VITA of BARBARA J. (LANGE) RAILSBACK, Ph.D.

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1 VITA of BARBARA J. (LANGE) RAILSBACK, Ph.D. Education & Licensure Ph.D. Adult & Occupational Education Kansas State University 1997 (content area: business education) M.S. Adult & Occupational Education Kansas State University 1986 (content area: business education) B.S. Business Fort Hays State University 1982 Kansas Teaching Certification highly qualified 5-12 business education and 5-9 social sciences (1983-present). Additional graduate work business and vocational education at Oklahoma State University, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University. Teaching Experience 2004-present Emporia State University, Assistant & Associate Professor USD 251, 9-12 Business & Computer Educator Washburn University, Assistant Professor Office Administration USD 397, 7-12 Business & Computer Educator USD 273, 7-12 Business & Computer Educator (Youth Center at Beloit) Trainer, Division of Continuing Education, Washburn University Adjunct Professor, Emporia State University & Allen County Related Experience KSDE School-to-Work Internships (1994 & 1998). Completed three-week paid (through KSDE grant) internships two different summers. Completed internships at the following businesses: Personnel Department, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka, Kansas; Human Resources Department, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas; Bank of Osage City, Osage City, Kansas; Mussatto Brothers, Inc., Osage City, Kansas. Trust Department Secretary. National Bank of America, Salina, Kansas. Jan.-July 2003 Secretary. Museum of the High Plains, Hays, Kansas. Aug May

2 Railsback Vita Page 2 Professional Memberships, Leadership, & Activities Kansas Business Education Association, 1984-Present Served in various offices Treasurer Northeast Kansas Director President-Elect President Past President Kansas Business Teacher Editor Serve as liaison at annual KBEA conference and have served as member of nominating committee, audit committee, scholarship committee, share-an-idea committee, and outstanding educator of the year committee, 1999-present Coordinator of microcomputer hands-on sessions presented at the Kansas Business Education Association annual convention, Wichita, Kansas, fall 1988 Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Served as conference co-chair for June 2007 MPBEA conference, Overland Park, Kansas Session facilitator, June 1994 Mountain-Plains Business Education Association annual convention, Bismarck, North Dakota Leadership Conference Attendee. Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Leadership Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma. June National Business Education Association Served as session liaison for national convention, San Antonio, Texas, April 2008 Served as session liaison for national convention, Chicago, Illinois, April 2009 International Society for Business Education Global Association of Teachers of Economics Professional Member: Future Business Leaders of America Phi Kappa Phi (inducted Spring 1982) President, Washburn University chapter, 1998 Pi Omega Pi Business Education Honor Society, Member of Lambda Chapter, Present Pi Omega Pi National Board, spring 2009-Present Co-Editor of Here & There newsletter, spring 2009-present Phi Eta Sigma Scholastic Honor Society National Education Association, ; Kansas National Education Association, ; USD397 Teachers Association, North Lyon County Teachers Association, Negotiations Team,

3 Railsback Vita Page 3 Publications Groneman Hite, N., Slocombe, T., Railsback, B., and Miller, D. (2011) Personal Finance Education in Recessionary Times. Journal of Education for Business, 86, Miller, D., Groneman Hite, N., Slocombe, T., and Railsback, B. (2010) Students Perspectives Toward Key Personal Finance Variables. DPE Journal, 52(3), Hite, N. and Railsback, B. (2010) Analysis of the Content and Characteristics of University Web Sites with Implications for Web Designers and Educators. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 51(1), Polkinghorne, F., Hite, N., & Railsback. B. (2008). Business Teacher Preparation: Reading and Math Skill Integration. NABTE Review, 62(4), Railsback, B. & Hite, N. (2008). The Value of Business Education: Perceptions of High School Guidance Counselors, Principals, and Board of Education. Delta Pi Epsilon Research Journal. L(3), Groneman, N. & Railsback, B. (2005.) Using Service Learning in Technology Classes. Business Education Forum, 59(3). Railsback, B. Curriculum Resources. The Kansas Business Teacher, 47:3, Railsback, B. A Summer of Learning. The Kansas Business Teacher, 47:1, 4-5, 18. Railsback, B. A Survey of Kansas High Schools: Business Education Courses as Graduation Requirements. M-PBEA Notes & Quotes, Spring 1993, Railsback, B. Conference Evaluations Can Be Meaningful. The Kansas Business Teacher, 46:1, Railsback, B. Transcription Skills: A Must for Today s Student. The Kansas Business Teacher, 39, 14-15, 17. Lange, B. Competency-Based Education. The Kansas Business Teacher, 39:2, 14-15, 17. Lange, B. Observation Proves to Be Good Experience. Here & There (Pi Omega Pi national newsletter), 38, 4. 3

4 Railsback Vita Page 4 Presentations Railsback, B. Career Clusters: Investments Projects. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. Input Methods for the Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. The Impression You Make. Kansas Phi Beta Lambda Fall Leadership Conference, McPherson, Kansas, October Railsback, B. New CTSO Competitive Events. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. Integrating LifeSmarts into Your Business Education Curriculum. Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Conference, Overland Park, Kansas, June Railsback, B. Integrating CTSO Activities into the High School Business Education Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. The Ben Franklin Integrity Project: Integrating Business Ethics into the Business Education Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. The Uses of Macromedia Captivate to Enhance Teaching Strategies. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. Integrating FBLA Activities into the Business Education Classroom. Advisor Workshops, National Fall FBLA Leadership Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, November Railsback, B. Are We Teaching What We Need to Teach? Research Findings on Skills Needed by Entry-Level Office Workers in Kansas. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. Using QuarkXPress hands-on computer workshop. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February Railsback, B. Business Education as a Career. Invited speaker from Northern Heights High School to Business Career Day, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. November

5 Railsback Vita Page 5 Railsback, B. Perceptions of Business Education in Kansas High Schools. KBEA Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas. October Railsback, B. Transcription Skills for the 21 st Century. Mountain-Plains Business Education Convention. Jackson Hole, Wyoming. June Railsback, B. Office Technology of the Future. Payless Shoe Source Secretarial and Support Staff Lunch and Learn Seminar. May Railsback, B. It s Never Too Late or Too Early to Plan for the Future. Lyndon Career and Business Women. March Railsback, B. Office Administration as a Career. Santa Fe Trail High School Career Fair. March Railsback, B. The Future: A Reality. Keynote speaker for senior recognition night of the Lyndon Career and Business Women. March Railsback, B. The Past Forever Gone, the Future Still Your Own. Keynote speaker for senior recognition night of the Lyndon Career and Business Women. March Railsback, B. Getting the Job You Want. Keynote speaker for senior recognition night of the Lyndon Career and Business Women. March Railsback, B. Filing Isn t What It Used to Be. Washburn University Academic Affairs office personnel seminar. April Railsback, B. Business Communication: Written, Verbal, and Physical. Shawnee Heights School District Secretarial Staff seminar. October

6 Railsback Vita Page 6 Service & Professional Activities Member, ESU Presidential Search Committee, appointed by Kansas Board of Regents. Spring 2011-present. Student Organization Adviser Adviser. Phi Beta Lambda, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. 2006, Present. Adviser. Pi Omega Pi, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, 2004-Present. Adviser. Students in Free Enterprise, Emporia, Kansas Adviser. Future Business Leaders of America, Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas Adviser. Collegiate Secretaries International, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas Adviser. Alpha Mu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (national two-year degree scholastic honorary) Student Organization Activities Coordinator, judge, test validater, test creator. Kansas Future Business Leaders of America State and District Leadership Conferences, National FBLA test validation and test creation (accounting and business procedures) Present. Attend state and national leadership conferences with students for all student organizations sponsored (1986-Present). Work with Flint Hills Activities League to create and grade Business & Computer tests for the league competition ( ). Work with District VII FBLA vice president and his/her sponsor when hosting the District VII FBLA contest on the ESU campus (2006-Present). 6

7 Railsback Vita Page 7 Advisory Committees Advisory Board Members. Waverly High School Business Education Department, Waverly, Kansas Present. Advisory Board Member. Washburn Rural High School Business Education Department, Topeka, Kansas, 2009-Present. Advisory Board Member. Lebo High School Business Education Department, Lebo, Kansas, 2007-Present. Advisory Board Member, Little River High School Business Education Department, Little River, Kansas, 2007-Present. Advisory Board Member, Baxter Springs High School Business Education Department, Baxter Springs, Kansas, 2006-Present. Advisory Board Member, Northern Heights High School Business Education Department, Allen, Kansas, University Committee Work ESU Teachers College Council for Teacher Education (2004-Present) Member, subcommittee, post-bac licensure Member, subcommittee, recruitment & retention of diverse faculty & students Members, subcommittee, international education for student teachers Elected 2 nd vice chair, fall 2008 Chair, Curriculum Committee, school year Served as CTE Chair, school year NCATE Committee (2005-Present) Member, Assessment Subcommittee for NCATE accreditation Advanced Programs Committee (fall 07 while Dr. Hite was on sabbatical) Member, Selection Committee for Teachers College Annual Faculty Recognition Awards, 2005, 2007, 2009 Member, Rotary Club Outstanding Educator Award, spring ESU School of Business School of Business Strategic Planning Committee,

8 Railsback Vita Page 8 Student Activity Committee (for Business Career Day), Member, Search Committee for Webmaster ESU Department of Business Education & Administration Member, Marketing Search Committees, Emporia State University Member, Vice President for Academic Affairs Advisory Committee, Member, Interim Partnerships Implementation Team of Strategic Planning Committee, Committee member of several school and university committees (financial aid, scholarship, employee benefits, faculty search committees, etc.) at Washburn University, Other Professional Committees & Activities Advisor. Business Advising Center, School of Business, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas Present. Faculty Participant. Hornet Nights. Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas SWARM Advisor. Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. Summers Forensics Tournament Judge. Judge at forensics tournaments in Osage City, Allen, and Emporia Present. Scholars Bowl Coach. Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas LifeSmarts Coach, Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas Teams placed 3 rd in state competition two years and 4 th 1 year. Social Science State Assessment Committee member. Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas Present. Math State Assessment Committee member. Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas

9 Railsback Vita Page 9 Business Education Mentor. Department of Education, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas Software Trainer. Division of Continuing Education, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas Reviewer. Tenth edition of Administrative Office Management, Kallaus & Keeling, Southwestern Publishing Company, Spring Committee member. Kansas Competency Based Curriculum Center, Business Education Curriculum Handbook Revision Committee Consultant. Records management and office management. Small Business Development Center, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas Consultant. Records management. Special Education Outcomes Team, Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, Kansas and Trainer. Trained employees of Associated Bearings, Topeka, Kansas, on Microsoft Works 3.0 for DOS. Fall Coordinator. Annual Business Contest sponsored by the Office, Legal, and Technology Department, Washburn University. Coordinated all aspects of the event for area high school students. Responsible for its inception Professional Development Conferences Attended Career Pathways: Implications for Kansas Career & Technical Post-Secondary Educators. Kansas Department of Education, Topeka, Kansas. Bi-annual sessions since November Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Denver, Colorado, November Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, Anaheim, California, June National Business Education Association Annual Convention & Biennial Pi Omega Pi Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 2009; New Orleans, Louisiana, April Kansas Business Education Association Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas. October

10 Railsback Vita Page 10 National Business Education Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, April Business Teacher Education Summit (invited participant by NBEA). New Orleans, Louisiana, November Economic Education Workshop: Impact of sports on the Economy of Kansas Towns, sponsored by Kansas Council for Economic Education, Hays, Kansas, July Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Annual Convention, Overland Park, Kansas, June National Business Education Association Annual Convention, New York, New York, March NCATE Assessment Training & Convention, Washington, D.C., September Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado, June NCATE Praxis Exam Training Meetings, Wichita, Kansas, April Course Technology 2005 Technology Forum, Kansas City, Missouri, February NCATE Praxis Exam Meetings (setting state standards), Topeka, Kansas, October ESU Technology Workshop: The Basics of Blackboard, August Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, November VEII Program Review Updates, Topeka, KS, August Meeting the Requirement of Incorporating Personal Finance in the High School Curriculum, Topeka, KS, July 2003 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, Dallas, TX, June Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Denver, CO, November

11 Railsback Vita Page 11 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN, June Economics in the High School Curriculum, Wichita, Kansas, March Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO, November Future Business Leaders of American National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL, June National Business Education Conventions, various cities, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995, Mountain-Plains Business Education Conventions, various cities,