Marnie Chapman
Assistant Professor of Biology
UAS Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave. Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-1081 (home) (907)747-7702 (work)
Marnie.Chapman@uas.alaska.edu
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Fourteen years experience as full time, biology faculty at UAS Sitka Campus
 Delivery of biology courses to health care majors is a primary focus of my career
 Received statewide recognition for excellence in distance teaching
 Developed and taught wide range of courses in traditional and distance formats
 Reputation for fostering academic success of nontraditional and under prepared students
 Accomplished naturalist with extensive knowledge of Alaskan natural history
 Excellent academic background with broad spectrum of coursework
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
M.S. Biology (December, 2008) St. Joseph’s College, West Hartford, CT
Focus: Human Biology
M.A. Biology (1992) Humboldt State University, Arcata CA
Thesis Research: Behavior and Function of Asteroid Pedicellariae
B.A. Zoology (1983, Magna Cum Laude) Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
President’s Award for Outstanding Distance Educator in Alaska (2001)
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (published in 2004-2005 edition)
BRIEF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1997-present
1994-1997
1992-1994
1994-1998
1991-1992
1989-1990
1987-1990
1988-1989
1986-1987
Assist. Professor of Biology
Instructor of Biology
Adjunct Faculty - Biology
Naturalist / Head Naturalist
Medical Assistant
Environmental Field Officer
Naturalist / Interpreter
Instructor / Coordinator
Teaching Assistant
1983-1986
1980
Public Education Coord.
Medical Lab Assistant
University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka, AK
University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka, AK
University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka, AK
Allen Marine Tours, Sitka, AK (summers)
Skagway Medical Service, Skagway, AK
Alaska Dept. Env. Conserv., Skagway, AK
USFS, Juneau, AK / NPS, Skagway, AK
UAF Elderhostel, Fairbanks, AK
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Western State College, Gunnison, CO
Kuskokwim Community College, Bethel, AK.
Telonicher Marine Lab, Trinidad, CA.
Mayer’s Mem. Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA.
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DETAILS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARNIE CHAPMAN
Teaching Experience at UAS Sitka Campus
Full time instructor of lower division biology courses since 1994. Extensive experience with
traditional classes and distance delivered classes. Complete academic responsibility for
courses: select course content, present lecture, laboratory, and field sections, assign grades,
and provide documentation for accreditation. Enjoy teaching non-traditional and
underprepared students. Advise and mentor students. Routinely use many pedagogical
approaches and technologies including lecture, lab, and field sessions, powerpoint, email,
scientific software, computer conferencing and course web sites. Experienced in using field
sampling gear and laboratory equipment in class setting.
Courses Taught at UAS Sitka Campus
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (22+ semesters on campus, 20+ semesters distance)
Microbiology (2 semesters campus, 2 semesters distance/campus combined)
Natural History of Alaska (5 semesters, on campus)
Intertidal Biology (3 semesters, on campus)
General Biology (2 semesters, on campus)
Biology & Society (1 semester, on campus)
General Zoology (1 semester, on campus)
Alaska Naturalist Program: Seashore Life (9 semesters on campus, 4 semesters distance)
Science for K-8 Teachers (1 semester, distance)
Overview of Program / Curriculum Development at UAS Sitka Campus
Substantial involvement in program development and planning. Participate fully in
accreditation process. Work with regional faculty to establish new courses, revise existing
course descriptions, and coordinate course offerings. Helped establish Natural History of
Alaska & Biology and Society as the first GER biology courses at UAS designed for
nonmajors. Work closely with nursing coordinator, health information management
coordinator, continuing education coordinator and advising center to ensure that science
course offerings match the programmatic needs of the Sitka Campus. Communicate with
other health care programs to ensure proper articulation of prerequisites for transfer students.
Collaborated with Ketchikan and Juneau faculty while developing and then teaching seven
courses new to the Sitka campus. Oversee Sitka biology offerings in UAS 6 year plan.
Extensive curriculum development experience. Member of Human Anatomy and
Physiology Society curriculum committee; collaborate with other faculty from throughout
the US and Canada to develop position papers, revise guidelines and create learning
outcomes for undergraduate courses in human anatomy and physiology. Member of UAS
curriculum committee. Most of the courses I teach were not previously taught at Sitka and
required complete curriculum development or extensive curriculum revision. Skilled at
blending a variety of teaching technologies and pedagogical approaches. Courses that I
established at the Sitka Campus: Intertidal Biology, Microbiology, General Biology and
General Zoology. New to all of UAS: Natural History of Alaska, Alaska Naturalist Program,
Biology & Society. Designed and delivered first distance science lab courses offered at UAS.
Mentored professional colleagues and assistants. Collaborated with other faculty
members to create faculty handbook guidelines on the scholarship of teaching; these
guidelines are now used to evaluate all UAS teaching faculty for tenure and promotion.
Chaired and served on UAS faculty hiring committees. Mentored new Sitka biology faculty
member, faculty members developing distance offerings in other disciplines and new Juneau
human anatomy and physiology faculty. Routinely hire and mentor biology adjunct faculty
for Sitka Campus. Routinely hire, train, and supervise teaching and lab assistants for my
classes and to provide lab support for other faculty. Supervise peer tutors for campus and
distance students.
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Highlights of Curriculum Development at UAS Sitka Campus
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Distance Delivery.
 Converted lecture and lab curriculum to extremely effective combination of
asynchronous online delivery, hands on and virtual lab experiences, and synchronous
audioconferences.
 Developed and delivered laboratory modules that included computer-simulated and
actual dissections, computer-simulated and actual physiological experiments, selfinitiated field trips to medical facilities, and group learning activities.
 Distance (and campus) sections of this course have been independently accredited by the
National Health Information Management Society and are accepted by UA allied health
programs, MEDEX Physician Assistant Program, Weber State Nursing Program and
other professional training programs.
 The distance course has been successfully completed by hundreds of students and
delivered to more than 30 Alaskan communities. Many students are now health care
professionals.
Alaska Naturalist Program Curriculum Coordinator
 Developed the curriculum for an entirely new program designed for the professional
training of naturalists/guides and teachers, and to appeal to the general public.
 During my three years as curriculum coordinator, the program was completed by
hundreds of students in eight different Alaskan communities. The program continues to
be offered locally and in a statewide, on-line format.
 Continue to provide general program guidance and to present intertidal biology sections.
Microbiology – Distance Delivery
 Converted lecture to a combined asynchronous online and synchronous audioconference
format.
 Developed and delivered laboratory modules combined with an intensive one-week
laboratory class that students must attend on campus.
Natural History of Alaska
 Designed entirely new curriculum using local and statewide natural history to emphasize
important taxonomic and ecological principles.
 Developed field trips, species lists, lab activities, on line resources and powerpoint
presentations focused on the flora, fauna and physical setting of Alaska.
 The course is offered yearly and much of the original curriculum is still used by the
adjunct now teaching it.
Intertidal Biology
 Developed and delivered this course for the first time at the UAS Sitka Campus.
 Focused on local intertidal biology, developed extensive field experiences.
Lab Management at UAS Sitka Campus
Helped to design UAS Sitka Campus science labs, managed labs since 2000. Supervise,
mentor and train lab assistants and student workers. Assure inventory control, safety
compliance, routine maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment and supplies, and appropriate
support of all laboratory users, including high school classes and visiting researchers.
Recently completed voluntary OSHA consultation inspection and training; updated and
revised chemical hygiene practices. Currently assisting in planning for lab expansion.
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Professional, University, and Community Service
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) Curriculum Committee (03-present)
Alaska Women in Higher Education (2004-2005)
UAS Teaching & Learning Technology Roundtable (1996-present,
Sitka Co-chair 1997-99 & 2001-2007)
UAS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Committee (2004-2006)
UAS Distance Education Committee (2005-2006)
UAS Hiring Committee for Sitka Biology Faculty, chair (2004-2005)
UAS Curriculum Committee (2002-2004, 2008-present, 2004-2008 served as substitute
UAS Accreditation Workgroup for Science Gen. Ed. Courses (Co-coordinator 1999)
UAS Regional Teaching Learning and Technology Steering Committee (1997-99)
UAS Regional Student Outcomes Assessment Committee (1996-97)
UAS Sitka Safety Committee (2001-present)
UAS Sitka Scholarship Committee (1999-2007)
UAS Sitka coordination of boat charters; trips required for natural history students, open to
faculty, students and staff, often joined by Juneau students and faculty (1999-present)
Sitka Schools Sea Week (99-present)
Sitka Schools classroom volunteer, conduct or assist with science projects (2006-present)
Naturalist Training Sessions for Sitka National Historical Park (2000-present), US Forest
Service (2000-01), Sitka Tribes (2004-present) and Allen Marine Tours (2001-2006)
Sitka Natural Resources Institute (1994-95)
Other Teaching Experience
General Biology Teaching Assistant (Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka, AK, 1993)
Elderhostel Teacher / Coordinator for Shipboard Programs (UAF, Fairbanks, AK, 1988-89)
California Coastal Ecology Field Trip Assistant (Western State College, Gunnison, CO,
1987)
General Biology Lab Assistant (Kuskokwim Community College, Bethel, AK, 1986
Intertidal Ecology Field/Lab Instructor (Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1984)
Naturalist / Interpreter Experience
Naturalist for Wildlife Boat Excursions (Allen Marine Tours, Sitka, AK, Summers 1994-98)
Interpretive Specialist (Klondike Gold Rush NPS, Skagway, AK, Summer 1990)
Shipboard Interpreter AK State Ferries (USFS, Juneau, AK, 1987-88)
Coordinator of Public Education (Telonicher Marine Laboratory, Trinidad, CA, 1983-86)
Medical / Lab Assistant Experience
Performed and assisted with laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood tests and
microbiology tests, took and developed X-rays, assisted with ECGs, took vital signs, assisted
with medical record management. Worked one summer in hospital lab setting and one year in
rural Alaskan clinic setting.
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Environmental Remediation at Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Hired by DEC to assist in the industrial phase of a lead ore contamination cleanup project,
promoted to on-site coordinator of residential phase of same project: conducted soil and
water sampling, developed data base system, researched scientific and environmental policy
literature, participated in decisions on remediation/enforcement, served as community
liaison.
Marine Naturalist Program / Public Education Coordinator at Telonicher Marine Lab
Created Marine Biology public education program for Telonicher Marine Lab, Humboldt
State University. Assisted in the design, set up, stocking and maintenance of touch tank,
wave action tank and other display tanks. Designed and wrote information panels for tanks.
Developed and presented slide shows to public and visiting educational groups. Conducted
field trips. Coordinated annual open house, with over 200 visitors and dozens of volunteers.
Sea Grant funded, assisted in grant writing process.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Microbiologists
National Association of Biology Teachers
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)
Western Society of Naturalists
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
Graduate Studies
Advanced Echinoderm Biology (Bamfield Marine Station, Bamfield, BC, 1987)
Physiological Processes of Invertebrate Embryology (Friday Harbor Labs, WA, 1985)
General Studies
Mushrooms (UAS, 2001)
Wild Edibles, Intro to Birding in Sitka, Animal Tracking / Signs (UAS Sitka, 1993)
Beginning Cedar Bark Basketry (UAS Sitka, 1993)
Educational Telecommunication and Distance Education (UAS Sitka, 1993)
Aquaculture for Educators (Sheldon Jackson College, 1992)
Intro to Birding in Skagway (UAS, 1988)
Prospecting and Geology (UAS, 1988)
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CONFERENCES AND TRAINING
MARNIE CHAPMAN
USFS Shipboard Interpreter Training: SE AK Natural History (Various Sites, 1987)
Whalefest (Sitka, 1997 – present, attend annually)
Western Society of Naturalists Conference (Monterey, 1985)
Poster presentation for Telonicher Marine Laboratory
Western Society of Naturalists, presented Behavior and Function of Asteroid
Pedicellariae (Monterey, 1987)
International Echinoderm Conference (Victoria, 1987)
Western Learning Cooperative Conference (Jackson Hole, 1998)
National Teaching and Learning Technology Roundtable Conference (Phoenix, 1998)
Western Society of Naturalists (Monterey, 1999)
Alaska Bird & Wildlife Conference: Boreal Partners in Flight (Sitka, 2000)
OSHA Lab Safety & Compliance Training (Sitka, 2002)
Whalefest, presented Star Wars: Asteroid Biology and the Behavior and Function
of Asteroid pedicellariae (Sitka, 2002)
The UA/Industry Allied Health Forum, presented Strategies for Distance Delivery of
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Anchorage, 2003)
Western Conference of Educational Technology, presented Strategies for Distance
Delivery of Human Anatomy and Physiology (San Diego, 2003)
National Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Conference (Philadelphia, 2003)
Professional Development Conference for Distance Educators (Sitka, 2003)
National Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Conference (Calgary, 2004)
Alaska Fisheries Society Conference (Sitka, 2004)
Whalefest, presented poster of ongoing student research: Seasonal patterns in species
composition of birds in Sitka Channel (Sitka, 2004)
National Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Conference, presented Bringing Hands-On
Lab Experiences to Distance Students (St. Louis, 2005)
Professional Development Conference: Innovative Technologies & Pedagogies in Distance
Education (Juneau, 2005)
Pacific Rim Forum 2005: Interdisciplinary Conference on Economics and the Environment
(Juneau, 2005)
Scholarly Publishing Workshop for UA Faculty (Juneau via teleconference, 2005)
UAS Faculty Development Seminars (2004-present, attend most relevant sessions annually)
New Advances in Internal Medicine (selected sessions, Monterey, 2005)
21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, attended and was featured in
Teaching Visual and Hands-On Material at a Distance presented by Feero and
O’Halloran (Madison, 2005)
Gasteroenterology & Hepatology (selected sessions, Maui, 2005)
Paths Across the Pacific (selected sessions, Sitka, 2006)
Teaching Portfolios: Improve Teaching & Personnel Decisions (Magna Online Seminar,
2006)
Whalefest (Sitka, 1997 – present, attend annually)
Teaching Learning and Technology Retreat (Juneau, 2007)
National Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Conference, presented Bringing Hands-On
Lab Experiences to Distance Students (San Diego, 2007)
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