EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Carl J. Van Aacken, Ph.D. 3367 Butterleigh, San Antonio, TX 210-394-9812; cjvanaacken@att.net Degree Year University Major Ph.D. 2013 Texas State University Education-Adult, Professional, and Community Education; Dissertation Title: The Role of Emotions in an Adult Classroom Setting: A Focus on Community College Instruction; Recipient College of Education Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award M.S. 2009 Kansas State University Adult, Occupational, Continuing Education B.S. 2005 Excelsior College Business Management/History; Magna Cum Laude AAGS 2003 Central Texas College General Studies PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Certificate-Conflict Resolution, Kansas State University, KS, 2009 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC), Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Learning Lab Coordinator (2016-present) Recruit, hire, train, and supervise 1 student development specialist, 2 graduate students, 2 coordinators, and up to 70 student employees Supervise and coordinate drop-in tutoring of science, technology, engineering, math, writing, and business Supervise and coordinate the private tutoring program Supervise and coordinate the athletics tutoring program Supervise and coordinate the Veteran Academic Success Center - Tutor Corps program, a veterans tutoring veterans and veterans guiding veterans program University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Senior Program Coordinator (2013-2016) Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 1 student development specialist, 6 instructors, and up to 34 student employees Supervised and coordinated drop-in tutoring of science, technology, engineering, math, and business Supervised and coordinated up to 9 sections of the Non-Course Based Options for Developmental Reading, Writing, & Math Supervised and coordinated up to 8 sections of the College Success Seminar Supervised and coordinated Individual Education Success Program for at-risk student populations University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Lecturer 1 (2014-2016) NCB 0700: Non Course Based Instruction in Integrated Reading & Writing
CSS 1201: College Success Seminar Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Lecturer 1 (2010-2013) EDP 1350: Effective Learning Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Doctoral Instructional Assistant (2009-2013) Assisted the director of the Ph.D. Program in Adult Education & the M.A. Program in Developmental Education in developing and implementing student success initiatives; assisted in classroom support Academic coach for students with ADHD Academic coach for students enrolled in Fundamentals of Conceptual Understanding & Success U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS Program Coordinator (2007-2009) Supervised the conduct of school operations consisting of an annual population of 1200 students Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 48 instructors Developed and maintained training support packages and programs of instruction (course curriculum) materials Analyzed and assessed semi-annual and annual program objectives and outcomes Managed school annual operating budget U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS Instructor (2007-2009) Command Sergeants Major Course: responsible for curriculum development and classroom instruction RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Position Entity Dates Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army School for Command Preparation, Ft 2007-2009 Leavenworth, KS Command Sergeant Major 29 th & 51 st Signal Battalion, Ft Lewis, WA 2005-2007 J2 Sergeant Major Joint Task Force North, Ft Bliss, TX 2004-2005 First Sergeant C Company, 35th Signal Battalion, Puerto Rico; 1996-2003 Headquarters Company, 3rd Signal Brigade, Ft Hood, TX; D Co. 16th Signal Battalion, Ft Hood, TX; Headquarters Company, 39th Signal Battalion, Mons, Belgium; Headquarters Company 5th Signal Command, Mannheim, Germany Drill Instructor & Installation U.S. Army Basic Training, B Battery, 321 Field 1993-1995 Honor Guard Team Artillery, Ft Sill, OK Chief Instructor U.S. Army Pre-Ranger 1992-1993 Section Supervisor & 7 TH Special Operations Support Command (Airborne), 1990-2092 Jumpmaster Bad Tolz Germany Section Supervisor, Jumpmaster, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) 1987-1989 Survival Instructor Radio Operator, Sniper, 2/75th Ranger Battalion, Ft Lewis WA 1985-1987 Battalion Scout Swimmer Soldier U.S. Army 1984-2009
OTHER PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS (licensure, certification, etc.) Command Sergeants Major Course, Ft. Bliss, TX, 2004 Sergeants Major Academy, Ft. Bliss, TX, 2004 First Sergeants Course, Ft. Bliss, TX, 1999 Advanced NCO Course, Ft. Gordon, GA, 1994 Drill Sergeant School, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, 1993 Battle Staff School, Ft. Bliss, TX, 1992 Basic NCO Course, Ft. Gordon, GA, 1989 Survival, Evasion, Resistance, & Escape (SERE) High Risk Level C, Ft. Bragg, NC, 1988 Thai Language Course, Ft Lewis, WA, 1988 International Morse Code Course, Ft Gordon, GA, 1987 Jumpmaster Course, Ft Lewis, WA, 1987 Warrior Leader Course, Ft. Lewis, WA, 1987 Ranger School, Ft. Benning, GA, 1986 Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ft. Benning, GA, 1985 Airborne School, Ft. Benning, GA, 1985 TEACHING COURSES TAUGHT US 1100, University Seminar, 2017-current University Seminar is a course designed to help meet transitional needs of new Texas State University students. The course encourages reflection upon the value and nature of a university education, as well as helping students to develop strategies for life-long learning. Course content includes class discussion, student participation, and involvement in the university community. CSS 1201, College Success Seminar, 2015-2016 The College Success Seminar provides students with techniques, resources, and information necessary to improve their success in college. The seminar is designed to increase students persistence and success in college by providing them with the academic, personal, and life management tools needed to function effectively within an academic setting. NCB 0700, Integrated Reading & Writing, 2014-2016 This course offers students an alternative to traditional developmental classes through the Non- Course Based Program in the areas of reading and writing. This fundamental class teaches life and academic skills through individualized instruction in a small group setting. The course helps to refine basic skills in preparation for college level courses. EDP 1350, Effective Learning, 2010-2013 The purpose of EDP 1350, Effective Learning, is to enable students to develop effective academic behaviors for college success. The course included a balance between theoretical underpinnings and the experiential application of learning strategies. The focus of the course is on (a) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; (b) factors that influence learning; and (c) application of learning strategies. Command Sergeant Major Course, 2007-2009 The Command Sergeant Majors Course prepares selected leaders for the executive level of leadership within a battalion. The curriculum prepares the student for leading and managing the training of several hundred soldiers; growing and developing subordinate leaders; proving proper
and practical advice to the commander and staff officers; providing developmental counseling and instilling the heritage and traditions of our Nation and the United States Army. Basic Combat Training Course, 1993-1995 Basic training is a training course that transforms civilians into soldiers. Over the course of eight weeks, Army recruits learn about the seven-core Army values, how to work together as a team, and what it takes to succeed as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Individuals undergo rigorous physical training to prepare their bodies and their minds for the eventual physical and mental strain of combat. Basic Training is designed to be highly intense and challenging. The challenge comes as much from the difficulty of physical training as it does from the required quick psychological adjustment to an unfamiliar way of life. Pre-Ranger Course, 1992-1993 The Pre-Ranger Course consists of 14 days of arduous training. The first week is designed to mirror the first week of Ranger School. The second week is designed to coach, teach, and mentor students during the patrol phase of the course. The purpose of the course is to prepare soldiers to succeed at the US Army Ranger School. Pre-Ranger accomplishes this by assessing the soldiers' physical and mental capabilities, training the soldiers on Troop Leading Procedures, Combat Orders and Reconnaissance/Combat patrols to the same standards conducted at the US Army Ranger School. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE ARTICLES Refereed Journal Articles: Ross-Gordon, J. M., Gordon, S. P., Alston, G. D., & Dawson, K. Y., & Van Aacken, C. (2015). Efforts to transform learning and learners: The First Decade of an Innovative Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. Journal of Thought 49(1), 52-70. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Van Aacken, C. (2017, April). Leadership officer and noncommissioned officer teaming. Keynote address presented at the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Military Ball, San Marcos, TX. Van Aacken, C. (2016, November). Veterans transitioning to graduate school: what it is like and what you can do to support them. Keynote address presented at the 8 th Annual International Research Conference for Graduate Students, San Marcos, TX. Dochen, C. & Van Aacken, C. (2016, October). Investing in the future: developing young professionals interpersonal communication and supervisory skills. Paper presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference. Corpus Christi, TX. Van Aacken, C. (2014, September). Get a jumpstart on college success summer bridge program. Paper presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference. San Antonio, TX. Van Aacken, C., Krause, J., & Hodges, R. (2014, March). Venturing into affective territory: emotions influencing postsecondary learning. Post-conference institute presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education Associations, Dallas, TX.
Van Aacken, C. (2013, December). How emotions impact learning. Paper presented at the Conference for Project GREAT Regional Centers of Excellence (Getting Results Educating Adults in Texas), San Marcos, TX. Hodges, R., Dochen, C., & Van Aacken, C. (2013, October). Student success, first year experience. Preconference institute presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference. Amarillo, TX. Van Aacken, C. & Hodges, R. (2013, February). Venturing into affective territory: emotions influencing postsecondary learning. Paper presented at the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Conference. Denver, CO. Hodges, R., Dochen, C., & Van Aacken, C. (2012, November). Teaching a learning frameworks course. Preconference institute presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference. Houston, TX. Van Aacken, C. (2012, October). The emotions of learning. Invited talk presented to faculty of Temple College. Temple, TX. Ross-Gordon, J. M., Gordon, S. P., Van Aacken, C., Alston, G. D., & Dawson, K. Y. (2012, April). An innovative Ph.D. program in educational leadership: 10 Years Out. Roundtable presentation at the 2012 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada. Hodges, R, & Van Aacken, C. (2012, February). Teaching a learning frameworks course. Paper presented at the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Conference. Orlando, FL. Hodges, R., & Van Aacken, C. (2011, May). Turning a study skills course into a learning frameworks course. Paper presented at the 56 th Annual Conference of the International Reading Association. Orlando, FL. Sellers, D., Hodges, R., Dochen, C., & Van Aacken, C. (2011, October). Teaching a learning frameworks course. Post-conference institute presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) Conference. Austin, TX. Van Aacken, C. (2011, June). Emotional intelligence. Invited talk presented to employees of the Early Childhood Services. San Antonio, TX. Hodges, R., & Van Aacken, C. (2011, May). Best teaching practices. Invited talk presented at the Learning Communities Summer Teaching Institute, University of Texas at San Antonio. San Antonio, TX. AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION TEACHING & STAFF AWARDS Deborah and James Mathews Excellence in Collaboration Award, Texas State University (2017) Above and Beyond Award Staff Recipient, Texas State University (2017) Legion of Merit, U.S. Command & General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, 2007 The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, Drill Instructor, Ft. Sill, OK, (1994) Outstanding Course Instructor, U.S. Army Pre-Ranger, Ft. Sill, OK, (1993) ACADEMIC AWARDS
College of Education Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award, Texas State University (2012-2013) College Academic Support Programs Best Institute Award for the 2011 Conference (with Carol Dochen, De Sellers, and Russ Hodges) presented at the 31th Annual College Academic Support Programs Conference, Houston, TX, (2012) Magna Cum Laude, BS, Excelsior College (2005) Honor Graduate, Sergeants Major Course, US Sergeants Major Academy (2004) Honor Graduate, First Sergeants Course, US Sergeants Major Academy (1999) Distinguished Honor Graduate, Advanced NCO Course, Signal NCO Academy (1994) Honor Graduate & Commandants Award, Drill Sergeant School, DS School (1993) Honor Graduate, Battle Staff School, US Sergeants Major Academy (1992) Honor Graduate, Basic NCO Course, Signal NCO Academy (1989) U.S. National Scholar/Athlete Award, Marsing High School (1984) MILITARY AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (4); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Accommodation Medal (10); Army Achievement Medal (3); Good Conduct Medal (8); National Defense Service Medal (2); South West Asia Service Medal w/bronze Service Star; Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; South West Asia Service Medal (2); Humanitarian Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4); Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (6); Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia); Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2); Meritorious Unit Commendation, Master Parachutist Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, German Parachutist Badge, & the Ranger Tab Recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara & the Bronze Order of Mercury Selected United States Army, Europe, Sergeant Morales Club Member Completed the 26.2mile marathon, Jacksonville, Florida led a team of fourteen Soldiers to complete the 100 Mile Rucksack Foot March-Nijmegan led a team of nineteen Soldiers to climb the Zugspitze mountain led and supervised six hundred and sixty seven Soldiers during combat operations in Iraq; unit received Meritorious Unit Commendation Award, Safety and Retention recognition Ft Lewis Best Challenge Achievement Award, 1307 consecutive sit-ups MILITARY COMBAT DEPLOYMENTS Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006) Operation Provide Comfort (1991) Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm (1990-1991) SCHOLARSHIP Recipient of the College Reading and Learning Association, Ann B. Faulkner Professional Development Award (2012) College of Education Doctoral Fellowship (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) SERVICE UNIVERSITY: Veterans Advisory Council, Texas State University, 2016-current Volunteer Academic Coach for students with ADHD, Texas State University, 2010-2013
E-mentor for students enrolled in Fundamentals of Conceptual Understanding & Success (FOCUS), Texas State University, 2011-2013 COMMUNITY Habitat for Humanity; organized and led a group of 15 volunteers; San Antonio, TX, 2014 & 2015 Madison High School Swim Team; volunteer swim meet timer; San Antonio, TX, 2013-2016 Maverick Summer Swim League; volunteer swim meet timer; San Antonio, TX, 2013-2015 Basketball Coach, Spurs Youth Basketball League, San Antonio, TX, 2012 Cub Scout Den Leader: volunteered to teach and mentor a group of nine year olds, 2008 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) International Reading Association (IRA) College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Texas Association for Developmental Education (TADE) Texas Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association (CLRA) American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)