JavaPopUPS

Shirley A. Ronkowski, Ph.D.

Office: 805.893.4289 • Fax: 805.893.8373
e-mail: shirley@id.ucsb.edu

ABRIDGED CURRICULUM VITA

• Ph.D./MA University of California, Santa Barbara, CA (Confluent Education )
• Certificate in Gestalt Counseling Techniques: Gestalt Institute of Syracuse; Syracuse, NY
• B.A. University of New York, Oswego, NY. (Psychology)

• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
• Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology
• New York State Regents Scholarship

Office of Instructional Consultation (1983-present)
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

• Coordinator, TA Training and Development
• Consultant, Instructional Improvement Grant Programs
• Director, Summer Teaching Institute for Associates
• Co-Chair, Faculty Advisory Board, Certificate in College and University Teaching

• Santa Barbara City College (1998-2002) Gyrus Project; FIPSE Grant / Santa Barbara City College
• Graduate Theological Seminary; Berkeley, CA
• College of Marin; Kentfield, CA
• Carpinteria High School; Criteria, CA
• Ventura Community College; Disabled Student Services; Ventura, CA
• Ventura Community College District; Staff Development; Ventura, CA
• Seton School; Santa Barbara, CA
• BOCES & Mental Health Association; Syracuse, NY
• Upstate Institute for Applied Social Science Utica, NY

University of California, Santa Barbara (lecturer)

• Preparation for Faculty Roles in Higher Education (1999-2001) (INT 505)
• Organizational Leadership in Literature (1986) (ED 287)

California Lutheran University (Asst Prof. School of Education) 1991-1993

• Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (ED 400)
• Instructional Leadership & Management in the Secondary Classroom (ED 453A)
• Introduction to Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom (ED 453D)
• Current Topics in Education: Developing Student Self-Esteem (ED 502)

Ronkowski,S.A. October. 2006. "Using Course Management Systems to Foster Faculty Development." Paper accepted for the E-Learn World Conference. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ronkowski, S. A. 2006 “Introduction” In Laurie Richlin, Blueprint for learning: Constructing College Courses to Facilitate, Assess, and Document Learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

Ferrer, M, Pike, J., Nicholson, S. J., and Ronkowski, S.A. 2001.“Online Pedagogy for Improved Learning: Gyrus Course Development Principles.” Technology in Education Conference and Exposition. Ontario, CA. March 26 – 29.

Ronkowski, S.A. 2000. "Faculty Adoption of Instructional Technology: Making the Strange Familiar." Conference paper presented at Computers and Advanced Technology in Education (CATE 2000). Sponsored by the International Association for Science and Technology Development. Cancun, Mexico. May 24-27.

Ronkowski,S.A. 1998. "The Disciplinary/Departmental Context of ETA Training." In M. Marinchovich, J. Prostko, and F. Stout (eds.) Professional Development of Graduate Teaching Assistants. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing.

Fox, R. and Ronkowski,S.A. 1997."Learning Styles of Political Students." PS: Political Science and Politics. December.

Ronkowski, S.A. 1997 "Scholarly Teaching: Developmental Stage of Pedagogical Scholarship." In L. Richlin (ed.), Preparing Faculty for the New Conceptions of Scholarship. Teaching and learning. No. 54. San Francisco: Jossey Bass

Ronkowski, S.A. and Iannacone, L. 1989. "Socialization Research in Administration, Graduate School and Other Professions: The Heuristic Power of Van Gennep and Becker Models." Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting. San Francisco, CA ERIC:ED 306 489

Ronkowski, S.A. 1990. "Changes in Teaching Assistant Concerns Over Time." Paper presented at the Second National Conference on TA Training and Employment. Seattle, WA 1989. ERIC: HE 023 178; ED 315012; RIE

Ronkowski, S.A. 1987. "When the Observed Becomes the Observer: Video Feedback in Teacher Education." Paper presented at the National Conference of States on Inservice Education conference. San Diego, CA November 20-24. ERIC: ED 288 840

Ronkowski, S.A. 1987. "International & American TAs: Similarities and Differences." In Employment & Education of Teaching Assistants: Readings from a national conference. N.Van Note Chism & S.B. Warner (eds), Ohio State University: Center for Teaching Excellence.

Ronkowski, S.A. 1985. Organizational Entry Experiences: Factors Afecting First Year Doctoral Students. University of California, Santa barbara. (doctoral dessertation) Available from Ann Arbor Michigan: University Microfilms International.

Ronkowski, S.A. and McMurtrey, M. 1985. "International Teaching Assistants: Their Adjustments to the Classroom." Paper presented at the national Association of Foreign Student Affairs, Region XII Conference; Asilomar, CA

Ronkowski, S.A.1984. "factors in Student Adjustment to the University Environment." Paper presented at the Third Annual Seminar on Staff and Educational Development; New Castle, England.

Ronkowski, S.A. and Frongia, T. Technology in Education Conference and Exposition (TechEd)

2002 Three Perspectives on Adopting New Technologies in Teaching
2001 Three Perspectives on Adopting New Technologies in Teaching
2000 Helping Faculty Adjust to New Technology
1999 Practical Models for Instructional Technology (IT) Consultants
1998 A Beginning Workshop for Developing Technology-Based Instruction

Fink, L.D. and Ronkowski, S.A. "Getting Started in Faculty Development." Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network.

• Salt Lake City, UT October, 1996
• Falmouth, MA October, 1995
• Portland, OR October, 1994

Ferrer, M. and Ronkowski, S.A. 2005. “Using Web Resources to Facilitate College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes Integration.” Technology in Education Conference and Exposition. Ontario, CA. April 4-7.

Ronkowski, S.A. and Ferrer, M. February, 2004. “Online Tools to Integrate Learning Skills with Academic Content.” League for Innovations. San Francisco, CA. February29–March

Ferrer, M. and Ronkowski, S.A. 2004. “Online Pedagogy for Improved Learning: The Hubs Course Development Principles.” Technology in Education Conference and Exposition (TechEd). Ontario, CA. March 21-24,

Ronkowski, S.A. and Ferrer, M. 2003. “Tools for Teachers Who Are Adopting Online Instruction.” Ed-Media Conference: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. June 23-28.

King, J., Ferrer, M. and Ronkowski, S.A. 2003. “Transitioning to Learning-Centered Instruction: Guided Process, Just-in-Time Tools and Resources.” League for Innovations Conference. Phoenix, AZ March 16-19.

Ferrer, M, and Ronkowski, S.A. 2002. “Pedagogy for Improved Learning: Gyrus Course Development Principles. League for Innovations Conference. Long Beach, CA. November 17-20.

Ferrer, M, and Ronkowski, S.A. 2001. “Gyrus: A Learning-Centered Course Design System, Offering Content Development Tools and Resources.” California Virtual Campus annual conference. Huntington Beach, CA. October 14-16.

Ronkowski, S.A. 2000. "Instructional Technology: Making the Strange Familiar and the Familiar Strange." Concurrent session presented at the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network annual conference.November 8-12. Vancouver, BC.

Ronkowski, S.A. 1999. "Consulting New and Future Faculty As They Use Technology to Transform Learning". Concurrent session presented at the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network annual conference. October 13-17. Lake Harmony, PA.

Ronkowski, S.A. 1999. "Instructional Technology Faculty Development Models." Roundtable Discussion. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. 10th International Conference, February 28 - March 4. San Antonio, Texas.

Ronkowski, S.A. 1997. "Diversifying How We Teach: Learning Styles, Instruction, and Technology." Concurrent session presented at the Sixth National Conference on the Training and Employment of Graduate Teaching Assistants. November. University of Minnesota.

Ronkowski, S.A., Karayan, S., Fox, R. and Hickcox, L. 1997. "Technology, Instruction, and Individual Differences." Concurrent session to be presented at the Professional and Organizational Development Network annual conference. October. Orlando, Florida.

Tang, L. and Ronkowski, S. A. 1997. "Providing Feedback on Teaching to Individual Instructors." Roundtable session presented at the Professional and Organizational Development Network annual conference. October. Orlando, Florida.

Williams, D. and Ronkowski, S.A.1996 "From Faculty Development to Instructional Technology: Lessons Learned from Co-sponsoring a 'Computer Day.'" Concurrent session presented at the Professional and Organizational Development Network annual conference.October. Snowbird, Utah.

Loeher, L.L., Stein, J., Ronkowski, S. Poplowski, K. 1995. "Information Technology Training for Teaching Assistants and Faculty." Panel session presented at the Fifth National Conference on the Training and Employment of Graduate Teaching Assistants. November. Denver, CO.