Curriculum Vitae
Catherine M.F. Bates
Telephone/Fax: 613-217-4667
E-mail: cmfbates@gmail.com
Address: 187 Splinter Court, Kingston Ontario, K7M 7Z3
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A. EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Studies)
2014 – Present
Queens University
2005-2013(ABD)
Brock University
Master of Distance Education
2005
Athabasca University
Master of Arts (Community College)
2002
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts (Geography: Resources Conservation)
1986
University of Western Ontario
B. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
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Advising on principles of adult education, learning, training and professional development;
Developing and implementing change management strategies and plans;
Conducting organizational impact analyses;
Conducting occupational impact analyses;
Conducting options analyses;
Conducting cost-benefit analyses;
Conducting needs assessments;
Conducting training needs analyses;
Developing learning strategies and plans;
Developing instructional and learning materials;
Delivering blended learning solutions;
Planning, facilitating, and managing seminars/courses;
Communications planning and management;
Developing/re-designing paper-based and/or electronic knowledge objects;
Developing and implementing competency models and professional development programs;
Developing technology-based systems and solutions; and
Managing financial and human resources.
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C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – Present Learning Technologies and Modernization Research and Development Officer,
Canadian Defence Academy, Kingston, Ontario
Responsible to the Senior Staff Officer to provide individual training and education
research and development consultation and advice, produce research reports, project
manage contracted research, liaise with science and technology partners, identify and
track emerging trends in training and education.
2012 – 2013 Division of Continuing Studies Design and Development Manager, Royal
Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario
Responsible to the Associate Dean Curriculum for the design and development of
distance learning programs. Responsible to the Dean for the establishment of a
Faculty Development Centre and proposal to establish an MEd program of study.
2011 – 2012 Division of Continuing Studies Delivery Support Manager, Royal Military
College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario
Responsible to the Division Chief of Staff for the delivery of distance learning programs.
2009 – 2011 Training Needs Analysis Consultant, Defence Centre for Training Support, Royal
Airforce Halton, United Kingston
Responsible to the Senior Canadian Forces Training Development Officer to deploy on
exchange to the United Kingdom to share lessons learned, draft Joint Training
Development Policy and redesign training for training analysis, instructional design, and
training needs analysis.
2008 – 2009 Requirements Officer, Defence Learning Network Project, Ottawa, Ontario
Responsible to the Project Manager to determine the requirements for the Department of
National Defence’s Distributed Learning Management System including conducting
Return on Investment Studies and developing Evaluation Plans.
2005 – 2008 Training Development Officer, Directorate of Aerospace Equipment Program
Management (Fighters and Trainers), Ottawa, Ontario
Responsible to the Project Manager to manage the training and development contract
support to the CF-18 Incremental Modernization Project and Joint Uninhabited
Surveillance and Target Acquisition System Project including familiarization, conversion
and steady state training for Avionics and Aviation Systems Technicians, Pilots and
Aeronautical Engineering Officers.
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2002 – 2005
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Standards Officer, Canadian Forces Support Training Group, Borden, Ontario
Responsible to the Senior Staff Officer Training to manage (business planning, staffing,
maintenance of training and education standards and practices) the development and
delivery of specialist officer training for Public Affairs Officers, Training Development
Officers, Chaplains, Medical, Dental and Nursing Officers, Legal Officers, Personnel
Selection Officers, Intelligence Officers, and Nuclear Biological and Chemical Warfare
Officers.
1999 – 2002
Training Policy Officer, Canadian Forces Support Training Group, Borden,
Ontario
Responsible to the Commander to research and write policies for the effective and
efficient conduct of training and education; provide specialist advice to senior
managers/executives on training and development issues (e.g. integration of new training
into existing training using gap analysis techniques); mange and organize workshops,
symposia and contracting for training and education services; create new training
programs; and manage the accreditation and equivalency program for support training
group.
1997 – 1999
Instructor/Facilitator, Canadian Forces Training Development Centre, Borden,
Ontario
Responsible to the Commanding Officer to develop and deliver instructor development
courses in support of all Canadian Forces schools.
1994 – 1997
Career Training Officer, Canadian Forces Recruiting Education and Training
System Headquarters, Trenton, Ontario and Borden, Ontario
Responsible to the Deputy Chief of Staff Education for business and program planning,
change management, and businesses case analysis for officer and non-commissioned
officer recruit schools, management development schools, leadership schools, and
language training schools.
1993
Protocol Officer, 5 Wing Goose Bay, Labrador
Responsible to the Wing Commander for the organization and implementation of the plan
to transport (via helicopter and fixed wing aircraft), entertain, and assist with the
administrative needs of Canadian and American Air Force General Officers during an
international military exercise.
1990
Senior Air Traffic Control Officer and Canadian Contingent Adjutant,
Multinational Forces and Observers, El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt
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Responsible to the Force Commander to provide advice on all air traffic control matters;
management of aerodrome and navigation aids including major purchases; liaison with
Egyptian and Israeli government officials to organize medical evacuations, search and
rescues, and international flights; provision of protocol services for visiting dignitaries;
supervision of eleven administrative and communication staff, and supervision of five Air
Traffic Controllers.
1986 – 1993
Air Traffic Control Officer, 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia and 8 Wing
Trenton, Ontario
Responsible to the Wing Commander for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of
military and civilian air traffic in a radar and tower environment; management of staff
ranging from three to ten; training of new controllers; briefing of aircrew; and service as
an Air Traffic Control Officer instructor.
D. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
1. PUBLICATIONS
a. Articles in Refereed Journals
Bates, C.M.F. (2006). Army, Navy, Airforce, and Research? The vocation of scholarship as an
applied discipline in the Canadian Forces. Journal of Teaching and Learning 4(1), 4356. (http://ojs.uwindsor.ca/ojs/leddy/index.php/JTL/article/view/86)
Bates, C.M.F. (2007). A systematic process for educational policy development: Based on a
systems approach to training and project management. Brock Education (16(2), 1-11.
(http://brock.scholarsportal.info/journals/brocked/home/article/view/30)
b. Research Based Reports to Government or Other Comparable Agencies
1994 Aeromedical Evacuation Course, 426 Squadron, 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario
c. Theses
Bates, C.M.F. (2002). Intentional Performance Orientation and Transfer of Training.
Unpublished Master of Arts Thesis. Central Michigan University.
d. Work Submitted for Publication
Bates, C.M.F. (2006). The expression of caring in Canadian Forces military education and
training. Canadian Journal of Education.
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e. Papers Presented at Conferences
Bates, C.M.F. (2014, June). Instructional Design Based on Learning Characteristics and
Motivation. Pedagogical Speed Dating Workshop to be delivered at the Society for
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference, Kingston, ON.
Bates, C.M.F (2006, June). Educational Leadership and the Training Development Occupation.
Paper presented at the Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Halifax, NS.
Bates, C.M.F. (2006, July). Educational Equity Through Policy Implementation: Where the
Rubber Hits the Road. Paper presented at the Joint PhD in Educational Studies Annual
Symposium, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON.
2. WORK IN PROGRESS
a. Research Program
2007 Dissertation Proposal: Fairness in Canadian Forces Education and Training Policies
b. Scholarly Writing
Joint PhD in Education Comprehensive Portfolio
3. OTHER SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
a. Service as an Assessor
2007
MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online
Teaching) International Conference 2007, Jazzing Instructional
Technology up with MERLOT, Proposal Peer Reviewer and Session
Leader
1998 – 1999
Practicum assessor for the evaluation and assessment competency for
the Certified Training and Development Professional designation of the
Canadian Society for Training Development
1998
Development of the evaluation and assessment competency exam for the
Certified Training and Development Professional designation of the
Canadian Society for Training Development
b. Memberships in Scholarly/Professional Societies/Associations
2012- Present Canadian Association of Instructional Designers (Certified Instructional
Designer)
2012 – Present Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
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1997 – Present Canadian Society for Training Development (Certified Training
Development Professional)
2002 – Present Qualified Myers Briggs Type Instrument Professional
2012 – 2014
Canadian Network for Innovation in Education
c. Workshops, Seminars, and Symposia Conducted
2007
Night Vision Imaging System/Night Vision Goggles Lessons Learned
Forum
1999
Developing Training in the Affective Domain
1998-1999
Quarterly Chief Standards Officer Working Groups
1997 – 2005
Myers Briggs Type Instrument Workshops (customized to focus
on learning styles, leadership styles, and group dynamics)
1997 – 2005
Learning Styles Workshops (based on the Honey and Mumford Learning
Style instrument)
d. Consulting
2000 Adacel Canada: Development of an Air Traffic Control Simulation Scenario Syllabus
5. TEACHING ACTIVITIES
a. Courses Taught
2012
NATO Test Design, Evaluation and Validation Course
2011
NATO Academic Instructor, and Assessment in TrainingCourse
2009 – 2011
Job Analysis, Instructional Design, Training Needs Analysis, Training
Evaluation, and Program Validation Courses
2005 – 2009
Interest Based Negotiation and Resolving Conflict Effectively for Leaders
(Role Play Facilitator and Coach)
2004
Communication Skills
1997 – 1999
Individual Training and Management Information System, Advanced
Instructional Techniques, Analysis Design and Evaluation, Instructor
Supervisor
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1998
Facilitation Skills
1998
Presentation Skills
1992
Air Traffic Control Officer (Visual Flight Rules)
b. Courses Developed (as both subject matter expert and instructional designer)
2011 Job Analysis, Instructional Design, Training Needs Analysis, Defence Centre for
Training Support, Royal Airforce Halton
2002 Officer Professional Development Course for Specialist Officers, Canadian Forces
Support Training Group
1998 Facilitation Skills for Auditors, CF Personnel Support Agency
1998 Presentation Skills Workshop for Executives, TransCanada Pipelines
1997 Advanced Instructional Techniques, Canadian Forces Training Development Centre
1996 Harassment Advisor, Canadian Forces Recruiting Education and Training System
1996 Harassment Investigator, Canadian Forces Recruiting Education and Training System
c. Courses Developed (as instructional designer)
2001 Use of Force Instructor Course
2001 Conduct After Capture Training
2000 Diagnostic Imaging Technician Course
2000 Medical Equipment Technician Course
1996 Unit Environmental Officer Course
1995 Standards for Harassment and Racism Prevention Course
1995 Foreign Languages for Communication Researchers and Intelligence Operators
1994 Junior Leader Course
1994 Management Development Course
1994 Pre-Recruit Training Course for Northern Natives
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
a. Service to the Organization
1992 – Present
Provision of Alternative Dispute Resolution services to the Canadian
Forces and Department of National Defence as a Mediator, Harassment
Investigator, Harassment Advisor, Workplace Conflict Coach,
Instructional Designer and Trainer. The following professional
development supports this role:
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1993 – Present
Interest Based Negotiations and Dispute Resolution
Conflict Management and ADR Processes
Department of National Defence Mediator Qualification
Myers Briggs Type Indicator Step 2 Qualification
Harassment Investigator Qualification
Harassment Advisor Qualification
Myers Briggs Type Indicator Step 1 and Workshop Development
Qualification
University of Western Ontario Mediator Training
Suicide Intervention Workshop
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Workshop
Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution Mediator Training
Conflict in the Workplace Facilitator Qualification
Native Cultural Awareness Qualification
Public Service Commission Harassment Training (Educator and
Investigator)
Provision of Training and Education Management services to the
Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence as an
Instructional Designer and Faculty Trainer. The following professional
development supports this role:
2001
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1999
1997
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Training Manager’s Course
Needs Assessment Workshop
Distance Learning Technologies for Managers/Distributed
Learning Planner Course
Advanced Instructional Techniques Qualification
Instructional Techniques Qualification
Training Development Officer Qualification
Canadian Forces Staff Officer Course
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Provision of Training and Education Project Management services to
the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence. The following
professional development supports this role:
2007
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Procurement Support for Technical Authorities
Project Management Advanced (Scheduling and Cost Control)
Project Management Course
Integrated Logistics System Course
Project Approval Course
Legal Requirements of Contracting Course
Intellectual Property Course
Managing Contracts for Services for the Public Service
Total Quality Management Facilitator (Quality Planning Tools)
Total Quality Management Facilitator (Quality Planning)
Total Quality Management Facilitator (Quality Improvement)
Total Quality Management Principles and Practices
b. Service to the Community
2012 – Present Kingston Irish Society, Community Band Member, Kingston, Ontario
2012 – 2014
Homestay Parent, Limestone District School Board International Student
Program, Kingston, Ontario
1990 – 2014 Workplace Relations Advisor and Deputy Harassment Advisor
2008
Incentive Award Program Developer, Canadian Numismatic Association, Ottawa,
Ontario
2005 & 2006 Remembrance Day Guest Speaker, Chapel Hill Catholic School, Ottawa, Ontario
2000 – 2005
Volunteer Coach, Coaching Association of Canada Level 1, Borden Gymnastics
Club, Borden, Ontario
2004
Remembrance Day Guest Speaker, Frederick Campbell Elementary School,
Borden, Ontario
2003 – 2005
Classroom Literacy Volunteer, Frederick Campbell Elementary School, Borden,
Ontario
1998 – 1999
Volunteer Coach, Borden Baseball Association, Borden, Ontario
1988 – 1990
Guider in Charge, Canadian Girl Guides, 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia
1988 – 1990
Cadet Liaison Officer, Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova
Scotia
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6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Conferences Attended to Improve Teaching and Learning
2013
Canadian Society for Training Development National Conference, Toronto,
Ontario
2013
Canadian Defence Academy Professional Development Symposium, Ottawa,
Ontario
2011
Canadian Forces Training Development Symposium on Individual Training and
Education, Canadian Defence Academy, Kingston
2010
Defence Acquisition Conference, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom,
Shrivenham
2007
Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching)
International Conference 2007, Jazzing Instructional Technology Up with
MERLOT, New Orleans, Louisiana
2007
Joint PhD in Educational Studies Annual Seminar, Brock University, St
Catharines, Ontario
2007
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Ottawa, Ontario
2006
Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching)
International Conference 2006, Working With and Learning From the World’s
Best, Ottawa, Ontario
2006
Joint PhD in Educational Studies Annual Seminar, Lakehead University, Thunder
Bay, Ontario
2006
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2006
Distance Training and Education Symposium, Centre for Distance Education,
Athabasca University, Edmonton, Alberta
2005
Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources Military) Seminar Series,
Professionalism and Leadership, Ottawa, Ontario
2005
Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources Military) Seminar Series,
Environmental Scanning, Ottawa, Ontario
2005
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, NAVCAN Training Facility,
Cornwall, Ontario
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2005
Joint PhD in Educational Studies Annual Seminar, University of Windsor,
Windsor Ontario
2004
Lily Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Creating Community for
Teaching and Learning, Cal Poly, Pomona, California
1999
Canadian Society for Training and Development Annual Conference, Toronto,
Ontario
1999
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Borden, Ontario
1998
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Ottawa, Ontario
1997
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Women’s Platform, Toronto,
Ontario
1995
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Borden, Ontario
1994
Annual Training Development Branch Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia
b. Continuing Education
Maintenance of Canadian Public Service Commission French Language Profile CBB
Completion of Canadian Forces Officer Professional Military Education Program
c. Participation in Committees
Research and Development Working Group (Chair)
Personnel Research Group Selection Committee (Coordinator)
Education Reimbursement Appeal Board
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference 2014 Steering Committee
Royal Military College of Canada, Peer Advisory Group (Employee) Committee
Royal Military College of Canada, Continuing Studies Committee
Royal Military College of Canada, Activities Calendar Committee
Senior Staff Mess Executive, Secretary
Chief of Defence Staff. Military Families Fund Committee
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d. Significant Activity Devoted to Teaching Excellence
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Familiar with approaches to Faculty Development
Familiar with Web CT, Moodle and VTN’s Ole Learning Management Systems
Familiar with the use of learning objects in instructional design
Familiar with Sharable Content Object Reference Model standards and specifications for
Web-based e-learning
Familiar with different tools and development strategies for e-Portfolios