EDUCATION 2012-2015 EdD degree in Allied Health, Recreation and Community Services University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 2003-2005 MS degree in Physical Education Emphasis in Kinesiology Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 1999-2003 BS degree in Exercise Science with Honors Emphasis in Athletic Training University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 2017-Present Associate Professor of Athletic Training Athletic Training Program Director Drake University, Des Moines, IA Developing Master s level athletic training program (ATP) curriculum Recruiting and developing relationships with members of the medical community to provide new clinical education sites Developing and implementing an assessment plan for ATP Overseeing initial accreditation of ATP by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Collaborating to develop and implement admission and retention policies for ATP Courses Taught: FYS 006, Science in Sport 2011-2017 Associate/Assistant Professor/Instructor of Athletic Training Athletic Training Program Director Loras College, Dubuque, IA Proposed and created Master s level athletic training program (ATP) Developed partnership with a community college for arrangement of transfer students to Master s level ATP Recruited and developed relationships with members of the medical community to provide new clinical rotations and guest speakers Developed and implemented an assessment plan for ATP Conducted and wrote analytic progress report on program outcomes Maintained ATP accreditation by the CAATE Revised and implemented new curriculum for Bachelor s level ATP Revised and implemented new admission and retention policies for ATP Improved single year first-time Board of Certification pass rate from 20% to 100% Collaborated with Marketing Department to update brochure and website for ATP Academic advisor for students in the ATP
New Courses Proposed, Approved, and Taught: ATR 130, Prevention of Athletic Injuries ATR 140, Emergency Care and First Aid ATR 250, Medical Terminology ATR 290, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I ATR 291, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II ATR 350, Psychology of Injuries ATR 481, Pathophysiology ATR 483, Clinical VI Courses Taught: LIB 100, Modes of Inquiry ATR 280, Clinical I ATR 281, Clinical II ATR 380, Clinical III ATR 381, Clinical IV ATR 382, Theory of Therapeutic Modalities ATR 383, Theory of Therapeutic Exercise ATR 480, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training ATR 482, Clinical V KIN 230, Musculoskeletal Anatomy KIN 232, Biomechanics KIN 338, Sport Psychology 2005-2010 Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator Loras College, Dubuque, IA Assigned students in ATP to clinical education rotations Developed new clinical affiliation agreements with Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey and Galena High School Arranged for guest speakers from allied health fields to speak to students Instituted an end of semester comprehensive exam to monitor students progress Updated content of Loras College ATP website Created marketing brochure for prospective athletic training students Created social media page to connect to current and prospective students Mentored and guided students through application to ATP Updated ATP application procedures Academic advisor for students in the ATP Met with high school students during campus visits Provided bloodborne pathogen training to all students
ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2005-2011 Assistant Athletic Trainer Loras College, Dubuque, IA Provided primary health care for athletes in basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling Mentored and guided athletic training students as a preceptor Supervised the completion of all preseason paperwork and exams for athletes Assisted with the planning of the new athletic training facility Documented all injuries and rehabilitation sessions in SIMS computer software Completed and filed documentation for secondary insurance policy claims Traveled with men s soccer team to 2007, 2008 NCAA Final Four 2003-2005 Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL Provided primary care for softball and men s soccer teams Guest lecturer for Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Mentored and guided athletic training students as an Approved Clinical Instructor Medical Director for the 2004 Summit (Mid-Continent) Conference Soccer Tournament Summers Athletic Training Intern 2003, 2004 St. Louis Rams, St. Louis, MO Assisted with primary care and rehabilitation of professional football athletes Assisted with random drug testing of athletes SCHOLARLY WORK PUBLICATIONS Homan, K. & Newman, N. (In Press). Light Therapy. In William Prentice (Ed.), Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation (pp. TBD) McGraw-Hill. Newman, N. & Weiss, W. (In Press). Collegiate athletes perceptions of social support and athletic trainercoach conflict. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching, Newman, N. & Weiss, W. (In Press). College athletes perceptions of social support and athletic trainercoach conflict. Journal of Athletic Enhancement. Newman, N. (2015). Collegiate athletes perceptions of social support and athletic trainer-coach conflict (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. Newman, N. & Homan, K. (2014). Low level laser therapy: A review of research evidence. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 19(1), 11-14.
PRESENTATIONS Newman, N. (March 16, 2017). College Athletes Perceptions of Social Support and Athletic Trainer-Coach Conflict. Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Symposium. Presentation conducted from Omaha, NE. Newman, N. (April 27, 2016). College athletes perceptions of support and conflict following injury. Legacy Symposium. Presentation conducted from Dubuque, IA. Newman, N. (April 7, 2016). Athletic training: From head to toe. Psy Chi Induction Ceremony. Presentation conducted from Dubuque, IA. Newman, N. (October, 2015). Collegiate athletes perceptions of social support and athletic trainer-coach conflict: Dissertation defense. Lecture conducted from Cedar Falls, IA. Newman, N. (March 28 th, 2014). Low level laser therapy: Evidence Review. Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Symposium. Lecture conducted from Des Moines, IA. Newman, N. (June 2 nd, 2013). Perceptions of coaches knowledge of concussions. Iowa Athletic Trainers Society Symposium, Student Section. Lecture conducted from Loras College, Dubuque, IA. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS Hughes, C. & Newman, N. (May 3, 2017). Multidirectional Instability in the Throwing Athlete. Legacy Symposium. Presentation conducted in Dubuque, Iowa. Mauss, A. & Newman, N. (May 3, 2017). The effects of a topical treatment versus an aromatherapy treatment in treating hair loss in patients diagnosed with Alopecia Areta. Legacy Symposium. Presentation conducted in Dubuque, Iowa. McGee, A. & Newman, N. (May 3, 2017). The effects of mild traumatic brain injuries later in life. Legacy Symposium. Presentation conducted in Dubuque, Iowa Meyer, T. & Newman, N. (May 3, 2017). Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes. Legacy Symposium. Presentation conducted in Dubuque, Iowa. Burke, A, Slanker, E., Beauchamp, T. & Newman, N. (March 21 st, 2015). Description of Athletic Trainer- Coach conflict at NCAA Division II and III Institutions. Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting & Symposium. Presentation conducted at Omaha, NE.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2015, 2017 Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Accreditation Conference, Tampa, FL 2012-2016 Iowa Athletic Trainers Society Annual Meeting, Multiple sites 2007 National Athletic Trainers Association Educators Conference, Dallas, TX 2006 Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation Meeting, Normal, IL 2006, 07, 09-12 Hawkeye Sports Medicine Symposium, Iowa City, IA 2006, 08, 11, 14-15, Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Annual Symposium, Multiple sites & 17 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Service to Drake University Service to College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 2017-Present Member, College Administrative Committee 2017-Present Member, Academic Affairs Committee 2017-2018 Chair, Coordinator of Clinical Education Search Committee 2017-Present Mentor, Issues in HSCI I & V Courses Service to Loras College 2017 Member, Foundations of Excellence Dimensions, First Year Transitions Committee 2017 Chair, Kinesiology Assistant Professor Search Committee 2016-2017 Team Leader, Higher Learning Commission Criterion 4 Core Team for College Re-Accreditation 2016-2017 Member, Loras College Higher Learning Commission Re-Accreditation Steering Committee 2016 Co-Creator, Occupational Therapy Program Proposal 2016 Co-Writer, Dubuque Racing Association Grant (Received) for Renovation of Athletic Training Facility 2014-2017 Chair, Loras College Honors & Awards Committee 2012-2016 Member, Student Hearing Board 2012-2016 Volunteer Athletic Trainer, Loras College Athletic Events 2011-2014 Faculty Senator Summers 2013-2016 Advisor, Orientation Registration Summers 2005-2012 Loras College All-Sports Camp Medical Staff Service to Loras College Academic Division 2016-2017 Editor, Kinesiology/Athletic Training Newsletter 2014 Chair, Athletic Training Assistant Professor Search Committee 2012, 2014 Coordinator, Athletic Training Curriculum Revisions 2011-2013, 2016 Member, Kinesiology Assistant Professor Search Committee 2010-2017 Member, Al Schram & Doc Kammer Scholarship Committee 2008 Member, Athletic Training Program Re-Accreditation Committee Summers 2013-2016 Program Representative at Iowa Private College Week Events
Service to External Organizations 2016-Present 2014-Present 2014-Present Treasurer, Iowa Athletic Trainers Society Chair, Iowa Athletic Trainers Society Honors & Awards Committee Member, Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame Selection Committee 2006-2017 CPR re-certification for Loras College All-Sports Camps employees & University of Dubuque library staff 2006-2013 First Aid and CPR Instructor, American Red Cross of the Tri-States, Dubuque HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Iowa Athletic Trainers Society Educator of the Year CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Iowa, License Number, 00527 American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid/CPR Instructor Board of Certification, Certification Number, 060302080 ARC Professional Rescuer CPR/AED and First Aid Certification PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Athletic Trainers Association Iowa Athletic Trainers Society