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VITA Patrick C. Willis Assistant Professor, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 155 N. First Ave., #200 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 821-1120 December 31, 2012 Education and Employment Education Year University Degree Field of Study 1993 Portland State University Master of Science Biology, Education 1983 Portland State University Bachelors of Science Biology Current Professional Certifications Year Certifying Body Certification 1983-2012 Teachers Standards and Practices Commission Oregon Teaching Certificate for public schools, primary and secondary teaching. Biology, Integrated Studies in Science 2006 Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) Informal Learning Learning Theory and Research Certificate from CILS The Exploratorium. Los Angles, California and National Science Foundation 1998 U.S. Coast Guard 25 ton Limited Masters Charter Pilot for operating passenger vessels on waters of the NW. 1 Employment Information Years Employer/Location Title and Description of Duties 2008-Present Oregon State University Assistant Professor, County 4-H Youth Washington County Development Faculty. Employ best practices in youth development in providing leadership and oversight to a diverse portfolio of Extension programs focused on the needs of youth. Recruit, screen, and train volunteers to assist with program delivery. Manage countywide educational activities including fairs, classes, teacher in-services, camps, afterschool and club programs. Write and implement grants, supervise three program staff and integrate Washington and Multnomah County 4-H programming with other Extension and OSU programs. 1991-2008 City of Hillsboro Executive Director, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Hillsboro, Oregon Develop and manage education, restoration, public involvement, research projects, exhibit design, and habitat enhancement programs for the 725 acre wildlife preserve. Recruit and train staff and volunteers, manage the operation and fundraising for a 12,000 sq. ft. wetland education center. 1989-2008 Marylhurst University Adjunct Faculty, Science Department Marylhurst, Oregon Develop curriculum and teach undergraduate courses in oceanography, wetlands, environmental education, and aquatic biology. Co-leader for the Headstart Teacher Summer Science Institute. 1991-2010 Lewis and Clark College Adjunct Faculty, School of Education Design and teach graduate level field natural history course for pre-service classroom teachers. 1994-2002 Oregon State University Adjunct Faculty, OSU Extension Sea Grant Newport, Oregon Design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in oceanography and wetlands for pre- service and in-serve educators at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. 1983-1991 Oregon Museum of Manager of Westside Programs Science and Industry Manage OMSI's field based and marine science Portland, Oregon programs for schools and groups. Develop statewide outreach programs, residential outdoor schools, Elderhostel, youth, adult, and family programs, and education workshops for teachers. 2 Teaching, Advising and Other Assignments Instructional Summary Credit Courses Course # Course Name Credits Term Year Students ENV 509 4-H Sustainable Schools 2 Summer 2009-2012 106 and Clubs, Portland, OR. (Co-lead with Maureen Hosty and Jon Mayer, 32 hours of contact time/course) SCI 555 Field Natural History 3 Summer 2009-2010 66 Lewis and Clark College, Portland Oregon. (Lead instructor, 30 hours contact time) ENV 349 Wetlands Biology 3 Winter 2010 12 Portland State University, Portland, OR. (Guest instructor to teach wetlands delineation and Hydrogeomorphic Modeling. 6 contact hours) Non-Credit Courses/Workshops Teaching Summary Non-Credit Courses/Workshops Type # of Classes # Participants Volunteer Leadership Education and Youth Development 163 1,220 Natural Resource-Place Based Education 203 2,998 Science Education 180 2,003 Total 546 6,221 Volunteer Leadership Education and Youth Development Positive adult role models as youth mentors is the backbone of 4-H as a positive youth development program. Individuals who volunteer to work with youth in 4-H programs need to develop an understanding of how young people grow and develop over time. Consequently, new volunteers are required to participate in a four hour workshop before beginning their service. The initial orientation, combined with on-going training, education, and support, empowers volunteers to meet the needs of youth in today’s society. Volunteers gain proficiency in providing youth a safe emotional and physical environment, an inclusive environment, engagement in learning, and opportunities for mastery, independence, belonging and generosity. 3 Willis, P. (2009-Present). Positive Youth Development Advancement Program Series. (Advanced training for 4-H volunteers during monthly advisory committee meetings.) Beaverton-Hillsboro, OR. 49 sessions of one hour each, 49 total hours of instruction, 260 total participants. Willis, P. (2008-Present). New Leader Orientation. (Orientation for new 4-H volunteers.) Beaverton-Hillsboro, OR. 104 sessions of three hours each, 312 total hours of instruction, 198 total participants. Willis, P. (2010-Present). Ages and Stages for 4-H Leaders. (An advanced training course for 4-H volunteers.) Beaverton-Hillsboro, OR. 5 sessions of 1 hour each, 5 hours of total instruction, 154 total participants. Willis, P. and J. Mayer, M. Quinn, O. Merecias-Cuevas (2011). Positive Youth Development Training. (A workshop developed for AC Portland and Adida’s volunteer training.) Portland, OR. 2 sessions of 7 hours each, 14 total hours of instruction, 16 total participants. Willis, P. and J. Mayer, M. Quinn, O. Merecias-Cuevas (2011). Reedville Healthy Living Workshop. Beaverton, OR. 1 session, 4 hours, 300 participants. Willis, P. (2009-Present). 4-H Leader Continuing Education Series. (A program for 4-H Wagon Train adults and teen leaders.) Beaverton-Hillsboro, OR. 14 sessions of one hour each, 14 total hours of instruction, 182 total participants. Willis, P. (2009-2012). Learning Styles for 4-H Leaders. (A workshop for adult 4-H volunteers.) Beaverton, OR. 4 sessions, one hour each, 8 total hours of instruction, 49 total participants. Willis, P. and J. Mayer (2009-2010). Super Summer Science Camp Staff Youth Development Training. Youth Camp Counselors, grades 9-11. Eugene, OR. 3 sessions, 12 total hours, 8 participants. Natural Resource-Place Based Education Natural Resource-Place Based Education begins with providing youth the opportunity to learn and engage in authentic science and culturally rich programming in the natural world. Learners are given the opportunities and access to resources to make a positive difference in their community. A goal of the OSU Extension Service is to provide Oregonians information and resources to help manage natural resources and problem solve today’s complex environmental issues; youth must have access to these resources as Oregonians. Research shows that successful natural science programs incorporate educational activities in the natural environment in addition to formal classroom settings. Over the past several years, teaching and youth engagement has focused on natural resource and place-based concepts, connecting youth, teachers, and volunteers to their school, their community, and the natural world. Willis, P. (2010-Present). Natural Resource-Place Based Education Workshop Series (an on- going series of workshops, planning sessions, and lesson program building workshops for partner 4-H schools) Portland-Metro area, OR. 96 sessions, 105 total hours, 169 participants. 4 Willis, P. (2012). Wetland Types, Functions, and Values. Youth grades 11-12, St. Helens High School. St Helens, OR. 6 sessions, 8 total hours, 138 participants. Willis, P. (2012). Owl Pellets (a hands-on dissection and anatomy class.) Youth grades 3-6, Tualatin, OR. 4 sessions, 6 total hours, 61 participants. Willis, P. (2012). Bird Adaptations (a study of bird characteristics.) Youth grades 3-6, Beaverton, OR. 6 sessions, 6 total hours, 87 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2012). Watersheds. (A hands-on class using watershed models to increase understanding of watershed concepts). Youth grades 4-6. Beaverton, OR. 4 sessions, 8 total hours, 88 participants. Hosty, M., P. Willis, and J. Mayer. (2009-2012). Sustainable Living, Schools and Clubs. (A professional development workshop for teachers, administrators, and 4-H club leaders/volunteers.) Portland-Metro area, OR. 11 days, 77 total hours, 106 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2012). Tracks and Scat. (A field-based wildlife monitoring and identification class.) Youth grades 3-6, Portland, OR. 4 sessions, 6 total hours, 105 participants. Youth grades 3-6, Polk County Home School Outdoor School, 4-H Center. Salem, OR. 4 sessions, 6 total hours, 88 participants. Youth grades 3-6. Super Science Camp. Salem, OR. 2 sessions, 3 total hours, 45 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2012). Reedville Family Natural Science Nights. (A series of school programs to encourage youth activity in the out-of-doors.) Beaverton, OR. 6 sessions, 6 total hours, 154 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2012). Water Quality Monitoring. Youth grades 5-6. Forest Grove, OR. 2 sessions, 6 total hours, 71 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2012). Habitat Surveying Techniques. (Students learn to use automatic levelers and stadia systems in habitat monitoring and enhancement projects). Youth grades 10-12. Beaverton, OR. 6 sessions, 9 total hours, 37 participants. Willis, P. (2011-2102). Wildlife Monitoring and Plaster Casts of Animal Tracks. Youth grades 6-12. Beaverton,