Wayne Andrew Babchuk

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CURRICULUM VITAE

WAYNE ANDREW BABCHUK

3045 Stratford Avenue Department of Anthropology

Lincoln, NE 68502 931 Oldfather Hall

(402) 488-2447 (Home) University of Nebraska–Lincoln

(402) 617-6223 (Cell)Lincoln, NE 68588-0368

(402) 472-7942 (office)

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Community and Human Resources. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1997). Focus on Adult Learning, Human Rights and Diversity, and Qualitative Research Methods.

M.A. Adult and Continuing Education. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1991). Focus on Participatory Behavior, Adult Learning, Adult Basic Education, and Workplace Literacy.

Doctoral Studies in Anthropology. Focus on Human Behavioral Ecology and Cultural Anthropology. University of New Mexico–Albuquerque (1985-1987).

Doctoral Studies in Anthropology. Focus on Cultural Anthropology, Human Behavioral Ecology, and Sociology. University of Oklahoma–Norman (1983-1985).

M.A. Anthropology. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1982). Focus on Cultural Anthropology, Human Behavioral Ecology, and Native American Studies.

B.S. Education. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1978). Nebraska Teaching Certificate awarded. Endorsements: Social Science, Anthropology, History, Secondary Education. Major in Social Sciences with a focus on Cultural Anthropology and Native American Studies. Student teaching experience in sociology, LincolnEastHigh School.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

January 1998 – Present Assistant Professor (Courtesy Appointment)/Lecturer and Graduate Faculty Associate, Department of Anthropology andW.H. ThompsonScholars Learning Community. Teaching appointments also held in theDepartment of Sociology and the Department of Educational Psychology (Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods Program). University ofNebraska-Lincoln.

Courses Taught:Introduction to Anthropology 110/and Introduction to Anthropology 110 for the WH Thompson Scholars Learning Community

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 212/Ethnic Studies 212

Introduction to Physical Anthropology 242

Introduction to Physical Anthropology 242L (Lab)

Advanced Readings in Anthropology 396:Cultural Anthropology

Strategies of Social Research: Qualitative Methods 407/807

Social Structure 412/812

Ecological Anthropology 473/873

Research Methods in Anthropology 482/882

Special Readings in Anthropology 896: Qualitative Designs

Qualitative Approaches to Research Methods in Education 900K

Research Other Than Thesis 996: Qualitative Methods in Anthropology

September 2009 – Present Instructor. Sociology and Anthropology. Arts and Sciences Division, Southeast Community College. Lincoln, Nebraska.

September 2007 – Present Research Associate. Kalahari Peoples Fund. Collaborate on projects focusing on social, environmental, and economic impacts and development programs for indigenous peoples in southern Africa.

August 2009 – July 2010 Assistant Program Coordinator.SoutheastCommunity College Initiative for Egypt Program (CCID). Lincoln Campus. Lincoln, Nebraska.

January 1994 – May 2008Instructor. Department of Sociology and Anthropology. NebraskaWesleyanUniversity. Lincoln, Nebraska.

August 1996 – December 2005 Program Director, Interim Director, Senior Program Manager,and

Program Specialist. Responsible for the direction of all aspects of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of academic programs and symposia. Department of Academic Conferences and Professional Programs. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

February 1995 - August 1996Instructor. Adult Basic Education/GED. SoutheastCommunity College Adult Guided Studies Program. People’s City Mission and Lincoln Lancaster County Correctional Facility. Lincoln, Nebraska.

August 1990 - May 1996 Graduate Assistant. Assist in design, development, and data analysis of

research projects on participation in adult education, adult literacy and

research methods. Department of Vocational and Adult Education.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

June 1991 - May 1993 Instructor. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructors Course. Lincoln Medical Education Foundation. Lincoln, Nebraska.

November 1989 - July 1990 Counselor. Pre-Release Program. SoutheastCommunity College

Department of Corrections. Lincoln Correctional Center and Nebraska

State Penitentiary. Lincoln, Nebraska.

PUBLICATIONS

Babchuk, W.A. (in press). Grounded Theory as a “Family of Methods”: A Genealogical Analysis to

Guide Research. US-China Education Review, Vol. 8 No. 9.

Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (in press). Food, Health, Development and HIV/AIDs in Two

Remote Areas of Southern Africa. InAnthropological Approaches to Confronting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. B. P. Brenton, J. Mazzeo, and A. Rodlach (eds.). Washington, DC: NAPA (National Association of Practicing Anthropologists) Bulletin and Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Hitchcock, R.K., Sapignoli, M., & Babchuk, W.A. (2011). What about Our Rights? Settlements,

Subsistence and Livelihood Security among Central Kalahari San and Bakgalagadi. International Journal of Human Rights15(1): 62-88.

Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Genocideof Khoe Khoe and San Peoples of

Southern Africa. The Ethnocide and Genocide of Indigenous Peoples. S. Totten and R.K. Hitchcock, (eds.), Volume 8: Genocide: A Critical Bibliographic Review.New Brunswick, New Jersey: Transaction Publishers.

Hitchcock, R., M. Sapignoli, W. Babchuk, J. Luedert, and L. Martindale (2010) Botswana. In The

Indigenous World 2010, Caecelie Mikkelsen (ed.).Pp. 554-561. Copenhagen: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs.

Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Local Justice and Legal Rights among the San and

Bakgalagadi of the Central Kalahari. In A.L. Hinton (ed.), Transitional Justice: Global Mechanisms and Local Realities in the Aftermath of Genocide and Mass Violence (pp. 157-176). Rutgers: Rutgers University Press.

Hitchcock, R.K., Daggett, Adrianne M., Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Botswana. In The Indigenous World

2009. Kathrin Wessendorf (ed.). Pp. 565-573. Copenhagen, Denmark: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs.

Hitchcock, R.K., Biesele, M., Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Environmental Anthropology in the Kalahari:

Development, Resettlement, and Ecological Change among the San of Southern Africa. Vis-à-vis: Explorations in Anthropology9(2): 170-188.

Hitchcock, R.K. & Babchuk, W.A. (2007). Kalahari San Foraging, Territoriality, and Land Use:

Implications for the Future. Before Farming: The Archaeology and Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers3: 169-181.

Babchuk, W.A. (2004). Glaser or Strauss?: Grounded Theory and Adult Education. In R.L. Gabriel (ed.).

Search for Shared Meanings(pp. 89-100). University of the Philippines, Lumos Publishing House, Los Baños, Philippines.

Courtney, S., Babchuk, W.A., & Jha, L.R. (1995). Life in the Classroom: A Grounded Theory of Adult

Basic Education. In B. G. Glaser (ed.), Grounded Theory 1984-1994: Uses and Methodology (pp. 789-817). Mill Valley, CA: Sociology Press.

Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (September-October 1995). Toward a Sociology of Participation in

Adult Education Programs: The Personal Influence Hypothesis. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 14 (5), 391-404.

Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Like School?: A Grounded Theory of Life in an

ABE/GED Classroom. Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal for Adult Literacy Educators, 4(3), 172-195.

Babchuk, W.A., Hames, R., & Thompson, R. (1985). Sex Differences in the Recognition of Facial

Expressions of Emotion: The Primary Caretaker Hypothesis. Ethology and Sociobiology,6, 89-101.

BOOK REVIEWS

Babchuk, W.A. (in preparation). Review of The Ju/’hoan San of Nyae Nyae and Namibian Independence:

Development, Democracy, and Indigenous Voices in Southern Africa by M. Biesele and R.K. Hitchcock (2011). New York: Berghhan Books. Anthropos(February, 2012).

Babchuk, W.A. (2008). Review of The Old Way: A Story of the First People. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

(2006). New York: Sarah Crichton Books. Organization and Environment21(4): 500-502.

Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Review of Adult Learners on Campus by H.B. Slotnick, M.H. Pelton, M.L.

Fuller, & L. Tabor. (1993). Washington, DC: The Falmer Press. International Journal of Lifelong Education 13(1), 67-68.

EDITED PROCEEDINGS

Babchuk, W.A. (2004). Editor. Proceedings of the 9th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska.. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 15-16, 2004.

Babchuk, W.A. (2003). Editor. Proceedings of the 8th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 17-18, 2003.

Babchuk, W.A. (2002). Editor. Proceedings of the 7th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. November 6-7, 2002.

Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Editor. Sessions Abstracts of the 2nd Annual Education of Hispanic Students in

the United Statessymposium. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 29-30.

Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Editor. Proceedings of the 6th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 31-November 1.

Babchuk, W.A. (2000). Editor. Proceedings of the 5th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. Oct. 15-16.

Babchuk, W.A. (1999). Editor. Proceedings of the 4th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White

Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 15-16.

Babchuk, W.A. (1998). Editor. Session Abstracts of the 3rd Annual People of Color in Predominantly

White Institutions conference. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 23-24.

Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Editor. Session Abstracts of Indigenous Peoples: An International Symposium.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 8-9.

REFEREED PROCEEDINGS ARTICLES AND SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Babchuk, W.A. (2011). An Extended Family of Methods: Exploring the Potential of Grounded Theory

for Anthropological Research. Seventh Annual Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Champaign, Illinois. May 18-21.

Babchuk, W.A., Hitchcock, R.K., Sapignoli, M. (2011). Fifty Years of The Central Kalahari Game

Reserve (1961-2011): A History of Land Use, Contested Resources, Legal Rights, and Justice among Indigenous Peoples. Proceedings of the 121st Annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences. Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska. April 15.

Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Unpacking Methodology. Session Chair. Central States Anthropological Society

(CSAS) Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa April 7-9.

Babchuk, W.A. (2011). Advancing Qualitative Methods for an Alternative Social Science: An

Interdisciplinary Analysis of Grounded Theory in Ethnographic Research. Central States Anthropological Society (CSAS) Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa April 7-9.

Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Teaching Anthropology Public Theory and Practice. Council for Anthropology

and Education. Session Chair, 109th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 17-2.1

Babchuk, W.A., & Sarich, S.J. (2010). A Critical Assessment of Grounded Theory forAnthropological Research: A Historical and Interdisciplinary Analysis. Presented at the

109th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 17-2.1

Sapignoli, M., Hitchcock, R.K., Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Local Justice and Legal Rights

among Indigenous and Minority Peoples of the Central Kalahari, Botswana. Presented as part of the symposium titled Transitional Justice: Global Mechanisms and Local Realities after Genocide and Mass Violence, A.L. Hinton (Chair), 109th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association (AAA). New Orleans, Louisiana. November 17-21.

Babchuk, W.A., & Badiee, M. (2010).Realizing the Potential of Qualitative Methodologies: A

Conceptual Guide for Research and Practice. In J. Dirkx (ed.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Midwest Research Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 25-31). Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. September 26-28, 2010.

Babchuk, W.A. (2010). Grounded Theory as a “Family of Methods”: A Genealogical Analysis to Guide

Research. In P. Gandy, S. Tieszen, C. Taylor-Hunt, D. Flowers, and V. Sheared (eds.), Proceedings of the 51st Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 10-16). Sacramento State University. Sacramento, California. June 3-6.

Babchuk, W.A. (2009). GroundedTheory 101: Strategies for Research and Practice. In D. Trudy (ed.),

Proceedings of the 28th Annual Midwest Research Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-12). Northeastern IllinoisUniversity. Chicago, Illinois. October 21-23.

Babchuk, W.A. (2009). Grounded Theory for Practice-Based Application: “Closing the Embarrassing

Gap between Theory and Empirical Research. In D. Trudy (ed.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Midwest ResearchResearch-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp 13-18).Northeastern IllinoisUniversity. Chicago, Illinois. October 21-23.

Babchuk, W.A. (2008). Variations on a Theme Revisited: Operationalizing Grounded Theory for

Research and Practice. In M.L. Rowland (ed.), Proceedings of the 27th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-13).WesternKentuckyUniversity. Bowling Green, Kentucky. October 2-4.

Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. (2007). Kalahari San Land Use, Foraging and Territoriality:

Implications for the Future. Invited Participant in a Symposium in Honor of Richard B. Lee. Presented at the Canadian Anthropology Society and American Ethnological Society (CASCA-AES) Conference. Toronto, Canada, May 8-12.

Babchuk, W.A., & Stadler, M.K. (2004). Program Planning as Entrepreneurship: Implementing Our

Vision through Challenging Times. Proceedings of the Noncredit Continuing Education National Conference. University of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, April 18-21.

Babchuk, W.A. (2002). Designing Successful Non-Credit Programs and Symposia: People of Color in

Predominantly White Institutions. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Non-Credit National Conference (pp. 3-5), University of South Carolina. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. April 7-10.

Babchuk, W.A. (2001). Designing and Evaluating Noncredit Programs that Work: A Case Study.

Presented at the annual Adult and Continuing Education (ACEAN) Conference, Kearney, Nebraska, February 20-21.

Austin, R.A., & Babchuk, W.A. (1998). The Use of Literature in Qualitative Research: A Practitioner

Driven Case Study. In G.S. Wood and M. M. Webber (eds.), Proceedings of the 17th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education. BallStateUniversity. Muncie, Indiana. October 8-10.

Hammer, L., & Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Improving Program Planning Through Meaningful Evaluation: A

Case Study. Presented at the AnnualUniversity Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Region V Professional Development Conference. Grand Forks, North Dakota. September 24-26.

Emil, B.K., Williams, G., & Babchuk, W.A. (1997). Program Evaluation—Now and When? Do

Immediate Reactions Forecast Lasting Impact. Presented at the 82nd AnnualUniversity Continuing Education Association Conference. Louisville, Kentucky. April 11-14.

Babchuk, W.A. (1996). Glaser or Strauss?: Grounded Theory and Adult Education. In J.M. Dirkx (ed.),

Proceedings of the 15th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 1-6). University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 17-19.

Babchuk, W.A. (1996). Reframing Participation in Adult Education Programs: A Classificatory Matrix

for Research and Practice. In J.M. Dirkx (ed.), Proceedings of the 15th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 7-12). University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 17-19.

Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1996). Improving Teaching in Adult Education Through

Systematic Feedback. Presented at the Annual MVAE-ACEAN Annual Conference. Omaha, Nebraska. April 10-12.

Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1995). Assessing the Potential of Qualitative Research for Improving

Practice Settings in Adult Education. Presented at the 13th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Kansas City, Missouri. November 1-4.

Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1995). Improving the Teaching of Adults Through

Deliberative Practice: A Field Systems Approach. Presented at the 13th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Kansas City, Missouri. November 1-4.

Dirkx, J.M., Babchuk, W.A., & Sharpe, T. (1995). Opening the Black Box: Toward a Field Systems

Approach to the Study of Teaching in Adult Education. In A. Konrad & S. Scott (eds.), Proceedings of the 36th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 103-108). University of Alberta. Edmonton, Canada. May 19-21.

Babchuk, W.A., Courtney, S., & Jha, L.R. (1995). Fostering Collaborative Research in Adult Education:

A Grounded Theory Approach. Presented at the 8th Annual International Qualitative Research in Education Conference. Athens, Georgia. January 5-7.

Babchuk, W.A. (1994). Rediscovering Participation in Adult Education Programs: A New Approach for

Research and Practice. Presented at the 12th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Nashville, Tennessee. November 1-5.

Babchuk, W.A., Courtney, S., & Jha, L.R. (1994). Realizing the Potential for Grounded Theory in Adult

Education: New Directions for Research and Practice. In L. Martin (ed.), Proceedings of the 13th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education (pp. 1-6). University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. October 13-15.

Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1994). Toward a Sociology of Participation in Adult Education

Programs: The Personal Influence Hypothesis. In M. Hyams, J. Armstrong, & E. Anderson (eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 7-12). University of Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee. May 20-22.

Courtney, S., Babchuk, W.A., & Jha, L.R. (1994). Evolving the Method: Grounded Theory in the Context

of Post-Hoc Analysis. In M. Hyams, J. Armstrong, & E. Anderson (eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 103-108). University of Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee. May 20-22.

Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1993). Life in the Classroom: A Grounded Theory of the

G.E.D. Experience. In D. Boggs (ed.), Proceedings of the 12th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education (pp. 125-130). OhioStateUniversity. Columbus, Ohio. October 13-15.

Babchuk, W.A., Jha, L.R., &, Courtney, S. (1993). Exploring Grounded Theory in Adult Education:

Process, Product, and Implications for Practice. Presented at the 11th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Dallas, Texas. November 18-20.

Courtney, S., Jha, L.R., & Babchuk, W.A. (1993). Islands of learning: Life in an ABE/GED Classroom.

Presented at the 11th Annual American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference. Dallas, Texas. November 18-20.

Babchuk, W.A., & Courtney, S. (1991). Linking Motivation and Participation in Adult Education: The

Personal Influence Hypothesis. In C. Bruning & L.R. Sandmann (eds.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 1-7). University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 3-4.

Babchuk, W.A., & Dirkx, J.M. (1991). Workplace Literacy Education as Contextual Learning: Promise,

Performance, and Problems. In C. Bruning & L.R. Sandmann (eds.), Proceedings of the 10th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education (pp. 8-14). University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 3-4.

Thompson, R.A., Babchuk, W.A., & Hames, R. (1985). Identifying Infant Facial Expressions: Influences

of Gender and Caregiving Experience. Proceedings of the 93rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Los Angeles, California.

IN PREPARATION

Babchuk, W.A., & Badiee, M. Realizing the Potential of Qualitative Designs in Education: Guidelines

for Research and Practice.

Babchuk, W.A., Hitchcock, R.K., and Sapignoli, M. Fifty Years of The Central Kalahari Game Reserve

(1961-2011): A History of Land Use, Contested Resources, Legal Rights, and Justice among Indigenous Peoples

Babchuk, W.A.Strategies for Conducing Grounded Theory in Education and the Social Sciences: A

Critical Assessment of Contemporary Approaches.

Babchuk, W.A., & Sarich, S.J. A Critical Assessment of Grounded Theory for Anthropological

Research: A Historical and Interdisciplinary Analysis.

Hitchcock, R.K., & Babchuk, W.A. The Kalahari San as Ancestors to Humanity: An Exploration of

Archaeological Evidence, Genetics, Linguistics, and Culture.

Hitchcock, R. K., Biesele, M., and Babchuk, W.A. Perspectives of the Ju/’hoan San of Northwestern

Botswana.

Hitchcock, R.K., Babchuk, W. A., and Biesele, M. Confronting Challenges to Indigenous Rights and

Well-Being: The Dobe Ju/’hoansi of Ngamiland, Botswana

HONORS

2011. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.

2010. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.

2009. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students. Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association and University of Nebraska Teaching Council.

2003. Chancellor’s Award for Best Academic and Entertainment Program, Nebraska International Multicultural Exchange Conference (NIMEC). University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

2000. Outstanding Contribution to the Status of People of Color Award, People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions conference. Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color. University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

1998.University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Region V NonCredit Program Award, The Experience of Infant-Toddler Centers in Italy: Reggio Emilia and Pistoia. Omaha, Nebraska.

1998.University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) National Conferences and Professional Programs Exemplary Program Award, People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Different Perspectives on Majority Rules. With Barbara Emil and Greggory Williams. Chicago, Illinois.

1997.University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Region V NonCredit Program Award, People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Different Perspectives on Majority Rules. With Barbara Emil and Greggory Williams. Grand Forks, North Dakota.

1996. Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Fifteenth Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education. Lincoln, Nebraska.

1994. Ken Mattran Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Adult and Continuing Education in Nebraska. Awarded by the Adult and Continuing Education Association of Nebraska (ACEAN). Kearney, Nebraska.