EDUCATION:
Ed.S, Adult Education, Florida State University, College of Education 1999.
M.A.T., Mathematics, University of Florida, Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1992.
B.S., Mathematics Education, University of Florida, College of Education, 1984.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Waycross College, GA, 1993 - present

Teach business calculus, precalculus, college algebra, math modeling, intermediate algebra, math for elementary education majors, and integrated algebra/arithmetic; developed and teach online Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Technology. Assist students in the Academic Support Center. Serve (or have served) on committees: Faculty Senate (secretary), Executive Council (chair), Academic Policies (chair, secretary), FDI/FDW Technical Advisory, Faculty Development (chair), Auxiliary Enterprises, Multicultural Council (chair), USG Americas Council, Library Services (chair), Financial Aid (chair, secretary), Faculty Marshall, ATC/OTC Advisory Committee Liaison, SACS Support Services Self-Study Committee (secretary), Retention Task Force, Planning Council (secretary), and Multicultural Student Alliance (MSA) faculty co-sponsor, USG VISNary. Created initial Waycross College webpages. Designed and maintain Adult Education Tipsheets.

Instructor of Mathematics, Lake City Community College, FL, 1992 - 1993

Taught Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and College Algebra and Trigonometry

Instructor of Mathematics, Santa Fe Community College, FL, 1990 - 1993

Taught Developmental Studies Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra, and College Algebra. Facilitated the learning lab at the off-campus (Starke, FL) site.

Mathematics Teacher, Union County High School, FL, 1987 - 1990

Department Chair and representative for the county to state mathematics education program. Taught basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and precalculus. Designed and taught Union County BOE summer math enrichment program for K-6. Co-sponsored drama club.

Adult Education Teacher, Dexter Community Adult Education, MI, 1986 - 1987

Taught mathematics and computer literacy in the Adult Education Program.

Mathematics Teacher, Putnam County High School, FL, 1984 - 1986

Taught geometry, coordinate geometry, honors geometry, trigonometry, business mathematics, and basic mathematics; co-sponsored drama club.

HONORS/AWARDS:
DHAA Alumni of the Year, Dexter High School Alumnae Association, 2000.
Governor's Teaching Fellow, State of Georgia, 1996.
Pi Mu Epsilon - National Honorary Mathematics Society, University of Florida, 1992.
Phi Theta Kappa, Brevard Community College, 1980.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE:
(AMATYC) American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges:
Served 1997 - 1999 on the AMATYC Review Committee (ARG) and, served 2003-2004 on ARG II where we were responsible for advising on the updating of the NCTM Standards 2000. Conference proposal reviewer - 1998, 1999.
(GDLA) Georgia Distance Learning Association
(GMATYC) Georgia Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges:
Nominating Committee - 1999 to 2001.
(IATS) International Alliance of Teacher Scholars
(NADE) National Association of Developmental Educators:
Chair - Mathematics SPIN: 1999-2001; Conference proposal reviewer - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002; Volunteer (Help Desk) - 1998; Contributor to NADE newsletter, manage MathSPIN listserv 2000 - present.
(GADE) Georgia affiliate of NADE: Wrote internet column for Ga-NADE newsletter - 1995, 1996; Member of LRNASST list; Treasurer - 2003, 2004
(MAA) Mathematical Association of America: Member - Developmental Mathematics list.

PRESENTATIONS:

• Giblin, M, and R. S. Lacefield. Incorporating Hands-on Activities with Technology Thirteenth Annual VSU Mathematics Technology Conference, February 22, 2008.
• Lacefield, R. S. SMTE 1501: A Voyage from Web-enhanced to Web-based to Online (Poster Session) Southeastern Scholarship Conference on E-Learning, September 28, 2007.
• Lacefield, R. S. How the Brain Learns: Implications for Teachers of Math Twelfth Annual VSU Mathematics Technology Conference, February 23, 2007.
• Lacefield, R. S. Adult Education and the Personalized Change Plan Workshop developed for ADSAC Facilitators Institute, January 26, 2005, Tulsa, OK.
• Lacefield, R. S. and C. McNeary (2004). Generational Diversity: Expectations and Assumptions about Learning. Presented at Georgia Learning Support Conference, April 5, 2004, Jekyll Island, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (2003). Using Technology to Bridge Generational Expectations of Learning Presented at the Eighth Annual VSU Mathematics Technology Conference, Feb. 28, 2003, Valdosta, Ga.
• Lacefield, R. S. (2002). What Yoga Can Teach Us About Teaching Presented at The University of Georgia's 26th Annual Learning Support Conference, Jekyll Island, GA and Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching-South, Athens, GA.
• Vanchella, C. & Lacefield R. S. (2000). Constructing Learning Communities--Is Online Really Any Different? Presented at the meeting of the Georgia Distance Learning Association, Jekyll Island, GA.
• Stratton, C., Thomas, P., Getzin, B., Powell, L., Lacefield, R. S., Hall, M. & Gutliph, J. (2000). Math on the Web. A panel discussion presented at the meeting of Georgia NADE, Jekyll Island, GA.
• Strickland, T. and R. S. Lacefield. (2000) Not a Beacon, Just a Nightlight: Educational Technology Basics. A pre-conference institution presented before the meeting of the National Association of Developmental Educators (NADE), Mobile, AL.
• Lacefield, R. S., C. Wozny, and S. Williams. (1999). Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Technology. Presented at the meeting of the International Association of Teacher Scholars' Lilly Conference - South, Athens, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1998). Adult Education Theory in Practice: Tips on Educating Adults. Presented at the meeting of the International Association of Teacher Scholars' Lilly Conference - South, Athens, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1998). Designed workshop on HTML and web page design. Presented workshop to Waycross College Faculty and Florida State Adult Ed. Colloquium.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1998). Workshops on HTML and web page design presented to Waycross College Faculty and Florida State Education Colloquium.
• Wiest, B., Keyser, P., Neville, P., Frank, I., Lacefield, R. S., Gordon, J., Scanlin, T., Bell, R. M., Kavanagh, J., Doty, M. A., Naugle, L., & Fiddler, M. (1998). Building a Sense of Community. Presented at the Teaching in the Community College Online Conference, Online Conference: http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/tcon98/paper/wiest.html.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1998). Accomodating Adult Learning. Presented at the Valdosta University Mathematics Technology Conference, Valdosta, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1997). Experiences With a Mathematics Reform Text. Presented at the meeting of the International Association of Teacher Scholars' Lilly Conference - South, Athens, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1997). Writing Tests for Technology. Presented at the Valdosta University Mathematics Technology Conference, Valdosta, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1996). Writing Tests for Technology: A Discussion of the Criteria of a Good Technology Test Question. Presented at the Georgia Mathematics Conference, Rock Eagle, GA.
• Daane, M. C., George, T., Lacefield, R. S., Reid, B. (1996) Using Triadic Exercises to Promote Independent and Critical Thinking.Presented at the NADE/GA Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.
• Lacefield, R. S. (1995). Don't Know Beans about the Bell Curve: An Elementary Lab Using Beans to Develop the Normal Curve. Presented at the meeting of the Georgia Mathematics Conference (an affiliate of NCTM), Rock Eagle, GA.

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