Albers

2015-2016 PDP

Professional Development Plan

Jessica Albers, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance

Minnesota State University Mankato
2015-2016 Academic Year

Criterion I: Demonstrate ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in other

current assignments.

2015-2016 Teaching: HP 414 Physiology of Exercise, HP 477/ HP 577 Foundations of Behavior

Change Strategies, HP 467 Worksite Wellness (Spring Term)

Objective 1. Have an above average (3 out of 5) rating through student evaluation.

Evidence
• Statistics and examples from student evaluations.

Expected Outcome
• Positively learn and adapt from the needs of the students.

Objective 2. Learn and implement a new teaching strategy throughout courses.

Evidence
• Participation in CETL Teaching Certificate Course.
• Adaptations in syllabus and class projects.

Expected Outcome
• Adapt course material based on proven teaching methodologies.

Objective 3. Develop and propose graduate course on youth sport and physical activity with Dr.
Kristen Konkel.
• Develop a course that examines special topic in youth populations including
youth athlete training, issues in youth sport, and youth physical activity behaviors.
• Add graduate level course options for the Department of Human Performance.

Evidence
• Submit course proposal to the Curriculum Design System.

Expected Outcome
• Gain feedback on the course and have it approved for the 2016-2017 academic
year.
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Objective 4. Develop and propose HP 100 level Jump Rope physical activity course.
• Develop a course where students will be exposed to a different mode of physical
activity, which is one of my areas of research.
• Begin the process of teaching students jump rope so they may be involved in
future research.

Evidence
• Submit course proposal to the Curriculum Design System.

Expected Outcome
• Gain feedback on the course and have it approved for the 2016-2017 academic
year.
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Criterion II: Scholarly or creative achievement or research.

Objective 1. Submit one research manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal as the
lead author.

Evidence
• Completed manuscript.
• Electronic notice of submission from the journal.

Expected Outcome
• Further the body of knowledge in Exercise Science.

Objective 2. Identify two possible extensions to current line of research.

Evidence
• Complete a structured outline of research line extensions.
• Developed proposal for next research project.

Expected Outcome
• Have a long-term plan for research within my field.
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Criterion III: Evidence of continuing preparation and study.

Objective 1. Attend the following national and regional academic conferences.

• Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
October 22nd-23rd (Mankato, MN)
• American College of Sports Medicine
May 31st-June 4th (Boston, MA)
• Society of Health and Physical Education
April 5th-9th (Minneapolis, MN)

Evidence
• Conference badge.
• Certificate of registration.

Expected Outcome
• Encourage student participation in academic conferences.
• Increase personal body of knowledge and research interests in Exercise Science.

Objective 2. Participate in one CETL teaching program, one Tech Tactics, and one Brown Bag
workshop.

Evidence
• Proof of registration or attendance at workshops.

Expected Outcome
• Learn from other instructors at the University.
• Develop a more focused teaching philosophy.
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Criterion IV: Contribution to student growth and development.

Objective 1. Assist in mentoring at least one student in research or future study.

Evidence
• Completed research work from student.

Expected Outcome
• Grow relationships with Exercise Science students to increase research and
advising participation.

Objective 2. Contribute to the research of two exercise students, as a secondary mentor.

Evidence
• Letter of acknowledgement from students.

Expected Outcome
• Contribute to the growth of undergraduate and graduate student research within
the Human Performance Department.

Objective 3. Meet with at least one-third of advises individually or in small groups.

Evidence
• Schedule of advise meetings.

Expected Outcome
• Increased knowledge on student degree plans.
• Developed relationships with students in exercise science.
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Criterion V: Service to the University and community.

Objective 1. Serve Minnesota State University Mankato by serving on the College of Allied
Health and Nursing Diversity Committee.

Evidence
• Regular attendance at committee meetings.
• Involvement with the data analysis of University Diversity research project.

Expected Outcome
• Obtain a better understand the needs of minority students on campus.

Objective 2. Serve the Department of Human Performance and serve on one department
committee.

Evidence
• Regular attendance and participation in HP department meetings.
• Serve on the HP Curriculum Committee.

Expected Outcome
• Become a part of the decision making process with in the department.

Objective 3. Serve the Mankato community by establishing connections with two after-school
youth programs.

Evidence
• Acknowledgment letters from the organizations.

Expected Outcome
• Better understand the after-school program needs within the community.
• Assess where future after-school research could be conducted.