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Cathy M. Littlefield

Peirce College 1420 Pine Street , 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,

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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 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 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.

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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 , 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 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).

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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