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University of Wyoming
Suzanne Young

Suzanne Young
Associate Dean
Teaching Effectiveness; Web-based Learning; Issues in Educational Measurement

B.S., Metropolitan State College, 1978
M.S., University of Northern Colorado, 1990
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 1995

syoung@uwyo.edu • 307-766-3145 • Education 6
Best Mode of Communication: E-mail

 

Suzie has been teaching at UW since fall, 1996 and currently is the Associate Dean. She teaches research, statistics, and measurement courses in the College of Education. Before coming to UW, she taught in the Colorado public school system for 14 years.
 

Teaching:
Research, statistics and measurement courses

 

Publications:

Evaluation Projects

Young, S. (July 2006). 2005-2006 Evaluator's Report for Natrona County School District #1 WDE Teacher/Leader Partnership Grant titled "Team coaching in the secondary schools in reading comprehension for various content areas." Casper, Wyoming.

Rush, L. S. & Young, S. (January 2007). Impact of instructional facilitators on teachers and students in Natrona County School District #1: An initial evaluation report. Casper, Wyoming.

Journal Articles - Published

Young, S. (2006). Student Views of Effective Online Teaching in Higher Education. American Journal of Distance Education, 20 (2), 65-77.

Seto, A., Young, S., Becker, K., & Kiselica, M. (2006). Application of the Triad Training Model in a Multicultural Counseling Course. Counselor Education and Supervision, 45 (4), 304-318.

Young, S., Berube, W., & Perry, S. (2008). The influence of technology on communication for school leaders: Preferences, beliefs, and use. Planning and Changing. Volume 39, Number 1 & 2.

Young, S. (2007). Review of the James Madison Test of Critical Thinking. In Spies, R. A. & Plake, B. S. (Eds.). The Seventeenth Mental Measurements Yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.

Young, S. (2007). Review of the InstrumenTest. In Spies, R. A. & Plake, B. S. (Eds.). The Seventeenth Mental Measurements Yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.

Rothaupt, J. W. & Young, S. (2007). An inquiry of young adults' perceived efficacy and success of intimate relationships: Gender and personality differences. The Researcher, 21 (1), 41-49.

Manuscripts under Review

Young, S., Rush, L. S., & Shaw, D. G. Evaluating gender bias in ratings of university instructors' teaching effectiveness. Submitted to Personnel Evaluation in Education March 2007.

Other Publications

Dexter, R., Berube, W., & Young, S. (2006). Communication theories in organizations. In F. English (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

Presentations - National

Berube, W., Young, S., & Perry, S. (2006, February). Communication in Schools: The Influence of Technology. Presentation at the American Association of School Administrators Conference, San Diego, CA.

Young, S. Chez, T., Duncan, H., & Thompson. K. (2006). The effects of podcasts on classroom community and student engagement in an on-line course. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference (NRMERA), Sun Valley, ID, October 2006.

Thompson, K., Young, S., Czech, T, & Duncan, H. (2006). Enhancing classroom community within an on-line course using podcasts. Paper presented to the Beyond Boundaries Conference, GrandForks ND, September 28-30, 2006

Centra, J., Young, S., Hoffman, K., Duncan, H., & Theall, M. (April 2007). Using student evaluations to improve instruction: Strengthening the weakest link. Symposium presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Bruce, M.A., Jain, S., & Young, S. (April 2008). Effectively managing math anxiety: An international study of how school counselors can collaborate with teachers for student success. Accepted for presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, New York.

Berube, W., Young, S., & Perry, S. (February 2007). Communication in schools: The influence of technology. Paper presented at the National Association for Secondary School Principals Conference within a Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Presentations - Regional, State, ??? Local

Young, S., Erichsen, E., Kaiser, L., & Kimbrough, L. (October 2006). Graduate students' research projects: A presentation and dialogue. Symposium presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, Idaho.

Young, S., Batenhorst, P., Beck, D., Callahan, A., Kaiser, L., Prager, E., & Wardlaw, M. (October 2007). Graduate students' research projects: A presentation and dialogue. Symposium presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Jackson, Wyoming.

Young, S. Online teaching evaluations. Presentation at the University of Wyoming, eCTL, November 28, 2007.

Rush, L., Young, S., Foster, V., & King, E. (October 2007). Effects of sustained professional development on grades 5-12 teachers' beliefs about reading strategies. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Jackson, Wyoming.

Miller, J. & Young, S. Online course evaluations: Possibilities and pitfalls. Presentation at the University of Wyoming, eCTL, March 24, 2006.

Aagard, S., Aagard, T., & Young, S. (October 2006). Seniors and computers: Beliefs, use, and gender differences. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, Idaho.

Aagard, S. & Young, S. (October 2007). Computer use and interests of older adults. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Jackson, Wyoming.

 

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