Faculty Profile:

Ray E. Richardson, PhD

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Degrees

• Ph.D., Education, University of Illinois, Human Resource Education and Training Emphasis, 2002
• M.S., Technology, Eastern Illinois University, Manufacturing and Management Emphasis, 1985
• B.S., Industrial Technology, Eastern Illinois University , Electronics Emphasis, 1984

Selected Publications

· Richardson, R. E., Chandra, V. (2008). Facilitating creativity in the business & technology classroom. The Kentucky Business Education Journal, 20-22.

(Invited Article, Refereed Journal)

· Richardson, R. E. (2007). The Internet, copyright awareness, and teaching online. The Kentucky Business Education Journal, 29-30.

(Refereed Journal)

· Patrick, D. R., Fardo, S. W., Richardson, R. E. & Patrick, S. R., (2007). Energy Conservation Guidebook (2^nd ed.). Lilburn Georgia: The Fairmont Press.

(Contract Textbook)

Selected Presentations

· Chandra, V., Richardson, R. E., & Ross, L. T. (2007, October). Cornerstone, Capstone & Beyond: Recruiting, Graduating, and Tracking Students in an Industrial Technology Program. Presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Industrial Technology, October 23-27, in Panama Beach City, Florida.

· Richardson, R. E. (2007, March). Conflict management. Presented for Workforce Education at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.

· Richardson, R. E. & Russell, K. (2007, February). Problem solving and decision making. Presented for the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program, Eastern Kentucky University College of Justice and Safety, Richmond, KY.

Research

· Thesis research into transfer of learning involving engineering faculty and professional practices. Investigation involved past graduates of the program, and their transfer from the training to classroom and professional development.

· Principal investigator for a grant titled “Using the Assessment Center Technique to Foster Classroom Excellence” awarded by the Provost’s initiative on teaching advancement, University of Illinois. This project utilized teacher observation in large required engineering classes to improve the teacher’s skills and provide the undergraduate student with a positive experience in engineering classes at the University.

Professional Affiliations

· The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). Formerly: National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), Senior Member, Certified Senior Industrial Technologist, National Accreditation Team Member

· Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA), Senior Member of Scientific Instrumentation and Research Division

· American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Member

· Epsilon Pi Tau, Professional Fraternity, Member

· Kentucky Applied Technology Education Association, Member