Senne/Vitae 2
CURRICULUM VITAE
TERRY A. SENNE, Ph.D. Texas Woman's University
1920 Willowcrest Loop Director, Academic Assessment
Denton, TX 76205 Institutional Improvement
PO Box 425707
Denton, TX 76204-5707
(940) 387-6462
(940) 600-0658 (mobile)
(940) 898-3029 (office)
(940) 600-0658 (mobile)
EDUCATION
1993 – 1997 North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
Ø Ph.D. in Educational Research & Policy Analysis, May 1997
Ø Dissertation Topic: The Interactive Teaching Portfolio: A Developmental
Approach to Promoting Professional Development in Physical Education
Student Teachers
1985 – 1987 University of Illinois at Chicago
Ø Master of Science in Physical Education, December 1987
Ø Area of Concentration: Curriculum & Instruction
Ø Thesis Topic: Relationships Among Selected Attitudes and Self-Esteem
of Girls Participating in Youth Softball
Ø HPER Alumni Association Graduation Award
1974 – 1977 George Williams College - Downers Grove, IL
Ø Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Cum Laude, June 1977
Ø Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Society
Ø Outstanding Senior Scholar Award in Physical Education
1973 – 1974 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ø Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society for Women
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present Texas Woman's University – Denton, TX
Director, Academic Assessment
Institutional Improvement
2011 – 2012 Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX
Interim Director, Academic Assessment
Office of the Provost
2006 – 2011 Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX
College of Health Sciences; Department of Kinesiology
Ø Tenured (August 2010), Associate Professor, Kinesiology/Physical Education Pedagogy
Undergraduate Coordinator [Fall 2007 – Spring 2011]
Ø Duties: Responsible for administering 6 program track options that lead to the B.S. in Kinesiology Degree specific to curriculum, advising, and program evaluation.
Ø Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Review and Curriculum Design, Department of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University [Spring 2008 – 2011]
o Chair, Kinesiology Undergraduate Techniques Committee [Spring 2009 - 2011]
o Chair, Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Review Committee [Spring 2009 - 2011]
Ø Revised undergraduate kinesiology course pre/co-requisites [Spring 2009]
Ø TWU Undergraduate Catalog Revision, Kinesiology Department [Spring 2009]
Ø Mentorship of New Kinesiology Academic Advisor, Department of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University [2007 – 2008]
Ø Revised methods courses and established teaching practica at the secondary and elementary school levels [Fall 2007]
2009-2010 Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, Texas Woman’s University:
Half-Time Administrative Internship
Ø Conducted a policy review of all academic university policies to determine needed revisions and administrators with primary responsibility for designated policy revision
Ø Conducted qualitative analysis of TWU Graduating Seniors Survey Data (undergraduate and graduate students)
Ø Developed Graduate Assistant Stipend Market Increase Proposal for FY 2011
Ø Worked on review of national programs of Preparing Future Faculty; began development of a Graduate Certificate Program based on review
Ø Attended meetings of Academic Deans’ Council, Council of Chairs, Graduate Council, Undergraduate Council, and The Texas Coordinating Board of Higher Education (THECB)
Ø Conducted in-depth interviews with TWU administrators
1998 – 2006 East Carolina University
College of Health & Human Performance; Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Ø Tenured, Assistant Professor, Physical Education Pedagogy
Ø Director, EXSS Graduate Physical Education Pedagogy Program
Ø MAEd Graduate Coordinator for EXSS [Fall 1999-2006]
Ø University Supervisor of Physical Education Student Teachers
Ø Advising Duties: Undergraduate Physical Education Pedagogy Majors; Teaching Fellows in EXSS; Graduate Physical Education Pedagogy Students
Ø Director, EXSS Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Option [January-August 1999]
1996 - 1998 Elmhurst College – Elmhurst, IL
Department of Kinesiology
Ø Instructor (full-time, tenure track); Undergraduate Physical Education Pedagogy
Ø College Supervisor of Physical Education Student Teachers
Ø Advising Duties: Physical Education Pedagogy Majors
1991 - 1996 East Carolina University – Greenville, NC
School of Health & Human Performance; Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Ø Lecturer (full-time, non-tenure track); Physical Education Pedagogy
Ø University Supervisor of Physical Education Student Teachers
Ø Advising Duties: Physical Education Pedagogy Majors
Ø Evaluator: Graduate Teaching Assistants [1995-1996]
1988 - 1991 University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Kinesiology
Ø Coordinator: Physical Education Teacher Certification Program [1990-1991]
Ø Assistant to the Coordinator of Student Teaching (Physical Education) [1988-1989]
Ø Lecturer (full-time, non-tenure track)
Ø University Supervisor of Physical Education Student Teachers
Ø Finalist: Silver Circle Award for Teaching Excellence [1989]
1987 - 1988 University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Kinesiology
Ø Lecturer (part-time)
Ø University Supervisor of Physical Education Student Teachers
1982 - 1986 Southwood Junior High School – Country Club Hills, IL
Country Club Hills School District 160
Ø Physical Education Teacher & Coach (Grades 6-8)
Ø Coaching Responsibilities: Girls’ Cross-Country & Girls’ Volleyball
Ø Intramurals: Gymnastics
1979 - 1982 Tinley Park High School – Tinley Park, IL
Bremen Community School District 228
Ø Physical Education Teacher & Coach (Grades 9-12)
Ø Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Girls’ Gymnastics; Varsity and
Assistant Girls’ Volleyball; Assistant Girls’ Track & Field
1977 - 1979 Reavis High School – Burbank, IL
School District 220
Ø Physical Education Teacher & Coach (Grades 9-12)
Ø Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Girls’ Gymnastics; Assistant Boys’
Gymnastics; Assistant Girls’ Volleyball
SCHOLARSHIP
- International Refereed Journal Publications
Ø Senne, T. A., Rowe, D., Boswell, B. B., Decker, J., & Douglas, S. (2009). Factors associated with adolescent physical activity during middle school physical education: A one-year case study. European Physical Education Review, 15(3), 295-314.
- National Refereed Journal Publications
Ø Jackson, D. J., French, R., Senne, T.A., & Nichols, D. (2013). Influence of responsibility-based physical activity within a secured juvenile correctional facility. Journal of Knowledge and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice and Psychology, 7(1), 1-10.
Ø Senne, T. A. (2013). A better path toward ensuring lifelong physical activity participation. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 84(4), 4-6.
Ø Columna, L., Pyfer, J., & Senne, T. A. (2011). Physical recreation among immigrant Hispanic families with children with disabilities. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, XLV(3), 214-233.
Ø Ayers, S. F., & Senne, T. A. (2011). Getting into the game: Helping preservice candidates find initial teaching positions. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 82(3), 19-22, 31.
Ø Henry, K., Sanborn, C. F., Senne, T. A., & Nichols, D. (2011). Influences on exercise and sport participation in female college students. TAHPERD Journal, 79(2), 8-11.
Ø Columna, L., Senne, T. A., & Lytle, R. (2009). Targeting Hispanic parents of children with disabilities. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 80(4), 48-54.
Ø Columna, L., Pyfer, J., Senne, T. A., Velez, L., Canabal, M., & Bridenthrall, N. (2008). Parental expectations of adapted physical educators: A Hispanic perspective. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 25, 228-246.
Ø Senne, T. A. (2006). Writing the NASPE/NCATE program report: Process and practical suggestions. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 77(3), 18-24, 31.
Ø Senne, T. A., & Rikard, G. L. (2004). A developmental intervention via the teaching portfolio: Employing the teaching/learning framework. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 23, 88-104.
Ø Senne, T. A., & Rikard, G. L. (2002). Experiencing the portfolio process during the internship: A comparative analysis of two PETE Portfolio Models. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 21, 309-336.
Ø Senne, T. A., Housner, L. (Eds.) (2002). NASPE Standards in Action (Feature). Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 73(3 & 4).
Ø Senne, T. A. (2002). Transition to teaching: Putting your best foot forward – Part 2. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 73(2), 46-52.
Ø Senne, T. A. (2002). Transition to teaching: Putting your best foot forward – Part I. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 73(1), 45-49, 53.
Ø Langley, D., & Senne, T. A. (1997). Telling the stories of teaching: Reflective writing in undergraduate field experience courses. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 68(8), 56-57, 60.
Ø Rikard, G. L., & Senne, T. A. (1996). A mock interview: Preservice teachers and principals interact. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 67(3), 16-17.
Ø Langley, D., Senne, T. A., & Rikard, G. L. (1993). Applying case-method instruction in a pedagogy class. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 64(8), 61-64.
- Books
Ø Senne, T. A., & Lund, J. L. (2012). Navigating the program evaluation process in PETE & kinesiology: A roadmap for success. Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
Ø Senne, T. A. (2004). On your mark…get set…go!: A guide for beginning physical education teachers. Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
- Published Research Abstracts
Ø Senne, T. A., Rowe, D. A., Decker, J. T., Douglas, S. M., & Boswell, B. B. (2006, March). Investigation of Lesson Contexts and Teaching Behaviors as Related to Physical Activity Levels during Middle School Physical Education Instruction. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77(1) Supplement, A-69.
Ø Senne, T. A., & Rikard, G. L. (2002, March). Experiencing the portfolio process during the internship: A comparative analysis of two PETE Portfolio Models. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 73(1) Supplement, A-81.
Ø Senne, T. A. (1998, March). The interactive teaching portfolio: A developmental approach to promoting professional development in physical education student teachers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69(1) Supplement, A-103.
- Additional Publications
Ø NASPE (2010). Senne, T. A., & Lund, J. L. Pro-Link: Developing assessments and scoring guides for NASPE/NCATE program reports: 2008 standards (3rd ed.) [workshop manual, 85 pp.]. Reston, VA: Author.
Ø NASPE (2009). Senne, T. A., Lund, J. L., & Chepko, S. Pro-Link: Developing assessments and scoring guides for NASPE/NCATE program reports: 2008 standards (2nd ed.) [workshop manual, 85 pp.]. Reston, VA: Author.
Ø NASPE (2008). Senne, T. A., & Lund, J. L. Pro-Link: Developing assessments and scoring guides for NASPE/NCATE program reports: 2008 standards edition [workshop manual, 74 pp.]. Reston, VA: Author.
Ø NASPE. (2006). Lund, J. L., & Senne, T. A. Developing Assessments and Scoring Guides for NASPE/NCATE Program Reports [workshop manual]. Reston, VA: Author.
Ø NASPE (2003). National Physical Education Standards in Action. [Includes JOPERD reprint of “NASPE Standards in Action”, Senne, T. A., & Housner, L. (Feature editors)]. NASPE.
Ø NASPE. (2002). Initial Physical Education Program Report Manual. 5th edition. [Mitchell, S., Senne, T. A., Espinosa, D., Dyson, B., & Wuestner, M. – Task force charged to write and develop this edition based on NCATE 2000 directives]. Reston, VA: NASPE.
Ø Senne, T. A. (1989). Relationships among selected attitudes and self-esteem of girls participating in youth softball. Microform Publications Supplement, 6(5), Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Eugene, OR: Microform Publications, College of Human Development and Performance, University of Oregon.
GRANTS
- Funded Grants
Ø East Carolina University Pediatric Healthy Weight Research & Treatment Center Grant: Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Children’s Physical Activity in Middle School Physical Education, May 2004, $9,150.00, PI: T. Senne w/Co-Investigators: B. Boswell, J. Decker, & D. Rowe.
Ø East Carolina University 2004-2005 Summer Stipend Teaching Grant: Mock NBPTS Physical Education Assessment Portfolio [NBPTS-PEAP]; January 2004; $7803.00 & $400.00 (project expenses).
Ø East Carolina University Summer Stipend Teaching Grant; Developmental Teaching Portfolio Model; January 1999; $6083.00.
Ø Ameritech/Associated Colleges of Illinois Faculty Development Technology Program Grant; Innovative, Collaborative Technology Initiative; September 1997; $300.00.
- Unfunded Grants
Ø Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Active Living Research Grant. PI: Terry A. Senne w/Co PI: Judith E. Rink; with Co-Investigators: Stacey Altman & Murray Mitchell. The Carolinas: Different paths to policy change in physical education & resulting implications. $200,000. [Submitted pre-proposal May 2005, denied full proposal submission].
Ø NIH Grant. Co-Investigator with D. Rowe, B. Malinauskas, & K. Borre (V. Aeby & M. Gallagher, PI). Diet and activity assessment in middle school children. $250,000. [Submitted September 2003 – Not funded].
Ø East Carolina University 2004-2005 Research/Creativity Activity Grant. Current status of portfolio development in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs: A national perspective. [Submitted September 2003 – Not funded].
Ø East Carolina University, School of Education, Partnership Grant Program – Fall 2001. Improving physical activity levels and attitudes: Sport education curriculum model innovation. [Submitted in March 2001 – grant monies depleted—not funded].
Ø East Carolina University 2001-2002 Research/Creativity Activity Grant. The state of portfolio development in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs: A national perspective. [Not funded].
Ø East Carolina University, School of Education, Partnership Grant Program - Spring 2001. Improving physical activity through the Physical Education Partners for Sport Education (PEPSE) Project. [Not funded].
- RESEARCH FOCI
Ø Program assessment – institutional level
Ø Program evaluation and accreditation
Ø Teacher professional development
Ø Teaching portfolios
Ø Pedagogical strategies to promote physical activity in physical education
Ø Curricular innovations in physical education; policy analysis in physical education
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- International
Ø Jackson, D. J., French, R., Senne, T. A., Nichols, D. [June 2011]. Efficacy of evidence-based physical activity within a secure juvenile correctional facility. Annual International Conference in Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences. Athens, Greece.
Ø Senne, T. A., Boswell, B. B., Decker, J. T., & Rowe, D. A. [September 2007]. Exploring teachers’ perceptions related to students’ physical activity levels. 8th International Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference (IAQMC). Banff, Canada. Poster presentation.
Ø Columna, L., Pyfer, J., Senne, T. A., Davis, R., & Nichols, D. [July 2007]. Perceived benefits, constraints, and patterns of physical recreation of Hispanic families with children with disabilities. 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA). Rio Claro, Brazil.
Ø Columna, L., Pyfer, J., Senne, T. A., Velez, L., Canabal, M., & Bridenthrall, N. [July 2007]. Collaboration between Hispanic families with children with disabilities and adapted physical education professionals. 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA). Rio Clara, Brazil. Poster presentation.
- National
Ø Neely, R., Miloch, K., Martin, J., Lerner, B., Senne, T. A., & Placido, R. [December 2014]. Destination Reaffirmation: Using Collaboration to Navigate the Journey Successfully. 2014 SACSCOC Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN.
Ø Senne, T. A., James, G., & Williford-Shade, M. [October 2012]. One plan fits all: Tailoring the academic assessment plan design. 2012 Assessment Institute, Indianapolis, IN.
Ø Cavanaugh, L., Senne, T. A., Rademacher, J., Allen, D., Rademacher, S., & Simons, R. [January 2011]. Parent perceptions of their child’s social competence, social skills, and self-concept in relation to a two-day surf camp curriculum for students with autism. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.