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Dr. Sandra Cole

Abbreviated Vitae

Professor
Department of Kinesiology & Health Science
scole@sfasu.edu

P.E.D. Indiana University, 1978, Biomechanics
M. Ed. Stephen F. Austin State University, 1969 Health and Physical Education
B. S. Stephen F. Austin State University, 1967, Health and Physical Education
A. A. Tyler Junior College, 1964, Electronic Data Processing

Publications (Refereed)
Publications (Others)
Presentations
Service Activities
Awards

Refereed Publications

Cole, S. (1981). Design, construction, and testing of a bowling machine for biomechanical research utilization. The Foil, 17-20.

Slater-Hammel, A. T., Cole, S., & Weills, W. T. (1973). Effect of duration of preparatory and response signal upon speed of response. Proceedings of the Third World Congress of the International Society of Sport Psychology, Madrid, Spain, 3, 87-93.

Non-Refereed Publications

Books:

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989). Winning Softball Drills: A Complete Drill Book for Coaches (2005, fifth printing). Ames, Iowa: Championship Books & Video Productions.

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1991). Winning Baseball Drills: A Complete Drill Book for Coaches. Doylestown, Pennsylvania: Diamond Press,

Articles:

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989, July). Foul ball communication drill. Women's FastPitch World, 36.

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989, June). Pitcher's lateral movement drill. Women's FastPitch World, 35.

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989, May). Pitcher's bunt defense with a runner at third base drill. Women's FastPitch World, 37.

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989, March). Lateral movement drill no. 1. Women's FastPitch World, 31.

Baker, Dianne I., & Cole, Sandra S. (1989, February). Infielders' pregame throwing drills. Women's FastPitch World, 32.

Cole, Sandra. (1978, August). Design, construction, and testing of a bowling machine for biomechanical research utilization. Dissertation Abstracts International, 39:2, 747A-748A.

Presentations

Slater-Hammel, A. T., Cole, S., Weills, W. T. (1973, June). Effect of duration of preparatory and response signal upon speed of response. Third World Congress of the International Society of Sports Psychology; Madrid, Spain.

Cole, Sandra. (1985, August). Walking and jogging to pursue fitness. Presentaion given to the Fitness/Wellness Clinic sponsored by the Nacogdoches Independent School District and the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, April). How to improve human movement. Presentation given to the Fabulous Friday Conference, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, February). Analyzing human movement. Presentation given to 3 sessions of the AAUW Expanding Your Horizons Math and Science Conference for Girls Grades Sixth through Eighth, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1994). Analyzing human movement with computerized videography. Presentation given at the Second Annual Focus on Technology Conference, sponsored by the Center for Professional Development and Technology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1979, December). Design, construction, and testing of a bowling machine for biomechanical research utilization. Paper presented at the 56th Annual Convention of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Fort Worth, Texas.

Service Activities

University:

Served on the University's Library Committee, 2003-06 (Chair, 2004-06)
Served on the Graduate Council, 2005-06
Attended the University's Convocation, September 1, 2005
Served on the University's Retirement Committee, 2000-02 (Chair, 2000 & 2001)
Served as the Honorary Ladyjack Coach, January 22, 2001 & December 10, 1999
Chaired the University's Retirement Reception, 2000 & 2001
Attended the Pre-Retirement Seminar as Chair of the sponsoring committee, 2000
Participated in SFASU's Sweatequity III Day, 1998
Attended the 75th Birthday Party for SFASU, 1998
Served on the University's Share the Legacy Committee as Dept. Rep., 1999
Attended an Orientation Luncheon for Share the Legacy Campaign, 1999
Participated in the Academic Convocation Celebrating SFA's 75th Anniversary, 1999
Attended a Luncheon for President Bush and Faculty, 1999
Attended "Web for Employees", Ralph Steen Library, 1999
Attended the Teaching Excellence Convocation, several years
Participated in SFASU's Sweat Equity II Day, 1995

College:

Served as Chair of the NCATE Standard 4 Committee, 2006-07
Served on the COE Tenure Review Panel, 2004, 2005
Toured Agriculture's Department and Facilities, 2004
Served on the Dean's Advisory Council, Fall 2002
Served on the Promotion Panel for Tenure, 2001-02
Attended the COE meeting on Status Update and SACS Preparation, Feb. 25, 2000
Attended the Luncheon for Dept. Nominees for the COE Teaching Excellence Award, '02
Attended Preparation for the Accountability System for Educator Preparation, 1998
Attended a Reception hosted by Dean Franks to honor the COE Faculty, 1999
Served on the COE Tenure Review Panel, 1997-1998
Attended the dedication of the Elnita Stanley Speech & Hearing Clinic, 1998
Attended the COE Teaching Excellence Celebration, 1997
Attended the NCATE Orientation for all COE Faculty, 1996

Department:

Director of the Biomechanics Laboratory, 1995-present
Chair of the Department's Scholarship Recipient Selection Committee, 1995-present Chair of the Department's Exploratory Committee, 2005-present
Member of the Department's Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2004-present
Member of the Department's Curriculum Committee, 2004-present
Served as Mentor for Dr. Joe Schmalfeldt, 2004-present
Collected data for the Department's NASPE Reaccreditation Report, 2004-present Assisted with the Graduate Athletic Training Accreditation Process, 2003-05
Member of Search Committee for the Health Science Faculty Position, 2003-05
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 5 for 2004-2005
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 4 for 2002-2003
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 5 for 2001-2002
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 1 for 2000-2001
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 3 for 1999-2000
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 4 for 1998-1999
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 1 for 1997-1998
Graduate Comprehensive Exams, served on 5 for 1996-1997
Gave a tour of the Biomechanics Laboratory for the COE faculty/Staff Appreciation Event
Attended the Dance Concerts in the Dance Studio, 2004-05
Worked Box Office for the SFA Repertory Dance Company, 2005-06, 2002, 2000,'97,'96
Participated in Showcase Saturdays, 2004-05
Attended the Open House for the Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Academic Center
Introduced a speaker at the TAHPERD/TOEA Outdoor Education Workshop, 2005
Participated in the Department's Convocation, September 10, 2004
Participated in the Academic Alert Program
Submitted grades for athletes, sororities, & fraternities conducting grade checks
Worked with Disabilities Office in providing accommodations for students with disabilities
Attended the NASPE SPA Training, December 17, 2004
Served as Sponsor of SFASU's Bowling Club, 2002-03
Served on Search Committee for the Director of the Graduate A. T. Program, 2001-02,
Served on Department's Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Kinesiology Minor, 2000-01
Assisted with the writing of the Department's SAC report, 1998
Served on the Department's Committee to Review G. A. Applicants, 1997-1999
Served on the Search Committee for a new Kinesiology Faculty member, 1999
Served on the Department's Dress Uniform Committee, 1999
Attended presentations for KIN 502, KIN 550, KIN 553, & KIN 585, 1999
Directed & sponsored the KIN 562: Motor Learning presentations, 1999
Attended the Department's Lunch & Learn topic: "To Be a Professional", 1999
Attended Presentations by Drs. Bowden & Sandlin on "Training Techniques", 1999
Attended the SFA Alliance Banquet, 1999, 1998
Served as Chair of the Dept.'s Committee to Develop a Teacher Evaluation Instrument
Attended & sold tickets for the Am. College Dance Festival-South Central Region, 1998
Served on the Dept.'s Committee to Revise the Graduate Comprehensive Exam,1996-97
Served on the Dept.'s Committee to Propose a Format for the Grad. Comp. Exam, '95-96
Participated in the writing of NCATE documentation from the Dept., 1995-96
GaveTour & demonstrated the Peak5 Motion Measurement System to SFASU Alumni,'95
Assisted with the UIL Region III Track & Field Championships, Nacogdoches, 1996
Attended the SFASU Core Curriculum Open Hearings, made a presentation for the Dept.

Theses:

Chaired Gannon White's Thesis Committee, 2001-2003
Worked with Randall Walton on his thesis, 1999-2000
Influential in Jay Thornton presenting his thesis at the TAHPERD State Convention, 1995

Community:

Assisted with the Jingle Bell Run, Nacogdoches, Texas, 2000 & 1999
Gave 3 hr. talk on "Palpating Muscles" to a Massage Class at Giving Tree Cottage, 1997

Collaborations:

Cole, Sandra. (2000, Spring). Peak5 motion measurement system. Presentation given to KIN 502: Technology Application, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, November). Peak5 motion measurement system. Presentation given to the Technology class in the Secondary Education Department, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, November). Peak5 motion measurement system. Presenation given to KIN 502: Technology Application, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, June). Peak5 motion measurement system. Presentation given to elementary students from the Huntington Independent School District, SFASU Biomechanics Lab, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Cole, Sandra. (1998, February). The peak motion measurement system, Presentation given to the Nacogdoches High School Physics Class, SFASU Biomechanics Lab,
Nacogdoches, Texas.

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