Good Stuff
School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Spring 2012
“Keep learning. Never let the brain idle.” George Carlin from How to Stay Young
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jeff Seger
The Psychology Department welcomed new faculty member Dr. Jeff Seger beginning fall semester. Dr. Seger came to Cameron from Oklahoma State University after earning his Ph.D. in Psychology in May 2011. Dr. Seger’s educational
history reveals that he also received a B.S. in Psychology from OSU in 2003, as
well as a M.S. in 2007.
After a brief consideration of veterinary medicine, Dr. Seger realized as early as
5th grade that the field of Psychology was in his future. His love for Psychology
has never wavered and a love for teaching was spawned as well.
Recently published in the Current Psychology journal, Dr. Seger penned an article titled “Personality correlates of psychological flow states in videogame play.”
Dr. Seger is also involved in a research project on the characteristics of video
game players. One area of his study examines personality traits that predict video game play.
Dr. Seger and his wife, Cynthia, have made their home in Norman. Cynthia, a registered dietitian, works for the
Kickapoo Tribe in McCloud. The couple joyfully welcomed a recent addition to the family, son, Thomas
Damian. Thomas was born 18 inches long and weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
In his spare time, Dr. Seger enjoys reading, watching horror movies featuring zombies , attending concerts and
all music genres.
Cameron faculty and staff have made a positive impression on Dr. Seger. He has mentioned that he loves the
small campus atmosphere and has been amazed that the transition to Cameron has been so easy. An Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, Dr. Seger has enjoyed the ease of getting to know administration, faculty, staff and students on a first name basis. Dr. Seger feels fortunate to be a part of the Cameron
faculty.
Development + Service = Success
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Dr. Joanni Sailor has accepted a three-year appointment to chair the Association
of Marriage and Family Therapy Review Board’s elections committee.
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The Education Department won 2nd place in the CU Under the Big Top
Homecoming decorations contest!
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Drs. Courtney Glazer and Mary Dzindolet co-authored a chapter on
“Brainstorming in Virtual Teams” in a book titled Online Research Methods in
Urban and Planning Studies.
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Dr. Marco Columbus’ presentation on diversity was well received during a
professional development day for Carriage Hills and Park Lane Elementary Schools
in Lawton on President’s Day.
“The love of learning,
the sequestered nooks,
and all the sweet
serenity of books.”
H. W. Longfellow
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Explorations In Excellence
Students Visit Memorial Cardiac Cath Lab and Rehab Center
HPE Instructor Andra Hunt’s Physiology of Exercise class recently enjoyed an outing to
the Memorial Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab and the Cardiac Rehab center. Students were
allowed to observe a cardiologist insert a stent into a patient’s heart. He explained the
procedure and pointed out the damaged areas of the patient’s heart to the students.
The students also viewed activities in the Cardiac Rehab Center. The activities were
designed to enrich the classroom experience and to highlight potential job
opportunities in the student’s field of study.
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colleagues or your students?
Forward your submissions to:
Gina Thornton
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
rthornto@cameron.edu
Back
The
Axe !!
Congratulations to the new members of Kappa Delta Pi
The Upsilon Xi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi initiated thirteen new members in April. The
Cameron campus held the initiation ceremony April 4th for five members and eight
new members were added April 6th on the RSU campus in Claremore. Kappa Delta Pi
is an Education honor society that was reinstated at Cameron in 2009. The Cameron
campus co-counselors are Dr. Ronna Vanderslice and Mrs. Lorinda Rogers. Dr. Jennifer
Holloway serves as counselor for Kappa Delta Pi on the RSU campus.
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Cameron Alumnus is Duncan’s Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Cameron alum Maria Martinez, 2011-12 Teacher of the Year for the
Duncan Public School System. Ms. Martinez teaches at Woodrow Wilson Elementary
School and has been teaching in Duncan since 2007.
Congrats also to Cameron graduates Michelle Taylor, Michelle Spurgin, Regina Dilynn
Hare, and Kim Blalock for being nominated for this prestigious honor.
GIVING TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
 Drs. Joanni Sailor, Thom Balmer, Ric Jerez and Mary Dzindolet are working with Rene Sexton from Faith Hospice and Diane Wood from Oklahoma Alzheimer's Association to develop an intern program for Cameron students. If implemented, undergraduates would have the opportunity to shadow professionals in social services and gain invaluable experience.
 Student teachers volunteered at Sullivan Village Elementary School in honor of Martin Luther King Day. They cleaned out and organized science supplies so that they were usable by teachers and helped catalog library books that came from schools that had closed down.
 Dr. Ramona Hall participated in Park Lane Elementary Black History Celebrity Reader’s Day.
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS
SOEA Members’ Service Project at Carriage Hills Elementary School
The Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) recently completed their annual spring project aimed at fostering a
love for reading at Carriage Hills Elementary School. Fifteen SOEA members visited Carriage Hills on February 17th and
painted a mural near the kindergarten room. The mural featured animal characters from many popular children’s books.
In addition, the SOEA members read poetry to the kindergarten students.
Each spring SOEA chooses a local school and designs a mural to deliver a meaningful message. The program began with
the painting of a mural at Douglass Learning Center in the 2005-2006 academic year and has been very well-received.