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Kim E. Riordan, Ed.D.
412 Library Drive, Duluth MN 55812
(218) 726-7251
Academic Appointment
UMD Faculty Appt: 2011 Present Rank: Associate Professor
CEHSP, Department of Education
Educational Leadership
Type Current Appt: Date of Present Rank: 2011
Previous Appt: 2005-2011 Tenure Track Assistant Professor
2000-2005 Instructor, Non-tenure Track
Education
Ed.D. St. Mary's University of Minnesota (2010)
Major: Educational Leadership
M.Ed. University of Minnesota Duluth (2001)
Major: Cross Disciplinary Study of Young Children and Families
B.A. University of Minnesota Duluth (1992)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Professional Experience
2011-Present University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Associate Department Head, Accreditation Director, Associate Professor
2009-2011 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education Associate Department Head, Accreditation Director, Director of Graduate Studies (M.Ed.), Assistant Professor
2005-2009 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education
Program Coordinator (Unified Early Childhood Studies), Instructor
2001-2005 University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Education
Instructor
1997 - 2004 Independent School District #709, Duluth, MN
Adult/Parent Educator: Family literacy program for immigrant/refugee families
1995 - 2002 Independent School District #709, Duluth, MN
Early Childhood Family & Parent Educator - ECFE Program
1987 - 1995 Self-Employed, Duluth and Virginia, MN
Non-Profit Management Consultant and Grant writer
1989 - 1993 Miller-Dwan Medical Center, Duluth, MN
Psychiatric Therapist, Child and Adolescent In-patient Unit
1986 - 1990 Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia, MN
Director
Scholarly Productivity
Publications (refereed)
Williams, J., Nierengarten, G., Corbett, D., Munson, B., & Riordan, K. (2009). A region apart: A look at challenges and strategies for rural K-12 schools. Center for Rural Policy Development (Monograph).
(20% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2009). Writing the waves of scholarly whitewater. MountainRise, The International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 5(2). (100% attribution)
Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2009). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Appreciative Inquiry: Concepts and Experiences. Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, India: Icfai University Press. (40% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning, 1(3),
47-62. (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Review of Management Innovation & Creativity, 1(2), 20-30. (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. & Marshall, E. (2008). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, The National Social Science Association Journal, 31(1), 113-124.
(The current acceptance rate is 15%)
(50% attribution)
Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M., & Dominguez-Mora, R. (2007). Establishing a Mexico service learning program: Changing cultural perceptions, building relationships and taking risks, Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 4(10), 1-7. (The
current acceptance rate is 11-20%). Paper won “Best Paper” distinction at conference. (33% attribution)
Grace, D., Korach, R., Riordan, K., Storm, K. (2006). Assessment and intervention using the perspective of four organizational frames. Journal of Business & Economics Research, 4(10), 15-30. (The overall acceptance rate is 10-15%). (40 % attribution)
Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students . Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2(11), 19-26. (The overall acceptance rate is 11% to 20%). Paper won "Best Paper" distinction at conference. (100% attribution)
Published Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing institutional effectiveness for distance education. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% attribution)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Published conference proceedings. (Publisher utilizes a double-blind review process) (100% Attribution)
Reports
2010-2011 Campus Climate Study Focus Groups Report. (May 2011). Report submitted to VCAA and VCSL (20% attribution-completed with Dr. John Arthur, Dr. Anne Tellett, Dr. Jackie Onchwari, and Susana Pelayo-Woodward).
University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (Oct, 2010). Institutional
Report Addendum submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).
University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Education. (May, 2010). Institutional
Report submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (50% Attribution-Completed with Dr. Joyce Strand).
TEL Grant Research Study Report. (2006). Framework for Understanding Distance Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. (25% attribution-Completed with Dr. Helen Mongan-Rallis and Dr. Trudie Hughes).
Grants
External (funded)
Riordan, K. & Grytdahl, R. (2009). Support for Duluth Human Rights Commission. Minnesota Local Human Rights Project Grant. $1500. (Funded). (50%)
Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative. IDEA GRANT. $1500. (Funded) (100%)
Commission on Women/Climate Committee Members. (2008). Study of UMD’s climate for female faculty in the sciences. National Science Foundation Start-up Funds ($200,000/two years) (Funded) (5% attribution)
Corbett, D., Keiffer-O’Donell, R., Munson, B., Nierengarten, G., Williams, J., Strand, J., Riordan, K. (2008). Center for Rural Policy Grant ($25,000) (Funded) (20%)
External (Not funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity $8455. Research/Creativity Funds (Not funded)
Hughes, T., Marchel, M., Minkkinen, M., & Riordan, K. (2006). Service learning initiative. Faculty Research Circle Grants in International Studies (Not Funded)
Internal (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2011). Support to attend NAECTE Conference and NAEYC Professional
Development Institute. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester, 2011. $400 (Not funded).
Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood
Conference. Special Faculty Development Funds, Spring Semester 2011. $400.
(Funded).
Riordan, K. (2011). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood
Conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2011. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2010). Support for UECH welcome/orientation & science curriculum
training for UECH candidates. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2010. $745. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2010). Support for classroom/behavior management materials to be used in
the Observing and Guiding course. Special Faculty Development Funds, Fall semester 2010. $400. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2010). Support for student attendance at UW Stout early childhood
Conference (with Jackie Onchwari). Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2010. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2009). Support for Duluth ACEI conference/training. Chancellor’s Faculty
Small Grants, Fall Semester 2009. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2009). Support for student attendance at the National ACEI conference in Chicago. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2009. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Support for visitors from Northern Ireland. Dean’s Office. $1200. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Urban Immersion Initiative to support broader participation across programs. Dean’s Office. $1500. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support Urban/Diversity Immersion Pilot Project. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Spring Semester 2008 ($740) (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). Funds to support academic exchange with faculty from South East Regional Colleges, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, Fall Semester 2008 ($750). (Funded)
Marchel, M., Hughes, T., Minkkinen, M. & Riordan, K. (2007) Enhancing Global and Community Partnerships through Language, Civic Engagement Grant ($2000) (Funded)
Minkkinen, M., Riordan, K., & Godsey, S. (2007). Educational Engagement with Northern Ireland Higher Education Initiative. Office of International Programs, Fall Semester 2007 ($4500.) (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Conference attendance on Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Preservice Education, Ashville, NC. Dean’s Office, Spring Semester 2007 ($1000) – (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Funds to support travel to Ireland for educational exchange initiative. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750) – (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2007). Travel funds to offset expenses for international colleague (Raquel Dominguez) at conference. Chancellor’s Faculty Small Grants, ($750) – (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2006). Funds to support global service learning initiative in Mexico. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. $750. (Funded)
Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. Marchel, M. & Hughes, T. (2006). Service Learning Initiative related to Mexico-Spanish Literacy Materials and Support, Civic Engagement Grant $1000. (Funded)
Riordan, K. (2006). To pay expenses for training to align NAEYC standards with NCATE accreditation. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants. $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2005). UMD Children's Place for outdoor equipment. Commission on Women Grant Program - $1000 (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2005). Funding to bring early childhood studies students to a statewide conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants - $732 (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2004). Presentation of Unified Model at State Conference. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants $750. (Funded).
Riordan, K. (2003). Funding to supplement student's experiences in a service learning initiative as part of a professional development course. Chancellor's Faculty Small Grants $750. (Funded).
Internal (Not Funded)
Riordan, K. (2008). The Impact of Diversity Initiatives on Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Ethnic, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity $15,765 Grant in Aid. (Not funded)
Presentations and Workshops
International (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2008). The use of a case-study teaching method with adult learners in a parent education setting. Intellectbase International Consortium. Atlanta, GA
Riordan, K. (2008). Increasing Institutional Effectiveness for Distance Education. Intellectbase International Consortium, Atlanta, GA
Riordan, K., Minkkinen, M. & Dominguez Mora, R. (2007). Global Service Learning With Pre-Service Early Childhood Candidates, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2006). Family Partnerships: Promoting Family-Sensitive Practices, International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Little Rock, AK.
Riordan, K. (2005). The use of a service learning model and online asynchronous dialogue to promote reflection, critical thinking, and cultural competence in early childhood studies students, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Riordan, K. (2005). Assessment and Intervention Using the Perspective of Four Organizational Frames, The International Applied Business Research Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
International (Non-Refereed)
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Global Perspectives on Children: Mexican School Children. Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Riordan, K. (2007). Effective Limit Setting...What is Cultural? Early Learning-Global Perspectives Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
National (Refereed)
Riordan, K. (2011). Preparing pre-service teachers to be social change agents: Can we do it? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Providence, RI.
Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start personnel’s challenge to be culturally competent: Closing the achievement gap with high expectations: A follow-up. National
Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Washington, DC.
Riordan, K. (2009). Head Start teachers’ perceptions of their own cultural competence: An examination of what happens during training. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Summer Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Riordan, K., & Fisher, S. (2008). Student led research opportunity: Does traveling outside the U.S. matter? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Conference, Dallas, TX.
Riordan, K. (2008). Teaching Students to Build a Literature Review, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Conference Dallas, TX.
Riordan, K. (2008). Use of technology in the classroom: Student created web sites, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 17th Annual National Institute, New Orleans, LA.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M., & Minkkinen, M. (2007). Family partnerships: Promoting family-centered practices, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Fall Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riordan, K. (2007). Using videotaped interactions to promote reflective practice in early childhood teachers: An undergraduate research opportunity project, National Social Science Association’s Summer Seminar, Vancouver, BC.
Riordan, K. (2007). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence through global service learning, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Pittsburgh, PA.
Riordan, K. (2007). Providing pre-service teachers an experience in perspective transformation: Service learning in Mexico to enhance cultural competence and global awareness, National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2007 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Pittsburgh, PA.
Riordan, K., M. Minkkinen, & Marchel, M. (2006). Field experiences in diverse settings: Supporting cultural competence in pre-service early childhood teachers through global travel, service learning, study and reflection, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE). Atlanta, GA.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2005). The process of becoming a unified early childhood studies program, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Washington, DC.
Riordan, K. (2004). The use of service learning partnerships in teacher preparation programs. National Service Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.
Riordan, K., Marchel, M. & Minkkinen, M. (2004). The use of an inductive process in the design and development of a Unified Early Childhood Studies Program. Center for Research and Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.
State (Refereed)
Riordan, K. & Rees, P. (2010). Unleashing early Head Start’s parent power: Training for teachers and home visitors. MN Head Start Association, Brainerd, MN.
Riordan, K. & Minkkinen, M. (2008). Creating successful international partnerships to enhance student's cultural competence: What we've learned along the way. MACTE Fall Congress, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Change as opportunity for growth: What’s your perspective? Early Childhood Administrator’s Conference, St. Cloud, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Leadership in Early Childhood Education, MN Association of Family Educators, St. Cloud, MN.
Riordan, K. (2006). Who am I in the lives of Children and Families? MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. & Marchel, M. (2005). The voyage of change: Creating a new curriculum in an early childhood studies program, MN Association of College Teacher Educators, Mpls., MN.
Riordan, K. (2003). Effectively working with diverse families. MN Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Mpls. MN.
Local
Riordan, K. (2011). Examining our assumptions about caring for young children. Staff training at Happy Time Daycare Center, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2011). What’s in your teacher bag? An exploration of the baggage we carry with us into our teacher roles. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2010). Children with challenging behavior. Duluth Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC). Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2010). Increasing parent advocacy effectiveness. Duluth Head Start Family Advocate Training. Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2009). Positive behavioral support. Licensure in a Day Workshop. Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.
Riordan, K. (2009). Cultural competence training in four parts. Duluth Head Start Staff Development Training, Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2008). Working with children with challenging behavior. Northland Foundation Child Care Appreciation Day. Duluth, MN.
Riordan, K. (2007). Staff development training, Hermantown Family Resource Center, Hermantown, MN.