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COREY B. RUMANN
CURRICULUM VITAE
101 Cherry Street
Carrollton, GA 30117
Email: rumannc@gmail.com
Tel: 307-272-3488
EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, degree conferred May 2010
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership with emphasis in Higher Education
Dissertation Title: Student Veterans Returning to a Community College:
Understanding Their Transitions*
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Florence Hamrick
*Received graduate research excellence award
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 1998
Master of Science, Counselor Education with emphasis in Student Affairs
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 1991
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor and Director of College Student Affairs Program July 2010—
Present. University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, Department of Collaborative
Support and Intervention.
 As program director I am primarily responsible for program planning, student
recruitment, curriculum planning, application process, and increasing program
visibility.
 Advise between 25 and 30 full-time and part-time students in the program
 Teach counseling and student affairs graduate courses
 Actively pursue a research agenda
 University service through volunteering and serving on various University
committees
Faculty Member Fall 2009 (one semester appointment)
Department of Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL.
 Full responsibility for teaching three courses in the department’s College Student
Personnel program: Introduction to College Student Personnel, Counseling
Theories and Practices for College Student Personnel, Internship Seminar
 Attended departmental meetings
 Advised graduate students
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Researcher/Evaluator January 2010—June 2010. Iowa State University, Ames, IA,
Research Institute for Studies in Education.
 Lead evaluator for a project involving computer simulation military training.
Designed evaluation plan and submitted application materials for Institutional
Review Board approval.
Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Ryan Evely Gildersleeve, July 2008—July 2009.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies.
 Co-taught an introductory qualitative research methods course in the Research
and Evaluation program.
 Assist Dr. Gildersleeve with editing, revising, and preparing Dr. Gildersleeve’s
2010 book about college access and Mexican migrant students.
 Assist Dr. Gildersleeve with ongoing research activities and provide
administrative support.
Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Stephen Porter, July 2006—July 2008. Iowa State
University, Ames, IA., Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
 Assisted Dr. Porter with ongoing research activities (e.g., created data files) and
preparation for his tenure review process.
 Collaborated with Dr. Porter on sophomore year literature review project.
 Collaborated with Dr. Porter and another doctoral student on a student response to
survey questions project.
 Provided administrative support.
Graduate Research Assistant, July 2005—July 2006. Iowa State University, Ames, IA,
Research Institute for Studies in Education.
 Lead evaluator/principal investigator for Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) second
year grant evaluation and lead author for the final report. This grant awarded by
the U.S. Department of Education to support the SWH project in elementary
schools, as part of the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) initiative.
 Assisted principal investigators with three additional program and project
evaluations including survey data management and report services for clients.
Counselor, July 1999—July 2005. Northwest College, Powell, WY, Student Success
Center.
 Provided personal counseling, career counseling, and academic advising services
for students.
 Conducted workshops and presentations on a variety of issues including student
developmental and academic success.
 Assisted with residential life training and orientation activities.
 Served on numerous college committees in leadership positions.
 Served as International Club and Sexual Assault Dating Violence Prevention
Team advisor.
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Ex-officio member of Student Appeals Board.
Assisted Director of Activities with numerous community member and student
educational trips locally and abroad.
Counselor, Summer 2004. Our Families Our Future, Cheyenne, WY, CLIMB Wyoming
Program.
 Summer program consisting of three 10 day residential programs for at-risk/lowincome youth ages 16-20 years which included life skills training, vocational
training, outdoor adventure activities, and team building.
Therapist, June 1998—June 1999. Cathedral Home for Children, Laramie, WY, Sargent
Cottage.
 Provided individual, group, and family counseling for adolescent boys in a
residential treatment facility.
Graduate Hall Director, July 1997—May 1998. University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY,
Orr Hall.
 Supervised eight resident assistants and programmers and approximately 210
residents in a community setting.
 Assisted with the training and selection of paraprofessional staff.
Graduate Floor Advisor, July 1996—May 1997. University of Wyoming, Laramie,
WY, White Hall.
 Presented academic success programs and coordinated tutoring and study groups
for residence hall students.
Graduate Student (full time), August 1995—May 1998. University of Wyoming,
Laramie, WY, Department of Counselor Education.
 Graduate student work included internship experiences in a variety of different
student affairs settings.
Counselor, July 1991—July 1995. Wyoming State Penitentiary, Rawlins, WY.
Maximum Security Unit.
 Case management, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention for
incarcerated men.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor
Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention (Counselor Education Program),
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA. Course taught:
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Counseling Theories (online course)
Practicum in Student Affairs (online course)
Foundations of College Student Affairs
Introduction to Counseling
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Theories of College Student Development
Advocacy and Leadership
Faculty Member, Fall 2009
Department of Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL. Courses taught:
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Introduction to College Student Personnel
Counseling Theories and Practices for College Student Personnel
Internship Seminar
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Ryan Gildersleeve, Fall 2008 and Summer 2009
Research and Evaluation Program, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
 An introductory graduate level course in qualitative (interpretive) research
methodology. The summer course was taught primarily as an online course.
 Co-facilitated class discussions, planned for class, provided feedback to students
on assignments and class projects, and established connections with students
through individual meetings and contacts.
Student Development II
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Lori Patton, Spring 2008
Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Program, Iowa State University, Ames,
IA.
 Course focused on the concept of social justice and its relationship to social
identity development.
 Prepared for and planned class activities and co-facilitated class discussions.
 Individually assisted students as they prepared for their class presentations by
providing feedback for a five journal entry assignment as they collected
information and data for their presentations of certain student groups (e. g.,
Latino/a students).
 Reviewed students’ written work (e. g., rough drafts of papers) and met with
students individually to discuss class concerns, successes, and challenges.
Campus Cultures and Environments
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Lori Patton, Summer 2007
Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Program, Iowa State University
 Course introduced students to the complexity of college campuses and cultures by
examining theoretical concepts and empirical findings that help describe the
college environment and explain its impact on students and staff.
 Led class lectures and discussions (e.g., presentation of Holland’s theory of career
exploration).
 Provided feedback to students concerning their individual class presentations and
final projects.
Student Development I
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Teaching Assistant for Dr. Lori Patton, Fall 2007
Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Program, Iowa State University
 Course designed to help students become familiar with major theoretical families
focusing on human development and how they apply to college student
development with a focus on theory to practice.
 Directly involved in class planning and preparation.
 Co-facilitated class discussions and individually conducted portions of (and some
entire) class topics.
 Individually evaluated and provided feedback to students on class presentations
and reviewed students’ written work.
 Maintained communication and established supportive relationships with
students.
Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Mimi Benjamin, Fall 2006
Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Program, Iowa State University
 Course designed to introduce students to college student personnel work and to
provide an orientation to graduate work.
 Planned for class sessions.
 Facilitated specific topics and discussions during class.
 Co-facilitated class discussions.
 Provided feedback to students on paper drafts and assignments.
 Established relationships with students through in and out of class
communications.
Gender Justice
Co-facilitator, Fall 2006 and Spring 2007
Iowa State University
 Undergraduate course focused on gender issues in U.S. society and the role of
patriarchy in gender relations and gender inequality.
 Co-facilitated class activities and discussions to help students process and share
their thoughts and feelings concerning gender issues in our society and reviewed
students’ individual reflective writings.
College Studies
Northwest College, Powell, WY, Fall 2000—Fall 2004
 Undergraduate course designed to help students have a more positive adjustment
to their college experience by covering topics and issues including: note taking,
time management, stress management, test anxiety, reading strategies, career
exploration, and diversity issues.
PUBLICATIONS
Rumann, C. B., Rivera, M., & Hernandez, I. (in press). Student veterans at
community colleges. In E. Cox & J. Watson (Eds.) Marginalized students: The
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view from the community college periphery. New Directions for Community
Colleges. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Rumann, C. B. & Hamrick, F. A. (2010). Student veterans in transition: Re-enrolling
after war zone deployments. The Journal of Higher Education, 81(4), 431-458.
Rumann, C. B. (2010). Supporting student veterans in higher education. Developments,
8(2). Retrieved from
http://www.myacpa.org/pub/developments/archives/2010/Summer/index.php
Rumann, C. B. (2009). Going to bat for your students. In F. A. Hamrick & M. Benjamin
(Eds.), Maybe I should…Case studies on ethics for student affairs professionals
(pp. 43-44). Lanham, MD: University Press of America.
Rumann, C. B. & Hamrick, F. A. (2009). Supporting student veterans in transition. In R.
Ackerman & D. DiRamio (Eds.) Creating a veteran-friendly campus: Strategies
for transition and success. New Directions for Student Services, no. 126 (pp. 2534). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Rumann, C. B. & Shelley, M. C. (2006). Science writing heuristic: Second year grant
evaluation. Ames, IA: Iowa State University, Research Institute for Studies in
Education.
Gildersleeve, R. E., Rumann, C. B., Mondragón, R. (2010). Serving undocumented
students: Current law and policy. In J. Price (Ed.) Understanding and supporting
undocumented students. New Directions for Student Services, no. 131 (pp. 5-18).
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Porter, S., Rumann, C.B., Pontius, J. (2011). The validity of student engagement survey
questions: Can we accurately measure academic challenge? In New Directions for
Institutional Research. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass
GRANTS
Student Veterans Experiences at Private, Non-Profit Colleges and Universities. Grant
proposal submitted June 2011 to the NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in
Higher Education Foundation. Funding request totaled $10,000.
American Educational Research Association Division J, Post-secondary Education
Graduate Student Travel Award. Selected to receive a travel award for the 2009
annual AERA conference in San Diego, CA in the amount of $300.00.
Student veterans returning to a community college: Understanding their transitions.
$1250.00 grant, Principal Investigator. Grant awarded by ACPA – College
Student Educators International to support research on the experiences of veterans
returning to college.
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Graduate student travel grants. Awarded travel grant funding totaling $2250 from
Department of Educational and Leadership and Policy Studies Research
Committee and Graduate College, Iowa State University between Fall 2006 and
Spring 2009. Grants were awarded for conference travel expenses with priority
given to graduate students who presented programs relating to research or other
contributions to the field.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS (*Invited
presentation)
Rumann, C. (2011, March). Using research and theory to help understand student
veterans’ experiences. Program presented at the ACPA—College Student
Educators International 2011 Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Rumann, C. (2011, March). Addressing the needs of college student veterans. Roundtable
discussion at the ACPA—College Student Educators International 2011 Annual
Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Rumann, C., Kraus, A., & Bauman, M. (2011, March). Past, present, and Future:
Student Veterans on Campus. Pre-conference workshop at the 2011 NASPA
Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Rumann, C.B. & Vacchi, D. (2011, March). Supporting student veterans: Successes and
challenges. Roundtable discussion at the 2011 NASPA Annual Conference,
Philadelphia, PA.
Ehasz, M., Hamrick, F., Rumann, C., Morreale, C., & Poisel, M. (2011, March).
Returning student veterans: A faculty fellows research question. Program
presented at the 2011 NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Rumann, C., Curry, T., Smith, T., & Etheredge, B. (2011, February). Creating supportive
environments for student veterans. Program presented at the 2011 Georgia
College Personnel Association Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Rumann, C. B. (2010, September). Professional competencies and the student affairs
profession. Program presented at the 18th Annual New Professionals Workshop,
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA.
Rumann, C. B. (2010, April). Student veterans returning to a community college:
Understanding their transitions. Paper presented at the American Educational
Research Association Meeting, Denver, CO.
Rumann, C. B. (2010, March). Student veterans returning to a community college:
Understanding their transitions. Paper presented at ACPA—College Student
Educators International Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
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Rumann, C. B. (2010, March). Student veterans: Understanding their transitions.
Program presented at the National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hamrick, F., Uomoto, J., DiRamio, D., & Rumann, C. (2009, November). In Ackerman,
R. (Chair), Research on an emerging student population: Veterans. Symposium
conducted at the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Higher
Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
*Rumann, C. B. (2009, July). Results of recent dissertation research. Panel member at
Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium: Educating America’s
Patriots. Atlanta, GA.
Rumann, C. B. & Hamrick, F. (2009, April). Student soldiers in transition: Re-enrolling
after war zone deployments. Paper session presentation at the American
Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Rumann, C. B., Hamrick, F. A., & DiRamio, D. (2009, March). Supporting transitioning
student servicemembers and student veterans. Program presented at the National
Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference, Seattle,
WA.
Croom, N. & Rumann, C. B. (2008, November). A critical race content analysis of
responses to Proposition 209 and the abolishment of affirmative action via the
UCLA Daily Bruin. Paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher
Education 33rd Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Noreen, M. & Rumann, C. B. (2008, March). Community connectedness: Findings from
an SSSP Learning Community. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Iowa State
Conference on Race and Ethnicity, Ames, IA.
Rumann, C. B. (2007, November). Student soldiers: Returning from a war zone
deployment. Poster presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation
Association 2007 Annual Conference, Iowa City, IA.
Rumann, C. B. and Noreen, M. (2007, November). Evaluation of the Student Support
Services Program learning community at Iowa State University. Poster presented
at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association 2007 Annual
Conference, Iowa City, IA.
*Rumann, C. B. (2007, November). Student soldiers: Returning from a war zone
deployment. Poster presented at the Iowa State University Extension to Families
Share Fair, Ames, IA.
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Rumann, C. B., Gardner, J., Johnson, C., & Wyckoff, J. (2007, October). Engaging
students during their second year of college. Program presented at the
ISPA/ICCCSSA Annual Conference, Davenport, IA.
Rumann, C. B., Chrystal, L. L., Kramer, J., Flagge, C., & Earnest, K. (2007, May).
Exploring opportunities for second-year students. Program presented at the 9th
Annual Learning Communities Institute, Ames, IA.
Rumann, C. B. & Hamrick, F. A. (2007, April). Student soldiers: Returning from a war
zone. Program presented at the Joint Meeting of the National Association for
Student Personnel Administrators and ACPA: College Student Educators
International, Orlando, FL.
Rumann, C. B. (2006, November). The college experience of a returning student
following military deployment to a war zone: A process of transition. Poster
presented at the Thirteenth National Conference on Students in Transition, St.
Louis, MO.
Rumann, C. B. (2005, February). How many hats can you wear? Program presented at
the 12th Annual Georgia College Counseling Association Conference, St. Simons
Island, GA.
Rumann, C. B. & Laird, K. (2003, October). How many hats do you wear?: Exploring
counselor identity and role confusion. Program presented at the Wyoming
Counseling Association Annual Conference, Casper, WY.
Rumann, C. B. (2001, October). Walking the balance beam of life: Helping others and
yourself find the balance between autonomy and connectedness. Program
presented at the Wyoming Counseling Association Annual Conference, Casper,
WY.
Rumann, C. B. (2001, October). Leadership: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Program
presented at the Wyoming Leadership Conference, Powell, WY.
Sanchez, F., Miller, C., & Rumann, C. B. (1998, March). Reconsidering housing’s
S.P.A.C.E.: A model for residential learning and academics. Program presented
at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
Research Excellence Award, May 2010
Research excellence award from Iowa State University for dissertation.
Participant, Social Justice Training Institute, June 2009 in Springfield, MA
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This was an intensive four-day workshop designed to address racism, privilege,
and social justice in a small and large group environment consisting of a racially
diverse group of people.
Participant, Association for the Study of Higher Education Graduate Student Policy
Seminar, November 2007
Nominated by ELPS faculty members and subsequently selected by ASHE
Graduate Student Policy Seminar Selection Committee.
Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Wyoming, 1999-2006
Served as President of Wyoming Counseling Association in 2005
Member of Emerging Leaders of Wyoming Counseling Association, 2000-2004
American College Counseling Association State Committees Member, 2004-2005
Tip of the Cap Award, University of Wyoming, 1997-1998
Presented by the Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board for exceptional
contributions to the University of Wyoming and service to students.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
University of West Georgia
Served as one of three judges for University of West Georgia Homecoming King, 2010
and parade entries, 2011
Counseling Program Executive Committee
Counseling Program Publications Committee
Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention Vision and Mission Planning
Committee
Safe Zone Training
Served on two search committees for the Department of Collaborative Support and
Intervention’s Counseling Program, 2010-11
Member, Faculty Governance Council, Department of Education
Personnel Committee, Department of Education, ex-officio member
Iowa State University
Social Justice Summit Committee, 2008-2010
This is a two-day large and small group experience for 30-40 students focusing
on social justice issues and concerns. I served as a facilitator in 2009 and 2010.
Second Year Student Committee, 2006-2007
This committee addressed second year student issues and concerns and ways in
which faculty, staff, and administrators could more effectively support second
year students at their institution.
Take Back the Night Planning Committee, 2006
Multicultural Leadership Summit, Participant, 2006
Global Citizens Symposium Committee, 2005-2006
Margaret Sloss Women’s Center, Volunteer, 2006-2008
Northwest College
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College Council, Chair in 2003
Professional Staff Executive Committee, Chair in 2002
Professional Staff Compensation Committee, Chair in 2001
Student Appeals Board, ex-officio member, 2004-2005
International Club, Advisor, 1999-2003
Sexual Assault Dating Violence Prevention Team, Advisor, 1999-2003
Speech and Debate Tournament Volunteer, Judge, 2000-2004
Women’s Basketball Team, Public Announcer, 2001-2004
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ACPA College Student Educators International
American Educational Research Association
Association for the Study of Higher Education
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
PAST PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American College Counseling Association, 2001-2005
Wyoming Counseling Association, 1996-2005
American Counseling Association, 1996-2005
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Grant Reviewer (Invited)—Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue
University
Mongraph Reviewer (Invited) Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
Paper Discussant, ACPA—College Student Educators International 2011 Annual
Convention
Conference Proposal Reviewer—ACPA 2010
Conference Proposal Reviewer—ASHE 2010
NASPA Veterans Knowledge Community
ACPA Educators International Commission for Social Justice Educators Directorate
Body 2011-2013
COMMUNITY SERVICE—RELATED INOLVEMENT
One Heart Horse Therapy, Volunteer, 2008
One Heart is a non-profit equestrian program offering therapy to individuals
demonstrating physical, cognitive, mental, or emotional limitations.
College Coach, Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, 2004
Scholarships are awarded to selected high school students to help them meet
financial needs to attend college.
Board Member, Northwest Family Planning, 2003-2005
Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Worker training, 2003
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Volunteer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Wyoming, 1996-1999
Received Match of the Year Award in 1998.
Secretary, Men Against Violence at the University of Wyoming, 1997-1999
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REFERENCES
Dr. Florence Hamrick, Professor
Department of Educational Psychology
Rutgers Graduate School of Education
10 Seminary Place, Rm. 336
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 932-7496 ext. 8328
email: florence.hamrick@gse.rutgers.edu
Dr. Lori Patton, Associate Professor
Department of Higher Education
Morgridge College of Education
University of Denver
Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-3753
email: lori.patton@du.edu
Dr. Tracy Davis, Professor
College Student Personnel Program Coordinator
Department of Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Illinois University
Horrabin Hall 115 C
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1183
email: TL-Davis1@wiu.edu
Dr. Ryan Evely Gildersleeve, Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Iowa State University
N239A Lagomarcino Hall
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-6216
email: ryaneg@iastate.edu
Dr. Mimi Benjamin
Associate Director for Faculty Programs in Residential Communities
1501 Clara Dickson Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 254-8823
email: mb742@cornell.edu