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VIRGINIA "GINNY" L. RICHERSON
Business Address:Home Address:
MurrayStateUniversity311 South 15th Street
Department of Adolescent, Career, andMurray, KY 42071
Special Education (270) 293-4455
3225 Alexander Hall
Murray, KY42071-3340
(270) 809-4257
EDUCATION
1981-1985Ph.D. in Occupational Education (Business Education Specialty), Southern IllinoisUniversity at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, May 1985.
"Teaching Typewriting Formatting--Production Skills on Electronic Typewriters and Micro-computers."
1979-1980M.S. in Business Education, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, August 1980.
"Certification Requirements for Illinois Shorthand Reporters with Implications for Court Reporter Training Programs in Illinois."
1972-1974B.S. in Business Education, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, June 1974.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chair - Professor
Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education
MurrayStateUniversity, Murray, KY
April 1, 2006 – Present
Interim Chair – July 1, 2005 – April 1, 2006
Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee the efficient management of the Adolescent, Career, and Special Education Department, provide oversight for faculty searches for the ACS Department, conduct annual reviews of faculty, manage department funds, monitor office management of clerical staff and students, teach half-time, participate with the College Administrative Team, and serve as Secondary Education Coordinator.
Courses taught include: Issues and Practices of American Education, Practicum for Secondary Education, Methods and Materials in Teaching Business/Marketing Subjects,
Foundations of Business Education, Youth Organizations for Business/Marketing Education, and Marketing Business Education.
Professor and Coordinator of Business/Marketing Education
Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education
MurrayStateUniversity, Murray, KY
August 2000 –June 30, 2005
Courses taught included: Issues and Practices of American Education, Strategies of Teaching, Methods and Materials in Teaching Business/Marketing Subjects, Business Communication, Practicum for Secondary Education, Foundations of Business Education, Youth Organizations for Business/Marketing Education, Marketing Business Education, Keyboarding, Beginning Word Processing, and First Year Experience. I also supervise the business education student teachers and first-year teacher interns. I am also the advisor for MurrayState's Pi Omega Pi Chapter.
May 2007
Belize Student Teaching Program: Supervised 12 student teachers in Corozal, Belize
Professor and Coordinator of Business/Marketing Education
Department of Business Administration, Office Systems, and Business Education
MurrayStateUniversity. Murray, KY
August 1985 – August 2000
Courses taught included: Methods and Materials in Teaching Business Subjects, Business Communication, Foundations of Business Education, Youth Organizations for Business/Marketing, Communication Skills for Managers, Keyboarding, Beginning Word Processing, and First Year Experience. I also supervised student teachers and teacher interns and advised Phi Beta Lambda and Pi Omega Pi.
May 26, 1991 - July 23, 1991
Taught Business Communication and International Business Communication courses in Bregenz, Austria. This teaching experience was offered by MurrayStateUniversity through the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS).
PUBLICATIONS
“Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education”{Online serial}, Volume 4 (Issue 1), 2004 (with Nix, DeBella, Gierhart, Gill, Harader, and Tomlinson).
“Alternative Licensure/Certification Assessment of State Specialists.” Delta Pi Epsilon Book of Readings, November 2001 ( with Chalupa, Groneman, Bartel, Joyner, and LaBonty).
“Alternative Teacher Education Licensure/Certification for Business Educators.” NABTE Review, Issue 28, Fall 2001 (with Perreault, Chalupa, Groneman, Bartel, Joyner, and LaBonty).
"Competencies Required for Successful Business Education Internships." NABTE Review, published in the Business Education Forum, Volume 53, Number 4, April 1999 (with Randy Joyner).
RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED
Classroom Management 101, College of Education, MurrayStateUniversity, Murray, Kentucky ($2000) with Greg Gierhart-Spring 2005
Innovative Technology for the Middle School Classroom – The Center for Middle School Academic Achievement, MurrayStateUniversity, Murray, Kentucky. ($6,000) (Summer 2002).
PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
February 2008“Integrating CHAMPs Into Teacher Education: A Murray State Initiative to Enhance Teacher Skills” co-presented with Ms. Pam Matlock at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference-New Orleans, LA
November 2001“Alternative Teacher Education Licensure/Certification for State Specialists” co-presented with Dr. Marilyn Chalupa, Dr. Randy Joyner, and Dr. Dennis LaBonty at the Delta Pi Epsilon National Research Conference-Nashville, TN
PRESENTATIONS: REGIONAL AND STATE
November 2007“Improving Practicum Experiences in the Traditional Four-year Teacher Education Program” co-presented with Dr. Marty Jacobs at Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher EducatorsConference-St. Louis, MO
September 2007“Integrating CHAMPs Into Teacher Education: A Murray State Initiative to Enhance Teacher Skills” co-presented with Ms. Pam Matlock and Dr. Eric Umstead at Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators Conference-Georgetown, KY
February 1998"Playdough Economics" at the Northwest Arkansas Business Education Teacher's Conference-Jonesboro, AR
February 1997"Playdough Economics" at The 14th AnnualAtlanticCoast Business and Marketing Education Conference-Raleigh, NC
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Association of Teacher Educators
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators
Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association for Business Communication - 1992 Midwest Regional Exhibit Chair
Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education – 1999-2001 Teacher Educator Board Representative
National Business Education Association (29 continuous years)
Southern Business Education Association – 1999 Nomination Committee; 1993-1997 SBEA/NBEA Regional Membership Director; 1991 and 1992 Conference Statistician
Kentucky Business Education Association – Treasurer, 2001-July 2006; Past President, 1993 and 1994; President, 1992; President Elect, 1991; District I Board member, 198890; Newsletter Editor 198587
National Association for Business Teacher Education - Secretary 1999-2001
Delta Pi Epsilon Historian 19831984
Iota Lambda Sigma - President 19821983
Phi Delta Kappa Research Representative, 1988-1992; Membership Director, 19861988
Pi Omega Pi - Secretary-Historian 1999-2001, President-Elect 2001-2003, President 2003-2005
Phi Beta Lambda Board of Directors 1994-1995, President Professional Division 1994-1995; President-Elect Professional Division 1993-1994; National Awards Committee 1993-2001 (Chair for Phi Beta Lambda Committee); Alumni National Secretary/Treasurer, 19851986; Illinois Southern Area PBL Adviser, 1982-1985
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
Omicron Delta Kappa
Order of Omega
Association of Fraternity Advisors
NATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
March 2008New Orleans, LA-Convention Registration Chair
April 2007New York, NY-Convention Registration Chair
April 2006Tampa, FL-Convention Registration Chair
March 2005Anaheim, CA-Chaired one NABTE session and worked registration
April 2004Chicago, IL-Chaired one NABTE session and worked registration
April 2003Dallas, TX-Chaired one NABTE session and worked registration
April 2002Philadelphia, PA-Chaired one NABTE session and worked registration
April 2001Atlanta, GA-Chaired two NABTE sessions and worked registration
April 2000Anaheim, CA-Chaired one NABTE session
April 1999Chicago, IL-Chaired one Secondary session
March 1997New York, NY-Chaired one NABTE session
KENTUCKY BUSINESS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES
Attended annual conference 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985 (Coordinated Conference 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992)
KENTUCKY VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATOR'S CONFERENCES
Attended annual conference 2007, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, l996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2003-presentSpringer-FranklinResidentialCollege participant
1996-2001
2001-presentRoad’s Scholars Area Coordinator
Roads Scholars Team Captain for Harrisburg High School-Harrisburg, IL; White County High School-Carmi, IL; and Marion High School-Marion, IL
2001-2003Elizabeth Residential College participant
2000-2001Roads Scholars Team Captain for Salem High School-Salem, IL; Centralia High School-Centralia, IL; McLeansboro High School-McLeansboro, IL; Pinckneyville High School-Pinckneyville, IL; and Vienna High School-Vienna, IL (in addition to the ones listed below)
1997-2001Roads Scholars Team Captain for Harrisburg High School-Harrisburg, IL; White County High School-Carmi, IL; and Southeastern Illinois College-Harrisburg, IL
1993-PresentChaired Board of Regents Staff Excellence Committee
ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY SERVICE
April 2008Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
February 2008Facilitator for workshop at MSU Engagement Conference-Murray, KY
January 2008-presentReviewer for Delta Pi Epsilon Journal – Editorial Board
October 2007Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2007Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2007Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2006Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2006Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2006Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2005Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2005Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2005Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2004Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2004Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
August 2004-presentReviewer for Business Education Digest
April 2004Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2003Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2003Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2003Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2002Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2002Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2002Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
October 2001Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Interview Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
September 2001Homecoming Queen Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
April 2001Miss Murray State University Scholarship Pageant Tabulator Judge-Murray State University-Murray, KY
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
2003-presentGraduation-Faculty Marshall
2000-presentAcademic Excellence Committee
1997-presentGreat Beginnings (Freshmen) Planning Committee
1997-presentFamily Weekend Planning Committee
1997-presentUniversity Judicial Board
1995-1999Faculty Senate Executive Committee
1989-1991Faculty Senate Academic Policies Committee (Chair)
1988Search Committee for Vice-President of Student Development
1988-1991University Handbook and Personnel Committee
1988-1991; 1993-University Rules, Elections, and Bylaws Committee
1999
1988-1991University Finance Committee
1988-1992; 1995-
2000University Insurance Committee (Chair 1999-2000; 1988-1989)
1987-1993University Retention Committee
1986-1990University Appeals Board
1986-1991; 1993-Faculty Senate Member (Parliamentarian 1986-1988, 1992-1999)
1999
COLLEGIATE COMMITTEES
2007-PresentCollege of Education-Co-Chair Standard 1 NCATE Committee
2003-PresentCollege of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education-MS CTE Admission Committee-Chair
2003-2005College of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education-Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator
2003-2005College of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education Curriculum Review Committee
2003-PresentCollege of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education IAF Review Committee
2001-PresentCollege of Education Recruitment Committee
2001-PresentCollege of Education Promotion Committee
2001-2005College of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education Tenure Review Committee
2001-2005College of Education Grievance Committee
2000-2002College of Education Teacher Education Admission Committee
2000-2005College of Education-Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education Promotion Committee
2000-PresentCollege of Education NCATE Diversity Committee
1985-PresentCollege of Education Policy and Review Committee
GREEK AFFAIRS
Gamma Sigma Alpha Advisor (1999-present)
Order of Omega Adviser (1997-present)
Panhellenic Adviser (1995-Present)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1992-PresentKentucky Business and Office Teacher Task Force Member
1989-PresentTier I Trainer Kentucky Teacher Internship Program-Murray State University-Murray, KY (Conducted two-three up-date sessions during summers)
1985-PresentMurray State University Fall Business Education Conference Coordinator-Lake Barkley, KY (annual event)
1985-PresentKentucky Teacher Internship Program Team Member Evaluator
HONORS
Recipient of the Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award-Murray State University-Murray, KY-April 2005 (College of Education)
Recipient of 2004 Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Education Teacher-Louisville, KY-July 2004
Recipient of Honorary Lifetime Membership in KentuckyPBL-Louisville, KY-April 2002
Recipient of Honorary Lifetime Membership in Kentucky DECA-Murray, KY-February 2001
Recipient of the Max G. Carmen Outstanding Teacher Award-Murray State University-Murray, KY-May 1997
Recipient of Honorary Lifetime Membership in KentuckyFBLA-Louisville, KY-May 1996
Recipient of Honorary Lifetime Membership in Kentucky Region I FBLA-Murray, KY-March 1996
Recipient of the Southern Business Education Association Teacher Educator of the Year Award-Birmingham, AL-October 1994
Recipient of the Kentucky Phi Beta Lambda Outstanding Advisor Award-Louisville, KY- April 1994
Recipient of the Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award-Murray State University-Murray, KY-May 1993 (College of Business and Public Affairs)
Recipient of the Outstanding Advisor Award for a Professional Organization-Murray State University-Murray, KY-April 1992
Recipient of the William E. Nagal Award for Leadership in Vocational Education-Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, IL-April 8, 1984
REFERENCES
Dr. Marcia AndersonYates, Professor, Department of Business Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901 (6184533321)
Dr. Marty Jacobs, Professor, Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education, Murray State University, 3221 Alexander Hall, Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-2593)
Ms. Jean Buckley, FBLAPBL, Inc., President/CEO, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191 (702-860-3334)
Dr. Jules Harcourt, Professor Emeritus, MurrayStateUniversity, 1710 Magnolia Murray, KY42071 (270753-7853)
Dr. John Thompson, Professor, Department of Accounting, MurrayStateUniversity, 351 Business Building, Murray, KY42071 (2708093248)
Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President of Student Affairs, MurrayStateUniversity, 114 Ordway Hall, Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-6831)
Dr. Jack Rose, Center for School Safety, College of Education, MurrayStateUniversity, 1009 Alexander Hall, Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-6849)
Dr. Tim Todd, Dean, College of Business and Public Affairs, Murray State University, 109A Business Building, Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-4181)
Dr. Russ Wall, Dean, College of Education, Murray State University, 3101 Alexander Hall, Murray, KY 42071 (270-809-3829)