1. CURRICULUM VITAE
DANIEL RAYMOND OLSON
DATE: January, 2016
EDUCATION:
Ed.D. Adult Continuing Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, 1996.
M.S. Anatomy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, 1983.
B.S. Biology Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1979.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Gross anatomy, anatomical dissection, anatomy education, neurobiology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Director of Anatomy Laboratories, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 5/96-present.
- Instructor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 8/85-present.
- Part-Time Faculty Member, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 8/05-present.
- Part-Time Faculty Member, Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL, 8/91-12/00.
- Research Assistant, Boys Town Institute, Omaha, NE, 4/85-8/85.
- Supervisor and Patch Tester, Harris Laboratories, Incorporated Dermatological Testing Division, Omaha,
NE, 2/85-7/85.
- Research Assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 4/82-12/84.
-Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 8/81-3/82.
- Instructor of Biology, Omaha North High School, Omaha, NE, Summer, 1981.
- Instructor of Biology and General Sciences, Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE, 1/80-5/80.
- Student Instructor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology, Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln, NE,
8/79-12/79.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
PUBLICATIONS:
Books
Olson, Daniel R. (1999). Functional human anatomy laboratory manual (5th
ed.). Indianapolis, Indiana:
Pearson Custom Publishing.
Manuscripts
Persino, PR, Olson, DR, Jenkins,M and Samonds, KE. (2016). The Novel Use of Silicone Dielectric Gel for
Central Nervous System Encapsulation in Anatomical Sciences Education. In Preparation.
Anatomical Sciences Education.
Olson, Daniel R. (1996). Toward a theory of learning science for scientific literacy among professional
educators. Doctoral Dissertation.
Olson, Daniel R. (1995). Toward a theory of learning science for scientific literacy among professional
educators. Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in
2. Adult, Continuing, and Community Education. (pp. 141-146). DeKalb, IL. Northern Illinois
University.
Olson, D., Hubbard, C. J., and Oxberry, B. A. (1989). Differential responses in the component cells of
Graafian follicles perifused with large and small doses of LH. In A. Hirshfield (Ed.), Growth factors
and the ovary. (pp. 327-332). New York: Plenum Press.
Olson, D. R. (1983). The acute and chronic effects of castration in male and female rats on serum
gonadotropin levels, anterior pituitary gland gonadotropin concentrations, basal gonadotropin release
rates, and hypothalamic luteinizing hormone releasing hormone concentrations. Master of Science
Thesis.
Journal Articles
Hubbard C.J. , Miller J.S., Olson D. (2005) New Way To Teach An Old Topic: The Cadaver-Based Anatomy
Short-Course For High School Students. Anat Rec (New Anat) accepted for publication 2004.
Olson, D. R., and Blake, C. A. (1991). Basal luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone release
rates as a function of time after castration in female and male rats. Euroendocrinology, 53, 124-
133.
Blake, C. A., Dada, M. O., Olson, D. R., and Campbell, G. T. (1984). A sex difference in the gonadal
control of growth hormone secretion in rats. Neuroendocrinology Letters, 6, (6), 305-310.
Abstracts
Olson, D., Hubbard, C. J., and Oxberry, B. A. (1988). Differential responses in the component cells of
Graafian follicles perifused with large and small doses of LH. Transactions of the Illinois State
Academy of Sciences (supplement to vol. 81), p. 45.
Olson, D., and Hubbard, C. J. (1987). Combined effects of LH and FSH on oocyte maturation in hamsters.
Biology of Reproduction, 36, (supplement #1), p. 72.
Blake, C. A., Dada, M. O., Olson, D. R., and Campbell, G. T. (1984). Sex differences in the role of the
gonads in maintaining growth hormone secretion in rats. Anatomical Record, 208, (3), p. 19A.
Dada, M. O., Metcalf, J. P., Olson, D. R., and Blake, C. A. (1984). Sex differences in the anterior pituitary
gland weight, gonadotropin content, and basal gonadotropin release rates in rats of different ages.
Midwest Association of Anatomists, September 28-30.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:
Grants
Recipient. Supportive Professional Staff Development Grant. (1998). ($200.00 to attend A.D.A.M. software
instructional workshop). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Applicant. Creation of a videotape as an efficient outreach mechanism in Human Anatomical Sciences.
(1997). Division of Continuing Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Awards
Most Valuable Professor. (2016). Women’s Basketball. Northern Illinoios University, DeKalb, IL.
Certificate of Excellence. (2015). Mortar Board Honorary Society. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
Most Valuable Professor. (2015). Women’s Softball. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Outstanding Faculty Recognition. (2010). Mortar Board Honorary Society. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Recipient. 2005 Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Tenure Track Faculty. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
Recipient. 2002 Honorary Membership in Mortar Board Honorary Society. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
3. Recipient. 2000 Presidential Supportive Professional Staff Award for Excellence. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Recipient. 2000 Center for Access-Ability University Friends Award. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Nominee. 2000 Board of Trustees Part-Time Faculty Award for Excellence. Kishwaukee Community
College, Malta, IL.
Nominee. 1997 Presidential Supportive Professional Staff Award for Excellence. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
Nominee. 1997 Board of Trustees Part-Time Faculty Award for Excellence. Kishwaukee Community
College, Malta, IL.
Research Committees
Anatomy Video Podcasts: A Supplemental Teaching Tool for BIOS 357. (2014). Director of M.S.
(Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Central Nervous System Resection and Plastination. (2014). Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Atlas of Thoracic and Abdominal Cadaver Dissection with Accompanying Histological Samples. (2013).
Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Inquiry and Undergraduate Biology Laboratory Manuals. (2009). Committee member of Ed.D. project.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Cranial Nerves DVD. (2008). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
The Brachial Plexus. (2007). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
The Heart. (2006). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Pathways of Cranial Nerves. (2003). Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL
The Human Skull. (2002). Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Joints of the Human Lower Extremity. (2002). Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL..
Forensic Laboratory Manual. (2001). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Anatomy and Physiology Instructors Guide. (2001). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Functional Human Anatomy Atlas. (2000). Director of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
Transverse Man. (1999). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project. Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
Gross Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual. (1998). Committee member of M.S. (Anatomy) project.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Production, Isolation, and Characterization of Auxotrophic Mutants. (1992). Committee member of non-
thesis M.S. project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Instructional Videotapes as Teaching Supplements for Human Anatomy. (1991). Director of non-thesis
M.S. project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Professional Presentations
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2012). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2011). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2010). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, N orthern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
4. Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2009). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northen Illinois
Unversity, DeKalb, IL.
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2008). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2007). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Planning an Effective Syllabus. (2006). Presented at Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Motivating the Unmotivated Learner. (2004). Presented at HAPS Central Regional Conference, Moraine
Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
Classroom Assessment. (2003). Presented at HAPS Central Regional Conference, University of Illinois-
Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Donor Body Program at Northern Illinois University. (2002). Presented as part of the Last LectureSeries
sponsored by NIU Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, DeKalb, IL.
Anatomy of the Knee, Ankle and Shoulder Joints. (2002). Huskie Student Athletic Training Camp, DeKalb,
IL.
Anatomy of the Knee, Ankle and Shoulder Joints. (2001). Huskie Student Athletic Training Camp, DeKalb,
IL.
Identification of Structures in Prosected Cadavers. (1998). Presented at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.
Toward a Theory of Learning Science for Scientific Literacy Among Professional Educators. (1995).
Presented at the Fourteenth Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and
Community Education, National-Louis University, Wheaton, IL.
Anatomy of the Hand. (1995). Presented to Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapists at Delnor-
Community Hospital, Geneva, IL.
Toward a Theory of Learning Science for Scientific Literacy Among Professional Educators: Implications for
Unity and Diversity. (1994). Presented at the Fourth Annual Research
Symposium Sponsored by the Northern Illinois University Department of Leadership and Educational Policy
Studies and Thresholds in Education Foundation, DeKalb, IL.
Anatomy of the Ankle. (1991). Presented to the North Central District of the Illinois Physical Therapy
Association, DeKalb, IL.
Rotator Cuff Musculature. (1990). Presented to the North Central District of the Illinois Physical Therapy
Association, DeKalb, IL.
Shoulder Joint. (1990). Presented to physical therapists from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, DeKalb, IL.
Hip Joint. (1990). Presented to physical therapists from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, DeKalb, IL.
Professional Meetings Attended
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2012.
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2011.
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2010.
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2009.
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2008.
Teaching Effectiveness Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2007.
Teaching Effectiveness Institue, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2006.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Central Regional Conference, Moraine Valley Community College,
Palos Hills, IL. February, 2004.
Motivating the Unmotivated Learner, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. January, 2004.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Central Regional Conference, University of Illinois-Chicago,
Chicago, IL. March, 2003.
Juggling, Dogs and Assessment: The Importance of Feedback, Critical Thinking and Punctuation, Northern
Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. February, 2003.
Fundamental Principles of Effective Instruction, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. August, 2002.
Active Learning and Critical Thinking Strategies for Energizing the Classroom, Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL. August, 2002.
5. Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Central Regional Conference, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,
IL. April, 2002.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Central Regional Conference, Triton Community College, River
Grove, IL. April, 2001.
Northern Illinois University Teaching Effectiveness Institute, DeKalb, IL. January, 2001.
Partnerships that Work: Northern Illinois University Conference on Student Learning and Outcomes,
DeKalb, IL. October, 2000.
Northern Illinois University Teaching Effectiveness Institute, DeKalb, IL. August, 2000.
Chicagoland Human Anatomy and Physiology Conference, Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL. April, 2000.
A.D.A.M. Software Slide Workshop, Lisle, IL. October, 1998.
Fourteenth Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community
Education, National-Louis University, Wheaton, IL. October, 1995.
A.D.A.M. Software-Benjamin/Cummings Midwest Faculty Roundtable, River Grove, IL. February, 1995.
Education for Unity Within a Diverse Community: New Roles, New Relationships, and New Responsibilities,
DeKalb, IL. October, 1994.
Strategies for Instructional Success in Science Teaching, Glen Ellyn, IL. February, 1993.
Northern Illinois University Third Annual Sports Medicine Institute, Westmont, IL. November, 1989.
Society for the Study of Reproduction, Seattle, WA. August, 1988.
Seventh Ovarian Workshop, Tacoma, WA. August, 1988.
Society for the Study of Reproduction, Champaign-Urbana, IL. July, 1987.
Midwest Association of Immunologists, Chicago, IL. November, 1984.
American Association of Immunologists, St. Louis, MO. June, 1984.
Midwest Association of Anatomists, Omaha, NE. October, 1983.
International Society of Developmental and Comparative Immunology, Los Angeles, CA. August, 1983.
Society for the Study of Reproduction, Madison, WI. July, 1982.
Professional Service
Prosector for Highland Community College. (2015). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2015). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2014). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2014). Prosected four cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2013). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL. (2013). Prosected one cadaver for use in
student demonstrations.
Prosector for Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL. (2013). Prosected one cadaver for
use in student demonstrations.
Prosector for Highland Community College. (2012). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2012). Prosected four cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2012). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York, NY. (2011). Reviewed and corrected the
5th
edition of ‘Regional Human Anatomy Laboratory Workbook’ by Frederick E. Grine.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2011). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Harper Community College, Palatine, IL. (2011). Prosected one cadaver for use in
student demonstrations.
6. Reviewer for Benjamin Cummings/Pearson Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA. (2011).
Reviewed quiz questions and answers from Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL), within the Cardiovascular
System: Blood Vessels section of the Human Cadaver module.
Reviewer for Benjamin Cummings/Pearson Publishing Company, San Franscisco, CA. (2010).
Reviewed and corrected images from Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL), within the Muscular System:
Trunk, and Nervous System: CNS sections of the Human Cadaver module.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2010). Prosected four cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. (2010). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2010). Prosected two cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Highland Community College. (2009). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for Research in Sports Medicine. (2009). Reviewed “A Cadaveric Analysis of the Vastus Medialis
Longus and Obliquus with their Relationship to Patellofemoral Joint Function.”
Prosector for Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL. (2008). Prosected three cadavers for use
in student demonstrations.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2008). Prosected four cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector of Harper Community College, Palatine, IL. (2008). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2008). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Focus Group Participant, Benjamin Cummings/Pearson Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA. (2007).
Reviewed and critiqued several new projects.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2007). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. (2007). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. (2006). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2006). Prosected four cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for Pearson Publishing Co. (2005). Reviewed and compared Human Anatomy by Saladin and
Human Anatomy by Marieb.
Prosector for Harper College, Niles, IL (2005). Prosected one cadaver for use in student emonstrations.
Prosector for Benedictine University, Lisle, IL (2005). Prosected one cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Science Fair Judge, St. Mary School, DeKalb, IL (2005). Judged student science projects.
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. (2004). Reviewed animations for Human Anatomy by Saladin,
Human Anatomy by Saladin, and Human Anatomy by Michael McKinley.
Reviewer for Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. (2004). Reviewed Human Anatomy, (4th
Ed.), by Elaine
Marieb and Jon Mallatt.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2004). Prosected three cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Instructor for Huskie Student Athletic Training Camp. (2002-2005). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Reviewer for Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. Reviewed chapters 9-11 of Human Anatomy, (4th
Ed.), by
Elaine Marieb and Jon Mallatt.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2002). Prosected three cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (2002). Reviewed four chapters of Human Anatomy
by Michael McKinley.
7. Reviewer for John Wiley and Sons Co., (2002). Reviewed chapters 9-15 of Principles of Human Anatomy by
Gerard Tortora.
Prosector for Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. (2002). Prosected a cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL (2002). Prosected a cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (2000). Reviewed Human Anatomy, (6th
ed.), by K.
VanDeGraaff.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (2000). Prosected two cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL. (1999). Prosected a cadaver for use in
student demonstrations.
Prosector for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. (1998). Prosected two cadavers for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Highland Community College, Freeport, IL. (1998). Prosected a cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Reviewer for William C. Brown/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (1997). Reviewed chapter 8 of
Human Anatomy, (5th ed.), by K. VanDeGraaff.
Reviewer for William C. Brown Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (1996). Reviewed Anatomy and Physiology:
The Unity of Form and Function, by K. Saladin.
Prosector for Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. (1996). Prosected a cadaver for use in student
demonstrations.
Prosector for Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL. (1996). Prosected a cadaver for use in
student demonstrations.
Reviewer for William C. Brown Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (1994). Reviewed chapter 11 of Form and
Function of the Human Body, by K. VanDe Graaff.
Reviewer for William C. Brown Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (1992). Reviewed chapters 1 through 9 of
Human Anatomy (2nd ed.), by J. Hole and K. Koos.
Reviewer for William C. Brown Publishing Co., Dubuque, IA. (1990). Reviewed chapters 6, 11, 13, and 18 of
Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3rd ed.), by K. VanDeGraaff and S.Fox.
Professional Development
Faculty Advisor. (March, 2014-present). Delta Chi Fraternity. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Spring, 2003 Technology Showcase (PowerPoint: Basics and Multimedia Integration),
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Blackboard assessment course. (2003). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Blackboard overview course. (2002). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Blackboard I course. (2002). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Photoshop 6.0 software course. (2002). Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL.
Participant in digital camera course. (2002). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Faculty Advisor. (2002-2007). Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Adobe PageMaker software course. (2000). Kishwaukee Community College, Malta,
IL.
Participant in Microsoft Word software course. (2000). Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL.
Participant in Microsoft Excel software course. (2000). Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL.
Participant in Microsoft PowerPoint software course. (1999). Kishwaukee Community College,
Malta, IL.
Interim Teacher Certification Coordinator. (1999). Department of Biological Sciences, Northern
Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Faculty Advisor. (1999-2000). Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Attended Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) training seminar. (1999). Registration and
Records, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Participant in Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Seminar. (1999). Using the
8. course Webpage Template. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Who’s Who in American Education. (1995). Marquis Who’s Who (5th ed.). New Providence, New
Jersey.
Faculty Advisor. (1995-1997). Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Mentor. (1990-1991). Northern Illinois University Mentoring Project, DeKalb, IL.
Committees
SPS and OS Representative to the Department of Biological Sciences Governance Committee. (2003-
present). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Supportive Professional Staff Council. (2004-2006). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Alternate to Supportive Professional Staff Council. (2002-2004). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Member of University Class II Judicial Board. (1999-2002). Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Independent Study Projects
The Mechanics of Common Injuries: Viewpoint of a Physical Therapist. (2011). Director of Biological
Sciences honors project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
The Anatomy of Anatomy Education. (2007). Director of Biological Sciences honors project. Northern
Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Anatomy of the Upper Extremity. (2006). Director of Biological Sciences honors project. Northern Illinois
Universiy, DeKalb, IL.
Anatomy of the Lower Extremity. (2003). Director of Biological Sciences honors project. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Muscle Physiology and Steroids. (2002). Director of Biological Sciences honors project. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
Dissection of the Human Nervous System. (2001). Director of Biological Sciences honors project.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Functional Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual (4th ed.). (1996). Director of Biological Sciences honors
project. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Dissection of the Human Nervous System. (1992). Director of independent study project. Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.