Tietjen-Smith, Tara

FACULTY VITA

Tara M. Tietjen-Smith January 13, 2011

Associate Professor

Graduate Coordinator

Department of Health & Human Performance

Texas A & M -Commerce

PO Box 3011

Commerce, Texas 75429

Work Phone: 903-***-**** Cell Phone: 903-***-****

E-Mail: aboq3w@r.postjobfree.com

Home Address: 2099 CR 4732

Cumby, TX 75433

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Tara Tietjen-Smith, D.A. joined the faculty in 2003. She has been an athletic trainer; a

cardiac rehab

exercise physiologist at two different facilities including the Kim Dayani Center at

Vanderbilt University

Medical Center; Program Director for 2 fitness clubs; as well as Director of Fitness &

Wellness, Director

of Bill D. Bandy Wellness Center, Director of Beaman Student Life Center, and Assistant

Professor of

Health and Exercise Science at Belmont University. Dr. Tietjen-Smith holds certifications

in First

Aid/CPR, personal training (2), CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist),

and aerobics (2).

She is actively involved in the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education,

Recreation, and Dance

(TAHPERD), as the Past Vice-President of Health and a board member, as well as the

southern district

(SDAHPERD) and national associations (AAHPERD). Her research interests include fitness

through

equine activities (specifically equine athletes and effects of hippotherapy on the

physically challenged);

function of the older adult; knowledge and attitudes about sexual health; effects and

pathology of eating

disorders on athletes and other populations; and challenges of rural community colleges.

Dr. Tietjen-

Smith teaches a variety of courses in health and human performance.

EDUCATION

D.A. (Doctor of Arts) in Physical Education, Middle Tennessee State University,

Murfreesboro, Tennessee (2003). Emphasis areas: Exercise Science and Pedagogy

Dissertation: Grip Strength in Relationship to Overall Strength and Functional Capacity

in Very Old and Oldest Old Females

M.Ed. in Health Promotion, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana

(1995). Emphasis areas: Corporate Health Promotion and Health Psychology

Internship: American Heart Association National Center, Corporate Health Division

B.A. in Psychology, Northwestern State University (1992). Emphasis area: Behavioral

Psychology

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EXPERIENCE

Educational

Associate Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance, Texas A&M-

Commerce, September 2010 - present

Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance, Texas A&M-

Commerce, 2003- 2010

Assistant Professor (one-year appt.), Department of Health & Human

Performance, Belmont University, 20012002

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Health & Human Performance, Belmont

University, 19982003

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Education, Free Will Baptist Bible College,

2001

Professionally Related

Editorial Board Member, Nursing, Scientific Journals International (2008

present)

Editorial Board Member, Health Care, Scientific Journals International (2008

present)

Editorial Board Member, Sports Medicine, Scientific Journals International

(2008 present)

Editorial Board Member, Communication Disorders, Scientific Journals

International (2008-present)

Director of Beaman Student Life Center, Department of Student Affairs,

Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, March 2003July 2003

Director of Fitness & Wellness, Department of Health & Human Performance,

Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee June 1999March 2003

Director of Faculty & Staff Wellness Program, Belmont University, Nashville,

Tennessee, November 1997July 2003

Director of Belmont Wellness Center, Belmont University, Nashville,

Tennessee, June 1998March 2003

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist / Consultant, The Kim Dayani Center at

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, 19971998

Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist, Bossier Medical Center,

Bossier City, Louisiana, 1996 1997

CPR Certification Instructor, American Heart Association, 1996 2003

Program Director, Gold s Gyms, Shreveport & Bossier City, Louisiana, 1995-

1996

Certification Instructor, International Fitness Professionals Association, Tampa,

FL, 1996

Corporate Health Promotion Intern, American Heart Association National

Center, Dallas, Texas, 1995

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Northwestern State University,

Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1993 1994

Personal Trainer / Aerobics Instructor, self-employed, 1991 2002

Physical Therapy Assistant, Tietjen Physical Therapy, Shreveport, Louisiana,

1985 1993

Athletic Trainer, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1989

Faculty Load (Texas A & M Commerce; Last 5 years)

Spring, 2011

HHPH 385; HHPK 450; HHPH 547

Fall, 2010

HHPK 450 Exercise Physiology; HHPH 130 Community Health; HHPH 265

Substance Use and Abuse; HHPH 585 Program Implementation in Health

Promotion

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Summer, 2010

HHPH 324; HHPH 531

Spring, 2010

HHPH 220 Emotional Health; HHPH 385 Current Issues in Health; HHPH 410

Program Planning and Organizing in Health Promotion

Fall, 2009

HHPH 265 Substance Use and Abuse; HHPH 585 Program Design in Health

Promotion; HHPH 420 Program Implementation and Evaluation in Health

Promotion; HHPH 331 Nutrition

Summer II, 2009

HHPH 531 Nutrition and Optimal Performance

Summer I, 2009

HHPH 265

May Mini, 2009

HHPK 324 Health & Kinesiology for Children

Spring, 2009

HHPH 220, HHPH 385; HHPH 489; HHPH 547 Health Psychology

Winter Mini, 2008-09

HHPH 385

Fall, 2008

HHPK 450 Exercise Physiology; HHPH 585; HHPH 265; HHPH 331

Summer II, 2008

HHPH 531

Summer I, 2008

HHPH 331

May Mini, 2008

HHPK 324

Spring, 2008

HHPK 324; HHPH 385; HHPH 331

Fall, 2007

HHPK 324; HHPH 585; HHPH 220; HHPH 489; HHPH 265

Summer II, 2007

HHPH 531

Summer I, 2007

none

May Mini, 2007

HHPK 324

Spring, 2007

HHPK 324; HHPH 265; HHPH 385; HHPK 324

Fall, 2006

HHPH 589; HHPK 324; HHPH 587 Ident. & Utilization of Health Resources;

HHPH 472 Health Problems in Modern Society; HHPH 265; HHPH 220

Summer II, 2006

HHPH 531

Summer I, 2006

HHPH 331

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May Mini, 2006

HHPK 324

Spring, 2006

HHPH 385; HHPH 489; HHPH 472; HHPH 512 Health Protection; HHPH 265

Current and Former Departmental Duties

Teach undergraduate and gra duate courses (faculty load of 3 classes per semester as of

Spring 2011 with release time for Graduate Coordinator, usually 2 undergraduate and one

graduate)

Teach independent studies

Serve on departmental committees

Create NEW Health Promotion undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Coordinated a compute r lab for HHP students

Serve as chair or member on thesis and dissertation committees

Advise undergraduate HHP students

Serve on campus -wide committees

Mentor students in health promotion

Teach courses for first time (new course preps): HHPH 220; 265; 331; 385; 410; 420;

472; 489; 512; 547; 585; 587; 589; HHPK 324, 450

Develop new courses: HHPH 220; 385; 410; 420; 585; 587

Develop online courses: HHPH 265, 385, 531, 547, 585

Coordinate Phi Pi Delta Majors group (by competitive application) to attend TAHPERD

Convention yearly

Coordinate TAMU -Commerce, Department of Health & Human Performance

TAHPERD SocialAttend graduation

Present and advise at student orientations

Advised TAMU -C Equestrian Team

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION S (*denotes current membership )

AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreat ion, and Dance)

SDAHPERD (Southern District Alliance for Health, Education, Recreation, and Dance)

Texas AHPERD (Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and *

Dance)

Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for Women Educators *

PHBA (Palomino Horse Breeders Association)*

NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)

IFPA (International Fitness Professionals Association)

AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)

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COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

National and Regional

Committee Member, PHBA (Palomino Horse Breeders of America) 2008 present

Challenged Horsemen (performing research study with riders

with disabilities during the PHBA World Championship Show);

National Convention Planning;

Technology Web, APA Software, Computer;

Amateur;

World Championship Show;

Show Rules

Committee Chair, SDAAHPERD (Southern District American Alliance for Health,

Education, Recreation, and Dance) 2006 2008

Community Health

Member At Large, SDAAHPERD 2003 2005

Research Council

State and Local

Vice-President, Texas AAHPERD 2008 (2007 2009) (TAHPERD is a professional

association for health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals

with over 4,500 members and an annual operating budget approaching half a

million dollars)

Health Division

Committee Chair, TAHPERD (2008 present)

Health Education Committee

Committee Chair, TAHPERD (2009)

K-12 Health, College/University Health Educator of the Year Committee

Secretary (Open and Amateur), Texas Palomino Exhibitors Association (TPEA)

2007 2009

Executive Board, State Director, National Director, Amateur National Director,

(TPEA) - 2006 present

Item Writer for the TExES, Educational Testing Service (2006, 2008)

Health Science Technology Education 8 12

Item Review Committee for the TExES, Educational Testing Service (2006)

Health Science Technology Education 8 12

Standard Setting Committee for the TExES, Educational Testing Service (2006)

Health Science Technology Education 8 12

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Chair, 2005; Chair-Elect, 2004; Past Chair, 2006 - Texas AAHPERD

Health Professional Education Section

University

University-wide committee member

Graduate Council (2010 present)

Faculty Development Leave Committee (2010 present)

Institutional Effectiveness (2009 present)

QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan for SACS accreditation) (2009 present)

IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) (2008 present)

Athletic Council (2005 2008)

Faculty Senate Executive Council, Texas A & M University Commerce

(2004 2006)

Chair, Facilities & Scheduling Committee (2004 2006)

Member, Academic Affairs Committee (2003 present)

Associate Graduate Faculty, (2003 present)

Alcohol & Drug Education Task Force, (2003 2004)

College of Education & Human Services

COEHS Tenure and Promotion Committee (2010 present)

COEHS Faculty Search Committee (2010 present)

COEHS Assessment Committee (2009 present)

Health & Human Performance Departmental committee member

Tenure and Promotion Committee, Chair (2010 present)

Strategic Planning (2005 - present)

Computer/Technology (chair, 2003 2006/ member, 2006 - present)

Facilitated the addition of a computer lab in the HHP Department.

Health Majors (chair or committee member, 2003 - present)

Phi Pi Delta (majors club, co-chair, 2007 - 2010)

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Graduate Program (member, 2005 - present)

Physical Education and Sport Conference committee (2006 2007)

Faculty Senator (2003 2006)

Search Committees (2005-present)

chair, Department Chair

chair, Sport Administration

member, Health Promotion

member, Exercise Physiology

Chair and member of several thesis and dissertation committees (2004

present) for various departments across campus: Health & Human

Performance, Educational Leadership, and Counseling.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND LISTINGS

Nominated for TAHPERD Health Educator of the Year Award ( December 2010)

Nominated for TAHPERD Scholar Award (2009)

Who's Who in Education Higher Education (WWEHE) (2008)

Delta Kappa Gamma (Honor Society for Women Educators) (

(2009). A national study of baccalaureate degree completions in the sciences: An

overview of institutional success by public, private, and proprietary. Academic

Leadership, 7(3), retrievable from

http://www.academicleadership.org/emprical_research/A_National_Study_of_Ba

ccalaureate_Degree_Completions_in_the_Sciences_An_Overview_of_Institution

al_Success_by_Public_Private_and_Proprietary.shtml

Tietjen-Smith, T., Masters, S., Smith, H., & Waller, L. (2009). A national study of

community college retention rates segmented by degree of urbanization.

Academic Leadership, 7(1), retrievable from

http://www.academicleadership.org/student_research/

PRESENTATIONS

Sex Addiction: The Real Deal. With Henry Ross, TAHPERD Convention, Galveston, TX

December 2010

Sexting: Not Your Normal Senior Pictures. TAHPERD Convention, Arlington, Texas

December 2009

The Sex Education Confidence Scale (SECS). Poster presentation with Rick Balkin and

Sandy Kimbrough, TAHPERD Convention, Arlington, TX December 2009

Challenged Horsemen Competition: A Proposed Study of Health Impact. Palomino

Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) National Convention, Tulsa, OK

March 2009

Let s Talk About Sex Education! Texas A & M University Commerce Honors College

March 2009

Bullying and Teens: Cyber and Real-Life. TAHPERD Convention, Corpus Christi, Texas

December 2008

Let s Talk About Sex and Teens, with Lisa Alastuey. TAHPERD Convention, Corpus

Christi, Texas December 2008

Minors Facing Major Health Issues I, expert panel (presider). TAHPERD Convention,

Corpus Christi, Texas December 2008

Minors Facing Major Health Issues II, teen panel (presider). TAHPERD Convention,

Corpus Christi, Texas December 2008

Let s Talk About Sex Education! American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,

Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX April 2008

A National Study of Community College Retention Rates Segmented by Degree of

February 2007

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The Real Deal: Using Nutrition to Improve Athletic Performance. TAHPERD

Convention, Galveston, Texas November 2007

Using a Straw to Mimic an Asthma Attack. Health Poster Presentation, TAHPERD

Convention, Galveston, Texas November 2007

Health Teaching Ideas. (7 Posters) with various undergraduate students. TAHPERD

Convention, Galveston, Texas November 2007

Research in Equine-Assisted Activities: Quantifying the Effects and Identifying the

Cause. Round Table Discussion (panel member), North American Riding for the

Handicapped Association (NARHA) National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana

November 2006

Using Exercise as a Treatment for Depression: Aerobic versus Anaerobic. Research

Poster, Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference, Las Vegas, NV

March 2006

Exercise and Depression in College Students: Strength versus Aerobic Training.

Lamar University Excellence in Education Regional Conference, Beaumont, TX

March 2006

Knowledge and Attitudes about Teaching Sexual Health Topics Among Health and

Physical Education Professionals, with Sandy Kimbrough. Lamar University

Excellence in Education Regional Conference, Beaumont, TX

March 2006

The Rising Prevalence of Eating Disorders: What Is Our Role? with Lisa Alastuey,

Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

(TAHPERD) Convention. Fort Worth, TX December 2006

RESEARCH PROJECTS / GRANTS

Co-Applied for 2012 Federal Initiative in the amount of $495,000: Injury Prevention

Program for Independently Living Older Adults in Rural Communities Grant.

Principle Investigator: Dr. Sukwon Kim, Industrial Engineering and Technology.

Co Principal Investigators: Dr. David Anderson, Industrial Engineering &

Technology; Dr. Hal Langford, Management; Dr. Brent Mangus, Health and

Human Performance; Dr. David Hervas, Spanish; and Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith,

Health & Human Performance.

Fall 2010

TAMU-C Faculty Research Mini-Grant in the amount $250.00 for Challenged Horsemen

Study (health impact on riders with disabilities) Spring 2009

Applied for COEHS Research Presentation Travel Award for PHBA National

Convention presentation on Challenged Horsemen study (denied)

Spring 2009

Faculty Development Grant for AAHPERD National Convention $500

Spring 2008

Applied for NARHA Horses & Humans Grant (North America Riding for the

Handicapped Association), with others, in the amount of $100,000

for hippotherapy study (health impact on riders with disabilities) (denied)

Fall 2006

Applied for Competitive Travel Grant - $400 for NARHA National Convention (denied)

Fall 2006

Applied for Ryka Grant; $10,000 for community health education and exercise

programming for underserved women (denied) 2005

TAMU-C Mini-Grant with Sandy Kimbrough - $600 for Sexual Health Knowledge and

Attitudes of Future and Current Health and Physical Education Professionals (denied)

Fall 2005, 2006

TAMU-C Competitive Travel Grant - $500 for TAHPERD Conference

Fall 2005

TAMU-C Faculty Development Grant - $500 for TAHPERD Conference

Fall 2004

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Applied for Competitive Travel Grant - $400 for AAHPERD National

Convention (denied) Fall 2004

Applied for Michael L. Pollock Memorial Grant - $5000 from the National Strength and

Conditioning Association for the study of exercise and depression. (denied)

Fall 2003

TAMU-C Mini Grant with Dr. Rick Balkin - $600 for study on exercise and depression.

Fall 2004

TAMU-C Faculty Development Grant - $500 for ACSM Conference

Fall 2003

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Palomino Horse Breeders of America committees member - 2008 to present

o Challenged Horsemen

o National Convention Planning

o Technology Web, APA Software, Computer

o Amateur

o World Championship Show

o Show Rules

Invited Speaker Sex Education, TAMU -C Honors College October 2008

Texas Palomino Exhibitors Association (TPEA)

o Secret ary, Open and Amateur Divisions Septe mber 2006 present

o State Director August 2005 present

o National Director August 2005 present

o Amateur National Director August 2005 present

o Amateur First Vice -President August 2005 September 2006

Invited Speaker Body Image . Wolfe City C owboy Church, Women s Ministry

October 2006

Member & Treasurer, Aglaia Civic Club, Commerce, Texas February 2004

July 2006

Member, Delta Kappa Gamma, Commerce, Texas Spring 2005 present

Judge and Member, Miss Hunt County Pageant Advisory Committee (2003

2004)

Member, UOPA University Office Personnel Association (2003 2004)

Invited Speaker - Women and Diabetes . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Diabetes

Awareness Campaign Spring 2 004

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CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUING EDUCATION

National Institutes of Health Practicum on Dietary Supplement Research,

Washington, D.C. One Week (2008)

TAHPERD Leadership Conference, Fredericksburg, TX (2004 2009)

IACUC Online Training (2009, 2010 )

Creating a Discrimination -Free Workplace (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009)

Ethics Training (2005, 2007, 2009)

Information Security Awareness (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Retention of State Records (2008)

Breeze and Adobe Acrobat Training (2007)

eCollege Training (2006)

Banner Training (2006)

Grant writing workshop (2006)

Texas A & M Junior Facult y Research Symposium /Workshop, Corpus Christi, TX

(2005)

National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification

o CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2003 )

WEB for Faculty Training Course (2003)

Educator Training (2003)

Art and Science of Health Promotion National Conference (2001)

WebCT orientation course for faculty (2002)

Bossier Community Coll ege - Medical Terminology (1997)

Bossier Medical Center - Inservice on restraints (1997)

CPR Instructor Certification: Vanderbilt Resu scitation Program (1996 -2004)

Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course (1996)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course (1996)

American Cancer Society Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Instructor Course (1996)

Schumpert Medical Center - Inservices in Cardiac Rehab (1996 )

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certifications

o Primary/Aerobics (1992)

o Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor (1994)

o Step Reebok Certification (1996)

International Fitness Professionals Association Certifications

o Personal Trainer (1995)

o Sports Nu trition (1995)

Texas AWHP Conference (1995)

First Aid and CPR Certification (1991)

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