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1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
Mary Ann Kluge, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO. 80918
Phone: 719-255-8047
FAX: 719-255-8053
Email: mkluge@uccs.edu
2. Education _________________________________________________________________
Institution and Location
Degree
Year
Major
The Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OH.
Gerontology;
Health Promotion
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
MS
1978
Physical Education:
Adapted Physical Activity
& Exercise Science
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI BS
1977
Physical Education,
Recreation and Health
3. Professional Experience ______________________________________________________
Date Employed
Position/Title
Employer and Location
2014-present
2014
2002-2014
2007
2013-present
2008-2012
1985-2002
1985-1997
1994
1980-1985
1978-1980
PhD
1999
Professor
Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Awarded Promotion
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Associate Professor
Awarded Tenure
Director, Center for Active Living
Lane Center-UCCS HealthCircle
Director, Physical Wellness UCCS-Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Innovation Center
Associate Professor
School of Physical Education
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Senior Women’s Athletics Department of Athletics
Administrator
Pacific Lutheran University
Head Basketball Coach
Awarded Tenure
Pacific Lutheran University
Head Softball Coach,
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Assistant Basketball Coach Department of Athletics
Adapted Physical Education Beaverton Public School District
Specialist
Beaverton, OR
4. Refereed Publications _______________________________________________________
Kluge, M.A. (2014). Music, movement, and mood: Health promotion classes boost well-being and
create social bonds. Generations – Journal of the American Society on Aging, 38(1), 31-34.
Kluge, M.A., LeCompte, M., Snook, A., & Ramel, L. (2014). Fit and Fabulous: Mixed methods
research on processes, perceptions, and outcomes of a year-long gym program with assisted
living residents. Journal of Physical Activity, 22(2), 212-225.
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Silva-Smith, A., Kluge, M.A., LeCompte, M., & Snook, A. (2013). Improving staff reports of fall in
assisted living. Clinical Nursing Research, 22(4), 448-460.
Kirby, J. & Kluge, M.A. (2013). Competing for the first time at 65: The road to the senior games.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 21, 290-308.
Kluge, M.A., Tang, A., Glick, L., LeCompte, M., & Willis, B. (2011). Let’s Keep Moving: A dance
movement class for older women recently relocated to a continuing care retirement
community (CRCC). Arts & Health, 4(1), 4-15.
Silva-Smith, A. L., Feliciano, L., Kluge, M. A., Yochim, B. Y., Anderson, L., Hiroto, K., & Qualls,
S. H. (2011). The Palisades: An Interdisciplinary Wellness Model in Senior Housing. The
Gerontologist, 51(3), 406-414.
Kluge, M.A., Grant, B.C., Friend, L., & Glick, L. (2010). Seeing is believing: Telling the ‘inside’
story of a beginning masters athlete through film. Qualitative Research in Sport and
Exercise, 2(2), 282-292.
Grant, B.C. & Kluge, M.A. (2007). Exploring “other body(s)” of knowledge: Getting to the heart of
the story about aging and physical activity, Quest, 59, 398-414.
Kluge, M.A. (2007). Re-creating through recreating: Using the personal growth through adventure
model to transform women’s lives. Journal of Transformative Education, 5(2), 177-191.
Kluge, M.A., Glick, L.K., Engleman, L.L., & Savis-Hooper, J. (2007). Teaching nursing and allied
health care students how to “communicate care” to older adults. Educational Gerontology,
33, 187-207.
Kluge, M.A. & Glick, L. (2006). Teaching therapeutic communication via camera cues and clues: The
video-interactive method. Journal of Nursing Education, 45, 11, 463-468.
Kluge, M.A. (2005, May/June). Programming for the age wave: It’s more than just a trip. Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 76, 5, 39-55
Hodge, S., Tannehill, D., & Kluge, M.A. (2003). Exploring physical education teacher education
(PETE) students’ practicum experiences and reflective journal writing. Adapted Physical
Education Quarterly, 20, 381-399.
Kluge, M.A. (2002) Understanding the essence of a physically active lifestyle: A phenomenological
study of women 65 and older. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 10, 4-27.
Kluge, M.A. (2001). Confessions of a beginning qualitative researcher. Journal of Aging and
Physical Activity, 9, 329-335.
Kluge, M.A. & Savis, J.C. (2001). Charting a course: A guide for activity professionals who lead
exercise programs for older adults. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 25,3/4, 73-93.
Kluge, M.A. & Savis, J.C. (November/December, 2000). Using chronobiology to enhance exercise
quality in older adults. American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Journal, 4,6,
20-25.
Kluge, M.A. & Savis, J.C. (January/February, 1998). A systematic and situational approach to
mental skills training. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Journal, 30-35.
Kluge, M.A. (February/March, 1990). The Great Wall. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
Journal, 13.
5. Non-refereed publications ____________________________________________________
“Kluge’s Korner.” Special column in the Palisades at Broadmoor Park’s monthly newsletter based
on evidence-based research concerning older adults and wellness.
1. Kluge, M.A. (2012, September). What’s THE LATEST from the International Conference
on Active Aging in Glasgow, Scotland? The Palisades Tribune.
2. Kluge, M.A. (2012, June). Aging around the world. The Palisades Tribune.
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3. Kluge, M.A. (2012, April). The Change Game: Otherwise known as “How to get & Keep
‘at-it’ whatever ‘it’ is! The Palisades Tribune.
4. Kluge, M.A. (2012, March). Bouncing Back: How to get off the sidelines and back into the
game! The Palisades Tribune.
5. Maxfield, M. & Kluge, M.A. (2012, January). Possible Selves. The Palisades Tribune.
6. Kluge, M.A., LeCompte, M. & Sagan-Cortes, M. (2011, December). Reclaiming the Body’s
Wisdom Part 2 Mindful Movement. The Palisades Tribune.
7. Harris, M. & Kluge, M.A. (2011, November). Reclaiming the Body’s Wisdom Part 1
Mindful eating. The Palisades Tribune.
8. Kluge, M.A. (2011, October). What is Successful Aging? Theories & practicalities. The
Palisades Tribune.
9. Kirby, J. & Kluge, M.A. (2011, September,). Putting your best foot forward: The benefits of
walking. The Palisades Tribune.
10. Kluge, M.A. (2011, August). The secrets of stamina. The Palisades Tribune.
11. Kluge, M.A. (2011, July). Music & movement. The Palisades Tribune.
Kluge, M.A. & Scully, M. (2009, summer). The Palisades at Broadmoor Park & UCCS: New
Partners in wellness programming for older adults. Colorado Senior Magazine.
Kluge, M.A. (December, 2007). Fall Prevention. Newsletter: The Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Visser, M., Kluge, M.A., Sipe, C. & Seaman, J. (2004). Training and encouraging senior activity
(TESA): Senior service provider training manual. American Association of Lifestyles and
Fitness.
Kluge, M.A. (December, 2002). The value of service learning. Newsletter: Council on Aging and
Adult Development (CAAD).
6. Publications submitted for Peer-Review (in active review process)_____________________
Scott, W.S., Sinclair-Elder, A.J., Kluge, M.A., & Elder, C.L. CyberEx: Using interactive technology
to deliver exercise programming to rural older adults. Activities, Adaptations, and Aging
Plys, E. & Kluge, M.A. Lifespace usage in a sample of independent living residents within a
continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Senior Housing Journal
John, S., Kluge, M.A., & Maxfield, M. Health-focused possible selves in a senior living
community. Clinical Gerontology
Kluge, M.A., Silva-Smith, A., LeCompte, M., & Snook, A. The relationship of falls incidence and
falls efficacy on physical activity at a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The
Gerontologist
LeCompte, M. Kluge, M.A., & Silva-Smith, A. Understanding Assisted Living residents’
perceptions of falls events and decision making about activity engagement after a fall.
Activities, Adaptations, & Aging
Works in process (manuscripts for peer-review)
Kluge, M.A., Kirby, J., & Barth, D. Young and old together: Intergenerational Attitude Changes
through Sport Education. Journal of Health Promotion Practice.
Kluge, M.A., Kirby, J., Bland, S., & Barth, D. What it’s like to play volleyball after 70: A
qualitative inquiry. Journal of Aging Studies.
Meyer, N., Kluge, M.A., Gilliland-Story, L. & Bakke, J. Sports dietetics in action: Experiences
from Vancouver 2011. PINES.
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7. Books and Book Chapters ____________________________________________________
In press. Kluge, M.A. Physical Activity Programmes in Residential Care Settings in Tulle, E. &
Phoenix, C. (Eds). Physical Activity and Sport in Later Life: Critical Approaches. Plagrave.
In press. Kluge, M.A. Principles of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down in Rose, D. & Jones, J. (Eds.)
Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. 2nd Edition Human Kinetics.
Grant, B.C. & Kluge, M.A. (2011). Leisure and Well-being. In H. Gibson & J. Singleton (Eds.),
Leisure and Aging Well (pp. 129-142). Champaign: IL. Human Kinetics.
Kluge, M.A. & Glick, L. (2011). How they see you: Essential communication skills for health care
professionals. 2nd Edition. GLAM Communications. Colorado Springs, CO. 80921
8. Published Reviews/Creative Works ____________________________________________
Video InterACTIVE: Teaching videos for healthcare communication
Kluge, M.A. (Writer, Producer) & Glick, L.K. (Writer, Director). (2014). Communication
connections with cancer_1 and Beyond Pink: One Woman’s Experience_2. (Available from
Insight Media, Inc. 2162 Broadway, New York, NY 10024).
Kluge, M.A. (Writer/Producer) &Glick, L.K. (Writer/Director). (2011). Even if I’ve never heard of
that: Culturally effective communication_1. (Available from Insight Media, Inc. 2162
Broadway, New York, NY 10024).
Kluge, M.A. (Writer/Producer) & Glick, L.K. (Writer/Director). (2009). No more “sweetie &
honey:” How to talk with older adults. (Available from Insight Media, Inc. 2162 Broadway,
New York, NY 10024).
Kluge, M.A. (Writer/Producer) &Glick, L.K. (Writer/Director). (2009). The “D” word in
healthcare. (Available from Insight Media, Inc. 2162 Broadway, New York, NY 10024).
Kluge, M.A. (Writer/Producer) & Glick, L.K. (Writer/Director), & Crouch, J. (Producer). (2006).
Meeting your first patient: Essential communication skills for health care professional.
(Available from Insight Media, Inc. 2162 Broadway, New York, NY 10024).
Documentary Film:
Kluge, M.A. (Writer/Director) & Glick, L.K. (Writer/Director). (2007). The starting line: The
making of a senior athlete. (Available from GLAM Communications. Colorado Springs, CO.
80921)
Digital Stories:
Kluge, M.A., Hildebrand, J., & Glick, L. (2010). Forecast for the ages: A warming trend.
Kluge, M.A. (2009). Unfolding: Dance and dance movement in a retirement community.
Grant, B.C. & Kluge, M.A. (2009). ‘In there:’ What is it like living in a retirement community?
9. Presentations at Meetings and Seminars ________________________________________
The Palisades Story: Toward Best Practices for Integrating Health & Housing. Kluge, M.A.,
Qualls, S., & Silva-Smith, A. Innovations on Aging Collaborative’s Specialized Health Care
& Life Care Management Conference. Colorado Springs October 8, 2014.
Processes and Outcomes from Three Community-Academic Partnerships. Feliciano, Kluge, &
Qualls. Paper. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Annual Meeting
and Educational Leadership Conference. Denver, CO. March 1, 2014.
Fit ‘n Fabulous: Processes, perceptions, and outcomes of a year-long gym program in Assisted
Living. Symposium participant: Physical Activity and Aging: Facilitators and Barriers to
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Implementing Change. Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. November
22, 2013.
Lifespace usage in a sample of independent living residents within a continuing care retirement
community (CCRC). Poster presentation. Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans,
LA. November 20, 2013.
Culturally effective communication via camera cues and clues. Kluge, M.A. & Glick. L.K. Lecture
at the Rising spirit -- uniting through difference, Diversity Summit, University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs, CO. April 18, 2013.
Improving flexibility and correcting muscular imbalances in older adults: “No Pain, Know Gain.”
Gaustad, A. & Kluge, M.A. Poster Presentation at Rocky Mountain American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference, Denver, CO. April 5-6, 2013.
Measuring physical activity in independent living residents at a continuing care retirement
community. Poster Presentation at Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) Conference, Denver, CO. April 5-6, 2013.
Volleyball brings hope to women 70 and older. Kluge, M.A., Kirby, J., Bland, S., & Barth, D.
Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs,
CO. April 5, 2013.
Improving flexibility and correcting muscular imbalances associated with functional independence
in older adults. Gaustad, A.& Kluge, M.A. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day,
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 5, 2013.
Walk Safe, Walk Together: A pilot study to promote walkability for older adults in the community
while measuring student learning outcomes in an applied setting. Kirby, J. & Kluge, M.A.
Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs,
CO. April 5, 2013.
Measuring physical activity (METs) in independent living residents using the SO-FIT method.
Ramel, L. & Kluge, M.A. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of
Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 5, 2013.
Response eating to a mindful eating guidebook. Peterson, H., Harris, M., & Kluge, M.A. Poster
presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO.
April 5, 2013.
Cyberex interactive exercise program: A new way to a new you. Scott, W., Elder, M., Elder, C., &
Kluge, M.A. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs, CO. April 5, 2013.
Health-focused possible selves in a senior living community. John, S., Kluge, M.A., Maxfield, M.
Poster Presentation at Gerontological Society of America (GSA) San Diego, CA. November
15, 2012.
The feasibility and benefits of a structured gym program for assisted living residents at a continuing
care retirement community. Kluge, M.A., LeCompte, M., & Ramel, L. Poster Presentation at
the World Congress of Active Ageing (WCAA) Glasgow, Scotland. August 15, 2012.
Learning from the lived-ageing body: Advancing knowledge of physical activity in the later years.
Phoenix, C., Kluge, M.A. & Grant, B.C. Symposium at the World Congress of Active
Ageing (WCAA) Glasgow, Scotland. August 16, 2012.
The ‘Fit and Fabulous Palisades Champions’: Exploring the feasibility and benefits of a structured
strength and conditioning program with assisted living residents in a gym setting. Kluge,
M.A., LeCompte, M., Snook, A., & Ramel, L. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research
Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 13, 2012.
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Renaming, reframing, recovery, and resilience: How interviews help us understand how seniors
perceive themselves after a fall. LeCompte, M., Kluge, M.A., & Snook, A. Poster
presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO.
April 13, 2012.
The relationship of falls incidence and falls efficacy on activity class participation at a CCRC.
Snook, A.R., Kluge, M.A., Silva-Smith, A., & LeCompte, M. Poster presentation at Mt.
Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 13, 2012.
Yoga for Stress Reduction: An Intervention for Cancer Survivors. Sagan-Cortez, M.& Kluge, M.A.
Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs,
CO. April 13, 2012.
What is it like to be a multi-sport athlete at the high school level? Bakke, J. & Kluge, M.A. Mt.
Lion Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 13, 2012.
Athletes in transition. Pater, T. & Kluge, M.A. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day,
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 13, 2012.
The influence of dance on quality of life for women in retirement communities. Kluge, M.A.,
LeCompte, M., Glick, L., & Willis, B. Workshop at the American Association on Aging
(ASA) conference, San Francisco, CA. April 26, 2011.
Young and old together: Attitude change through intergenerational sport education. Kluge, M.A.,
Kirby, J., and Glick, L. Session at the American Association on Aging (ASA) conference,
San Francisco, CA. April 29, 2011.
Developing stamina: Introduction to and utilization of machines for cardiovascular fitness at a
CRCC. Kluge, M.A., Bobb, Z., & LeCompte, M. Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research
Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 1, 2011.
Digitally reported research and diary publication. Invited lecture. University of South Carolina.
May 3, 2010.
Smart E-Motion Rotating Chair Study. Kluge, M.A., Chow, E., Hildebrand, J., Torres-Reyes, F.,
Grissom, C., & LeCompte, M., Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day, University of
Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 2, 2010.
Young and Old Together: Changing Attitudes about Aging. Kluge, M.A., Hildebrand, J.B., & Glick,
L., Poster presentation at Mt. Lion Research Day University of Colorado, Colorado Springs,
CO. April 2, 2010.
The Experience of Let’s Keep Moving: Giving Voice to Dancers of the Third Age. Kluge, M.A.,
LeCompte, M., Glick, L. & Willis, B. Mt. Lion Research Day, University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs, CO. April 3, 2009.
Staying upright at eighty: Results of a fall prevention intervention at the Palisades at Broadmoor
Park Senior Residence. Kluge, M.A., Scully, M., Martinez, R., & Van Zytveld, C. Mt. Lion
Research Day, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. April 3, 2009.
The Palisades at Broadmoor Park: Resident Wellness Program. Qualls, S., Kluge, M.A., SilvaSmith, A., Feliciano, L., Hacker, M., Hutchins, A., Yockim, B., Hiroto, K., Satrom, S.
Poster Presentation for the annual conference of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive
Disabilities, Boulder, CO. October, 16, 2008.
Masters athletes: The inside story. Invited symposium at the 7th World Congress on Aging and
Physical Activity. Tsukuba, Japan. July 26, 2008.
The making of a senior athlete: Training considerations. Workshop at the 7th World Congress on
Aging and Physical Activity. Tsukuba, Japan. July 26, 2008.
Telling tales: How and why qualitative researchers do what they do. Workshop at the 7th World
Congress on Aging and Physical Activity. Tsukuba, Japan. July, 28, 2008.
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Fit and Feisty: A study of older adults who maintain physical activity programs. Symposium at the
American Association of Applied Sport Psychology Conference. Louisville, KY. October 27,
2007.
Turning Gray into Gold: Consulting opportunities for sport psychology professionals. Colloquium
at the American Association of Applied Sport Psychology Conference. Louisville, KY.
October 27, 2007.
Pedagogical Strategies and Technology in Health Sciences Curricula: Helping Students
Communication Therapeutically with Older Adults. Colloquium: American Association for
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (AAASP). Miami, FL. September, 28, 2006.
Shape-up or Ship-out! The making of a senior athlete. Workshop: American Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Annual Conference. Salt Lake City,
UT. April 25, 2006.
Training and Encouraging Senior Activity: Guidelines for Physical Activity for Older Adults.
Balance and Fall Prevention. Pre-Conference Workshop: American Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Annual Conference. Salt Lake City,
UT. April 25, 2006.
Training and encouraging senior activity (TESA): Senior Service Provider Training. TESA
Workshops, sponsored by American Association of Lifestyles and Fitness. West Lafayette,
IN. April 9-12, 2005 & Grand Rapids, MI. November 16-18, 2005.
Training and encouraging senior activity (TESA): Senior Service Provider Training. TESA
Workshops, sponsored by American Association of Lifestyles and Fitness. Mankato, MN.
September 24 & 25, 2004.
Using technology to support assessment: The Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences’
Video-InterActive (VIA) Project. Presentation: 9th Annual Teaching with Technology
Conference. August 10, 2004.
Social cultural influences on ‘just doing it’: Is it really that simple? 6th Annual World Congress on
Physical Activity & Aging. Symposium: Stories about aging and physical (in) activity.
August 7, 2004.
Qualitative Research: ‘Playing Around’ with the participants’ point of view. Workshop: 6th
Congress on Physical Activity, Aging, and Sports. London, Ontario. August 6, 2004.
Capable communication VIA camera cues and clues: Applying research on learning to assessment
design. Roundtable Discussion: American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)
Assessment Conference. Denver, CO. June 13, 2004.
It’s never too late to dare: Programming for the age wave. Workshop: American Association of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Annual Conference. April 3,
2004.
Community connections: Intergenerational approaches to promoting physical activity. HPERD
Challenges for the 21st Century -- Aging and Intergenerational Activities Workshop.
American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Annual Conference. April 2, 2004.
Capable communication via camera clues and cues: Technology-enhanced teaching of therapeutic
communication skills. Presentation: Assessment of Student Learning: A CU Systemwide
Forum. Denver, CO. March 12, 2004.
Capable communication via camera clues and cues: Technology-enhanced teaching of therapeutic
communication skills. Paper session: Preparing students to serve older adults. Association of
Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Conference. February, 27, 2004.
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Psychological Principles of Human Behavior. American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness
Instructor Workshop. Seattle, WA. August, 2001; February, 2001.
Exercise Physiology. American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop.
Seattle, WA. August, 2001; February, 2001.
Re-creating through Recreating into the Later Years. Association of Outdoor Recreation and
Education Conference. University of Miami of Ohio, Oxford, OH. November 9, 2000.
Charting a Course: A Guide for Activity Professionals Working with Older Adults. YMCA Fitness
Expo, Seattle, WA. November 4, 2000.
Qualitative Approaches to Physical Activity and Aging Research. Symposium: 5th World Congress
on Physical Activity, Aging, and Sports Orlando, FL. August 13, 1999.
Choosing from the Methodological Toolkit: Exploring Lived Experiences Using a
Phenomenological Approach. Roundtable Discussion: American Educational Research
Association (AERA) Annual Meeting Montreal, Canada. April 22, 1999.
What is Phenomenology? Guest Lecture: CI/EDPSY 931 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. February 3, 1999.
Constructing a Syllabus for Freshman Students about the Aging Experience. Faculty Development
Workshop: The Freshman Experience, PLU Campus, Tacoma, WA. December 12, 1998.
Facilitating Behavior Change: Finding Flow and Synergy. Keynote Address: YMCA Fitness Expo,
Lakewood, WA. September 20, 1998.
Right on Target: Knowing your Personnel and Finding the Right Combination. Poster Presentation:
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology (AAASP) Conference
October 19, 1996.
Getting from Here to There: Modes of Travel in Pre-performance Preparation. Poster Presentation:
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology (AAASP) Conference
October 18, 1996.
Putting the Pieces Together: The Coach’s Perspective on Blending Physical Skills Training with
Psychological Skill Development. Lecture: Association for the Advancement of Applied
Sports Psychology (AAASP) Conference October 20, 1996.
10. Grants and Research ________________________________________________________
Sponsored
Pikes Peak Area Council on Governments (PPACG) Innovation Grant. Healthier Living:
Scholarships to Enhance Integrated Healthcare and wellness in Older Adults. Lane Center
Clinics: The Aging Center, Peak Vista Health Clinic, Center for Active Living & the Peak
Nutrition Center. $29,904. Center for Active Living Director.
University Partnership-Palisades Advisory Committee (UPPAC). Gait, Posture, and Balance
Analysis using Dartfish Software. 4/14/2012. $2400. Principle Investigator.
University Partnership-Palisades Advisory Committee (UPPAC). Measuring physical activity
(METS) in IL Residents. 4/2012. $2400. Principle Investigator.
Presidents Teaching and Leaning Collaborative (PTLC). Walk Safe, Walk Together: A pilot study to
promote walkability and increase physical activity for older adults in the community. 8/2011.
$1500. CU-System Mentor.
Wellness Contract. Beth-El College at UCCS and the Palisades at Broadmoor Park. 9/1/10 –
10/23/12. $11,000. Physical Wellness Program Director.
Wellness Contract. Beth-El College at UCCS and the Palisades at Broadmoor Park. 9/17/09 –
8/31/10. $31,200. Physical Wellness Program Director.
University Partnership-Palisades Advisory Committee (UPPAC). The Impact of Falls & Fall Risk
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on Participation in a Wellness Program in an Assisted Living Facility. 4/2010. $5000. Coinvestigator.
Innovations in Scholarship for Inclusive Excellence (ISIE) at UCCS. Young and Old Together:
Intergenerational Attitude Changes through Sport Education. 1/2010-12/2012. $1000.
Principle Investigator.
CPS: Medium: INFORMEQ: Innovation for reasoning motion effort and quality. National Science
Foundation NSF 08-611. 2/27/09. $506,351. Co-Principle Investigator. Sub-contracted
Project Director for The Smart E-Motion Chair Study, 01/01 - 05/20, 2010.
Assessment Mini-Grant: Student Assessment & Achievement Committee (SAAC) at UCCS.
Assessing Pre-Service Professionals' Therapeutic Communication Skills. 12/15/06-5/31/07.
$4000. Project Director.
American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF), Washington, D.C. & the Center
for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, GA. Training and Encouraging Senior Activity (TESA).
10/25/02-5/31/07. $2000. Project team member.
Faculty Partnership Grant for Innovations in Teaching and Learning: Culturally Competent Health
Communication via Camera Cues and Clues. Teaching and Learning Center at UCCS.
11/12/04-5/31/05. $4000. Project Director.
Creative Research and Creative Works (CRCW) Grant. Measuring Planfulness about Being
Regularly Physically Active. The Graduate School at UCCS. 4/15/03-5/31/04. $4000. Project
Director.
Curriculum Transformation Workshop. Ethnic Studies & Women’s Studies Committee at UCCS.
Awarded June 2, 2004. $1000.00. Participant.
Faculty Partnership Grant for Innovations in Teaching and Learning: Capable Communication via
Camera Cues and Clues. The Teaching and Learning Center at UCCS. 5/19/03-2/1/04.
$4000.00. Project Director.
Faculty Development Grant for the Dissemination of Information about Curriculum Development
and Research Related to Aging. Travel Funds awarded February 2003. Sponsored by the
Center on Aging at UC-CS. $200.00.
Faculty Development Grant for the Dissemination of Information about Curriculum Development
and Research Related to Aging. Travel Funds awarded March 12, 2003. Sponsored by the
Office for Academic Diversity and Development at UCCS. $200.00.
Innovative Teaching Course Development Grant: Lifespan physical activity and health. Teaching
and Learning Center at Pacific Lutheran University. 11/1/01 -12/31/02. $2000.00. Project
Director.
Teaching and Learning Workshop Development Grant: The women we are becoming: Discovering
the body’s wisdom. 4/1/02-12/31/02. Teaching and Learning Center at Pacific Lutheran
University. $2000.00. Project Director.
Service Learning Grant: Service learning through after school sports. Center for Public Service at
Pacific Lutheran University and the Tacoma Public School District. 11/01/96-2/01/97.
$1000.00. Project Director.
Collaborative Research & Learning Grant: Using a Thinking Skills Approach for the Effective
Teaching of Outdoor Activities. Teaching and Learning Center at Pacific Lutheran University.
5/01/95-8/31/05. $1000.00. Project Director.
Unsponsored
Silva-Smith, A., Kluge, M.A., Feliciano, L. & Anderson, J. An integrated approach to the
assessment and treatment of hypertension (HTN). National Institutes of Health (NIH). 2014
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Kluge, M.A., Twilleger, T., & Mulligan, J. A new strategy for creating “well-beings:” The
integration of physical activity, nutrition and behavioral health practice units with primary
care. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Pioneering Ideas grant. Submitted 10/15/14
Diversity & Excellence Grant. Promoting a Broader Understanding of the Complex Issues
Surrounding Poverty through Creative Teaching/Learning Strategies. Submitted 11/1/13.
$900. Role: Co-Principle Investigator.
Beth-El College Enhancement Funds. Feasibility and Benefits of an intake and assessment-driven
programming model for Center of Active Living (CAL) end-users. Submitted 10/2/13. $4800.
Role: Principle Investigator. *IRB approval of #14-055 obtained 11/5/13.
Diversity and Excellence Grant. Fostering institutional change: promoting a broader understanding
of the complex issues surrounding poverty through creative teaching/learning strategies
12/06/2013 $900. Co-investigator
Creative Works and Development Mini Grant. What creates consistency in physical activity
programming for women? Faculty Assembly Women's Committee. $500. Submitted May 20,
2013. Role: PI.
The Retirement Research Foundation. An evidence-based integrated health and wellness protocol
for senior housing. Silva-Smith, A., Qualls, S. & Kluge, M.A. $102,414. Submitted February
1, 2013. Role: Co-PI.
NIH/NHLBI PA-12-006 (R-15). Development, validation, and reliability of mobile application to
assess physical activity. Behrens, T., Kluge, M.A. & Interdonato, R. Submitted January 25,
2012. Role: Co-PI. $430,981.
Psychosocial Risk and Disease Prevention (PRDP) division of NIH (R01): Interprofessional
Wellness Intervention to Engage Frail Elders in Activities to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular
Disease and Stroke. Silva-Smith, A., Qualls, S., Kluge, M.A., Feliciano, L., Maxfield, M.
Submitted June 2011. $999,000. Role: Co-investigator.
Creative Research and Creative Works (CRCW) Grant. The Impact of Falls & Fall Risk on
Participation in a Wellness Program in an Assisted Living Facility, Proposal submitted
March 29, 2011. $4000. Role: Co-PI
The Sidney R. Garfield Memorial Fund. Older Adult Physical Activity Programming Website
Development: Walkability. Role: PI. Proposal submitted October 2010. $10,000.
Healthcare Environmental Arts Research Grant. Is seeing beneficial? The effect of viewing
movement arts programming on TV at a continuing care retirement community (CRCC), The
Society for Arts in Healthcare. Proposal submitted January 2010. $1,000.00. Role: PI.
National Institute of Health, (NIH)Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support. (RFA-OD-09-010).
Recovery act limited competition: Building sustainable community-liked infrastructure to
enable health science research. Qualls, S., Silva-Smith, A., Kluge, M.A., Shin, J.Y.,
Yochim, B., & Feliciano, L. Submitted 2009. Role: Co-investigator. $999,650.
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and the Older Americans Act. A Matter of Balance. Grant
application for $20,000.00. Submitted April 24, 2009. Role: PI.
Beth-El College Enhancement Funds: Fall Prevention. Proposal #1: Guest Speaker/Consultant Fall
Prevention Kick-Off co-sponsored by Beth-El College & The Palisades at Broadmoor Park.
Proposal #2: Fall Prevention Training for HSCI Students. Submitted February 29, 2008.
$3000.00
Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Next Step for Breast Cancer Survivors. Community Education
Grant application for $58,766.00. Submitted December 1, 2008. Role: PI.
Teaching Enhancement Award: Creating an ethnography and video library for HSCI 463: Culture
& Health. Submitted December 15, 2007. $200.00.
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) PAR 06-039 “Dissemination and Implementation
Research in Health” Grant. New Partners, New Practices-Encouraging and Supporting Older
Adult Physical Activity. Partners: Penrose–St Francis Health Services and its partners,
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) Beth El Schools of Nursing and Health
Sciences and Psychology, and the Mountain View Medical Group. $389,000.00. Role: Co-PI.
Diversity & Excellence Grant/CU System. Color influences care: Creating culturally competent
changes in health care education. Proposal submitted November 2005. $4000. Role: PI.
Course-level Learning Outcomes Grant: Assessing Foundation Therapeutic Communication Skills.
Submitted November 5, 2004. $2000.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): ACTIVEly Transforming
Communication Skills in Health Care: The Video Inter-ACTIVE (VIA) Method. Proposal
submitted October 2004. $224,693.00. Role: Principle Investigator.
The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. Capable Communication VIA Camera Cues and Clues.
Letter of Inquiry submitted September 21, 2004.
The Josiah Macy, Jr. Grants in Health Professional Communications. ACTIVEly Transforming
Communication Skills in Health Care: The Video Inter-ACTIVE (VIA) Method. Letter of
Inquiry submitted September 13, 2004.
The Aetna Foundation Quality of Care Grants Program. Exceptional Interactions VIA Camera Clues
and Cues: An Innovative Approach to Teaching Communication Skills to Health Care
Students. Online application submitted September 30, 2004.
Summer Stipend for Curriculum Development in Aging. University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs. Submitted May 15, 2004. $200.
Student Achievement Assessment Grant: A Two-Tired Approach to Assessing Therapeutic
Communication Skills. Sponsored by the Student Achievement Assessment Committee at the
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Submitted August, 1, 2003. $4000.00. Project
Director. $4000. Role: PI.
Blueprint Mini-Grant: “All’s Well” Promoting Lifelong Health through Physical Activity: A
University-Community Partnership. Submitted January 31, 2003. $53,000. Role: PI.
Summer Stipend for Curriculum Development in Aging. University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs. Submitted March 29, 2003. $200.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Transporting Talking with
Technology to the Campus, the Community and Beyond. Submitted November 3, 2003. Letter
of Intent for 3-year grant for $607, 059. Role: PI.
Technology Grant: Interactive Digitized Video Therapeutic Communication Simulations. Colorado
Institute of Technology (CIT) and the Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE).
Submitted October 31, 2003. $224,015. Role: PI.
Works in progress (grant & contract submissions)
Qualls, S., Kluge, M.A., Kenny, M., & Anderson, J. I-WIN: Community Wellness Innovations
Program. Submitted to the University of Colorado Health Trust. 2014 In review.
Qualls, S., Silva-Smith, A., Bigelow, M., Kluge, M.A., Anderson, J. University of Colorado
Employee Wellness contract. 2014 In negotiation.
11. Courses Taught, Curriculum Planning, Teaching Innovation, etc. _____________________
Undergraduate: Pre-tenure
HSCI 200: Professional Practice Foundations HSCI core (3 cr.)
HSCI 436: Health Care Leadership and Management HSCI core (3 cr.)
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HSCI 462: Internship in Sports Health and Wellness Promotions HSCI core (1-10 cr.)
Undergraduate: Tenure-present
Core Courses
HSCI 4200 Health Behavior Change (3 cr.)
HSCI 4520 Health Teaching (3 cr.) *Now Health Communication
HSCI 4630 Culture & Health (3 cr.)
Electives
HSCI 2800 Biomedical Aging: Myths and Realities (3 cr.)
HSCI 4760 Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport (3 cr.)
HSCI 4740 Aging, Physical Activity, and Health (3 cr.)
Graduate: Tenure-present
Core Courses
HSCI 6650 Health Coaching (4 cr.)
HSCI 6040 Health Behavior Theories 1 (3 cr.)
HSCI 6070 Practicum in Health Sciences (3-6 cr.)
HSCI 6090 Graduate Research Project (3-6 cr.)
HSCI 7000 Thesis (3-6 cr.)
Electives
HSCI 6170 Special Topics: Qualitative Research (3 cr.)
HSCI 6740 Aging, Physical Activity, and Health (3 cr.)
HSCI 5760 Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport (3 cr.)
Curriculum Planning:
Undergraduate curriculum in Health Promotions Task Force, ongoing
Graduate committee Masters in Health Promotions, ongoing
Teaching Innovations:
o Learned how to use Blackboard for online course management
o Digital Storytelling
o Learned how to utilize eCollege & eCompanion for course management
o Learned how to us Avigalon, a software program to assess health coaching interviews
12. Recognitions _______________________________________________________________
Athena Award Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce 2010
Teaching Award
M.O.S.I.A.C. Outstanding Faculty Diversity Award 2013
CU-System President’s Faculty Excellence Award for Advancing Teaching and
Learning through Technology. Teaching Therapeutic Communication to Pre-Service
Health Care Professionals using InterActive View (iView). May 2006.
Professional Service Award
Business Alliance Innovations in Health Care Delivery The Lane Center. Member, Lane
Center Integrated Services Team/Director, Center for Active Living. 2014
Spirit of the Springs Award. Palisades Research and Services Team in Partnership with
Dunn & Associates, owners of the Palisades. Mayor Steve Bach Colorado Springs,
CO. 2012
The Colorado Springs Gazette Gold Medals 2011: “Best Retirement Home” (The Palisades
at Broadmoor Park); “Best Higher Education” (UCCS) and “Best School” (UCCS)
Best of 50+ Housing Award: Best Integration of Technology (Gold Medal) 2011
Best of 50+ Housing Award: Best in Fitness & Wellness (Silver Medal) 2011
Fellowship
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Mini-fellowship in Ethnogeriatrics. Culture, Aging, and Health Promotions. Awarded May
21, 2003. Sponsored by the Stanford Geriatric Education Center (SGEC), Palo Alto,
CA.
Tenure & Promotion
Promotion to Full Professor 2014
Appointment to the Graduate Faculty at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
2008
Granted Tenure at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2007
Promotion to Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University 1996
Tenure granted at Pacific Lutheran University 1994
Coaching
Coach “Hits‘n Ms’” Senior Women’s Volleyball Team (70+) 2011-present
Coach Senior Women’s Volleyball “The GLAMS” (65+) 2006-2012
Co-Coach of the Year N.C.I.C. Conference 1989
Co-N.C.I.C. Conference Champions 1989
Coach for Washington Select Team to BCI Basketball Tournament 1988
Coach for European Basketball Tour Summer 1987
Academic Achievement
Doctor of Philosophy – Cumulative average: 4.00 Suma Cum Laude
Master’s Degree - Cumulative average: 3.86 Suma Cum Laude
Bachelor’s Degree - Cumulative average: 3.53 Dean’s List, “High Distinction”
Athletics
Senior Athlete 2010-present
Member: United States Lacrosse Squad 1977
Drafted: Professional Women’s Basketball 1977
All-American ASA Softball Player 1974, 1975
13. Professional Organizations ___________________________________________________
International Society of Aging and Physical Activity (ISAPA)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
American Society on Aging (ASA)
Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH)
14. Service ____________________________________________________________________
Committees: Departmental (D), School/College (C), University committees (U), CU-System (S)
(D) Search Committee Member, Assistant Professor Health Promotion, October 2014-present
(D) Search Committee Member, Instructor Health Sciences, November 2014
(D) Task Force: HSCI Department Response to Program Review, 2014
(D) Search Committee Chair, Assistant Professor Nutrition, November 2010-May 2011
(D) Search Committee Member, Assistant Professor Health Promotions, January 2011-Aug 2011
(D) Health Sciences Department Committee, Member 2002-present
(D) Health Sciences Curriculum Committee, Chair, 2008-2009
(D) Health Promotions Curriculum Task Force member, 2009-present
(D) Graduate Committee Masters in Health Promotion, 2010-present
(D) Health Sciences Admissions/Recruitment/Retention, September 2002-present
(D) Advisor: Physical Therapy Society September 2002 - May 2003
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(C) Beth-El College Faculty Organization Committee, 2002-present
(C) Beth-El College Student Activities Committee, 2010-present
(C) Beth-El College Faculty Practice Committee, 2011-present
(C) Beth-El College Tenure, Promotion, & Review Committee, 2006-present
(C) Beth-College Curriculum Committee, September 2005-2007.
(C) Gerontology and Palliative Care Task Force, 2002-2007
(C) Laboratory Committee, September 2002-2007
(U) Member, Search Committee Campus Wellness Director 2014-present
(U) Lane Center Integrated Services Task Force, 2012-present
(U) Research Committee The Lane Center, 2013-present
(U) Interprofessional Faculty Development Team, 2014-present
(U) Hypertension Task Force for Integrated Services, 2013-present
(U) Innovations in Wellness Task Force, 2010-present
(U) UCCS Academic Planning Committee, 2010-present
(U) Gerontology Education Committee, September 2002-present
(U) Faculty Athletic Representative, UCCS Athletics & RMAC Conference, 2011-2014
(U) Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee (IACC) 2011-2014
(U) Faculty Assembly Women’s Committee 2004-2008; 2012-2013
(U) Consultant, Wellness Services, UCCS-Palisades Partnership, 2006-2012
(U) UCCS Partners Research Team member, Palisades at Broadmoor Park, 2006-2012
(U) Diversity Committee, May 2008-2012
(U) Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies Committee, 2002-2008
(U) Personnel and Benefits Committee, September 2002 - 2008
(U) Rosa Parks and Cesar Chaves Scholarship Committee; 2007
(U) Student Achievement Assessment Committee (SAAC) 2006 - 2007
(U) Dean Search School of Education, Leslie Manning, Chair, November 2004-May 2005
(U) Search Committee Women’s Basketball Coach, January-May 2005
(U) National Student Exchange Committee, October 2004-2005
(S) Presidents Teaching and Learning Collaborative, 2011-2014
(S) Faculty Athletic Representative, 2011-2014
(S) Women’s Committee, January 2005-2010; 2013
Graduate Student Committees
Doctoral Committees:
• Renn, B. PhD Candidate Psychology: Correlates of Physical Activity Engagement in Later
Life: A Structural Equation Model
• Noeker, T.L. Age-related changes in the allocation of attention to emotional stimuli 2010.
• Williams, A.A. Family structure, development, and stress as frameworks of understanding
late-life planning in aging families of intellectually disabled individuals: A
phenomenological study 2009.
Masters Thesis Committees:
• Plys, E. MS candidate Psychology: Physical, social, and cognitive load assessment in
assisted living residents. Student Research Award 2014 Psychologists in Long-term Care.
“Life-Space Usage in a Sample of Independent Living Residents Within a Continuing Care
Retirement Community (CCRC) with an Embedded Wellness Program.”
• Magrini, M. Power training in older adults (Member) 2013-2014
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• Reguant-Closa, A. Athlete’s plate validation study (Member) 2013-14
• Scott, W. Cyberex interactive exercise program: A new way to a new you (Member) 2013
• Clasen, D. Skin infections in wrestlers. (Member) 2013
• Bakke, J. What is it like to be a multiple sport athlete? (Advisor) 2012
• Hildebrand, J. Competing at 65: The road to the senior games (Advisor) 2010
Masters Project Advisor:
• Kettlekamp, S. Self-perception and effectiveness of the functional movement screen in adults
2014-15
• Fryc, P. Self-Efficacy among older adults and fear of falling prior-to and after fall
prevention programming 2014-15
• Twilleger, T. Feasibility and benefits of an intake and assessment-driven programming
model for Center for Active Living (CAL) end-users 2014
• Gaustad, A. Improving flexibility and correcting muscular imbalances in older adults: “No
Pain, Know Gain” 2013
• Ramel, L. Measuring physical activity in independent living residents at a continuing care
retirement community 2013
• LeCompte, M. Renaming, Reframing, Recovery, and Resilience: How Interviews May Help
us Understand How Older Adults Perceive Themselves after a Fall 2012
• Sagan-Cortes, M. Yoga for Stress Reduction: An Intervention for Cancer Survivors 2012
• Pater, T. Athletes in Transition 2012
• Snook, A. The relationship of falls incidence and falls efficacy on activity class participation
at a continuing care retirement community 2011.
• Ricketts, M. Engaging Colorado partners in comprehensive cancer control activities 2011.
• Gonzales, R. Telling the tale: Thematic and visual representations of the polycystic ovary
syndrome lived experience 2010.
• Bobb, Z. Developing Stamina: Introduction to and utilization of cardio machines at a
continuing care retirement community 2010.
• Tang, A. Let’s keep moving: Dance and dance movement at a retirement community 2009.
Masters Project Committee Member:
• Peterson, H. Mindful eating 2012
Undergraduate Honors
• Fernau, A. Modifying Behaviors and Attitudes in Nursing Home Staff 2013
Associate Editor
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (JAPA)
Editorial Board Member
The Gerontologist
Reviewer
Arts & Health
The Gerontologist
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (JAPA)
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise
Quest
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES)
Journal of Health and Physical Activity (JHPA)
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The American College of Sports Medicine
Public Service in a Professional Capacity
Member, American Heart Association Collaboration with Beth-El College & The Lane Center
Heart Walk 2014
Member, Developmental Healthcare Model Taskforce, Goodwill Industries, 2013-present
Member, Colorado Senior Sports Development Council Board of Directors, 2009-present
Member, Southern Colorado Fall Prevention Advisory Committee. May 2007-2014
Awards Committee Council on Aging and Adult Development (CAAD) Fall 2002-2010
Member, Community Collaboration and Disease Management for the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado
Springs, Dec. 2004 – 2010
Consultant, CU Aging Center. Retirement Research Foundation Grant: Traditional and Web-based
Mental Health Training for Allied and Home Health Professionals: Laying a Foundation for a
National Center for Mental Health and Aging. 2007.
Member, Train-the-Trainer Curriculum Development Task Force. TESA Project. American
Lifestyles and Fitness Association. Spring 2004 – 2007
Member, Newsletter Committee Council on Aging and Adult Development (CAAD) Spring 20032004
Member, Stroke Prevention Community Advisory Council: Penrose-St. Francis Health Services,
Colorado Springs Dec. 2002-2005
Consultant and Program Director Bethel School District: Adapted Aquatics Program, Tacoma, WA.
1986-2002
Director, All’s Well Community Service Project: Second Wind School Tacoma, WA. Feb-May
2002
Member, Red Cross of Pierce County, WA. Advisory Board 2001-2002
Member, Senior Games of Pierce County, WA. Advisory Group 2000-2002
Guest Lectures
Reducing Fall Risk [Falls Aren’t Funny]. Senior Resource Council’s Healthy Aging Conference
September 18, 2014 Colorado Springs
Pillar Lifelong Learning Institute Healthier Living in ACTION Part 1:Muscle Healthy September
18, 2014 & Part 2 Heart Healthy September 25, 2014 The Lane Center, Colorado Springs
The Palisades Story: Toward Best Practices for Integrating Health & Housing. Kluge, M.A.,
Qualls, S., & Silva-Smith, A. Innovations on Aging Collaborative’s Specialized Health Care & Life
Care Management Conference. Colorado Springs October 8, 2014
Research Examples from the Palisades Innovation Center. Gerontology Center Lecture Series.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. 2/27/13.
It’s Never Too Late. Co-sponsored by the Senior Resource Council & Seniors Bluebook. Pueblo,
CO. 10/14/13.
Kluge’s Korner. Research for & about older adults. The Palisades at Broadmoor Park. Music &
Movement 7/14/11; Secrets of Stamina 8/16/11; Benefits of Walking 9/21/11; What is Successful
Aging? 10/19/11; Reclaiming the Body’s Wisdom Part 1 (Mindful Eating 11/14/11) & Part 2
(Mindful Movement 12/12/11); Thinking about Your Future Self 1/9/12; Bouncing Back 2/27/12;
The Change Game 3/12/12; Aging Around the World 5/7/12; What’s New from the International
Conference on Active Aging? 9/10/12.
Careers in Aging. HSCI 2010: Introduction to Health Promotions. University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. February 5, 2013; February 6. 2012; September 11, 2012; February 6,
2011; September 13, 2011; February 7, 2011; September 13, 2010.
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Digital storytelling in health promotions. Food, Culture, Community & Health. May 16, 2012;
September 10, 2010.
Stickin’ to it is what we do. Keynote speaker: Rocky Mountain Senior Games Celebration of
Athletes. June 11, 2010
Healthcare Communications. Denver University Department of Communications. May 18, 2010.
The making of a senior athlete. Capital Senior Center, Columbia, SC. May 4, 2010.
The Starting Line: Becoming a Senior Athlete. Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library. Colorado
Springs, CO. November 10, 2008.
Overcoming the Barriers to a Physically Active Lifestyle. Campus Wellness Series. University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs. October 30, 2008.
Qualitative Research: The ‘Other’ Story plus The Making of a Senior Athlete. HSCI 7040: Clinical
Research Methods. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. October 10, 2008.
Make the Starting Line is Any Time. Women-to-Women Dialog at UCCS. University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. October 18, 2008.
The Social Context of Behavior Change. Guest Lecture HSCI 604: Advanced Health Behavior
Change. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. September 11, 2008.
The Starting Line: Becoming a Senior Athlete. Monument Branch Library. Colorado Springs, CO.
February 20, 2008.
The Starting Line: Becoming a Senior Athlete. Sponsored by Beth-El College, UCCS Women’s
Studies, and the Matrix Center. Colorado Springs, CO. February 14, 2008.
Qualitative Research: The Making of a Senior Athlete. Guest Lecture HSCI 401: Research Methods
in Health Sciences. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. October 29, 2007.
Aging of the Biological Systems: An Overview. UCCS Professional Advancement Certificate
Program. Colorado Springs Senior Center. Colorado Springs, CO. September 10, 2013;
September 27, 2011; September, 14, 2010; September 9, 2008; September 11, 2007.
How to get and keep people moving by discovering the body’s wisdom. Women-to-Women Dialog
Series: Sharing Wisdom: Mind and Body. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
November, 11, 2006.
Qualitative Research: The ‘Other’ Story. Guest Lecture: HSCI 401: Research Methods in Health
Sciences. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. October 25, 2006.
Fall Prevention: Balance and Mobility (BAM) Activities for Older Adults. Curiosity Unlimited.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Campus. September 15, 2006.
Cultivating Wellness: Tending to the Gift of Long Life. Freshman Seminar: Life and Death.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. September 13, 2006.
Aging and Adult Development Guest Lecture: PSY 362-3 Developmental Psychology. University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs. April 20, 2006.
How to get and keep moving: Overcoming barriers to a physically active lifestyle for older adults.
Guest Lecture: N622-3 Collaborative Health Care Management with the Elderly. University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs. February 8, 2006.
New Models for Health Care Delivery: Wellness at Palisades Senior Residence. Community
Forum: The Palisades at Broadmoor. Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, CO.
January 25, 2006.
Ideas on the use of video to teach and assess communications in health care. Meeting at UCSHSC
with Health Sciences School of Nursing and School of Medicine. November 15, 2005.
Women being physically active for a lifetime: Is it really as simple as “Just Do It?” Co-Sponsored
by the Gerontology (GERO) Lecture Series and Women’s Studies. University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. November 10, 2005.
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The Body and its Age Changes. Guest Lecture: GRNT 463 Psychology of Aging. University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs. September 7, 2005.
Surviving success: Stretching your serene space. CU Women Succeeding: Faculty Development
Symposium Workshop. Denver, CO. March 4, 2005.
Surviving your career: Balancing mind, body, and spirit. CU Women Succeeding: Faculty
Development Symposium Workshop. March 5, 2004.
How to get and keep moving. Health, Fitness, and Coaching Conference. University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs. January 12, 2004.
Just do it: Overcoming barriers to being physically active. Summit Series: University of Colorado
at Colorado Springs. September 9, 2003.
Strategies for Success: Managing time, cultivating a support system and staying (relatively) sane.
Faculty Fall Retreat. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. September 5, 2003.
Is it really as simple as “Just Do It?” Overcoming barriers to a physically active lifestyle. Women
Living Well Conference. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. May 31, 2003
Cultivating Wellness through the Later Years. University Club, University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs. January 30, 2003.
The Body and its Age Changes. Guest Lecture: GRNT 111 Introduction to Gerontology.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. January 11, 2003.
Extending the Possibilities of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotion through the Later Years.
Pacific Lutheran University Women’s Club, PLU Campus, Tacoma, WA. April 2001.
Is It Really as Simple as “Just Do It”? Women’s Experiences with Physical Activity: A Feminist’s
Perspective. Feminist Scholarship Series, Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). Tacoma, WA.
April 2001.
The Women We Are Becoming (Part II): Discovering the Body’s Wisdom. Workshop Facilitator:
Camp Arnold - Eatonville, WA. April 2001.
Exercise Considerations for Special Populations. American College of Sports Medicine
Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop: Seattle, WA. August, 2001; February, 2001
Aging Gracefully. Pacific Lutheran University Retired Faculty and Staff PLU Campus, Tacoma,
WA. October 12, 2000.
Choices for Living. Pacific Lutheran University Campus Wellness Committee/Health Center
Sponsored Seminar. Tacoma, WA. February 20, 2000.
The Women We Are Becoming: Understanding Ourselves through the Lifecourse. Roundtable
Discussion: Pacific Lutheran University’s Center for Teaching and Learning: “Boundaries for
Living: Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Commitments in Today’s Academy,” PLU
Campus, Tacoma, WA. February, 4, 2000.
Understanding the Essence of a Physically Active Lifestyle. Lecture: Pacific Lutheran University
Scholars Series. Tacoma, WA. April 7, 1999.
The Women We Are Becoming (Part I): Personal Growth through Adventure. Workshop: Camp
Arnold - Eatonville, WA, February 20-21, 1999.
Challenging the Boundaries and Extending the Possibilities of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotions
through Later Life. Guest Lecture: The Union Institute Seminar. Pomona, CA. December 17,
1998.
Professional Development _______________________________________________________
Conference Attendee
Interprofessional Faculty Development Institute. Member, Lane Center Work Group.
Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC). Herndon, VA. May 4-7, 2014
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Gerontological Society of America Conference, New Orleans, LA. November 20-23, 2013
Diversity Summit at UCCS April 18, 2013
Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference, Denver, CO. April 56, 2013
World Congress of Active Ageing (WCAA), Glasgow, Scotland. August 15-19, 2012
Diversity Summit at UCCS April 13, 2011
American Association on Aging (ASA) conference, San Francisco, CA. April 26-29, 2011.
7th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, Tsukuba, Japan. July 26-30, 2008.
White Privilege-MATRIX Conference Colorado Springs March 10-11, 2008.
American Association of Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Louisville, KY. October 27-31,
2007.
Summer Diversity Workshop at UCCS 2006
Training
Dartfish™ Software Training. Ongoing (2007-present) via seminars and webinars.
Webinar: Qualitative Research, October 16, 2011. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
(JNEB)
Digital Storytelling Workshop, November 5-7, 2009. Beth-El College UCCS.
Technogym™ Wellness System Training, August 2008. The Palisades at Broadmoor Park.
Colorado Springs, CO.
Technogym™ Wellness System Training, April 2014 – present. The Center for Active Living,
Colorado Springs, CO.
Certifications
Healthier Living: Chronic Disease Self-Management Training February 2008. Pueblo, CO.
American Association for Lifestyles and Fitness (AALF) “Fitness Programs for Older Adults”
(FPOA) Philadelphia, PA. March/April 2003
Senior Fitness Association (SFA) “Generations: Older Adult Fitness Programming,” Orlando, Fl.
August 1999.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) “Exercise and the Older Adult” certification,
Eugene, OR. January 1998.
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