Rumann 1 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 Rumann 2 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. Rumann 3 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: Counseling Theories (online course) Practicum in Student Affairs (online course) Foundations of College Student Affairs Introduction to Counseling Rumann 4 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: 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 Rumann 5 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 Rumann 6 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. Rumann 7 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. Rumann 8 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. Rumann 9 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 Rumann 10 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 Rumann 11 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 Rumann 12 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 Rumann 13 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