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Mary E. Palmer, Ph.D.
January, 2015
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy
Texas Woman's University, Denton
2013
Kinesiology
Concentration: Business/Sport
Management
Master of Business Administration
Texas Woman's University, Denton
2007
Business Administration
Master of Education
North Texas State University, Denton
1987
Education Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Louisiana College, Pineville, LA
1981
Health and Physical Education
Minors: Sociology, Psychology,
English
Dissertation:
Palmer, M. E. (2013). The direct impact of team cohesiveness and athlete’s perception of
coaching leadership functions on team success in division I women’s basketball. (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation). Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX.
Professional Certifications:
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ATIXA Training (July, 2014)
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Basic Mediation Training (June, 2014
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Conflict Resolution Training (March, 2014)
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FEMA Certifications: ICS-100 HE; ICA-00100.b; ICS-200.b (2014)
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CPR/First Aid certification (2014)
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Texas Military Forces Shelter Management Training, Texas State Guard (2010)
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Basic Orientation Training Course, Texas State Guard (2009)
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Non Commissioned Officer/Personnel Officer & Recruiter Course, Texas State Guard
(2009)
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Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Texas State Guard (2009)
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National Instructor Certification for American Sport Education Program, Coaching
Principles (Current)
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The Essentials of OSHA Compliance and How to Comply With OSHA Recordkeeping
Requirements, Certificate of Continuing Education (November, 2005)
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Outcome Based Instruction/Mastery Learning Specialist Certification, Fort Worth
Independent School District (1986)
Employment:
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Texas Woman’s University, Denton (1997 to Present)
- Adjunct Instructor (Spring, 2013 to Present)
-Temporary Graduate Faculty (Submitted Fall 2014)
- Facilities Manager, Pioneer Hall (August, 2004 to Present)
- Senior Instructor/Faculty Athletic Representative/Kinesiology Majors Club Advisor
(August, 2000 to 2004)
- Senior Instructor, Women’s Basketball Coach (August, 1997 to 2000)
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Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX (2002-2005)
- Coordinator, After-School Programs (August, 2002 to 2004)
- Consultant, Calhoun Middle School, Denton Independent School District (August, 2004
to January, 2005)
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Instructor, Women’s Basketball Coach, Senior Woman Administrator
Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce (August, 1990 to 1997)
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Instructor, Intramural Director, Women’s Basketball Coach
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth (August, 1986 to 1990)
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Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Forest Oak Middle School and Health
Teacher/Coach, Eastern Hills High School, Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort
Worth, TX (August, 1982 to 1986)
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Special Education Teacher/Coach, Buckeye High School
Rapides Parish School Board, Buckeye, LA (January, 1982 to May, 1982)
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Student Assistant Coach-Basketball, Louisiana College, Pineville (August, 1981 to
December, 1981)
TEACHING
Courses taught at Texas Woman’s University, Denton:
KINS 1573- Evolving Disciplines
KINS 1583- Foundations of Assessment
KINS 2111- Basketball and Volleyball Techniques
KINS 2121- Softball and Soccer
KINS 2131- Introduction to Outdoor Techniques
KINS 2071- Racquet Sports Techniques
KINS 3653- Principles of Coaching
KINS 3573- Developmental Movement for Children
KINS 3713- Sport and Fitness Management
KINS 3801, 02, 03- Practicum in Coaching
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KINS 5113.02- Professional Internship Sport Management
Kinesiology Technique Courses- Badminton, Tennis, Softball, Racquetball
*Assisted with Student Teacher supervision (2 years)
Courses taught at Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce:
HHPK 144- Foundations of Kinesiology
HHPK 211- First Aid and Safety
HHPK 250- Physical Activity Skills I: Conditioning Individual and Dual Sports
HHPK 274- Adapted Physical Education
Courses Taught at Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth:
EXS 1300- Foundations of Exercise Science
EXS 2203- First Aid
EXS 3336- Sport facilities Management and Design
EXS 4310- Adapted Physical Education
EXS 4325- Sport Psychology
Teaching Professional Development
Texas Woman’s University, Denton:
 Attended the Introduction to Research Workshop, (February, 2011)
 Attended the IRB workshop, (October, 2010)
 Attended the SMART workshop, (Spring, 2010)
 Serving as a committee member on the Southern Accreditation Committee, review for
facilities, (May, 2011 to August, 2013)
 Supervisor for student teachers, (Fall, 2002)
 Kinesiology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, (1999-2002)
 Served on Committee for Academic Honors Students, (2001-2004)
 LINK workshop for distance education, (Spring, 2001)
Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce:
 Served as a committee member on the Southern Accreditation Committee
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth:
 Red Cross Instructor Certification for CPR/First Aid
Administrative Roles:
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Co-Chair, State Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign, Texas Woman’s
University, (2002-2003)
Chair, Selection Committee for International Director, Texas Woman’s University,
(2001)
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Chair, Code of Conduct Committee, Texas A&M University-Commerce, (1994 to 1997)
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Chair, Selection Committee for Athletic Director, Texas Woman’s University, (1995)
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SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Poster and Power Point Presentations:
Rendon, S., Graham, L. & Palmer, B. (December, 2013). Dive and a movie event for stress
management. Poster presented at: Texas Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Convention. Dallas, TX.
Kelly, E., Graham, L., Palmer, B., Belanger, J., & Enos, M. (April 16-17, 2013). Physical
Activity Event Planning: The good, the bad, and the dirty. Poster presented at Student
Creative Arts & Research Symposium. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX.
Mugambi, H., Graham, L., Palmer, M., Enos, M., Belanger, J., & Kelly, E. (April 16-17, 2013).
Wheelchair Hoops for Heart. Poster presented at: Student Creative Arts & Research
Symposium. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX.
Rendon, S., Graham, L., Palmer, M., Enos, M., Belanger, J., & Kelly, E. (April 16-17, 2013).
Dive and a Movie. Poster presented at: Student Creative Arts & Research Symposium. Texas
Woman’s University, Denton, TX.
Smith, H., Graham, L., Palmer, M., Enos, M., Belanger, J., & Kelly, E. (April 16-17, 2013).
Scavenger Hunt for Lucky Charms. Poster presented at: Student Creative Arts & Research
Symposium. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX.
Mugambi, H., Graham, L., & Palmer, M. (December 6, 2013). Designing a Glow-n-Dark
Wheelchair Basketball Event and Research. Poster presented at Texas Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Convention. Dallas, TX.
Chen, Y., Lee, K., & Palmer, M. (April 22, 2010) The impact of the global financial crisis of
2008 on the professional sports industry. Poster presented at Texas Woman’s University in
the 2009 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium in Denton.
Palmer, M. (March 22, 2010). Administration/leadership/management. (PowerPoint Slides).
Presented at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.
Palmer, M. (October, 2009). Facilities: The coaches role in design and construction (PowerPoint
Slides). Presented at: Texas Woman’s University Coaches in Denton.
Palmer, M. (2004). Creation of student organizations (PowerPoint Slides). Presented at: Texas
Woman’s University to graduate students in Kinesiology, Denton.
Palmer, M. (2003). After-school programs and zeroes aren’t permitted. Presented at Calhoun
Middle School, Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX.
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Palmer, M., & Powell, D. (2009). End user assessment and evaluation processes in the design
and construction of multi-use gymnasium floors. Poster presented during Sport Management
Symposium at Texas Woman’s University in Denton.
Powell, D., Palmer, M., & Casebolt, J. (2009). Coefficient of friction levels and gymnasium floor
cleaning products. Poster presented during Sport Management Symposium at Texas
Woman’s University in Denton.
Rendon, S., Graham, L. & Palmer, B. (December, 2013). “Dive and a movie event for stress
management”. Poster presented at TAHPERD Convention in Dallas, TX.
Presentations at Professional Meetings:
Graham, L., & Palmer, M. (February, 2014). Physical Activity Event Planning: The good, the
bad, and the dirty. Presented at: Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance (SDAAHPERD) Conference, Lexington, KY.
Palmer, M. (September, 2013). Sport Management Internship Opportunities and Online Students
and Coaching Master’s Programs at Texas Woman’s University. Presented at: Region 3
Athletic Directors Meeting Plano, TX.
Palmer, M. (December, 2012). The Direct Impact of Athlete’s Perception of Coaching
Leadership. Presented at: Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance (TAHPERD), Galveston, TX.
Palmer, M., Burkhalter, N., & Wager, P. (December, 2005). Using the experiential model to
facilitate integration in elementary physical education. Presented at: TAHPERD Convention,
Corpus Christi, TX.
Palmer, M., & Powell, D. (2009). Florida State University, 11th Annual Sport Management
Conference. An examination and guide for collegiate multi-use gymnasium floor purchasing:
Implications and recommendations for sport administrators. Poster presented during Sport
Management Symposium at Texas Woman’s University in Denton.
Palmer, M. (December, 2012). The Direct Impact of Athlete’s Perception of Coaching
Leadership. Presented at: TAHPERD Convention, Galveston, TX.
Palmer, M. (September, 2013). Sport Management Internship Opportunities and Online Students
and Coaching Master’s Programs at Texas Woman’s University. Presented at: Region 3
Athletic Directors Meeting Plano, TX.
Palmer, M., & Wager, P. (June, 2005). Integrating experiential model in teaching critical
thinking strategies. Presented at: TAHPERD Conference in Abilene, TX.
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Palmer, M., & Wager, P. (December, 2005). Teaching critical thinking through experiential
education. Presented at: TAHPERD Convention, Corpus Christi, TX.
Berry, J., & Palmer, M. (1996). That brain needs a body. Presented at: Northeast Texas
Educational Partnership at East Texas State University, Commerce.
Research in progress:
Ford, S., Russell, R., Palmer, M., & Fiaud, V. (2012) Unilateral balance times of university
students.
Graham, L. & Palmer, M. (2012) Assessment and evaluation in college physical education
courses.
Palmer, M., Lindsay, K., & Marshal, D. (2014) Meta-Analysis of Paired Comparison
Instruments used at Texas Woman’s University.
Other:
Brown, K. & Palmer, M. (August, 2014). Low ropes course: trust, bonding, and collaboration.
Presented at: Teacher Inservice Training to Stephens Elementary Teachers, Denton
Independent School District.
Pioneers Readying to Empower their Peers (PREP). Guest speaker for Texas Woman’s
University, (August 16, 2014), Denton, TX.
Assisted Dr. Nancy Burkhalter and Dr. Sinah Goode with a presentation at the TAHPERD
Convention in Fort Worth, TX (December, 2001).
Awards and Appreciation Dinner/Guest speaker, for The Dallas Nursing Institute, (February 25,
2010), Dallas, TX.
Connors Sport Flooring. (2010, June 22). National Promotional Segment for Connors Design and
Performance Center [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/v/T84EvC2ANU?autoplay=1
Honors and Awards:
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Texas Woman’s University Outstanding Achievement Award, (April, 2013)
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Trailblazer Award- Texas Association for Health, Education, Recreation and Dance
(2011)
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More than 15 Pioneer Proud Awards, Texas Woman’s University (1997-2011)
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Honorary Award Issued by the Governor of Texas- Yellow Rose of Texas (May 30,
2008)
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Who’s Who Among Graduate Students In American Universities & Colleges (2007)
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Honorary Military Organization- Field Artillery, Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher
(November 16, 2002)
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Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year- Texas A&M-Commerce (1997)
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Outstanding Adopt-a-School Program, Denton Independent School District/Mentorship
Program with Woodrow Wilson Elementary (1997-1999)
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Louisiana College Sports Hall of Fame (February 15, 1995)
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Heart of Texas Conference Coach of the Year- Texas Wesleyan University (1989 &
1990)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Service Activities for the Component, College, University:
Texas Woman’s University, Denton:
Recruiting:
 Assisted with Team Visits in conjunction with the Texas Woman’s University admissions
office and developed the recruiting plan for quality students within the Kinesiology
Department, 2001.
University Service
 Committee Member, Commencement (2005 to Present)
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Committee Member, SECC (2004 to Present)
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Committee Member, Staff Council (2004-2006)
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Selection Committee Member, Assistant Director for Student Union (2012)
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Selection Committee Member, Volleyball Coach, and Hall of Fame (2002-2004)
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Committee Member, Leadership Experimental Education Program Outreach Project
(2002-2004)
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Co-Chair, State Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign (2002-2003)
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Committee Member, Code of Conduct Committee (2001-2004)
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Chair, Selection Committee for International Director (2001)
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Member, Code of Conduct Committee (2001-2004)
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Chair, Selection Committee for Athletic Director (1995)
Kinesiology Department Service
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Department of Kinesiology Undergraduate Curriculum committee member, Texas
Woman’s University, (2001-2003)
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Department of Kinesiology Undergraduate Coordinator, Texas Woman’s University,
(Summer 2003)
Service to the Profession:
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Vice President Elect- TAHPERD General Division, (2014-2016*)
Chair- TAHPERD College Vice President Selection Committee- (2014)
Future Directions Committee- TAHPERD, (2011-2013)
College Vice President Selection Committee- TAHPERD, (2011-2013)
Vice President- TAHPERD College Division, (2009-2011)
Chair- TAHPERD Scholar Committee, (2009-2011)
Chair- TAHPERD AIM Conference Planning Committee, (2008-2010)
Past Chair, Chair, & Secretary- TAHPERD College Basic Rules Committee, (2002-2004)
President- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Women’s Basketball
Association (1989)
District 6 Legislative Committee Member- NCAA Division II, (1995 to 1997)
NCAA Rules Committee Member- NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball, (1996 to
1999)
Other Service
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Board Member, Fred Moore Day Care Center, (2000 to 2004)
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Regional HOSA Conference for High School juniors and seniors, question and answer
session on choosing a “Major in Kinesiology”, Northwest High School, Justin, TX,
(2001)
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Reach Out & Read with Pecan Creek Pediatric Group and Denton Kiwanis, (2001)
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Upward Bound Basketball Coach, First Baptist Church, Denton, TX, (2000)
Current Professional Memberships:
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Member- North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
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Member- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
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Member- American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM)
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Member- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(AAHPERD)
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Member- Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(TAHPERD)
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Member- Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA)
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Member- Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF)
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Member- National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)
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Member- National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
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Member- Kappa Delta Pi
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Member- Golden Key National Honor Society
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