Mary Katherine Norman
Texas Tech University
Tech Transfer Acceleration Program (TTAP)
Holden Hall Room 8
Box 45020
Lubbock, TX. 79409
Office: (806) 742-3645
Mary.norman@ttu.edu
Education:
Doctorate of Philosophy – Fine Arts
ABD: Expected Date of Graduation- December 2014
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Master of Fine Arts – Theatre
May of 2005
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Master of Arts – Theatre
May of 2002
Bachelor of Arts – Theatre/Speech Communications
May of 1999
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
Chadron State College
Chadron, Nebraska
Career Highlights:
Director of Student and Community Engagement
2009- 2013
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX
 Consulted and worked with District Student Services and faculty in the
design and implementation of programs that connect students to community
partners and civic opportunities within the community and DCCCD
institutions.
 Expanded the District Service Learning program and Civic Engagement
program and was responsible for seeking, establishing and developing
purposeful relationships with over 75 key community agencies and their
leaders.
 Supervised and evaluated 1,100 Service Learning students, 200 Service
Learning faculty, and 75 community partners.
 Directed and supported 7 Service Learning Campus Coordinators.
 Trained incoming Service Learning Campus Coordinators and Community
Partners.
 Created and implemented Be the Change, a one day District wide student day
of service for DCCCD students.
 Charged the DCCCD Day of Service Committee providing volunteer
opportunities for 7,000 District employees.
 Updated and maintained the DCCCD Service Learning website.
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Produced the DCCCD Community Partner Handbook to assist Service
Learning Community Partners.
Established Service Learning Community Fairs at 4 DCCCD campuses.
Proposed and established the DFW Service Learning Intercollegiate Council
Service Learning Conference sponsored by Texas Campus Compact.
Established the DCCCD Service Learning Appreciation and Awards
Luncheon.
Developed and implemented the DCCCD Service Learning Video, used to
recruit and promote Service Learning initiatives within the Dallas County
Community College District.
Dept. of Outreach, Recruitment and Community Engagement- Specialist
2007- 2009
Dallas, TX
Dallas County Community College District
 Worked with the District Director of Outreach and current DCCCD
students to enhance their educational experience through the Service
Learning program.
 Established Service Learning events and activities to recruit students and
agencies.
 Collaborated and coordinated with area Service Learning directors through
the DFW Service Learning Intercollegiate Council
 Updated and Maintained the DCCCD Service Learning website.
 Developed and implemented outreach efforts specifically designed to
attract and recruit potential DCCCD students.
 Designed and produced The Golden Diploma, a children’s activity book
designed to educate elementary school students about higher education.
 Distributed The Golden Diploma activity book to 20,000 Dallas
Independent School District students.
 Partnered with the Department of Outreach to offer a large variety of
programs in support of outreach and retention initiatives, including
community wide events.
 Provided informational presentations for parents and students, worked
closely with K-12 partners and the Dallas Independent School District to
promote higher learning.
Company Manager
2004 – 2007
Angel Fire Mountain Theatre
Angel Fire, NM
 Supervised and managed 20 company members during the summer theatre
program.
 Oversaw the payroll, prepared production reports, directed and executed
the children's theatre educational program.
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Partnered with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to operate
and coordinate the Angel Fire Mountain Theatre program.
Graduate Research Assistant/Department Recruiter
2004 – 2007
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
 Assisted in the recruiting of potential students to the Department of
Theatre and Dance.
 Implemented new student activities and appointed tours for potential
students.
 Scheduled meetings, auditions and interviews with various faculty and
staff members.
Educational Outreach Director
2003 – 2007
Angel Fire Mountain Theatre
Angel Fire, NM
 Responsible for the organization and execution of the week-long program for
seventy-five students.
 Increased participated in the Children’s Theatre Workshop from 50 students to 75.
 Supervised workshop instructors and oversaw the execution of curriculum.
 Provided leadership and guidance for workshop instructors and assisted with
training and coursework.
 Managed enrollment and budget reports for workshop.
 Directed and choreographed end of summer showcase.
Teaching Experience:
Graduate Part-Time Instructor
Texas Tech University
2002 – 2007
Lubbock, Texas
Courses Taught:
 Movement for the Actor
 Principles of Acting
 Introduction to Acting
 Theatre Appreciation
 Introduction to Cinema
 Advanced Acting for the Stage
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Kansas State University
2000 - 2002
Manhattan, Kansas
Courses Taught:
 Introduction to Acting
 Speech Communication
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Committees and Boards:
DFW Service Learning Intercollegiate Council - Executive Chair
Dallas County Community College District
Innovation of the Year and Learning Technology Innovator of the Year
Selection Committee
Dallas County Community College District
TXCC Advisory Council
Texas Campus Compact
Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers – Vice President
Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers (DADV)
District Wide Professional Development Day Committee Member
Dallas County Community College District
DFW Service Learning Intercollegiate Council - Vice Chair
Dallas County Community College District
Tech Prep Program Specialist Search Committee
Dallas County Community College District
University Crossroads
Dallas Independent School District
Networking and Outreach Work Committee
Dallas County Community College District
Community Relations Board
MOSAIC
College and Career Readiness Board Member
Girls Inc. Dallas
Executive Board Member
Angel Fire Mountain Theatre
2011-Present
Dallas, TX
2011
Dallas, TX
2010-Present
Austin, TX
2010-2011
Dallas, TX
2010-Present
Dallas, TX
2008-2010
Dallas, TX
2008-Present
Dallas, TX
2007 - Present
Dallas, TX
2007 - Present
Dallas, TX
2009-2010
Dallas, TX
2007 - 2010
Dallas, TX
2004 - 2007
Angel Fire, NM
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Professional Development:
The Big Event Conference
February,2011
Texas A&M
National Center for Community Engagement Service-Learning
Conference
May, 2009
Mesa, AZ
Emotional Intelligence Workshop
May, 2009
Dallas, TX
Instructional Administrator Institute
2008-2009
Dallas, TX
Conference Workshops and Presentations:
DFW Service Learning Institute
o Creating Long Term Partnerships- Tapping into the Community to Establish Effective
Partnerships, 2011
Dia de la Familia
o How to Apply for College, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Las Llaves del Éxito
o College Readiness; Planning for College, 2008, 2009, 2010
Texas Scholars
o Getting Ahead…Surviving High School and Achieving Your Dreams 2008, 2009, 2010
Southwest Theatre Association Theatre Conference
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Participant in Laura Lane’s Audition and Monologue Workshop, 2006
Movement for the Actor-Approaching the Grotowski Theory, 2006
Voice for the Actor-The Exercises of Patsy Rodenberg, 2004
Viewpoints and Characterization, 2004
UIL Superconference
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Voice for the Stage-The Exercises of Patsy Rodenberg, 2004
Character Through Laban- Using the Laban Technique, 2004
Auditioning Techniques-The Michael Shurtliff Technique, 2003
9 Emotions of Rasa- Acting Using Rasa, 2003
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References:
Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr.
Chancellor
Justin Lonon
Vice Chancellor for Public and Governmental Affairs
Molly Bewley
District Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Community
Engagement
Dr. Linda Donahue
Graduate Advisor / Arts Administration
Dallas County Community College
District Office
1601 South Lamar
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 378-1601
wlassiter@dcccd.edu
Dallas County Community College
District Office
1601 South Lamar
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 378-1824
Justin.lonon@dcccd.edu
Dallas County Community College
District Office
1601 South Lamar
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 378-1763
mbewley@dcccd.edu
Texas Tech University
Department of Theatre and Dance
Box 42061
Lubbock, TX 79409-2601
(806) 742-3601 ext. 225
linda.donahue@ttu.edu
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