylor Fore, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Frisco, TX July 2010
“Not Your Grandma’s Stress Management” with Andrew Raiden, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Arlington, TX December 2009
“Careers in Health & Human Performance.” Mane Event, Commerce, TXOctober 2009,November 2006 & March 2007
“TAHPERD for Dummies” with Dr. Henry Ross, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Corpus Christi, TX December 2008
“My Internship Rocked” with Erik Sandberg, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Corpus Christi, TX December 2008
“Multi-Cultural Health”, Summer TAHPERD Conference, Waco, TXJuly 2008
“Minority Organ Donation on an EastTexasUniversity Campus”, Texas Conference on Health Disparities, Fort Worth, TX May 2008
“Sports & Religion” with Dr. Scott Waltemyer. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX December 2007
“Resume and Interview Skills for Students” Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX December 2007
“You Want Me to Eat That?” Summer TAHPERD Conference, Austin, TX July 2007
“Hockey in Texas” with Dr. Scott Waltemyer, Summer TAHPERD Conference, Austin, TX July 2007
“Nutrition and Health.” Texas A&M Cooperative Extension, Commerce, TX (May 2007)
“Careers in Health & Human Performance.” PAL Conference, Commerce, TXFebruary 2007
“Athletes in the Community.” Sport & PE Conference, Commerce, TXFebruary 2007
“How to Market Yourself.” Sport & PE Conference, Commerce, TXFebruary 2007
“Ice Break Me”, with Beth Palmer. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Fort Worth, TX November 2006
“Sex & Seniors”, with Henry Ross. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Fort Worth, TX December 2006
“Environmental Stress”, with Henry Ross. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Fort Worth, TX November 2006
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Editor, 2007 Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics Media Guide
Reviewer, 2012 iHealth by Schindler
Reviewer, 2012 Special Populations by Sarra
Reviewer, 2011 Controlling Stress and Tension by Girando
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Stewpot benefiting the Bridge- 2008-current
Food for Families benefiting North Texas Food Bank-2001-current
MS Walk student volunteer coordinator-2010-current
Alumnos Listos HHP representative-2010-2011
Pal conference HHP representative-2011
Invited speaker for Delta Kappa Gamma- October 2011
Irving HealthCare Foundation 2010 TexasFest Gala Auction Runner-May 2010, April 2011
The East Texan Interview on Minorities and Depression-April 2010
Aids Interfaith Network Bloomin' Ball Auction monitor-April 2010
Jog with the Frog set up-April 2010
Invited speaker for National Association of Colored Women’s Club-February 2010
Humanitarian Hand Foundation Gala volunteer- October 2009
National Institute of Health Dietary Supplements Practicum-June 2009
DeltaKappaGammaState Convention- June 2008
Invited speaker Graduate Seminar- February 2008
HoughtonMifflinCollege Survival Workshop-February 2008
Salvation Army Angels-December 2007
TXU Urban Tree Farm- September & November 2007
Service Saturday benefiting North Texas Food Bank-October 2007
Book or-Treat-October 2007, October 2009
The East Texan Interview on Stress Management Course/Sleep Deprivation-October 2007
Invited speaker for campus TV station- March 2007 & March 2010
Invited speaker for Kiwanis Club- February 2007
Adopt-A-Family- December 2006
Monitor for CampFire Sporting Chance Auction- November 2006
Group facilitator for Voice of Hope Thanksgiving Baskets- November 2006 & 2007
Group facilitator for Habitat for Humanity- Fall 2006
Lion Greeter for House Call- August 2006, 2007, 2008
Invited speaker for Commerce Leadership Group- April 2006
Invited speaker for Delta Sigma Theta Chapter- November 2005
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