Kathryn M. Plank, PhD

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Selected Publications

  • Esson, J., Plank, K. M., Wendel, P., & Young, A., (2016). A Study of evidence-based practices in a U.S. university: Lessons for faculty development. Conference Proceedings, New Perspectives in Science Education, 5th Ed.
  • Wendel, P., Young, A., Esson, J., & Plank, K. M. (2016). Motivational decline in higher education STEM courses and its association with student demographics. Conference Proceedings, New Perspectives in Science Education, 5th Ed.
  • Popovic, C., & Plank, K. M. (2016).  Managing and leading change: Models and practices. In D. Baume & C. Popovic, eds.,  Advancing practice in academic development. Routledge.
  • Rohdieck, S., Plank, K.M., & Kalish, A. (2012). Assessing consultations In K. Brinko, ed. Practically speaking: A sourcebook for instructional consultants in higher education. Second Edition. Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press. 177-186.
  • Plank, K. M., & Kalish, A. (2010).  Program assessment.  In A Guide to Faculty Development: Practical Advice, Examples, and Resources.  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 135-150.
  • Plank, K. M., & Mares, A. S. (2013). The paths people take through teaching center services: A descriptive analysis. Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning, 5, 5-21.
  • Plank, K. M. (2013). Team Teaching.  IDEA Paper No. 55. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development.
  • Plank, K. M.  Ed. (2011).  Team teaching: Across the disciplines, across the academy.  Sterling, VA: Stylus.
  • Koontz, T. M., & Plank, K. M. (2011). Can reading questions foster active learning? A study of six college courses. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 22 (3), 23-46.
  • Linder, K. E., Rohdieck, S. V., Kalish, A., Johnson, T. A., Plank, K. M., & Maynell, L. A. (2011).  Graduate student internships as a pathway to the profession of educational development.  To Improve the Academy 30, 3-16.
  • Plank, K. M., & Rohdieck, S.V. (June 2007).  Thriving in academe: The value of diversity.”  NEA Advocate.
  • Felten, P., Kalish, A., Pingree, A., & Plank, K. (2006) Imagining a scholarship of eaching and learning in educational development. To Improve the Academy, 25. 93-108.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Presentations

  • Wu, J., & Plank, K. M. (2016). Culturally responsive teaching for Asian students. Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. Columbus, OH, June 9-10.
  • Plank, K. M., Esson, J., Wendel, P., & Young, A. (2016). Designing faculty development to support the transformation of STEM education. Ohio Project Kaleidoscope Second Annual Conference: Evidence-Based Practices in Undergraduate STEM Education. Columbus, OH, May 21.
  • Wendel, P., Young, A., Plank, K. M., & Esson, J.(2016). STEM student mearning: A Multi-departmental examination of an institution’s conceptual gains. Ohio Project Kaleidoscope Second Annual Conference: Evidence-Based Practices in Undergraduate STEM Education. Columbus, OH, May 21.
  • Esson, J. M., Young, A., Plank, K. M., Wendel, P. J. (2016) Opening Doors: A WIDER Examination of STEM Teaching and Learning, Culture and Support at Otterbein University. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Symposium Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Research and Practice, Washington, DC., April 27.
  • Wendel, P. J., Young, A. M., Esson, J. M., Plank, K. M. (2016) Four-Paper Set: Data for reform: A comprehensive examination of introductory STEM teaching, learning, and persistence at a primarily undergraduate institution. Paper 1: Evidence-based practices at a primarily undergraduate institution: STEM faculty awareness and implementation. Paper 2: Conceptual gains in STEM at a primarily undergraduate institution: A cross-departmental evaluation. Paper 3: Motivational decline in STEM at a primarily undergraduate institution. Paper 4: Persistence in STEM at a primarily undergraduate institution: Student characteristics and experiences. Paper set presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) International Conference, Baltimore, MD, April 14-17.
  • Esson, J. M., Plank, K. M., Wendel, P. J., Young, A. (2016). A study of evidence-based practices at a U. S. university: Lessons for faculty development. Paper presented at the Fifth Edition of the New Perspectives in Science Education International Conference, Florence, Italy, March 17-18.
  • Young, A., Wendel, P. J., Esson, J. M., Plank, K. M. (2016). Motivational decline in higher education STEM courses and its association with student demographics. Paper presented at the Fifth Edition of the New Perspectives in Science Education International Conference, Florence, Italy, March 17-18.
  • Little, D., Ortquist-Ahrens, L., Plank, K. M., & Felten, P. (2015) Should I stay or should I go?: Reflections at mid-career. Session at the 40th Annual POD Network Conference, San Francisco, November 4-8.
  • Sherman Heckler, W., Plank, K., & Martinez-Saenz, M. (2015). Balancing depth and breadth in academic program review. AACU Centennial Annual Meeting: Liberal Education, Global Flourishing, and the Equity Imperative.  Washington, D.C., January 21-24.
  • Plank, K., & Wendel, P. (2014). Studying teaching practice and culture in STEM disciplines.  Session at the 34th Annual Lilly International Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, Ohio, November 20-23.
  • Plank, K., Saunders, C., & McMahans, P. (2014). Leveraging the future of blended/online learning at small colleges. 39th Annual POD Network Conference, Dallas, November 5-9.
  • Plank, K., & Young, A. (2014). Studying teaching practice and culture in STEM disciplines.  Session at the 14th Annual Lilly Conference - Traverse City, Traverse City, Michigan, October 16-19.
  • Plank, K., & Ortquist-Ahrens, L. (2014). Transitions, changes, and opportunities: Sustaining a career in educational development. Session at the 2014 International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED) Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, June 15-18.
  • Little, D., Meixner, C., Palmer, M., & Plank, K. M. (2013). Beyond the box: Creativity and assessment in educational development. Session at the 38th Annual POD Network Conference, Pittsburgh, November 6-10.
  • Johnson, T. A., & Plank, K. M. (2013). Increasing faculty engagement with assessment and course design.  2013 NCAHLC Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, April 5‐9.
  • Plank, K. M. (2012). The paths people take through the services we offer. Session at 37th Annual POD Network Conference, Seattle, October 24-28.
  • Rohdieck, S., Plank, K., & Robinson, S. (2012). What students appreciate about teachers: Findings from a “Thank-a-prof” program.  Session at 37th Annual POD Network Conference, Seattle, October 24-28.
  • Plank, K. M., & Longstreet, S. (2011).  Creating inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff. Session at 36th Annual POD Network Conference, Atlanta, October 26-30.
  • Johnson, T. A., Allen, L. C. V., Maynell, L., Nelms, G., & Plank, K. M. (2011). Documenting increased meta-cognition in college teachers. Session at 36th Annual POD Network Conference, Atlanta, October 26-30.

Recent Keynotes, Plenaries, and Guest Speaking

  • Plank, K. M. (2016). Team teaching.  A series of workshops for faculty at Valencia College. Orlando, FL, May 12-13.
  • Plank, K. M. (2016). Community conversation. Plenary at Great Exectations Conference, Otterbein University, Westerville, OH, May 5.
  • Plank, K. M. (2016). A conversation about inclusion.  Plenary at Lilly-Newport Beach: Evidence-based Teaching and Learning. Newport Beach, CA, February 18-21.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). A conversation about inclusion. Texas Tech University, November 17.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). Exploring unintentional biases and their impact in the classroom. University of Michigan, October 13.
  • DiPietro, M., & Plank, K. M. (2015). Institute for New Faculty Developers.  POD/Teikyo Collaboration 2015. Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan, September 12.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). Panelist, International Symposium on 21st Century Teaching and Learning, POD/Teikyo Collaboration 2015.  Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan, September 12.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). Building a classroom climate for student engagement and learning. State University of New York at Albany, August 20.
  • Plank, K. M., Liao, M-K., & Worth, S. (2015). Team teaching.  Southwestern University, August 17.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). Moderator of panel, Promising Ideas—How do Evidence-Based Practices Differ from National Perspectives? at the ICED Continental Symposium on Evidence Based Educational Development.  Victoria, British Columbia, June 14.
  • Plank, K. M. (2015). Member of panel, What does the “Impact” of educational development work mean in your context? at the ICED Continental Symposium on Evidence Based Educational Development.  Victoria, British Columbia, June 14.
  • Plank, K. M. (2014). 5-Step course development. Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College, 6th Annual Fundamentals of Faculty Development, October 22.
  • Plank, K. M. (2014). Exploring unintentional biases and their impact in the classroom. Plenary address at the 14th Annual Lilly Conference - Traverse City, Traverse City, Michigan, October 16-19.
  • Plank, K. M. (2013). Intersections, collaborations, and synergies: Exploring the spaces "in between." Keynote address at Fall Faculty Conference, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, September 21.
  • Plank, K. M. (2013). Inclusive teaching as a path to better learning. Guest speaker, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, August 29.
  • Longstreet, C. S., Neiburger, E., Ouellett, M., Plank, K. M., & Tapp, S. (2013). Student Learning.  Invited Panel at Forecasting Next Generation Libraries: A Course-ference at Carthage.  Online conference sponsored by Carthage College, July 1-August 19.
  • Plank, K. M. (2013). Member of panel at the International Symposium on Educational Development in Higher Education. Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, July 13.

  • Plank, K. M. (2013).  Assessing faculty development programs and centers. Plenary session at the  8th Institute for New Faculty Developers, Atlanta, GA, June 24-28.

  • Little, D., & Plank, K. M. (2013).  Multi-day institutes. Concurrent session at the  8th Institute for New Faculty Developers, Atlanta, GA, June 24-28.

  • Ortquist-Ahrens, L., & Plank, K. M. (2013).  Model for developing a reflective philosophy of practice.  Concurrent session at the  8th Institute for New Faculty Developers, Atlanta, GA, June 24-28.

  • Collins-Brown, E., & Plank, K. M. (2013). Teaching centers and the evolving role of technology in higher education.  Session at AAC&U Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January 23-26.

  • Plank, K. M., & Maynell, L. (2012). Aligning student learning to course, department, and institutional goals” Keynote address and follow-up workshop at the International Symposium on the Advancement of University Teaching Quality.  Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan, December 11-12.
  • Plank, K. M., & Maynell, L. (2012). Multiple methods for assessing teaching and learning.  Keynote address at the International Symposium on the Advancement of University Teaching Quality.  Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan, December 11-12
  • Maynell, L., & Plank, K. M. (2012).  Documenting teaching effectiveness.  Keynote address and follow-up workshop at the International Symposium on the Advancement of University Teaching Quality.  Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan, December 11-12.
  • Kalish, A., Plank, K. M., Johnson, T., Rohdieck, S., & Nelms, J. (2012). Course design institute.  Pre-conference workshop at the 32nd Lilly International Conference on College Teaching.  Oxford, OH, November 15-18. 
  • Kalish, A., Plank, K. M., Johnson, T. (2012).  Creating powerful course design institutes.  Session at the 32nd Lilly International Conference on College Teaching.  Oxford, OH, November 15-18.

 
Author: Kathryn Plank
Last modified: 8/18/2016 10:25 AM (EDT)