Russ Hodges, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Program:
Developmental and Adult Education
E-mail:
rh12@txstate.edu
Phone:
(512) 245-9954
FAX:
(512) 245-8872
Mail:
601 University Drive
ASB South 322
San Marcos, TX 78666

Education:
Grambling State University, Ed.D., Developmental Education, 1997
Northeast Louisiana University, M.Ed., Counseling and Guidance, 1982
Centenary College of Louisiana, B.A., Sociology, 1981

Courses Taught:
Graduate:
Educational Psychology 5250—Basic Communication and Interviewing Skills
Educational Psychology 5365—Administration of Developmental and Adult Education
Educational Psychology 5371—Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking
Educational Psychology 5375—Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary & Adult Education
Educational Psychology 5383—The Community College
Educational Psychology 5384—Internship Practicum
DAE 7336- Advising Developmental and Adult Students

Undergraduate:
Educational Psychology 1350—Effective Learning
University Seminar 1100—University Seminar

Schedule of Classes for 2002-03:
Fall 2002: EDP 1350-Effective Learning
EDP 5375-Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary & Adult Education
EDP 5384-Internship Practicum
US 1100-University Seminar

Spring 2003:
EDP 1350-Effective Learning
EDP 5365-Administration of Developmental and Adult Education Programs
EDP 5371-Teaching Learning Strategies & Critical Thinking
EDP 5384-Internship Practicum

Summer I 2003 Classes:
EDP 1350-Effective Learning
EDP 5383—The Community College
EDP 5384-Internship Practicum

Summer II 2003 Classes:
EDP 1350-Effective Learning
EDP 5384-Internship Practicum

Recent Awards:
CASP Lifetime Achievement Award , College Academic Support Programs Conference (co-sponsored by the Texas Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association and the Texas Association for Developmental Education, November, 2008
Robert Griffin Long and Outstanding Service Award, College Reading and Learning Association, November, 2007
Outstanding Article for Volume 23, Journal of Developmental Education, 2002
SWT's Presidential Award for Excellence Service, College of Education Recipient, 2002, 2001
SWT's Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Education Recipient, 2000
Dean's Recognition of Merit for Enhancing Teaching with Technology, College of Education, 1999
Outstanding Institute Award, College Academic Support Programs Conference, 1998

Recent Professional Service:
National Service:
College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA):
Treasurer, 1999-2002
Evaluator, International Tutor Certification Program, 2000-present
Awards and Scholarship Committee, 1999-2000
President, Texas Chapter of the College Reading & Learning Association, 1996-97

National Association for Developmental Education (NADE):
Co-chair, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 2000-present
Member, Think Tank, 2000
Co-chair, Professional Liaison Committee, 1998-99

Technology Institute for Developmental Educators:
Co-Coordinator for nationwide institute held each summer at SWT, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

National Officer:
 Chair, Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA), November, 2007-present
Past President, College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), October, 2005-October, 2006
President, CRLA, October, 2004-October, 2005
President-elect, CRLA, October, 2003-October, 2004
Treasurer, CRLA, October 1999-2002

Statewide Service:
Tutor Training Leadership Institute:
Coordinator for statewide institute held each fall for tutors at Texas' postsecondary institutions, Co-sponsored by College Academic Support Programs Conference, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

College Academic Skills Programs (CASP):
Newsletter Editor, 1997
Conference Site-chair, 1996

University Service:
Member, University Suspension Appeals Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2000-2007
Group Leader, University Seminar, University College, 2005-present
Retirement Programs Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2002-present
Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Developmental and Adult Education, 2001-present
Member, Developmental Education National Certification Program Committee, 2000-present
Chair, Search Committee for Developmental and Adult Education Program, 2001
Member, Orientation Committee, Office of Admissions, 1989-present
Faculty Liaison, Student Learning Assistance Center, 1998-present

College of Education Service:
Member, Curriculum Design Committee for Ph.D. Proposal in Developmental Education, 2007-present
Tenure and Promotion Review Group, 2005-2006
Charter Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, 2003
Chair, Restructuring Committee, 2002-2003
Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee (To revise college PPS), 2001-2002
Alternate, Tenure and Promotion Review Group, College of Education, 2001-present
Member, Faculty Advancement Center Advisory Committee,1999-present
Scholarship Selection Committee, College of Education, 1998

Departmental Service:
Member, External Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion, 2008-present
Member, Committee to Revise the Department Course Evaluation Forms, 2005-present
Program Coordinator & Advisor, Graduate Studies in Developmental and Adult Education, 2001-present
Tenure and Promotion Committee to Revise Departmental PPS, 2002-present
Program Coordinator, EDP 1350—Effective Learning, 1994-present
Member, Personnel Committee, 2000-present
Member, Evaluation Criteria Committee, 2000-present
Member, Technology Library Committee, 2000-present
Chair, EDP 1350 Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001
Member, Administrative Assistant Search and Screen Committee, 2001
Member, Developmental and Adult Education Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001
Member, Counseling Faculty Search and Screen Committee, 2000-2001
Chair, Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduation Reception Committee, 1999-2000
Member, Fall Graduation Reception Committee, 2000-present

Consultations:

  • Sellers, D., Hodges, R., & Dochen, C.W. (2002, March). Developing a Learning Framework Course for Student Success and Retention. Presented a one-day workshop for the North Texas Community College Consortium, Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX.
  • Hodges, R. B., & Falk, K. (2001, January). Presented a 4-hour workshop to the developmental education faculty on Integrating Skills into Content Areas. Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX.
  • Hodges, R. B. (2000-2001) Member of Team 5, Curriculum Design to create an Academic Bridge Program for Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Texas International Educational Consortium. Austin, TX.

    Editorial Work:
    Editorial Board Member, Journal of Developmental Education, 2002-present.
    Manuscript Review, Reading skills for college study: Developing tools for success. Somerville, MA: Learning to Learning, 2001.

    Recent Publications:
  • Hodges, R., & Agee, K. (2009). Program management. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds.), Handbook of college reading and study strategy research (pp. 351-378). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum (released in 2008).
  • Dochen, C. W. Hodges, R., & Wuestenberg, P (Eds.). (2008). Your university experience—The next step (2 nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing (351 pages).
  • Hodges, R., & Sparks, J. (2008). Words from experience: An interview with Gladys R. Shaw. Journal of Developmental Education, 32 (1), 16-19.
  • Arendale, D., Barrow, H., Carpenter, K., Hodges, R., McGrath, J., Newell, P., & Norton, J. (2007, September). Strategic planning evaluation of creating a new professional association. College Reading and Learning Association and National Association for Developmental Education (CRLA/NADE) Working Group Members.
  • Hodges, R. (2007). The debate is on for a new name: College Learning Association. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 38(1), 7-9.
  • Contributor (2007). Texas P-16 Council Developmental Education Report. A Report on recommendations Produced FY 2005-2006. Austin, Texas: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Education Agency.
  • Dochen, C. W., Hodges, R., Wilson, P., & Wuestenberg, P. (Eds.). (2006). Your university experience—The next step. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing (269 pages).
  • Sellers, D., Dochen, C., & Hodges, R. (2005). Academic transformation: The road to college success. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson /Prentice Hall (370 pages).
  • Hodges, R., & Hand, C. (2005). Teaching in postsecondary institutions: An interview with Dr. Wilbert McKeachie. Journal of Developmental Education, 28(3), 20-22.
  • Hodges, R.B., Sellers, D.E., & Dochen, C.W. (2001). Implementing a learning framework course. In J.L. Higbee & P.L. Dwinell (Eds.) NADE Monograph: 2001 A Developmental Odyssey (pp.3-13). Warrensburg, MO: National Association for Developmental Education.    
  • Hodges, R. B. & White, W.G. (2001) Encouraging high-risk students' attendance in tutoring and supplemental instruction. Journal of Developmental Education, 24(3), 2-4,6,8,10, 43.
  • Hodges, R.B. & Dochen, C.D., Joy, D. (2001). Increasing students' success: When supplemental instruction becomes mandatory. Journal of College Reading & Learning, 33(2), 143-156.

    Recent Presentations:
  • Hodges, R., Dochen, C.W., Shaw, G., & Workman-Alyea, L. (2008, November). CRLA tutor training/peer mentoring and certification: Tutor training leadership institute—Year 11. Institute presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs. Corpus Christi, TX.
  • Hodges, R., Caverly, D., & Miller-Payne, E. (2008, November). Join the conversation: Texas State’s proposed doctoral programs in developmental education. Panel Discussant, College Academic Support Programs (CASP) 27 th Annual Conference, Corpus, Christi, TX.
  • Hodges, R., & Foster, P. S. (2008, October). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at the 41 st Annual College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
  • Weinstein, C. E., Boylan, H., Hodges, R., & Arendale, D. (2008, October). What do you mean by college readiness: An interactive discussion session. Panel Discussant at the 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
  • Hodges, R.B. (2001). Rejuvenation or Bust. Keynote Address presented at the 2001 College Reading and Learning Association's Heartland Chapter's Spring Conference, Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE.
  • Arendale, D. Hodges, R., & McGrath. (2008, October). CRLA/NADE Think Tank. Panel Discussant at 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
  • McDonald, L., Agee, K., Hodges, R. (2008, October). Presidential address: What would Rick say (filled in for President Rick Sheets due to illness and gave a humorous address of his accomplishments). 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
  • Hodges, R., & Dochen, C.W. (2008, September). Conditionally admitted freshmen: A longitudinal study on academic achievement and retention. Paper presented at the 4 th International Conference on Research in Access and Developmental Education.
  • Hodges, R. (2008, April). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Keynote Address at the CRLA Intermountain Learning Assistance Conference, Casper, WY.
  • Hodges, R. (2008, April). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Keynote Address at the Michigan Developmental Education Consortium, 23 rd Annual Spring Conference, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Hodges, R. (2008, April). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at the CRLA Intermountain Learning Assistance Conference, Casper, WY.
  • Hodges, R. (2008, April). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute Presented at the Michigan Developmental Education Consortium, 23 rd Annual Spring Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Hodges, R. (2008, March). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Keynote address at the Association for the Tutoring Profession, 4 th Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.


    Research Interests:
    High-risk students' academic success and retention
    Learning strategies
    Supplemental instruction & tutoring
    Academic Success Courses

    Files for Download:
    EDP 1350 Course Syllabus [PDF]
    US 1100 Course Syllabus [PDF]

    Links of Interest:
    Technology Institute for Developomental Educators (SWT-TIDE)
    Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC)

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