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CURRICULUM VITA
RENEE N. JEFFERSON
Education
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| 1997 |
Ph.D. |
Educational Measurement and Statistics
Cognate: Information Science
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Dissertation: Comparative Reliabilities, Bias, and Concurrent
Validities of Four Methods of Defining Battery Composite Scores
When Students Take a College Admissions Test
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| 1993 |
M.S. |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
California State University, Long Beach, California |
| 1986 |
M.L.S. |
Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina |
| 1985 |
B.S. |
Statistics
Minor: Psychology
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina |
Employment
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| 8/03 - present |
Associate Professor, School of Education
The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409
- Teach courses in data collection & analysis and applied
measurement to graduate students.
- Conduct research and participate in university, professional,
and community service activities
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| 6/98-5/03 |
Assistant Professor, School of Library & Information Science
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
- Teach course research methods and information sources and services
to graduate students.
- Conduct research and participate in university, professional,
and community service activities
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| 9/95-5/98 |
Head, Reference Services (Associate Librarian), John M. Pfau Library
California State University, San Bernardino, California 92407
(Tenure-track position)
- Coordinated and evaluated daily departmental operations
- Supervised five tenure-track librarians, temporary librarians,
interns, a library assistant, and student assistants
- Provided electronic and traditional reference services
- Taught library instruction classes
- Maintained reference collection
- Conducted research and participated in university, professional,
and community service activities
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| 6/91-8/95 |
Research Intern, Applied Research Division
American College Testing Program, Iowa City, Iowa 52243
- Outlined research design and statistical procedures for topics
related to educational testing
- Conducted statistical analysis of large scale datasets using
SAS and SPSS
- Interpreted statistical data
- Created statistical reports
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| 1/94-8/94 |
Graduate Assistant, Center for Evaluation and Assessment
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
- Planned and implemented program evaluations
- Outlined research designs for educational programs
- Conduct focus group interviews
- Designed and developed research questionnaires
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| 9/86-5/91 |
Senior Assistant Librarian, Social Sciences Group
California State University, Long Beach, California 92840
(Tenure-track position)
- Provided electronic and traditional reference services
- Taught library instruction classes
- Maintained reference collection
- Conducted research and participated in university, professional,
and community service activities
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Publications & Presentations
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| 2007 |
Jefferson, R. N., & Arnold, L. (June,
2007). The effects of virtual education on academic culture: Phase
I Instrument Development. Oxford Business & Economics Conference,
Oxford, England.
Jefferson, R. N. (March, 2007). Virtual learning in library science
education. Librarians' Day Seminar and Catholic University, Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jefferson, R. N. (March, 2007). Information literacy. Brasilia,
Brazil.
Jefferson, R. N. (March, 2007). Information literacy. Sao Paulo
and Sao Carlos, Brazil.
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| 2006 |
Jefferson, R. N., & Rodgers, W. (June,
2006). Partnerships for student success:
Helping middle school students reach college. International Conference
on Learning, Montego Bay, Jamaica. |
| 2005 |
Jefferson, R. N. (2005). Information technology
and outcomes assessment in higher education. In Hernon, P., Dugan,
R. E., & Schwartz, C. (Eds.), Revisiting outcomes assessment in
higher education (pp. 273-285). Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Carter, B., & Jefferson, R. N. (2005). Collaborating on information
literacy. In Hernon, P., Dugan, R. E., & Schwartz, C. (Eds.),
Revisiting outcomes assessment in higher education (pp. 303-326).
Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Gibson, D. M., & Jefferson, R. N. (2005). The effect of perceived
parental involvement and the use of growth-fostering relationships
on self-concept in adolescents participating in GEAR-UP. Adolescent.
Contreras, S., & Jefferson, R. N. (2005, September). Library
resources: Meeting virtual information needs for faculty and students.
3rd International Conference on the Book, Oxford, England.
Jefferson, R. N., & Contreras, S. (January, 2005). Ethical
perspectives of graduate library and information science students
in the United States. New Library World, 106 (1208/1209),
58-66.
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| 2004 |
Bullock, J., & Jefferson, R. N. (2004,
November). Progressing from an assessment plan to assessment system:
The Citadel. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association
for Assessment in Counseling and Education.
Jefferson, R. N., & Brown, K. L. (2004, November). Assessment
data and school decisions: Psychometric and administrative decisions.
Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Assessment
in Counseling and Education.
Jefferson, R. N. (2004, October). Measuring dispositions: Perspectives
of graduate education students. Paper presented at the meeting
of the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators, Litchfield,
SC.
Jefferson, R. N. (2004, April). A comparative analysis of four
methods of defining the admission test scores of repeat testers.
Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Division D-Measurement and Research Methodology, San
Diego, CA.
Tu, F., Zimmerman, N., & Jefferson, R. (2004). It's not just
a matter of ethics III: Current status of the ethical provision
of consumer health information services in public libraries in California
and South Carolina-A preliminary report. In T. Mendina & J.
J. Britz (Eds.), Information ethics in the electronic age: Current
issues in Africa and the World (pp. 107-113). Jefferson, NC:
McFarland.
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| 2003 |
The Introductory Research Methods Course in Master's
Programs in American Library Association Accredited Schools: An Analysis,
Co-author: R. Williams, Association for Library & Information
Science Education, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 2002 |
2002 Current Status of the Ethical Provision of Consumer
Health Information Services in Public Libraries in California and
South Carolina - A Preliminary Report, Co-authors: F.Tu &
N. Zimmerman
Ethics of Electronic Information in the 21st Century, Memphis, TN
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| 2001 |
Mapping Needs of Library & Information
Science Professional
Association for Library & Information Science Education, Washington,
DC
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
South Carolina Library Association, Columbia, SC
New Trends in Reference Services
South Carolina Department of Corrections, Columbia, SC
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| 2000 |
Under the Palmetto Tree: Mapping Needs,
Assets, and Accomplishments for Lifelong Learning in South Carolina
EdTech 2000 Conference, Charleston, SC
User Survey Design
South Carolina Library Association, Myrtle Beach, SC
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| 1999 |
Evaluating Client Services
South Carolina Library Association, Hilton Head, SC |
| 1998 |
Promoting the profession
South Carolina Library Association, Columbia, SC |
| 1997 |
Nesbitt, R. D. (1997). Faculty-librarian partnerships.
Education Libraries, 21(1/2), 5-10. |
| 1996 |
Reformulation standards and policies: A workshop for librarians
and administrators, Co-presenter: S. Contreras Academic Library
Association of Ohio, Columbus, OH
Information Competency: Measurement and Evaluation
California Academic and Research Libraries, San Diego, CA
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| 1995 |
An examination of categorical score combination
utilizing the Graded Response Model, Co-authors: C. Hegamin-Younger
& D. Sharp
American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA |
| 1994 |
Ethics in test preparation, procedural
and declarative knowledge structures: A new framework, Co-author:
A. Wilson
American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA |
| 1992 |
Labor unions or professional organizations:
Which have our first loyalty? College & Research Libraries,
53(4), 331-340
Co-authors: H. DuBois & J. D'Amicantonio |
| 1990 |
Utilization of computerized services
in academic libraries: The freshman and international student experience
3rd International Conference on New Information Technology, Guadalajara,
Mexico
Extended library services: Online instruction and online access
from the university's residence halls to the university library
- A critique and evaluation, Co-author: W. Culotta
3rd International Conference on New Information Technology, Guadalajara,
Mexico
Admitted non-enrollee equity student study, Co-author: V.
Murphy-Bordeaux
Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA
Computer assisted instruction totorials: A review of the literature,
Co-presenters: G. Armento & K. Botello
109th Annual Conference of the American Library Association, Chicago,
IL
Working with students: Gaining perspective as a faculty liaison
and a faculty mentor. In H.P. Hall & C. Byrd (Eds.) The
Librarian and the university: Essays on membership in the academic
community. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow.
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| 1989 |
DIALOG in the Dorms: Teaching Students
how to use Knowledge Index
Dialog Users Conference, St. Louis, MO
American Library Association Presidential Elections, 1970-1988,
Co-presenter: J. Scepanski
American Library Association, Dallas, TX
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| 1987 |
Using the Syllabus in Collection Development. Technicalities,
8(l), 1-3 |
Grants & Awards
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| 2007 |
Presentation of Research Grant, The Citadel
Foundation
2007 Oxford Business & Economics Conference, Oxford, England
Amount: $2500; Date: Fall 2007; Decision: Funded |
| 2006 |
Professional Development Grant, The Citadel
Foundation
4th International Conference on Learning, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Amount: $1872; Date: Spring 2006; Decision: Funded |
| 2005 |
Presentation of Research Grant, The Citadel
Foundation
3rd International Conference on the Book, Oxford, England
Amount: $2500; Date: Fall 2005; Decision: Funded |
| 2004 |
New Faculty Research Grant, The Citadel
Foundation
Classroom Assessment Project
Amount: $1484; Date: fall 04/spring 05; Decision:
Funded
Presentation of Research Grant, The Citadel Foundation
American Educational Research Association Annual Conference,
San Diego, CA
Amount: $1770; Date: Spring 2004; Decision:
Funded
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| 2000 |
Under the Palmetto Tree: Mapping Needs, Assets, &
Accomplishments for Lifelong Learning in South Carolina (Co-authors:
D. Barron & S. Bajally) South Carolina Distance Education Partnership,
University of South Carolina ($74,000) |
| 1997 |
Information Competency: Design, Implementation,
and Evaluation
California State University System Information Competency Grant ($10,000) |
| 1996 |
John M. Pfau Library Outstanding Librarian
California State University, San Bernardino, CA
New Technological Advances in Academic Research: Pfau Library
Home Page, the Internet, and other Information Systems. (Co-author:
Xiwen Zhang).
Promoting Innovative Instruction Grant ($5000)
California State University, San Bernardino, CA
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| 1995 |
Pfau Library Electronic Information Survey
Professional Development Grant ($1,743)
California State University, San Bernardino, CA |
| 1991 |
California State University System Doctoral Fellow
California State University Chancellor's Office, Long Beach, CA
College of Education Scholarship
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Professional Service
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The Citadel
2003-Present |
Assessment Committee, Chair
College Library Committee
Education Academic Oversight Council
Library Acquisition Committee
NCATE Steering Committee
Professional Development Committee, Chair
Secondary Education Task Force
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University of South Carolina
1998-2003 |
Committee on Research & Statistics
American Library Association
Continuing Education Committee, Chair
South Carolina Library Association
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Faculty Advisor, Library & Information Science Student
Association (elected)
School of Library & Information Science
Recruitment Committee
Association for Library & Information Science Education
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Research Committee
Association for Library & Information Science Education
Student Services & Financial Aid Committee, Chair
School of Library & Information Science
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Admissions Committee
School of Library & Information Science
Academic Responsibility Committee
School of Library & Information Science
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California State University, San Bernardino
1995-1998 |
Research and Statistical Consultant
Music Uniting Students in Communities
Travel Committee
Research Seminars
McNair Scholars Program
Professional Awards Committee
Program Planning Committee
California Academic Reference Librarians Discussion Group
World Wide Web Committee
Research and Publications Committee
California Library Association
Steering Committee
Inland Empire Libraries Disaster Response Network
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University of Iowa
1991-1996 |
Graduate Student Representative
Graduate Student Seminar Committee, Measurement & Research Division
American Association of Educational Research
Graduate Student Recruiter
Graduate College, University of Iowa
Graduate Student Representative
Measurement and Research Methodology Division
American Association of Education Research
Graduate Student Representative
Career Award Committee
National Council on Measurement in Education
Information and Statistical Consultant
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California State University, Long Beach
1986-1991 |
Faculty Mentor
Faculty-Student Mentoring Program
University Library Constitution Committee, Secretary
Planning and Educational Policies Council
University Curriculum Committee
International Education Committee, Library Representative
Univeristy Committee
University Library Committee on Statistics, Chair
University Library Online Catalog Advisory Committee
University Library Reference Services Committee, Secretary
Faculty Resident Advisor
Faculty in Residence Program
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Professional Memberships
American Educational Research Association
American Library Association
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Council for Measurement in Education
Courses Taught
The Citadel
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis A course designed to introduce
the graduate student to quantitative methods to include construction of
assessment instruments, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data.
Students will be required to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers
for descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will
be placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques Students will examine
and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques in counseling, in educational
planning, in curriculum assessment, and in school-wide testing programs.
Controversial issues in measurement will be appraised in the context of
basic principles and actual use.
University of South Carolina
CLIS 703 Introduction to Information Sources and Services. (3)
Information transfer process in libraries, media centers, and other information
agencies, including interpersonal communication; bibliographic control;
selection, evaluation, and use of information resources; management of
information resources; management of information services.
CLIS 705 Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science.
(3) The research process, including problem identification, hypothesis
testing, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results. Emphasis
on research methods and on critical evaluation of reported research in
library and information science.
CLIS 741 Educational Services in Libraries. (3) Application of
principles and research in education to the teaching of library science
to library users or practitioners in both formal and informal settings.
CLIS 746 Humanities Information Services. (3) A survey & evaluation
of the nature, history and bibliography of the literature of the humanities.
Emphasizes the distinctive features of materials, research, & communication
in the various fields which influence library services. Practice in question
consultation and database searching will be included.
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