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SERVICE

Service is one of my favorite aspects of higher education work because it contributes to the growth of those being served and those serving. Service opportunities highlight the passionate desire for learning and progress of those who work in higher education. Individuals, whether like-minded and similarly motivated, or seemingly incompatible, are able to work together in unique ways. Of course, there are endless meetings to attend, which can be taxing, but I believe the opportunities for learning and connecting with others are extremely valuable both professionally and personally. I find that service can enliven the passion for the work I do. For example, my service to the SHAPE Idaho organization has connected me to colleagues throughout Idaho and influenced my growth as a sport/physical activity professional.

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My service to SHAPE Idaho began in 2011 when I was asked by the conference planning chair, Dr. Mike Lester, if I would help coordinate the annual conference which would be held at ISU. Although most of the tasks I was responsible for were related to organizing odds and ends and coordinating logistics, I was able to make important connections with other professionals throughout Idaho. Because of these connections, I was asked to serve as the district V representative for the SHAPE Idaho governing board.

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SHAPE Idaho district representatives act as liaisons between the governing board and members/potential members who reside within their district. After fulfilling my two-year district representative term in 2013 I was asked by the board to serve as the journal editor. Within this role, I was responsible for soliciting, editing, and compiling the annual Idaho Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and the organization’s newsletter.

 

Although I thought my time as a board member would end with my term as the journal editor in 2016, I was again asked to continue my service to the organization by becoming the president-elect. I was humbled by the request, and nervous for the responsibilities. Agreeing to this position would require three years of service where I would be asked to oversee operations, lead the organization, and organize the annual conference. Currently, I am serving as the past-president which will extend through October 2020.

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I am truly grateful for the service opportunities I have had and look forward to many more in the future! Below, I outline my service engagements with (a) professional organizations, (b) the university, college, and department, (c) journal review, and (d) professionally related community service.

 

Service to Professional Organizations

 

Service to University, College, and Department

  • Instructor CPR and First Aid Re-certification class, held each semester (Spring 2011-Fall 2017)

  • Supervisor

    • Career Path Student Intern (August 2014- June 2015; August 2015-June 2016)

    • Student Interns in SSPE Equipment Room (August 2014-May 2014; January 2014-May 2014; August 2013- December 2013; January 2013-May 2013)

    • Post-Secondary Transition (VOICE) Program Student Interns in SSPE Equipment Room (September, 2014- December, 2014; September 2013-May 2014; September 2012-May 2013)

  • Facilitator Fitnessgram Testing, Gate City Elementary, Pocatello, ID (October 2013, November, 2014, October 2015)

  • Facilitator Laboratory experience with early college students (Fall 2010- Spring 2014)

  • Assistant NATA Self Study, Idaho State University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program (October 2013)

  • Event Advisor Santa Claws Fun Run (December 2012)

  • Facilitator Body composition testing for students PE and PEAC (Fall 2010- Spring 2014)

  • Assistant Recruitment and retention efforts in the SSPE department (July 2011-December 2017)

  • Volunteer College of Education Welcome Back Barbeque (August 2012)

  • Volunteer College of Education Graduate Fair (April 2012)

  • Advisor ISU Ultimate Frisbee Club (November 2011- May 2012)

  • Volunteer Indian Hills Elementary Field Day at ISU (March 2009; April, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)

  • Volunteer National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 2006, 2009, 2011)

  • Volunteer “Communiversity”, activities from the SSPE department (March 2011)

 

Reviewer for Professional, Peer-Reviewed Journals

 

Professionally Related Community Service

  • Volunteer Bald Mountain Triathlon (August 2020)

  • Instructor Alameda LDS stake Young Women Volleyball Program (February 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017)

  • Volunteer Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation Work Day (October 2012)

  • Volunteer Pocatello Pedal Fest (June 2010)

  • Volunteer Tax Day Road Bike Race (April 2010)

  • Volunteer Garden Creek Gap Road Bike Race (May 2010)

  • Volunteer Santa Claws Fun Run (December 2009)

  • Volunteer Grace Lutheran School Volleyball Tournament (October 2005)

  • Volunteer Volleyball Coach, Madison Jr. High (August- September 2003)

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