Janet L. Wolcutt
Director, WSU Center for Economic Education
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Barton School Lecturer - Economics
Date of Hire: 1981
6515 E. 30th St. N. Unit 2150 , Wichita, KS 67226
jan.wolcutt@wichita.edu
Professional Interests
Research: Economic Education
Teaching: Principles/Money & Banking/Teaching Economics
Academic Background
M.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, Economics, 1978
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, Economics, 1976
Memberships
National Association of Economic Educators
Midwest Economic Educators Association
Economics America
National Academic Advising Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Experience
Director for the Center for Economic Education, Wichtia State University (2003 - Present).
Instructor of Economics/Barton School Lecturer, Wichita State University (1981 - Present).
Associate Director for the Center for Economic Education, Wichita State University (1994 - 2002).
Director of Academic Advising for the Barton School of Business, Wichita State University (1986 - 1994).
Guest Lecturer, Center for Economic Education, Wichita State University (1985 - 1994).
Lecturer, Ohio Wesleyan University (1980 - 1981).
Lecturer and Recitation Instructor, The Ohio State University (1978 - 1980).
Non-Academic Experience
Seminar Leader, Total Quality Management, Halstead Hospital (1994 - 1994).
Paid Service
2006: Addison Wesley, Reviewed and commented on four manuscript chapters (Bernoulli Trial
processes and discrete distributions, Continuous Random Variables and Distributions, Poisson and
Exponential Distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem) for a proposeed Introductory Business
Statistics textbook.
2006: College of Education, Taught CESP 701 (Introduction to Educational Research) for the College of
Education's MA students
Courses Taught
EMBA 800 (Quantitative Methods) is taught partly in the fall semester and partly in the spring semester.
Economics and Math Grades 3-5 (specialized masters)
Economics for Classroom I (specialized masters)
Economics for Classroom II (specialized masters)
Financial Fitness I (specialized masters)
Financial Fitness II (specialized masters)
Introductory Business Statistics
Learning, Earning and Investing (specialized masters)
Learning, Earning, Investing (specialized masters)
Money & Banking
Statistical Software Applications for Business
Stock Market Game (specialized masters)
Thinking Globally (specialized masters)
Other Teaching Activities
Innovations in Course Content / Presentation
2006 - The WSU Center for Economic Education received a grant from the National Council on
Economic Education to create the course Math and Economics Grades 3-5. The mission was to
incorporate economics content into elementary math courses.
2006 - The WSU Center for Economic Education received a grant from the National Council on
Economic Education to create the course Thinking Globally. The mission was to incorporate
economics content into middle school and high school social sciences, math, and FACS courses.
INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
Non-Refereed Proceedings
Full Paper
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2002). Teaching Statistics in a Computer Lab. Teaching and Classroom-Based
Research.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2001). Touch the Material Six Times: Still More Active Learning Techniques
Stolen from Corporate Trainers. Teaching and Classroom-Based Research.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2000). Spice Up Your Macro Classes: More Active Learning Techniques Stolen
from Corporate Trainers. Teaching Economics Conference.
Monograph
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1993). A Comprehensive Guide for Directors of Peer and Paraprofessional
Advising Programs((in press)).
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1987). Building a Paraprofessional/Peer Advising Program: A Blueprint for
Success((in press)).
Book Supplement
Clark, J. E. & Wolcutt, J. (2007). Study Guide Boyes/Melvin Microeconomics. In Ann West (Ed.)
Boyes/Melvin Microeconomics. Boston New York: Houghton Mifflin.
Clark, J. E. & Wolcutt, J. (2007). Study Guide Boyes/Melvin Macroeconomics. In Diane West (Ed.)
Boyes/Melvin Macroeconomics. Boston New York: Houghton Mifflin.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2004). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Economics, 2nd Edition. (in press),
Fundamentals of Economics, 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2004). Study Guide for Microeconomics. (in press), Microeconomics. Boston,
MA: Houghton Mifflin.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2004). Study Guide for Macroeconomics. (in press), Macroeconomics. Boston,
MA: Houghton Mifflin.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2004). Study Guide for use with Boyes and Melvin, Economics. (in press),
Economics. Houghton-Mifflin.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Beckman, S. (1996). Study Guide to Accompany Money, Banking and the Economy. (in
press), Money, Banking and the Economy. New York: W. W. Norton and Company.
Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers
National
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. E. (2006, February). Why Are You Still Teaching Cost Curves in
Microeconomics? . Invited presentation at 17th Annual Teachibg Economics :Instruction and
Classroom-Based Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. E. (2005, February). Can Students Learn Principles in a Two-Week Class?
Additional Evidence. 16th Annual Teaching Economics: Instruction and Classroom Based
Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. (2004, October). Mathematics and Economics. Kansas Association of Teachers of
Mathematics Annual Conference, Topeka, Kansas.
Wolcutt, J. L. (2004, October). Mathematics and Economics. Greenbush Service Center, Girard, Kansas.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2004, April). Teaching High School Economics. Workshop for USD 259 High
School Teachers, Wichita, Kansas.
Wolcutt, J. L. (2004, February). New Active Learning Materials for Macro and Micro Principles. Teaching
and Classroom-Based Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2003, October). A New Twist: Adding Excel to Mathematics and Economics.
Economic Education Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2003, April). Teaching Economics in 11th Grade. Workshop for USD 259 High
School Teachers, Wichita, Kansas.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2003, February). Yes, Students Can Learn Principles in a Two-Week Class.
Teaching and Classroom-Based Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2002, February). Teaching Statistics in a Computer Lab. Teaching and
Classroom-Based Research, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. E. (2001, February). Why Are You Still Teaching Cost Curves in Micro
Principles? 16th Annual Teaching Economics: Instruction and Classroom Based Research,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2001, February). Touch the Material Six Times: Still More Active Learning
Techniques Stolen from Corporate Trainers. Teaching and Classroom-Based Research, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (2000, February). Spice Up Your Macro Classes: More Active Learning
Techniques Stolen from Corporate Trainers. Teaching Economics Conference, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1999, October). Learning Economics on the Internet. National Council on
Economic Education Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1999, January). Learning Economics on the Internet. American Economic
Association Annual Meeting, New York, New York.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1998, September). Reaching Busy Teachers: Teaching Economics over the
Internet. Economic Education Annual Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1997, September). Brighten Up the Dismal Science: Ideas Stolen from
Corporate Trainers. National Council on Economic Education Annual Meeting, Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1997, February). Gut-Level Learning: Using Active Learning Techniques to
Change Student's Belief. Eighth Annual Conference on Teaching Economics, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1996, February). Spice Up Your Classes: Active Learning Techniques Stolen
from Corporate Trainers. Seventh Annual Conference on Teaching Economics, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1995, October). Experiencing Environmental Issues: Active Learning Units for
History, Geography, and Civics Classes. Kansas Council for the Social Studies, Wichita, Kansas.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1993). A Complete Guide for Directors of Paraprofessional and Peer
Advising Programs. Annual Reading and Study Skills Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1993, October). A Complete Guide for Directors of Paraprofessional and
Peer Advising Programs. National Academic Advising Association's 12th National Conference on
Academic Advising, Atlanta, Georgia.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1992, October). Building A Paraprofessional Advising Program: A Blueprint
for Success. National Conference on Academic Advising, Unknown, Unknown.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1989, October). Goals, Intra and Inter Office Relationships: A Modular
Approach for Advisor Training. National Conference on Academic Advising, Unknown, Unknown.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1988, October). Pioneering Don't Pay: A Modular Approach for Effective
Training. National Academic Advising Association's 12th National Conference on Academic
Advising, Miami, Florida.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1987, October). Paraprofessional and Peer Advisors: Selection, Training,
Supervision and Evaluation - The Big Four. National Academic Advising Association's 11th
National Conference on Academic Advising, Chicago, Illinois.
Wolcutt, J. L. & Rozzelle, B. (1986, October). Building A Paraprofessional Advising Program: A Blueprint
for Success. National Conference on Academic Advising, Unknown, Unknown.
Regional
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. (1995, April). Spice Up Your Workshops: Jalapenos, Red Chilies, and Other Hot
Ideas Stolen from Corporate Trainers. Midwest Economic Educators Conference, Kansas City,
Unknown.
Research Grants
Funded-External
2006 - "Economics and Math Grades 3-5," The WSU Center for Economic Education applied for and
received a grant to introduce elementary school teachers to new program materials developed by
the National Council on Economic Education, Economics and Math 3-5. The grant provided money
for a 1 credit workshop to show teachers how to incorporate economic concepts in their math
classes, National Council on Economic Education, ( $1,500).
2006 - "Thinking Globally," The WSU Center for Economic Education applied for and received a grant to
introduce elementary, middle and high school teachers to new program materials developed by
the National Council on Economic Education, Thinking Globally. The grant provided money for
materials (including a CD-ROM), honorariums, lunch and publicity for a 1 credit hour workshop to
show teachers how to incorporate international economic concepts in their social sciences, FACS,
and math classes. Twenty area teachers participated. The Kansas Council on Economic Education
and USD 259 also each contributed approximately $2000 toward scholarships for teachers.,
National Council on Economic Education, ( $2,000).
Working Papers
Wolcutt, J. L. & Clark, J. E. (2006). "Why Are You Still Teaching Cost Curves in Micro Principles?"
targeted for Journal of Economic Education.
SERVICE:
Service to the University
College/School assignments:
Chair:
2006-2007: Economics Challenge (contest for high school students): Judge for the Econ Challenge
sponsored by Kansas Council on Economic Education
Faculty Advisor:
2006-2007: Admissions Contack for the Barton School of Business: Met individually with approximately
175 prospective students referred by the Admissions Office
2006-2007: Shocker Connection: Orientation Faculty Advisor
Member:
2005-2006 through 2006-2007: Scholarship
1989-1990 through 1993-1994: Exceptions Committee
1986-1987 through 2002-2003: Teacher of the Year Committee
Other Institutional Service Activities:
2006-2007: Sigma Phi Epsilon Faculty Dinner: Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon ask faculty members to
attend a special dinner to thank them for their service and learn more about their fraternity.
2006-2007: Center Director: Directed all workshops/course offerings for the WSU Center for Economic
Education
2002-2003 through 2003-2004: Judge for Econ Challenge
University assignments:
Faculty Advisor:
1983-1984 through 2005-2006: Faculty Orientation Leader
Faculty Sponsor:
2006-2007: Instructor/Coordinator: Instructor/Coordinator for Faculty/Staff Exercise Group
Member:
2006-2007: Business Education Program Proposal: Worked with the College of Education to formulate
a joint program to offer a four-year business education degree.
2004-2005: History and Related Disciplines
2003-2004 through 2005-2006: Center for Economic Education: Center Director
2001-2002: Cener for Teaching and Research Excellence: Board member
1999-2000 through 2005-2006: Faculty Council for the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence
1994-1995 through 2002-2003: Center for Economic Education: Associate Director
1992-1993 through 1993-1994: University Advisors Forum
1989-1990 through 2002-2003: Heskett Center Board
1985-1986 through 1996-1997: Orientation Planning Committee
Other Institutional Service Activities:
2006-2007: CUW Scholarship Bash: Worked at the annual Council of University Women Scholarship
Bash
2006-2007: Admissions Office Senior Days: Helped serve food on the Admissions Office's Senior Days
1989-1990 through 2002-2003: Guest Speaker: Pass Classes, BA
1987-1988 through 1997-1998: Judge for Distinguished Scholarship Competition
1983-1984 through 2005-2006: Aerobics Instructor for Faculty / Staff Exercise Group
Service to the Community
Other Community Service Activities
2006: WSU Red Cross Blood Drive, Donated blood as part of the University Blood Drive
Faculty Development
Professional Seminars / Workshops
2006: attended the Participant Centered Learning Distance Workshop sponsored by the Center for
Teaching and Research Excellence. Wichita, Kansas.
2006: Attended the National Association of Economic Educators/National Council on Economic
Education Annual Conference. The purpose of the conference is to share ideas and research
related to promoting economic literacy. New York, New York.
2006: Attended and presented at the 17th Annual Teaching Economics: Instruction and ClassroomBased Research Conference at Robert Morris University. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Honors-Awards-Grants
Honors:
1996: Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
1992: Beta Gamma Sigma.
1983: Outstanding Young Women of America.
Awards:
1999:
1995:
1995:
1987:
1986:
1985:
1980:
1979:
Teacher of the Year , Barton School of Business.
Minority Mentor Award, Wichita State University.
Emory Lindquist Mentor Award , Wichita State University.
Outstanding Advising Institutional Program Award , National Academic Advising Association.
Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching, Wichita State University.
Faculty Award for Exceptional Teaching, Barton School of Business.
Graduate Associate Teaching Award, Finalist, Ohio State University.
Graduate Associate Teaching Award, Finalist, Ohio State University.
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