Joyce L. Gossard, MS, MBA
Arnold School of Public Health, Department of Exercise Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 777-1707
EDUCATION:
August 2002
M.S.
June 1985
May 1983
MBA
BSBA
Exercise Science & Certificate in Gerontology, University of South
Carolina (USC), Columbia, SC
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Ashland University, Ashland, OH – Majors: Management & Accounting
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
07-2012 to Present Instructor/Advisor, Department of Exercise Science (EXSC)
 Support the Undergraduate Director with management of the EXSC
Undergraduate program which has approx. 1100 students
 Teach EXSC 563 – Physical Activity and the Dimensions of Aging which
explores the role of activity in successful aging; class includes hands-on
experience working with older adults in the community
 Supervise the Still Movin’ program which focuses on balance and strength
in older adults as well as a Tai Chi for Arthritis/Energy program
 Advise EXSC undergraduate students with regards to semester coursework
 Assist with orientations for incoming freshmen and Open House receptions
for prospective students
 Instructor for EXSC 483 – Practicum experience for Scientific Foundations
 Meet with Change of Major/prospective students and parents to describe the
EXSC program
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC
04-2008 to 07-2012 Program Coordinator, Palmetto State Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
 Served as liaison for GEC consortium for communications, record-keeping
and budget reporting
 Assisted with instructional design and curriculum development for online
courses offered in a virtual classroom as part of the GEC
 Collaborated in the development of instructional tutorials, presentations and
support material
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
08-2002 to 03-2008 Instructor/Advisor, Department of Exercise Science (EXSC)
 Supported the Undergraduate Coordinator with management of the EXSC
Undergraduate program which had around 530 students
 Taught UNIV 101 – Student in University, a class for incoming freshmen to
help with the successful transition to university life
 Co-taught EXSC 563 – Physical Activity and the Dimensions of Aging
which explored the role of activity in successful aging, and assisted with
EXSC 191 – Lifetime Physical Activity which promoted the development of
healthy lifestyle behaviors (08-2006 to 03-2008)
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Education Experience, cont.
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Advised over 225 EXSC undergraduate students with regards to semester
coursework
Met with prospective students and parents to describe the EXSC program
Assisted with orientations for incoming freshmen and Open House
receptions for prospective students
08-2002 to 08-2006
Project Coordinator for Community Long-Term Care (CLTC) Project
 Studied the feasibility of adding an objective component to the current
CLTC eligibility assessment process as part of a research grant through
DHHS (accounted for 50% of department time)
 Reviewed literature to develop a functional test battery to evaluate the
functional status of clients (muscular strength/endurance, balance, etc.)
 Administered the test battery to healthy older adults, as well as clients at an
adult daycare and those receiving CLTC services at home
 Responsible for data collection, recording and reporting, and preparation of
quarterly reports
 Directed activities of graduate student assistants
08-2002 to 04-2006
Instructor for the Tai Chi for Arthritis Program
 Offered the program at various locations including USC, Capital Senior
Center, and Palmetto Richland Healthy Aging Program Initiative
 Taught the Tai Chi program to two groups of older adults as part of a pilot
study through a grant with Dr. M. Matthews
01-2002 to 06-2002
Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. S. Brotherton from MUSC
 Recruited volunteers for a study to compare postural responses in young
adults, healthy older adults and older adults with disease conditions
(Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathy) to gain a better
understanding of the nature of postural responses as a function of disease
 Collected clinical/laboratory balance data; analyzed variability of
performance on tests of strength, balance and mobility
 Researched and contributed to article
 Completed pre- and post-assessments of balance, muscular strength and
endurance, and mobility using the Rikli-Jones Senior Fitness Test
08-2000 to 08-2002
Various Graduate Assistant positions as a graduate student at USC
• Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor for classes held in various locations including
USC, Capital Senior Center, Health Resource Center in Camden, Blaney
Baptist Church in Elgin and the Shepherd’s Center
• Co-coordinator for the Stay in Balance Program at Capital Sr. Center which
involved organizing, advertising and teaching
• Group Exercise Leader at Agape Senior Community; planned and conducted
strength training classes for the Independent Living, Assisted Living and
Dementia facilities
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ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE:
ProSolutions, Division of SCANA Resources Inc., Columbia, SC – Energy Services
01-1999 to 05-1999 Consultant (Part-time)
 Provided financial/accounting/training services as needed. (SCANA closed
the company in May 1999.)
Accounting Experience, cont.
01-1996 to 01-1999 Financial Manager
 Managed all accounting functions for the successful start-up of the company
including monthly and year-end closings, fixed assets, tax and payroll
coordination, financial analyses, budget preparation and cash management
 Filed sales tax reports in 6 states
 Coordinated paperwork and benefits for new hires
Fisher Service Company, Columbia, SC – Valve Repair & Maintenance
01-1988 to 01-1996 Accounting Manager
 Responsible for financial management and reporting, internal control,
inventory, payroll and fixed assets
 Directed and coordinated annual inventory process and reconciliation
 Prepared one and five-year forecasts/business plans with the site
management team
 Supervised accounting areas of billing, accounts payable, costing and payroll
 Served as local Human Resources liaison for corporate office
ALLTEL, Matthews, NC – Telecommunications
10-1986 to 01-1988 General Accounting Supervisor
 Coordinated the general accounting functions for the Southern Region which
consisted of seven operating companies with annual revenues of $120
million
 Supervised the activities of four accounting assistants to achieve the timely
release of financial statements
 Assisted in the preparation of audit and tax schedules and quarterly
statistical reports
Senior Accountant-Financial Planning & Analysis
 Involved with annual budget preparation and 5-year forecasts for seven
operating companies
 Prepared budget variance analyses and financial ratio comparisons
 Researched and reported on special projects
Professional Certifications
ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor SM: Certification #15899
Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor (1999-2003; 2012-Present)
Tai Chi for Energy Instructor (2014-Present)
Abstracts and Publications
Srinivasan S, Reagan L, Hardin J, Matthews M, Leaphart E, Grillo C, Neese M, Johnson A, Gossard
J, Chapman S, Brinkley T. “Adjunctive Tai Chi in Geriatric Depression with Comorbid Arthritis: A
Randomized, Controlled Trial”. Poster presentation at the American Association of Geriatric
Psychiatry’s 2014 annual meeting in Orlando, FL; AJGP March 2014, v22(3).
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Dever-Bumba M, Gossard J, Gajadhar R. “Walk in Their Shoes”: An Experiential Learning
Opportunity in Aging. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 65th Annual
Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 14-18, 2012.
Williams HG, Ullmann G, Gossard JL, Hussey JR, Brotherton SS, Laditka J, and Cornman C.
Functional Status Assessment for Community Long-Term Care: Preliminary Observations. Home
Health Care Services Quarterly; 2009; 28:4, 151-171.
Brotherton SS, Williams HG, Gossard JL, Hussey JR, and McClenaghan BA. Are clinical measures
employed in assessment of postural control useful for detecting differences among groups that vary by
age and disease state? Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy; 2005; 28(1):14-19.
Assessing Eligibility for Community Long Term Care. Williams HG, Gossard JL, Stradford N,
Mooney N, & Cornman C. Poster presentation at 2nd Annual Aging Research Day, 4-8-2005;
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Guidelines for Selection and Use of Physical Performance Measures with Older Adults. Brotherton SS,
Williams HG, Gossard JL, Hussey, JR, & McClenaghan BA. Poster presentation at 2nd Annual Aging
Research Day, 4-8-2005; Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Williams HG, Gossard JL and Ho LS. EXSC 563 Laboratory Manual: The FACTS Battery. USC Inhouse publication, 2002.
Presentations
• Tai Chi demonstration at Still Hopes Retirement Community for their Active Living Fair (09-2015)
• Presentation at “The Crossings” Assisted Living Facility with B. Cuevas & M. Porter on the
types/benefits of physical activity for older adults (09-2015)
• Presented “The Importance of Strength Training” for the senior group at Malvern Hill Baptist
Church, Camden, SC (10-2014)
• Conducted 3 sessions of Tai Chi for Arthritis for the “Healthy Living with Multiple Sclerosis”
seminar held at the Medallion Center (2-2013)
• Presented “The Importance of Strength Training” for Lifestyle University at Capital Sr. Center (82012; 11-2012; 3-2013; 2-2014; 3-2014)
• Assisted with “Walk in Their Shoes” (WiTS) for Geriatric Education Center at Geriatric Faculty
Institute workshop. WiTS is an aging simulation experience where Residents and other
participants experience age-related diseases/conditions while performing basic activities (8-2012;
3-2013; 08-2015)
• Taught Tai Chi and Qigong for General Psychiatry Residents with USC SOM at 15 Medical Park
(1-2013; 2-2013; 3-2013; 11-2014; 2-2015)
• Taught the Tai Chi for Arthritis program for a research study conducted by Dr. Shilpa Srinivason
on TTh mornings. Participants had both diagnosed major depression and arthritis (10- to 12-2012)
• Demonstrated the Still Movin’ class for a Health Fair held at Presbyterian Community in
Lexington. (11-2012)
• “Exploring the Art and Science of Tai Chi” - Tai Chi discussion/demonstration for PrimeTimes
members at Palmetto Health Baptist along with Dr. Margaret Matthews (6-18-2007)
• Guest speaker for Runner’s Education Series hosted by Strictly Running and Columbia Running
Club: “Won’t Exercise Wear out My Body Faster?” (8-2006)
• Tai Chi demonstration at the Palmetto Health Community Services health fair at Palmetto Richland
(7-06; 7-07)
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Tai Chi demonstration at the Palmetto Health Community Services health fair at Palmetto Baptist
(7-06; 7/07)
Tai Chi demonstration at the grand opening of the Heart Center at Palmetto Health Richland (1-06)
Tai Chi demonstration at the grand opening of the Drew Wellness Center (12-05)
Presenter for the “Fall Caregiver Retreat” at Capital Senior Center; discussed and demonstrated Tai
Chi for relaxation (11-05)
Tai Chi for Arthritis discussion and demonstration at Palmetto Richland Health Fair (07-05)
Tai Chi Discussion/Demonstration for physicians at Sr. Primary Care (06-05)
LIBRIS 2005 Conference at Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus – 2 sessions;
“Movement Matters” – Tai Chi Discussion/Demonstration and “Exercise 101: Tips on Choosing
and Starting an Exercise Program” (05-05)
Tai Chi Discussion/Demonstration for the Healthy Aging Program Initiative at Palmetto Richland
(04-05)
Tai Chi Discussion/Demonstration for Palmetto Richland Cardiac Rehab program (02-04)
Discussion of FACTS program and physical activity & health in older adults for HBEP 731: Health
Promotion for Older Adults (02-04)
Tai Chi Discussion/Demonstration for Palmetto Richland Cardiac Rehab program (02-04)
Guest speaker at Alcorn Middle School for the AVID Program to discuss University 101 (08-03)
“Walking Tall, Standing Strong” – Fall Prevention Workshop for healthcare providers (CEU’s
provided), Capital Sr. Center; speaker and co-coordinator of workshop (04-03)
Discussion/demonstration of Tai Chi and Qigong exercises for stress reduction for HPEB 709:
Stress Concepts & Mgmt; Ken Watkins/Sara Corwin (02-03; 02-04 & 03-05)
Functional Assessments for seniors – Health Fair at Health Resource Center, Camden (02-03)
AARP Physical Activity Seminar, Sheraton Hotel - Demonstrations/assessments of strength,
balance and mobility (10-02)
“Tai Chi for Arthritis” – Women’s Club of Columbia (10-02)
“Healthy Aging” – Breakfast meeting at Health Resource Center, Camden (08-02)
“Tai Chi for Arthritis” and “Qigong for Health” – Workshop speaker for College of Nursing, USC
(05-02)
Body Composition Practicum – ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop – USC (06-2002, -03,
-04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, -11)
Affiliations:
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Tai Chi for Health
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