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Dr. Mel E. Finkenberg

Abbreviated Vitae

Regents Professor & Chair
Department of Kinesiology & Health Science
mfinkenberg@sfasu.edu

Ed.D. University of Houston, 1976, Major in Health and Physical Education
M. Ed. Stephen F. Austin State University, 1971, Major in Health and Physical Education
B.S. Southern Connecticut State University, 1970, Major in Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Refereed Publications

Finkenberg, M. E. (2005) Use of discussion-based online teaching for engaging students in learning. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education 16, 4-5.

Finkenberg, M. E. (2005) Hybrid courses: An emerging phenomenon. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education 16, 6-7.

Finkenberg, M. E. (2005) ePortfolios. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 16, 6-7.

Finkenberg, M. E. (2004) Online Teaching. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 15, 12-13.

Finkenberg, M. E. (2004) ETUDES: An alternative learning management system. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 15, 6-7;15.

Finkenberg, M. E. (2003). Implementing the Seven principles of Good Teaching Through Technology. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education 14,6-7.

Finkenberg, M.E. (2003). Teaching with technology: Lessons learned. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education , 14, 2; 12-13.

Finkenberg, M.E. (2002). Time requirements for online teaching: A view from the trenches. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 13, 7; 12-13.

Finkenberg, M.E. (2002). An overview of selected online learning systems. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 13, 8-9; 18.

Finkenberg, M.E. (2002). Technology and the preparation of new teachers.. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 13, 6-7.

Walton, V.R. & M.E. Finkenberg (2002). Female anxiety about social and exercise setting. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 94 700-702.

DiNucci, J.M., Finkenberg, M.E., McCune, S.L., & D. McCune (2001). Body image satisfaction, drinking, and smoking behaviors in adolescent boys and girls. Submitted to Perceptual and Motor Skills.

Finkenberg, M.E. (2001). Intellectual Property Rights and Online Courses. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 12, 10-11.

Finkenberg, M.E. & Moode, M.F. (2001). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Distance Education. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 12, 5-6.

Bowden, R. & Finkenberg, M.E. (2001). Electronic Publications as Scholarly Activity The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 12, 7;9;15.

Finkenberg, M.E. & Bowden. R. (2000). Technology in the HPER Curriculum - Preliminary Status Report. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 11, 6;15.

Finkenberg, M.E. & Bowden. R. (2000). Technology and the accreditation process. Chronicle of Physical Education and Higher Education. 11, 8-9.

Finkenberg, M.E. (1999). The Digital Millennium Copyright Act - Implications for colleges and universities. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education.10, 4;15.

Moode, F. M. & Finkenberg, M.E. (1999). Sport achievement orientation of competitive male water polo participants. Kentucky Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 9-11.

Bowden, R., Finkenberg, M.E., & J.M. DiNucci, (1999). The Internet as a research tool. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education, 10, 7-9.

Finkenberg, M.E. (Winter, 1999). A retrospective look at educational technology and teaching practices. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education,10, 6;12.

Finkenberg, M.E., DiNucci, J.M., McCune, S.L. Chennette, T., & McCoy, P. (1998) Commitment to physical activity and social physique anxiety of college women. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 87, 1393-1394.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1998). A practical technique for using the World Wide Web to generate and codify data. JOPERD, 69, 12-13.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1998). Enhancing association communication through technology. Quest, 50, 357-365

Finkenberg, M. E., Moode, F. M., and J. D. DiNucci (1998). Analysis of competitive orientation of female collegiate athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 647-650.

Moode, F. M. & Finkenberg, M. E. (Spring, 1997). Analysis of Task and Ego Orientation of Competitive Male Water Polo Participants. Kentucky Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 33, 43-44

Finkenberg, M. E. (1997, Summer). The Internet in Kinesiology and Physical Education. Quest (Academy Papers Series), 274-279.

Goggins, N., Finkenberg, M. E. & Morrow, J. (1997, Summer). Instructional Technology in higher education teaching. Quest (Academy Papers Series), 280-290.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1997, Spring). Netiquette. TAHPERD Journal, 13-14.

Zuti, W. & Finkenberg, M.E. (1997). Potential of the World-Wide Web. Proceedings of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Annual Conference, 9-10.

Finkenberg, M. E., Moode, F. M., DiNucci, J. D., McCune, S. L., & McCune, E. D. (1996). Physical fitness and nutritional status of middle school boys and girls. Kentucky AHPERD Journal, 52-56.

Finkenberg, M. E., & Moode, F. M. (1995). College Student’s Perceptions of the Purpose of Sports. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 19-22.

Finkenberg, M. E., & DiNucci, J. M. (1995). Analysis of task and ego orientation and the perceived purpose of sport of competitive female volleyball players. Third IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences Congress Proceedings, 131-132.

DiNucci, J. M. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). Task and ego orientation of female collegiate basketball players and their coaches. Third IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences Congress Proceedings, 132-133.

Finkenberg, M. E., & DiNucci, J. M. (1995). Age, ethnic, and gender differences in physical fitness of middle school children in East Texas. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 80, 387-393.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, S. L., & McCune, E. D. (1995). Personal incentives for exercise and body esteem: A canonical correlation analysis. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 34, 398-403.

Finkenberg, M. E., & Richter, J. S. (1994). Personal investment in exercise among older adults. Prevention: The key to health for life, 15.

Weems, S., DiNucci, J. M., & Finkenberg, M. E. (1994). ). Dietary intake of middle school aged children in rural East Texas. Conference Proceedings.

Moode, F. M. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1994). Participation in a wellness course and attitude toward physical education. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 79, 767-770.

Finkenberg, M. E., Shows, D., & DiNucci, J. M. (1994). Participation in adventure-based activities and self-concepts of college men and women. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 78, 1119-1122.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, S., L. & McCune, E. D. (1993). The effect of external stimuli on anxiety of female teachers. The Texas Researcher, 4, 29-38.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, S. L., & McCune, E. D. (1993). Analysis of course type, gender, and personal incentives to exercise. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 78, 155-159.

DiNucci, J. M., Finkenberg, M. E., McCune, S. L., & McCune, E. D. (1993). Analysis of body esteem of female collegiate athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 8, 315-319.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, S. L. & McCune, E. D. (1993). Body esteem and enrollment in classes with different levels of physical activity. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76, 783-792.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, D. E. & McCune, S. L. (1992). Cognitive and somatic state anxiety and self-confidence in cheerleading competition. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 75, 835-839.

Finkenberg, M. E., DiNucci, J. M., McCune, D. E. & McCune, S. L. (1992). Analysis of the effect of competitive trait anxiety on performance in Taekwondo competition. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 75, 239-243.

Finkenberg, M. E. (Early Winter, 1992). Computerized information management for HPERD administrators. The Physical Educator, 48, 211-215.

Finkenberg, M. E., Mitchell, C. B. & Weems, S. (1991). Self-concepts of elite female collegiate athletes: preliminary analysis. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 73, 509-510.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1991). Sex and ethnicity as factors for participation in physical activity. International Journal of Physical Education, 28, (2), 23-26.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Teper, L. E. (1991). Self-concept profiles of competitive bodybuilders. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 72, 1039-1043.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1991). SOCRATES comes to Texas. TAHPERD Journal, 59, (2), 49-50.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1990). Effect of participation in Taekwondo on college women's self-concept. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 71, 891-894.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1990). Ethnic composition of students in elective physical activity classes. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 70, 321-322.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Eckert, D. (1984). Computer techniques of movement analysis. Proceedings of the VIIIth Pan American Congress of Physical Education, 1-10.

Johnson, J. D. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1980). Digital Equipment's CAI author language - classroom applications. Proceedings of the National Measurement Symposium, 22.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Owen, C. A. (1979). The effect of a physiological assessment program on heart disease risk scores for sedentary people. The Foil, 33-38. Reprinted in The Asian Journal of Physical Education, 4, 231-237.

Brown, E. W. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1979). Development and use of computer-generated graphics of the human form. Abstracts of Research Reports, National Convention of AAHPER, 6.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Pelton, B. C. (1978). Assessing the perceived needs of students - findings and implications. The International Journal of Physical Education, 13, 10-19.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1978). Techniques of evaluating physiological adaptation to work. Proceedings of the Joint NACPEW/NCPEAM Conference, (34), Denver, CO.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1977). Applications of construct validity and factor analysis techniques in an assessment of needs. Abstracts of Research Reports, National Convention of AAHPER.

Finkenberg, M. E. et al. (1976) A longitudinal analysis of coronary heart disease risk factors. Paper presented at the Sixth Asian-Pacific Congress of Cardiology, Honolulu, Hawaii. Reprinted in Research in Education.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1976). The relationship of motor ability to social adjustment. TAHPER Journal, 45, 11-13.

Non-Refereed Publications

Finkenberg, M. E. (1997, Spring). I have only one minute. TAHPERD Journal, 3.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1997, Spring). Physical Fitness Update. Annual Update, 6.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996, Fall). Why don’t you meet me down in Corpus? TAHPERD Journal, 5.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996, Spring). Celebrating the past -- shaping the future. TAHPERD Journal, 5.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996). Celebrating the past -- shaping the future via JRFH. Jump Rope for Heart Newsletter, 3.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996, Winter). Dancing with change. TAHPERD Journal, 5.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). It’s hard to be humble ... when you’re from Texas. TAHPERD Journal, 20.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). Have you seen our home page? TAHPERD Journal, 63, 41.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1990), Martial arts in the university - do they belong? Taekwondo Times, 60-63.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Urand, M. (1973). Three domains of physical education. Houston: University of Houston.

Presentations

Finkenberg, M.E. (2004). Series of invited presentations in United Arab Emirates).

Finkenberg, M. E., & DiNucci, J. M. (1995). Analysis of task and ego orientation and the perceived purpose of sport of competitive female volleyball players. Paper presented at the Third IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences, Atlanta.

DiNucci, J. M. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). Task and ego orientation of female collegiate basketball players and their coaches. Paper presented at the Third IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences, Atlanta.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Eckert, D. (1984). Cinematic analysis of human movement. Paper presented at the AIESEP World Convention, Boston, MA.

National: Finkenberg, M. E., Guthrie, S. and R. Martens. (2006). Panel Presentation: Proposing an Administrator’s Council. Annual Conference of NAKPEHE, San Diego.

Finkenberg, M.E., LaMaster, K., McKethan, R. & Mitchell, M. (2005). Academic preparation for the 21st Century: East meets West. Paper presented at Annual Conference of NAKPEHE, Tucson, AZ.

Bennett, G., Estes, S., Finkenberg,, M & , W. Forbus. (2001). Web-based Instruction Issues.. Paper presented at NAPEHE Conference, Amelia Island, FL.

Finkenberg, M.E. & Bowden, R. (2000). Unlocking the secrets of MS Office. Paper presented at Annual Convention of AAHPERD, Orlando, FL.

Finkenberg, M.E. & DiNucci, J.M. (2000). The classroom of the 21st century: A view from the year 2000. Paper presented at NAPEHE Conference, Austin, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1999). Developing sophisticated web site appearances: Tips for the artistically challenged. Paper presented at the National Conference on Technology in Physical Education and Sport, Chattanooga, TN.

Finkenberg, M.E. & DiNucci, J.M. (1999). Techniques for using the World Wide Web for data analysis, database development and communication. Paper presented NAPEHE Conference, San Diego, CA.

Goggin, N. L., Morrow, J. R., & Finkenberg, M.E. (1998). A collaborative desktop distance learning project. Paper presented at NAPEHE Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Finkenberg, Mel E. (1997). The Internet: Bells and whistles .Paper presented at National Conference on Technology in Physical Education and Sport, Muncie, IN.

Finkenberg, Mel E. (1997) Information and computer technology in kinesiology and physical education. - potential of the World Wide Web. Paper presented at the 4th annual Information and Computer Technology Symposium of NAPEHE, Savannah, GA.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996) The Internet in kinesiology and physical education. Paper presented at American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education Meeting, Danvers, MA.

Morrow, J., Goggin, N. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1996). Technology in higher education teaching. Paper presented at American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education Meeting, Danvers, MA.

Johnson, W. E., Finkenberg, M. E., and Plugge, C. (1996). Cruising and using the Internet and World Wide Web in HPERD. Paper presented at the AAHPERD National Convention, Atlanta.

Finkenberg, M .E. (1995). Texas AHPERD on the World Wide Web. Presented at AAHPERD Leadership Development Conference, Reston, VA.

Mitchell, C. B. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). A model for collaborative and cooperative research. Paper presented at the AAHPERD National Convention, Portland, Oregon.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Richter, J. (1994). Personal investment in exercise among older adults. Paper presented at The First Conference on Prevention: The Key to Health for Life, Charleston, W. Va.

Finkenberg, M. E. & DiNucci, J. M (1994). Fitness and nutrition: A comparison of ethnic differences of fifth and sixth grade boys and girls. Paper presented at Healthy People 2000 Conference, September, 1994.

Weems, M.K., DiNucci, J.M., & Finkenberg, M.E. (1994). Dietary intake of middle school aged children in rural East Texas. Paper presented at Annual Convention of the American Dietetic Association, Orlando, FL.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1989). Faculty evaluation - striking a balance. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE), San Antonio, TX.

Eckert, D. & Finkenberg, M. E. (1982). A biomechanical analysis of the effect of orthotic devices on selected parameters of running. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Podiatry Association, Los Angeles, CA.

Finkenberg, M. E., Guthrie, S. and R. Martens. (2006). Panel Presentation: Proposing an Administrator?s Council. Annual Conference of NAKPEHE, San Diego.

Finkenberg, M.E &. Plunk, J. (2001). Cuba - So Near, Yet so Far. Paper presented at Annual Convention of the Southern District AAHPERD, Birmingham, AL.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Morrow, R. (1998). Technology: Developing a Home Page. Paper presented at Southern District AHPERD Leadership Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Morrow, R. (1998). Technology: Association database management. Paper presented at Southern District AHPERD Leadership Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Furney, S. (1998). Convention planning. Paper presented at Southern District AHPERD Leadership Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1993). Faculty workload models. Paper presented (with D. Lovett and K. Yandell) at the Joint Southern District/TAHPERD Conference, Dallas, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1979). Teaching cognitive skills through physical education. Paper presented at the Joint SWD AAHPER/CAHPER Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Finkenberg, M.E., Farris, G., Furney, S., Hay, J., and G. James. (2005). Defining Scholarship across the disciplines. A Paper presented at the Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Corpus Christi.

Finkenberg, M.E., Hall, L., McKeown, B. & Morrow, J.E. (2004). Your university physical activity program is under attack! Can YOU defend it? Paper presented at Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Arlington, TX. (Invited paper ñ Academy Series).

Finkenberg, M.E., Hilley, G., Newberry, J. & Layne, C. (2003). Budget crunches and the future. Paper presented at Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Galveston, TX.

Morrow, J. R., Finkenberg, M.E., & Rutledge, C. (2001). A Qualifying Exam for the Physical Education ExCET. Paper presented at Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Corpus Christi, TX.

Finkenberg, M.E., Pankey, R. & Mata, Z. ExCET Strategies. Paper presented at Annual Convention of TAHPERD (College Administrator’s Luncheon), Dallas, Texas.

Morrow, J. R. & Finkenberg, M.E. (1999). The ExCET Exam Initiative. Paper presented at TAHPERD Annual Convention, Austin, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1998). TAHPERD Scholar Lecture/Machiavelli revisited: Implications for academia. Paper presented at TAHPERD Annual Convention, Houston, TX.

Hale, L. & Finkenberg, M.E. (1998). Tomorrow’s Promise: Expanding Distance Education Collaboration among Health and Kinesiology Programs. Paper presented at TAHPERD Annual Convention, Houston, TX.

Goggin, N. L., Morrow, J. R., & Finkenberg, M.E. (1998). A collaborative desktop distance learning project. Paper presented at NAPEHE Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Finkenberg, Mel E. (1997). The Internet: Bells and whistles .Paper presented at National Conference on Technology in Physical Education and Sport, Muncie, IN.

Chenette, T., McCoy, P. DiNucci, J. M., Finkenberg, M. E. & McCune, S.L. (1996) Comparison of commitment to physical activity and social physique anxiety of female collegiate athletes, non-athletes, and Kinesiology majors. Paper presented at TAHPERD Annual Convention, Corpus Christi.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1996) Our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades. Paper (invited) presented at Annual Meeting of Louisiana AHPERD, Shreveport, LA.

DiNucci, J. E., Finkenberg, M. E., McCune, S. L., & McCune, E. D. (1993). A practical approach to collaborative research. Paper presented at the 70th Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Galveston, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1991). Looking forward. Paper presented at 68th Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Corpus Christi, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1991). Effects of SB994 on physical education teacher education. Panel presented (with J. Chevrette and P. Paese) a 68th Annual Convention of TAHPERD, Corpus Christi, TX.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Eckert, D. (1982). An assessment of the effect of orthotic devices on running shoes. Paper presented at the 49th State CAHPERD Conference, Monterey, CA.

Finkenberg, M. E. & Schreiber, M. L. (1980). Computer applications in physical education. Paper presented at the 47th Annual CAHPER Conference, Fresno, CA.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1978). Dynamic physiological stress testing procedures at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Paper presented at the 45th Annual CAHPER Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1977), The affective domain in the elementary program. A paper presented at the 44th Annual CAHPER Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Finkenberg, M. E. (1977). The development of an instrument to assess perceived needs of students in physical education. Paper presented at the 44th Annual CAHPER Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Service Activities

President, National Association of Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE) (2006)

Chair, Resaerch Council, Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2006)

Vice President, National Association of Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE) (2000)

Vice President, Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1999)

President, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (1996)

President, SFA Chapter Phi Delta Kappa, (1994)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION:

Member, NCATE Steering Committee (2005-present)

Chair, NCATE Standard 5 Committee (2005-present)

Thesis committee member and Chair (various theses)

Dissertation Committee Member (6 disserations)

UNIVERSITY:

Various committees, including three strategic planning committees, ACE (6 years), Regents Professor Selection Committee, selected search committees, Research Council.

PROFESSIONAL:

American School Health Association Proposal Review Committee (2006)

PEP Grant evaluator (1994)

Member, State Board for Educator Certification Standard Setting Committee (Physical Education)

External Program Reviewer, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Awards

SFASU Distinguished Professor

SFASU Regents Professor

PDK Educator of the Year Award

TAHPERD Scholar

NAKPEHE Distinguished Administrator Award

TAHPERD David K. Brace Award

TAHPERD Honor Award

SD AAHPERD Honor Award

SD AAHPERD Presidential Award

SCSU Distinguished Alumni Award

SFASU Lagniappe Award

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