Enhancing post-secondary developmental education to improve student learning

Associate Professor

College of Education

Department of Educational Administration and Psychological Services

Texas State University-San Marcos

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, TX  78666

(512) 245-7922

E-mail: RH12@txstate.edu

 I.  ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

 EDUCATION:

 EXPERIENCE:

COURSES TAUGHT:

Texas State University-San Marcos

Doctoral-level:

DAE  7383—The Community College (Stacked with DAE 5383)

DAE 7371—Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking (Stacked with DAE 5371)

DAE 7375—The Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary and Adult Educ. (Stacked with DAE 5375)

Master-level:

COUN 5250—Basic Communication and Interviewing Skills

DAE 5365—Administration of Developmental and Adult Education

DAE 5371—Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking

DAE 5375—The Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary and Adult Education

DAE 5378—Problems in Developmental and Adult Education

DAE 5383—The Community College

DAE 5384—Internship Practicum

Undergraduate:

EDP 1350—Effective Learning

US1100—University Seminar

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Undergraduate (Developmental Courses)

DE 100—Academic Skills

DE 95—Basic Academic Skills

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

National Association for Developmental Education (NADE), 1986-present

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), 1993-present

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEMBERSHIPS:

Study and Learning Skills Special Interest Group, (NADE), 1996-present

Cognitive Psychology Special Interest Group, (CRLA), 1995-present

STATE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Texas College Reading and Learning Association (TxCRLA), 1992-present

Texas Association for Developmental Education (TADE), 1986-present 

         Louisiana Association for Developmental Education (LADE), 1983-1986

Sentinel Network, 1996-present 

NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER / OFFICER:

President, College Reading and Learning Association, October, 2004-present

Board Member, American Council of Developmental Education Associations, October, 2004-present

President-elect, College Reading and Learning Association, October, 2003-October, 2004

Treasurer, College Reading and Learning Association, October 1999-2002

Board Member, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, 1985-1986

NATIONAL CONFERENCE / INSTITUTE COORDINATOR:

Conference Chair, College Reading and Learning Association. Kansas City, MO, October, 2004.

Site-chair, Technology Institute for Developmental Educators. Week-long institute, co-sponsored by the National Association for Developmental Education, College Reading and Learning Association, and the College of Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, July, 2004-1999

NATIONAL COMMITTEES:

College Reading and Learning Association

Member and Evaluator, International Tutor Certification Program Committee, 2000-present

Member, Awards and Scholarship Committee, 1999-2000

National Association for Developmental Education

Member, Selection Committee for Outstanding Article, Journal of Developmental Education, 2003.

Co-Chair, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 1999-2003

Invited participant, Think Tank, 2000

Co-chair, Professional Liaison Committee, 1998-1999 

STATE CONFERENCE COORDINATOR:

Site-chair, Southwest Texas State University’s Technology Institute for Developing Educators K-12. Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, TX, 2000

Site-chair, College Academic Support Programs 15^th Annual Conference. Driskill Hotel, Austin, TX, 1996.

STATE OFFICES:

Texas Chapter. College Reading and Learning Association

Immediate Past-president, 1997-1998

President,1996-1997

President-elect, 1995-1996

Treasurer, 1993-1995

STATE ADVISOR:

Advisor for Louisiana, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (National Service and Honor Society), 1985-1986

STATE BOARD MEMBER:

Board member, College Academic Support Programs (Board overseeing statewide professional development for members of Texas Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association and Texas Chapter of National Association for Developmental Educators), 1993-1998

STATE NEWSLETTER EDITOR:

Editor, College Academic Support Programs Newsletter. 1997

STATE COMMITTEES:

College Academic Support Programs

Reviewer, Conference Proposal Committee, 1998

Co-chair of the Counseling/Cognitive Psychology Special Interest Group, 1991

Chair, Entertainment Committee, 1987

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES / ASSIGNMENTS:

Texas State University-San Marcos

Member, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2003- present.

Member, University Suspension Appeals Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2000-present

College of Education Representative, Faculty Advancement Center Advisory Committee,1999-present

Faculty Mentor, Mentoring Program, Dean of Students Office, 1992-2000

Faculty Liaison, Student Learning Assistance Center, 1998-present

Alternate for the College of Education, Teaching Excellence Project, 2001-2002

Member, Developmental Education National Certification Committee, 2000-2001

Member, Predictive Academic Success Committee, Office of Admissions,1997-2001

Member, Faculty Lounge and Dining Room Committee, Faculty Senate, 1991-1995, 1999

Member, Orientation Committee, Office of Admissions, 1989-2001

Evaluator, Retention Incentive Grant (RIG), Office of the Vice-president for Student Affairs, 1993

Co-coordinator, Making Academic Success Happen, Office of the Vice-president for Student Affairs, 1992-1996

Member, Search and Screen Committee for Assistant Director of the Student Learning Assistance Center, 1989

Invited participant, Comprehensive Program Review for the SWT Alcohol and Drug Resource Center, Vice President for Student Affairs Office, 1999

Invited participant, Comprehensive Program Review for the SWT Counseling Center, Vice President for Student Affairs Office, 1998

Co-chair, Academic Improvement Workshop, Office of Greek Affairs, 1989

Member, Selection Committee for Orientation Assistants, Office of Admissions, 1989-1994

Faculty Advisor, undecided majors, College of General Studies, 1986-1996

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Faculty Representative, Union Program Counsel, Dean of Students Office, 1985-1986

Member, Greek Affairs Advisory Committee, Dean of Students Office, 1984-1986

Member, Orientation Planning Committee, Office of Admissions, 1984-1986

Faculty Advisor, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Dean of Students Office, 1983-1986

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES / ASSIGNMENTS:

Tenure and Promotion Review Group, 2005-present

Chair, Restructuring Committee, 2002-2003

Graduate Student Advisor, Doctoral Program, 2002-present

Charter Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, 2003

Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee (To revise college PPS), 2001-2002

Alternate, Tenure and Promotion Review Group, 2001-2002, 2002-2003

Member, Scholarship Selection Committee, 1998

EAPS DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES / ASSIGNMENTS:

Member, Committee to Revise the Department Course Evaluation Forms, 2005-present.

Member, Chair Search Committee for EAPS, 2002-2003

Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Developmental and Adult Education, 2001- 2003

Program Advisor, Graduate Studies in Developmental and Adult Education, 2001-2003

Member, Instructional and Graduate Assistant Selection Committee, 2002-present

Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee to Revise Departmental PPS, 2002-2002

Program Coordinator, EDP 1350—Effective Learning, 1994-2002

Member, Personnel Committee, 2000 to present

Member, Evaluation Criteria Committee, 2000-2002

Member, Technology Library Committee, 2000-2001

Chair, EDP 1350 Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001

Member, Administrative Assistant Search and Screen Committee, 2001

Member, Developmental and Adult Education Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001

Member, Counseling Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001

Chair, Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduation Reception Committee, 1999-2000

Member, Fall Graduation Reception Committee, 2000-2002

Member, Merit Committee, 1999

Member, Exhibit and Lecture Committee, 1999

 Coordinator, SACS Review for EAPS undergraduate programs, 1997-1999

Assisted with departmental strategic planning, 1997-1998

Member, Spring Graduation Hospitality Committee, 1998

Member, Mission Statement Committee, 1997

Member, Search and Screen Committee for two Counseling and Guidance faculty positions, 1996

Member, Search and Screen Committee for a Developmental Education faculty position, 1990

OTHER DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES/ASSIGNMENTS:

Member, Interdisciplinary Studies (Occupational Education for Lovie Wallace, 2005

Member, History Oral Examination Committee for Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 2002

Member, Interdisciplinary Studies (Occupational Education) Written Examination Committee for Pat Gibson, 2002

Member, School Psychology Oral Examination Committee for Jill Bartlett, 1999

Member, School Psychology Oral Examination Committee for Amber Callahan, 1998

II.  SCHOLARLY / CREATIVE

BOOKS:

Dochen, C. W., Hodges, R., Wilson, P., & Wuestenberg, P. (Eds.).  (2006). Your university experience—The next step. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing (269 pages).

Sellers, D., Dochen, C., & Hodges, R. (2005).  Academic transformation: The road to college success. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson /Prentice Hall (370 pages).

JURIED MONOGRAPHS:

Hodges, R. B., & Duffey, T. (2003). Establishing a helping relationship: Self-discovery (pp. 26-37). In S. D. Roberts (Ed.) Tutor Training Handbook (Rev. ed.). Auburn: CA: College Reading and Learning Association.

Duffey, T. & Hodges, R. B. (2003). Establishing a helping relationship: Facilitating verbal and nonverbal communication (pp. 65-75). In S. D. Roberts (Ed.) Tutor Training Handbook (Rev. ed.). Auburn: CA: College Reading and Learning Association.

Hodges, R.B., Sellers, D.E., & Dochen, C.W.  (2001). Implementing a learning framework course. In J. L. Higbee & P. L. Dwinell (Eds.) NADE Monograph: 2001 A Developmental Odyssey, 3-13.  Warrensburg, MO:  National Association for Developmental Education.  

MONOGRAPHS:

Sellers, D., Dochen, C., & Hodges, R. (2005). Instructor’s manual to accompany academic transformation: The road to college success. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson/ Prentice Hall (127 pages).

Hodges, R. B., & Sellers, D. E. (1996). Peer teaching:  The use of student facilitators in college classes. In C. Frost (Ed.),  Instructor’s resource guide to accompany:  The university in your life (pp. 20-23). Sluice Dock: CN:  Brown & Benchmark.

JURIED JOURNAL ARTICLES:

Hodges, R. B., Dochen, C. D., & Joy, D.  (2001).  Increasing student success: When Supplemental Instruction becomes mandatory. Journal of College Reading and Learning 31(2), 143-156.

Hodges, R. B., & White, W.G. (2001). Encouraging high-risk students’ attendance in tutoring and Supplemental Instruction. Journal of Developmental Education 24(3), 2-4, 6, 8, 10, 43.

Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B. (1997). What to do with developmental education. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 28(1), 56-61.

Hodges, R., Sellers, D. E., & White, W. G. (1994/95). Peer teaching:  The use of facilitators in college classes. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 26(2), 23-29.

Ley, K., Hodges, R. B., & Young, D. (1995). Partner testing. Teaching & Research in Developmental Education, 12(1), 23-30.

INVITED JOURNAL ARTICLES:

Hodges, R., & Hand, C. (2005). Teaching in postsecondary institutions: An interview with Dr. Wilbert McKeachie. Journal of Developmental Education, 28(3), 20-22.

Hodges, R. B., Corkran, G., & Dochen, C. W.  (1997).  A state-mandated basic skills program:  An interview with Kenneth Ashworth.  Journal of Developmental Education, 21(2), 20-24.

JURIED ABSTRACTS:

Hodges, R. B., & Burchfield, M. (1993). Teaching developmental students:  Creative instructional methods. Proceedings of Selected Abstracts of the National Association of Developmental Educators 17th Annual Conference, USA, 31-32.

Payne, E., Hodges R. B., Menig, J., & Swanberg, C. (1991). Test preparation:  The dry-run strategy that works. Proceedings of Selected Abstracts of the National Association of Developmental Educators 15th Annual Conference, USA, 74-77.

PROPOSAL FOR STATE POLICY:

Hodges, R. B. (1998).  Proposal to establish funding for learning framework courses. San Marcos, TX: Texas  State University-San Marcos. (Adopted October 28, 1999 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.)

GRANTS:

Hodges, R. (2006).  University Seminar research for special collection of monographs. Library Enhancement Grant. Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount: $1060.00.

Caverly, D. C., Hodges, R., & Peterson, C. L. (2004). National Study of the Efficacy of Developmental Education. $1,228,177 subcontract submitted to the General College of the University of Minnesota for a $10,000,000 grant proposal to the U. S. Department of Education (Not Funded).

Payne, E. M., Peterson, C. L., Caverly, D., & Hodges, R. (2004). Texas State TRIO Tech Project. TRIO Training Grant. US Department of Education (2004-2006). Amount: $599, 414.00  (Not Funded).

Hodges, R. B. (2000). Member of Team 5, Curriculum Design to Create an Academic Bridge Program for Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Texas International Educational Consortium, Austin, TX. Amount: $440.00

Hodges, R.B., Sellers, D.E., & Dochen, C.W. (2000). Summer Institute: Implementing a Learning Framework Course.  College of Education, Texas  State University-San Marcos.  Amount: $500.00.

Caverly, D., Hodges, R.B., & Peterson, C. (2000). Texas  State University-San Marcos Technology Institute for Developmental Educators. Developmental Grant, College Reading and Learning Association. Amount: $1000.00.

Hodges, R. B. (2000). Learning to Use Web-Pages, Chat Rooms and Discussion Bulletin Boards. Alkek Instructional Technology Grant, Texas  State University-San Marcos. Amount: $500.00.

Hodges, R. B. (1999). Effective Learning: Integrating Computer-based instruction.  Merrick Instructional Enhancement Grant, Texas  State University-San Marcos.  Amount:  1-quarter release time

Caverly, D., Hodges, R.B., & Peterson, C. (1999). Texas  State University-San Marcos Technology Institute for Developmental Educators. Development Grant for Special Projects, National Association for Developmental Education.  Amount: $1000.00 

Caverly D., Hodges, R. B. & Peterson, C.  (1999).  Texas  State University-San Marcos Technology Institute for Developmental Educators. School of Education Faculty Grant, Texas  State University-San Marcos.  Amount: $500.00

Hodges, R. B. (1999).  Tutor training leadership institute—Back by popular demand. National Association for Developmental Education.  Development Grant for Special Projects.  Amount:  $500.00

Hodges, R.B. (1999).  Tutor training leadership institute—Back by popular demand. College Reading and Learning Association’s State and Regional Special Projects Grant.  Amount:  $500.00

Shaw, G., & Hodges, R. B.  (1998). A pilot program: Tutor training  leadership institute. College Reading and Learning Association’s State and Regional Special Projects Grant.  Amount:  $500.00

Shaw, G., & Hodges, R. B.  (1998).  A pilot program: Tutor training leadership institute.  National Association for Developmental Education.  Chapter Activity Grant.  Amount:  $500.00

Hodges, R. B.  (1997).  CASP Newsletter.  College Reading and Learning Association’s State and Regional Special Projects Grant.  Amount:  $500.00

Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B. (1996). Breaking the rules:  When supplemental instruction becomes mandatory.  School of Education Faculty Research Grant.  Amount: $1176.00

AWARDS / HONORS:

National

Outstanding Article for Volume 24, Journal of Developmental Education, Presented at the 26^th Annual Conference for the National Association for Developmental Education, March, 2002.

Scholarship Recipient, College Reading and Learning Association, 1995

State

Outstanding Institute Award: Study Skills—We’ve Come a Long Way.  College Academic Support Programs Conference, 1998 (Co-presented with Dr. Carol Dochen)

Outstanding Presentation Award: Teaching study skills—Creative tricks out of a hat, College Academic Support Programs Conference, 1992

Scholarship Recipient, Texas Association for Developmental Education, 1992

Texas State University-San Marcos

College of Education Finalist, Presidential Award for Excellence Service, Texas  State University-San Marcos, 2002.

College of Education Finalist, Presidential Award for Excellence Service, Texas  State University-San Marcos, 2001.

College of Education Finalist, Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence, Texas  State University-San Marcos, 2000

Deans’ Recognition of Merit for Enhancing Teaching with Technology: Texas  State University-San Marcos’s Technology Institute for Developmental Educators, College of Education, Texas  State University-San Marcos, 1999

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Advisor of the Year, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1985

III.  SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

 EDITORIAL WORK:

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Developmental Education, 2002-present

Manuscript Review, Reading skills for college study:  Developing tools for success. Somerville, MA: Learning to Learning, 2001 

CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ADDRESSES:

Hodges, R. B. (2005, November, 2005). Sailing the CRLA tides of transition. Keynote Address presented at the 38^th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Long Beach, CA.

 Hodges, R. B. (2005, April). Tutor training:  Using A counseling model to foster communication. Keynote Address presented at the 6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA.

 Hodges, R.B. (2001, March). Rejuvenation or bust. Keynote Address presented at the 2001 College Reading and Learning Association's Heartland Chapter's Spring Conference, Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE.

 JURIED CONFERENCE INSTITUTES:

Hodges, R. B., Dochen, C. W., & Sellers, D. (2003, February). Developing a learning framework course for student success. Institute presented at the 27^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Austin, TX.

 Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B. (2000, November).  Levels of learning strategies from surface to deep. One-hour session presented during the Best practices: Training activities for tutor trainers three-hour institute at the 33^rd Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Sparks, NV. 

 Hodges, R.B., Weinstein, C.E. & Dochen, C.W. (2000, October).  Implementing a learning framework course. Institute  presented at the 19^th  Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, San Antonio, TX.

 Hodges, R. B., & Dochen, C. W.  (1997, October). Study Skills:  We’ve come a long way.   Institute presented at the 16^th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, South Padre Island, TX.

 Snoffer, N., Williams, M., Silva, S., & Hodges, R. B. (1997, March). How to run a professional, financially successful state conference.  Institute presented at the 21^st Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Denver, CO.

 INVITED CONFERENCE INSTITUTES:

Hodges, R. B. (2005, October). Teaching a learning framework course for student success. Institute presented at the National College Learning Center Association’s 20th Annual Conference.  Milwaukee, WI.

Wright, R., Dochen, C.W., & Hodges, R. (2004, October). Tutor training leadership institute—Year 7. Institute presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs. South Padre Island, TX. 

Hodges, R. B. (2004, April). Teaching a learning framework course. Institute presented at the College Reading and Learning Association's Heartland Chapter's 2004  Spring Conference, Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE.

Hodges, R. B., Dochen, C.W., Albin, D. (2003, October).  Tutor training leadership institute—Year 6. Institute presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Galveston, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Dochen, C.W., Agee, K., Constant, A., McLain, D., & Nikopoulos, B. (2002, October). Tutor training leadership institute—year 5. Institute presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Ft. Worth, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Dugan R., Lee, K., & Shaw, G. (2001, October). Tutor training leadership institute—a learning odyssey. Institute presented at the 20th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, Houston, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Dochen, C.W. Weinstein, C. E. McCLain, D., Constant, A. Nikopoulos, B. (2000, October).  Tutor training leadership institute—year 3.  Institute presented at the 19th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, San Antonio, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Weinstein, C. E., Carpenter, K., McClain, D.  (1999, October). Tutor training leadership institute—Back by popular demand.  Institute presented at the 18^th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, El Paso, TX.  (Co-sponsored and grant-supported by National Association of Developmental Education and College Reading and Learning Association.)

Hodges, R. B., Weinstein, C. E., Carpenter, K., McClain, D.  (1998, October). Tutor training leadership institute.  Institute presented at the 17^th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, Dallas, TX. (Co-sponsored and grant-supported by National Association of Developmental Education and College Reading and Learning Association.)

 JURIED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

Hodges, R. B., & Roberts, B. (2007, March).  Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Presentation presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Nashville, TN. 

Hodges, R. B., & Lee, K. (2005, March). Keeping your balloon afloat with creative academic success activities. Presentation presented at the 29^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Albuquerque, NM.

Hodges, R. B., & Sellers, D. (2004, October). Enhancing students’ academic success. Presentation presented at the 37^th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Kansas City, MO.

Hodges, R. B., & Albin, D. (2004, March. Tutor training: Using a counseling model to foster communication. Presentation presented at the 28^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, St. Louis, MO.

Agee, K., & Hodges, R. B. (2002, March). Learning strategies for credit or not: Two options for providing instruction on your campus. Concurrent session presented at the 26^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Orlando, FL.

Hodges, R. B., & Slater, C. (2001, October). Southwest Texas’ master program in developmental and adult education and new Ph.D. program in education. Concurrent session presented at the 20^th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, Houston, TX.

Hodges, R. B., & Dochen, C. W. (1999, November). A comprehensive academic support program for conditionally admitted freshmen. Paper presented at the 32^nd Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, New Orleans, LA.

Hodges, R. B. (1999, October). Teaching students to maximize their learning. Paper presented at the 18^th Annual Conference of College Academic Support Programs, El Paso, TX.

Hodges, R. B. (1998, November).  Two Steps to 2000:  A new era of academic success courses emerges.  Paper presented at the 31^st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Salt Lake City, UT.  

Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B. (1996, October). Breaking the rules:  When supplemental instruction becomes mandatory. Paper presented at the 2^nd National Conference on Research in Developmental Education, Charlotte, NC.

Hodges, R. B. (1996, March). Making academic success happen for conditionally admitted students. Paper presented at the 29^th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Hodges, R. B. (1996, March). Making academic success happen: M*A*S*H. Paper presented at the 20^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Little Rock, AR. (Session was presented twice at the request of the program chair and conference participants).

Hodges, R. B., & Dochen, C. (1995, April). Using student-led discussion panels in the developmental classroom. Paper presented at the 28^th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Tempe, AZ.

Hodges, R. B. (1994, November). Using student-led discussion panels in the developmental classroom. Paper presented at the 13^th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Lubbock, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Smith, B., & Moseley, E. (1993, October). Moving beyond awareness: Multicultural training for developmental educators Part 1 and Part 2. Paper presented at the 12^th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Houston, TX.

Hodges, R. B., Smith, B., & Moseley, E. (1993, March). Moving beyond awareness: Multicultural training for developmental educators.  Paper presented at the 18^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Kansas City, MI.

Hodges, R. B., & Burchfield, M. (1993, March). Teaching developmental students: Creative instructional methods. Paper presented at the 17^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Washington, D.C.

Hodges, R. B. (1992, November). Teaching study skills: Creative tricks out of a hat. Paper presented at the 11^th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Fort Worth, TX.

Hodges, R. B., & Smith, B. (1991, October). Expanding the role of learning centers through outreach programs for diverse student populations.  Paper presented at the 10^th Annual Conference for College Academic Support Programs, Amarillo, TX.

Sellers D., & Hodges, R. B. (1991, March). Peer teaching: Using undergraduates as facilitators to foster learning. Paper presented at the 16^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Nashville, TN.

Payne, E., Hodges R. B., Menig, J., & Swanberg, C. (1991, March). Test preparation: The dry-run strategy that works. Paper presented at the 16^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Nashville, TN.

Payne, E., Hodges R. B., & Menig, J. (1990, October). Test preparation: The dry-run strategy that works. Paper presented at the 9^th Annual Conference for College Academic Support Programs, San Antonio, TX.

Johnson, D., & Hodges, R. B. (1990, April). Undergraduate students as facilitators in freshman classes. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Freshman Year Experience, Austin, TX.

Payne E., & Hodges, R. B. (1989, October). Teaching the underprepared post-secondary student. Paper presented at the 8^th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Addison, TX.

Minter, M. D., & Hodges, R. B. (1986, July). Teaching old dogs new tricks: A non-traditional approach to improving college study skills. Paper presented at the conference of the Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs, Austin, TX.

Hodges, R. B., & McDowell, B. (1986, July).  Counseling underachieving students: Many tricks to pull from a hat. Paper presented at the Be Here Now Conference, College Survival Inc., San Francisco, CA.

Hodges, R. B., & McDowell, B. (1985, October). Counseling underachieving students: Many tricks to pull from a hat. Paper presented at the conference of the Louisiana Association for Counseling and Development, Lake Charles, LA.

Hodges, R. B., & Ramano, J. (1984, December). Teaching with a twist: New ideas for classroom teaching of study skills. Paper presented at the conference of the American Vocational Associations International, New Orleans, LA.

Hodges, R. B., & McDowell B. (1984, October). Getting it across: Effective teaching methods for developmental students. Paper presented at the conference of the Louisiana Association for Developmental Educators, Lafayette, LA.

INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

Sandberg, K., Hodges, R., Symons, L., Campbell-Peltier, F., Bruno, F., Agee, K., Papineau,V., & Schlender, A. (2004, October). Open forum with CRLA Board of Directors. Session presented at the 37^nd Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Kansas City, MO.

Passty, G. Brown R., Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B. (2003, February). Remediation: Who needs it? Panel presented at the Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Deans of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Austin, TX.  

Hodges, R. B. (2001, March). Tutor-training leadership and CRLA tutor certification. Institute presented at the 2^nd Annual PA/NJ Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Dochen, C. W., & Hodges, R. B.  (2000, November). Levels of learning strategies:  From surface to deep.  Best Practices: Training Activities for Tutor Training, Seminar presented at the 33^rd Annual National Conference of College Reading and Learning Association, Sparks, NV.

Hodges, R. B., & Dochen, C W. (1999, February).  The penny toss: A creative way to apply motivation theory in the classroom. Interactive simulation presented at the 52^nd Annual Convention of the Texas Community College Teachers Association, Houston, TX.

Silva, S., Hodges, R. B., Ybarra, S., & Lukeman, J. (1995, October). New kids on the block:  Getting to know your state professional organization. Paper presented at the 14^th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, Corpus Christi, TX.

Hodges, R. B., & Wiese, C. (1992, February). Using simulations and games in developmental classes. Paper presented at the 45^th Annual Conference of the Texas Junior College Teacher’s Association, Houston, TX.

 SPONSORED WORKSHOP:

Sellers, D.E., Hodges, R. B. & Dochen, C.W. (2001, July). Learning framework courses: implementation  and accountability. Co-sponsored by the College of Education and Continuing Education, Texas  State University-San Marcos. Two-day, statewide seminar presented at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX.  

Hodges, R. B., Sellers, D. E., & Dochen, C.W. (2000, July). Summer institute: Implementing a learning framework course. Co-sponsored by the College of Education and Continuing Education, Texas  State University-San Marcos.  One-day, statewide seminar presented at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX.

 CONSULTATIONS:

Hodges, R., Dochen, C.W., & Sellers, D. (2004, July). Teaching a Learning Framework Course. Presented a two-day workshop for faculty and staff at the University of Texas–Pan American, Edinburg, TX.

Sellers, D., Hodges, R., & Dochen, C.W. (2002, March). Developing a Learning Framework Course for Student Success and Retention. Presented a one-day workshop for the North Texas Community College Consortium, Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX.

Hodges, R. B., & Falk, K. (2001, January). Integrating Skills into Content Areas. Presented a 4-hour workshop to the developmental education faculty. Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX.

Hodges, R. B. (2000-2001) Member of Team 5, Curriculum Design to create an Academic Bridge Program for Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Texas International Educational Consortium. Austin, TX. 

Hodges, R. B. (1995, August). Presented a 2-hour workshop to the developmental education faculty on teaching study skills, Blinn College, Brenham, TX

Hodges, R. B. (1994, September). Presented a 3-hour workshop to the Learning Center’s professional staff on learning theories and strategies. St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX.

INVITED WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AND LECTURES:

National

Hodges, R. B., Crawford, S., McGuire, S.  & Phillips, T. (2006, January). Leadership summit: Personal stories and insights from leaders in the field. Panel discussant at the 25 Winter Institute for Learning Assistance Professionals. Austin, TX. Panel moderated by Zierzow, R.

Statewide

Hodges, R.B. (1994, February). CRLA national tutor certification.  Blinn College, Brenham, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1994, February). Effective teaching strategies for developmental educators and tutors. Blinn College, Brenham, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1994,February). Effective methods for teaching learning strategies for faculty teaching study skill courses. Blinn College, Brenham, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1994, January). Teaching study and learning skills for academic counselors.  Learning Assistance Center, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1991, April). Multicultural perspectives in counseling for the professional academic counseling staff. Learning Assistance Center, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1990, November). Creative teaching techniques for study skill courses. Learning Assistance Center, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX.

Hodges, R.B. (1987, May). Creativity with organizational goals.  Circle-K International, Texas Regional Winners Circle, University of Texas, Austin, TX.

Texas State University-San Marcos

Hodges, R. B. (2004, November). Becoming an Effective Student. Texas State’s Upward Bound Program.

Hodges, R.B. (1999, November). Study strategies for success.  Alpha Tau Omega’s  Pledge Class, fall seminar.

Hodges, R.B., Maxwell, M., Pervert, D., & Frazee, D. (1998, August).Counseling skills for tutors.  Student Learning Assistance Center, pre-fall retreat.

Hodges, R.B. (1997, January). Tutor training seminar for peer-tutors. Student Learning Assistance Center, pre-spring retreat.

Hodges, R.B. (1996, August). Tutor training seminar for peer-tutors. Student Learning Assistance Center, pre-fall retreat.

Hodges, R.B (1996, August). Learning strategies for conditionally admitted freshman students. MASH Program, Office of the Vice-president of Student Affairs.

Hodges, R.B. (1995, August). Learning strategies. MASH Program, Office of the Vice-president of Student Affairs.

Hodges, R. B. (1994, August). Self-management strategies.  MASH Program, Office of the Vice-president of Student Affairs.

Hodges, R.B. (1994, March). Effective tutoring strategies for tutors.  Student Learning Assistance Center.

Hodges, R. B. (1993, February). Tutoring models and learning strategies.  Student Learning Assistance Center.

Hodges, R.B. (1993, August). Time management and effective scheduling.  MASH Program, Office of the Vice-president of Student Affairs.

Hodges, R.B. (1993, January). Academic motivation and study strategies.  Greek Academic Conference, Office of Student Activities and Greek Affairs.

Hodges, R.B. (1993, November). Preparing for final exams. College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Dean of Students Office.

Hodges, R.B. (1992, February). Bafa Bafa: A multicultural simulation.  Student Stress-Related Seminar Series, Center for Counseling and Placement.

Hodges, R.B. (1992, April ). Bafa Bafa: A multicultural simulation. Student Learning Assistance Center, 1992.

 Hodges, R.B. (1992,August). Time management and effective scheduling. MASH Program, Office of the Vice-president of Student Affairs.

 Hodges, R.B. (1991, October). Effective time management.  Student Stress-Related Seminar Series, Center for Counseling and Placement.

 Hodges, R.B. (1991, August). Using student facilitators. Freshman Seminar faculty pre-fall workshop. College of General Studies.

 Hodges, R.B. (1990, March). Students and teachers: Effective student-teacher relationships.  Student Stress-Related Seminar Series, Center for Counseling and Placement.

 Revised January, 2006