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

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 1999-2004 USD 251, 9-12 Business & Computer Educator 1986-1999 Washburn University, Assistant Professor Office Administration 1984-1986 USD 397, 7-12 Business & Computer Educator 1983-1984 USD 273, 7-12 Business & Computer Educator (Youth Center at Beloit) 1986-2000 Trainer, Division of Continuing Education, Washburn University 1999-2004 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. 1979-May 1982. 1

Railsback Vita Page 2 Professional Memberships, Leadership, & Activities Kansas Business Education Association, 1984-Present Served in various offices 1987-1999 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 1989. 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, 1980- 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, 1982-1986; 1999-2004 Kansas National Education Association, 1982-1986; 1999-2004 USD397 Teachers Association, 1984-1986 North Lyon County Teachers Association, 1999-2004 Negotiations Team, 2004 2

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, 253-257. Miller, D., Groneman Hite, N., Slocombe, T., and Railsback, B. (2010) Students Perspectives Toward Key Personal Finance Variables. DPE Journal, 52(3), 168-181. 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), 107-113. Polkinghorne, F., Hite, N., & Railsback. B. (2008). Business Teacher Preparation: Reading and Math Skill Integration. NABTE Review, 62(4), 45-52. 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), 150-163. 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, 14-15. 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, 9-11. Railsback, B. Conference Evaluations Can Be Meaningful. The Kansas Business Teacher, 46:1, 14-15. 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

Railsback Vita Page 4 Presentations Railsback, B. Career Clusters: Investments Projects. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2011. Railsback, B. Input Methods for the Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2009. Railsback, B. The Impression You Make. Kansas Phi Beta Lambda Fall Leadership Conference, McPherson, Kansas, October 2008. Railsback, B. New CTSO Competitive Events. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2008. Railsback, B. Integrating LifeSmarts into Your Business Education Curriculum. Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Conference, Overland Park, Kansas, June 2007. Railsback, B. Integrating CTSO Activities into the High School Business Education Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2007. Railsback, B. The Ben Franklin Integrity Project: Integrating Business Ethics into the Business Education Classroom. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2007. Railsback, B. The Uses of Macromedia Captivate to Enhance Teaching Strategies. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2006. Railsback, B. Integrating FBLA Activities into the Business Education Classroom. Advisor Workshops, National Fall FBLA Leadership Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, November 2005. 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 2005. Railsback, B. Using QuarkXPress hands-on computer workshop. ESU Business Teacher Conference, Emporia, Kansas, February 2005. Railsback, B. Business Education as a Career. Invited speaker from Northern Heights High School to Business Career Day, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. November 2002. 4

Railsback Vita Page 5 Railsback, B. Perceptions of Business Education in Kansas High Schools. KBEA Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas. October 1998. Railsback, B. Transcription Skills for the 21 st Century. Mountain-Plains Business Education Convention. Jackson Hole, Wyoming. June 1995. Railsback, B. Office Technology of the Future. Payless Shoe Source Secretarial and Support Staff Lunch and Learn Seminar. May 1994. Railsback, B. It s Never Too Late or Too Early to Plan for the Future. Lyndon Career and Business Women. March 1992. Railsback, B. Office Administration as a Career. Santa Fe Trail High School Career Fair. March 1992. Railsback, B. The Future: A Reality. Keynote speaker for senior recognition night of the Lyndon Career and Business Women. March 1991. 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 1990. Railsback, B. Getting the Job You Want. Keynote speaker for senior recognition night of the Lyndon Career and Business Women. March 1988. Railsback, B. Filing Isn t What It Used to Be. Washburn University Academic Affairs office personnel seminar. April 1987. Railsback, B. Business Communication: Written, Verbal, and Physical. Shawnee Heights School District Secretarial Staff seminar. October 1986. 5

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, 2008- Present. Adviser. Pi Omega Pi, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, 2004-Present. Adviser. Students in Free Enterprise, Emporia, Kansas. 2004-2006. Adviser. Future Business Leaders of America, Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas. 1999-2004. Adviser. Collegiate Secretaries International, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. 1986-1999. Adviser. Alpha Mu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (national two-year degree scholastic honorary). 1987-1989. 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). 2001-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 (2006-2009). 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

Railsback Vita Page 7 Advisory Committees Advisory Board Members. Waverly High School Business Education Department, Waverly, Kansas. 2010-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, 1999-2004. 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, 2008-09 school year Served as CTE Chair, 2009-2010 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 2011. ESU School of Business School of Business Strategic Planning Committee, 2007-2009 7

Railsback Vita Page 8 Student Activity Committee (for Business Career Day), 2007-2011 Member, Search Committee for Webmaster ESU Department of Business Education & Administration Member, Marketing Search Committees, 2006-2008 Emporia State University Member, Vice President for Academic Affairs Advisory Committee, 2005-2007 Member, Interim Partnerships Implementation Team of Strategic Planning Committee, 2008-2009 Committee member of several school and university committees (financial aid, scholarship, employee benefits, faculty search committees, etc.) at Washburn University, 1986-1999. Other Professional Committees & Activities Advisor. Business Advising Center, School of Business, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. 2006-Present. Faculty Participant. Hornet Nights. Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. 2007-2009. SWARM Advisor. Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. Summers 2008-2011. Forensics Tournament Judge. Judge at forensics tournaments in Osage City, Allen, and Emporia. 1995-Present. Scholars Bowl Coach. Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas. 1999-2003. LifeSmarts Coach, Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas. 2002-2004. 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. 2001-Present. Math State Assessment Committee member. Northern Heights High School, Allen, Kansas. 1999-2001. 8

Railsback Vita Page 9 Business Education Mentor. Department of Education, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. 1997-1999. Software Trainer. Division of Continuing Education, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. 1996-1999. Reviewer. Tenth edition of Administrative Office Management, Kallaus & Keeling, Southwestern Publishing Company, Spring 1989. Committee member. Kansas Competency Based Curriculum Center, Business Education Curriculum Handbook Revision Committee. 1993-1994. Consultant. Records management and office management. Small Business Development Center, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. 1987. Consultant. Records management. Special Education Outcomes Team, Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, Kansas. 1987 and 1993. Trainer. Trained employees of Associated Bearings, Topeka, Kansas, on Microsoft Works 3.0 for DOS. Fall 1993. 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. 1987-1999. 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 2009. Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Denver, Colorado, November 2009. Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, Anaheim, California, June 2009. National Business Education Association Annual Convention & Biennial Pi Omega Pi Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 2009; New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2011. Kansas Business Education Association Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas. October 1984-2010. 9

Railsback Vita Page 10 National Business Education Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, April 2008. Business Teacher Education Summit (invited participant by NBEA). New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2007. Economic Education Workshop: Impact of sports on the Economy of Kansas Towns, sponsored by Kansas Council for Economic Education, Hays, Kansas, July 2007. Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Annual Convention, Overland Park, Kansas, June 2007. National Business Education Association Annual Convention, New York, New York, March 2007. NCATE Assessment Training & Convention, Washington, D.C., September 2006. Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado, June 2006. NCATE Praxis Exam Training Meetings, Wichita, Kansas, April 2005. Course Technology 2005 Technology Forum, Kansas City, Missouri, February 2005. NCATE Praxis Exam Meetings (setting state standards), Topeka, Kansas, October 2004. ESU Technology Workshop: The Basics of Blackboard, August 2004. Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 2003. VEII Program Review Updates, Topeka, KS, August 2003. 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 2003. Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Denver, CO, November 2002. 10

Railsback Vita Page 11 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN, June 2002. Economics in the High School Curriculum, Wichita, Kansas, March 2002. Future Business Leaders of America National Fall Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO, November 2002. Future Business Leaders of American National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2001. National Business Education Conventions, various cities, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997. Mountain-Plains Business Education Conventions, various cities, 1986-1999. 11