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Littlefield 1 Cathy M. Littlefield Peirce College 1420 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-670-9130 (work) [email protected] EDUCATION Widener University Ed.D., Higher Education Academic Leadership, August 2012. West Chester University M.B.A., December 1998. Widener University B.S., Hotel & Restaurant Management, May 1990. AWARDS & OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: 2014: Distinguished S.T.A.R. Award for Teaching, Peirce College 2013-Present: Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership & Management, Graduate Studies, Peirce College 2013: Awarded the 2013 UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Award for Excellence and named the Alexander Charters Outstanding Conutinuing Educator New to the Field 2013: Recognized with the Outstanding Dissertation Award, Widener University 2013: Inducted to Phi Kappa Phi, International Honor Society in Education, Widener University Chi Gamma Chapter 2012: Nominee for the Widener University - University College Faculty Award 2009-Present: Adjunct Instructor, School of Education, Innovation, and Continuing Studies, Widener University 2010-2013: Adjunct Instructor, College of Lifelong Learning, Immaculata University Littlefield 2 2011: Nominee for the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AY 2015-2016 Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals Littlefield, C. M., Taddei, L. M., & Radosh, M. E. (2015). Organic collaborative teams: The role of collaboration and peer to peer support for part-time doctoral completion. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 10, 129-142. Presentations Littlefield, C.M. (December 2015). Flexible Delivery Options: New Directions in Adult Learning. Session Presentation will be presented at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association, West Chester, PA Littlefield, C.M. (November, 2015). Student-Generated Video: Extending Student Interaction Beyond the Written Word. Poster presented at the EDUCAUSE National Conference, Indianapolis, IN Sullivan, T.M., Radosh, M.E., Littlefield, C.M. (October 2015). Advisory Board and Alumni Networks: Winning Strategies. Session Presentation at the University Professional Continuing Education Association Mid-Atlantic Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Littlefield, C.M. (January, 2015). Student-Generated Video: Extending Student Interaction Beyond the Written Word. Poster presented at the Temple University Teaching and Learning Conference, Philadelphia, PA AY 2014-2015 Presentations Littlefield, C.M. (November, 2014). FLEX: The Next Boost in Course Delivery. Round Table Presentation, at the annual conference of The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL), Chicago, IL. Littlefield 3 Taddei, L., Littlefield, C.M., Radosh, M. (August, 2014). Using Innovation and Creativity to Improve Student Learning. Presented at the annual faculty forum kick-off at Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA Littlefield, C.M. (March, 2015). Taking a Risk: Using Technology to Foster Collaboration, Encourage Creativity, and Engage Students. Session Presentation at the Drexel University E-Learning Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Littlefield, C.M., Zappala, A. (June, 2015). Providing Instructional Flexibility for Adult Learners: A Program to Provide Learner Choice of Modality. Round Table Discussion presented at the annual conference of the Thomas Edison College, National Institute on Assessment of Adult Learning, Philadelphia, PA. AY 2013-2014 Presentations Sullivan, T.M., Littlefield, C.M. (November, 2013). Online Discussions with Meaningful Outcomes: A Conceptual Framework. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association, West Chester, PA Littlefield, C.M. (April, 2013). Hybrid Course Design and Delivery: Faculty Approaches, Essential Components, and Impact of Professional Development in Community Colleges. Session Presentation at Annual Graduate Research Symposium. AY 2012-2013 Presentations Littlefield, C.M. (April, 2012). Research in Prigress: Hybrid Course Design and Delivery, Faculty Approaches, Essential Components, and Impact of Professional Development in Community Colleges. Poster Presentation at Annual Graduate Research Symposium. STUDENT DISSERTATION COMMITTEE WORK 2015-2016 Jeghalef, S. (Higher Edcuation Leadership/Dissertation/Member). 2014-2015 Begley, S. (Higher Education Leadership/Dissertation/Member). Littlefield 4 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Foundations of Contemporary Leadership and Practice Applied Research Methods Ethical Decision Making Transcendent Leadership Leading Culturally and Generationally Diverse Populations Strategic Human Resource Management Capstone Project Service Learning & Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutional Effectiveness Administration in Higher Education Becoming a Civically Engaged Professional Introduction to Applied Supervision Effective Planning and Organization Special Events Management Human Resource Management Issues in Management Performance Assessment Performance Development and Training SERVICE ACTIVITIES Professional Service 2015 Textbook Reviewer, Qualitative Dissertation Methodology: A Guide for Design and Procedures. SAGE Publications. College Service 2015-Current Co-Chair, Programs of Higher Education Alumni Advisory Board, Widener University 2014-Present Graduate Faculty Lead, full curriculum course redesign to accomidate flexible course delivery (Peirce Fit) 2014-Current Academic Advisor, Graduate Student Association, Peirce College 2014-Current Team Lead and Member, Flex Steering Committee, Peirce College 2013-Present Faculty Advisory to 80 graduate students 2010-2014 Member, Assessment Committee, University College, Widener University 2010-2013 Member, Scholarship Committee, University College, Widener University .