BRYCE DICKEY

Instructor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

3026 Kohrman Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5322

Telephone: (W) 269-387-3712, (H) 269-342-1961

Email: bryce.dickey@wmich.edu   FAX: 269-387-3353

 

 

EDUCATION

            M.S.  1986        University of Texas at Arlington                Areas of Study:     City and Regional Planning

                                                                                                                           Social Services Planning

 

            1981-1982          Tarrant County Junior College                   Interpreting for the Deaf (12 credit hours)

 

            B.A.  1978         University of Texas                                  Major:   Psychology

 

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1992                 State of Michigan, Department of Education, authorized by PA 226: approval to teach sexuality

                        education in public schools

 

1992                 State of Michigan, Department of Education, authorized by PA 139: approval to teach HIV/AIDS

education in public schools

 

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

2000                 Certified Family Life Educator, issued by the National Council on Family Relations

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

2003                 Teacher of the Year, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Western Michigan

                          University

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI                                                                                          1994-present                                                            

      Faculty Specialist I, Family and Consumer Sciences.                                                             (1998-present)

      Instructor, Family and Consumer Sciences.                                                                              (1994-1998)

 

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI                                                                                            1994

Instructor, Psychology.

 

 

Agency and Clinical

Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI                                                  

                        Consultant, Education Department.                                                                                                    1999

Developed and implemented Healthy Sexuality curriculum for incarcerated women at Calhoun County Jail in collaboration with Community AIDS Resource and Education Services; and trained new staff member in design and presentation of curriculum for high-risk populations.  Position funded by Michigan AIDS Foundation grant.

 

     

Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI                                                         1992-1993

            Outreach Educator.   Developed and presented education programs on sexuality and reproductive health issues; conducted individual sexuality education sessions with clients representing diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds (clientele included individuals, couples, mother/daughter dyads); conducted premarital sexually transmitted infection education programs; and taught sexuality education programs to a variety of high-risk populations.

           

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Harris Methodist Health System, Fort Worth, TX                                                                                     1991

            Training Specialist.  Designed and implemented customer service programming for individuals and teams; and evaluated program effectiveness.

 

Health Management Resources, Fort Worth, TX                                                                                  1989-1991

            Educator.  Designed and implemented preventative health care programs; involved in all aspects of the management of a "living healthy lifestyles" clinic; and did train-the-trainer educational programming and consultation.

           

Harris Methodist Health System, Fort Worth, TX                                                                               1987-1989

            Educational Instructor.  Created and led parenting classes for expectant biological and adoptive parents.

           

Tarrant County Mental Health Mental Retardation Services, Fort Worth, TX                                                    

      Early Childhood Specialist: Child Development Program.                                                                          1981-1989

Provided weekly, bi-monthly or monthly home-based parent education to parents of at-risk, birth to three year olds; assisted families in understanding rights and responsibilities related to educational, medical, social and legal services available in the community; conducted hospital-and home-based intakes of newborns and their families, performed ongoing developmental assessments of young children and psychosocial assessments of family functioning; and functioned as interdisciplinary team member to create Individual Development Plans for young children and families.  Trained and supervised Bachelor's Degree students to design and implement parent education programs and to function ethically in an agency setting.

      Caseworker                                                                                                                                1979-1981

Facilitated weekly support group for teenage victims of sexual abuse; met individually with child victims of sexual abuse; and conducted home-based intakes of alleged child sexual abuse.  Informed parents of the public policies and agency procedures pertaining to their case.

 

 

FUNDED GRANTS

Rojhani, A., Dickey, B., Breu, M., Viard, P., & Buckley, E. (2003). Assessment of Student Preparedness for Field Experience. Submitted to the Assessment Award Program, ProvostÕs Office, Western Michigan University. Funded for $5000

 

PUBLICATIONS (Invited)

Dickey, B. (2005). Consumer Education Syllabus. In Walcheski, M. & Gonzalez, N. (Eds.) Teaching Family Life Education: A syllabus collection. Minneapolis, MN: National Council on Family Relations. Spring, 2005.

 

Dickey, B., Farrer, L., Smith, K., & Blaisure, K (2003). FLE Substance Area/Competency Matrix. In A. OÕMalley & J. Wilson (Eds.) Pathways to Practice: A Family Life Education Internship/Practicum Handbook (Appendix C). Minnesota: National Council on Family Relations.

 

BOOK REVIEWS FOR PUBLISHERS

Walcheski, M. & Gonzalez, N. (Eds.) Teaching Family Life Education: A syllabus collection. Minneapolis, MN: National Council on Family Relations. Spring, 2005.

 

Rice, F. P.  Intimate Relationships, Marriages, & Families, 4th Ed. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.  Fall, 2001

 

PRESENTATIONS (Refereed)

Dickey, B., Farrer, L. B., & Blaisure, K. R.  (November, 2003). The FLE Substance Area/Competency Matrix for Tracking StudentsÕ Knowledge and Skill Development, 65th National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

Dickey, B.  & Farrer, L. B. (October, 2003). Sharing a Child: Effective communication for parents and caregivers, Southwest Michigan Early Childhood Conference, Kalamazoo, MI

 

Dickey, B. (March, 2002).  Teaching a Structured Communication and Conflict Resolution Model in a Prison Classroom, Michigan Association for Adult and Continuing Education Annual Professional Development Conference, Lansing, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (March, 2001).  Connecting Motion and Learning in the Adult-Learner Classroom, Michigan Association for Adult and Continuing Education Annual Professional Development Conference, Lansing, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (November, 2000). Incorporating Movement Activities in the College Classroom, 62nd National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

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Miron, A.L., Dickey, B., & Selby, K. (June, 2000). Engaging in the Democratization of School Change: Creating assessment that honors the whole child, International Education Summit, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (January, 1999).  Perspectives on the African-American Parenting Experience Panel presentation for MLK Festival Program, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

     

Case, L.C. & Dickey, B. (1986).  The Impact of an Interagency Program Upon Job MembersÕ Satisfaction. Tenth Annual NASW/Texas State Convention, Austin, TX.

                                         

 

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS (Invited)

Blaisure, K. R. & Dickey, B. (October, 2005). Communicating with Adolescents: Straight Talk, 2005 Family and Consumer Science Educators of Michigan Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Blaisure, K. R. & Dickey, B. (October, 2005). Communicating with Adolescents: Responsive Listening, 2005 Family and Consumer Science Educators of Michigan Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (January, March 2005). Understanding 3-5 Year Olds: Effective Parenting Skills, Twin Lakes Church, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (October, 2004). Effective Communication for Parent Teacher Interactions, presented to GEAR-UP Bangor Teachers, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (September, 2004). Family Systems Theory for Dieticians, Dietetic Intern Seminar, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (February, 2004). Assessing Student Preparedness for Field Experiences, Public Seminar of the 2003 University Assessment Fellows, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (November, 2002).  The Effect of Postpartum Depression on Mother-Child Attachment: One Woman's Story. Introduction to Sociology, Kellogg Community College and (July 2002, July, 1998). FCS 655: Adult-Child Relationships, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (October, 2002). Discipline Guidelines for Parenting in Contemporary Society, Center Park Methodist Church, Three Rivers, MI

 

Dickey, B. (June, 2002). Connecting Motion and Learning in the Adult-Learner Classroom, American Society for Training and Development, Western Michigan University – Lansing, MI

 

Dickey, B. (February, 2000).  Innovative Teaching Techniques for Higher Education, Workshop for the faculty of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Dickey, B. (1995)  "House-to-House" Train-the trainer healthy sexual behavior programs including The Monthly Cycle, Why We Don't Say No, and Saying No, provided to peer educators for at-risk residents of Calhoun County, MI

 

Dickey, E.B. (1994).  Postpartum Depression: A Case Study.  Beyond the Baby Blues: Postpartum Depression training workshop offered by Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI.

 

 

 

SUPERVISION and ADVISING

Western Michigan University

Theses Committees

Committee Member - MasterÕs Thesis, Christie Matheis

Chair – HonorÕs Thesis, Nichelle Nelson

Chair – HonorÕs Thesis, Brigette Hall

 
Supervision

MasterÕs Practicum, Rebecca Allen

MasterÕs Practicum, Kristin Maine

MasterÕs Practicum, Cherie Seitz

FCS 590: Independent Study, Francis Kasper

 

 

 

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

National Council on Family Relations                                                  1999-present

Michigan Association for Adult and Continuing Education                       2001-2004         

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE                                                                                         

Department

Executive Committee

Member, 2001-2002, 2003-2004

Chair, 2002-2003, 2004-2005

Assessment Plan Committee,

Member, 2003-2004

Chair, 2004-2005

Consultant, 2005-2006

Assessment Grant Committee

Chair, 2003 - 2004

Family Studies Advisory Board,

Member, 2001-2004

Facilitator, 2004 - present

Family Studies Student Organization

Advisor, 2001-present

Family Studies Committee, 1998-present

Faculty Search Committee, 1999-2000

FCS Outstanding Alumni Academy Committee, 2001-present

Social and Public Relations Committee

Member, 1998-2000

Chair, 2000-2004

 

 

College

Awards and Recognition Committee                                              

Member, 2002-2004

Chair, 2004-2005

iWebfolio trainings (both on-site and off) offered throughout the College of Education

 

 

University

iWebfolio Advisory Board, 2005-present

iWebfolio and TracDat Implementation Committee, 2004-2005

Academic Integrity Focus Group, 2005

Assessment Fellow, 2003-present

 

Community

Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan

Board of Directors Member, 2005-present

Nominating Committee Member, 2005-present

WSTaR Parent Teacher Organization

Member, 2002-2004              

Secretary, 2001-2002

President, 1999-2000

Playground Project

Volunteer Coordinator, 1998-1999

Parent/School Coalition Leader, 1999

Lakeside Teaching and Learning Center, collaboration to offer FCS credit for New Employee Orientation

 

 

National

National Council on Family Relations

Syllabi Collection Committee, 2004-2005

Committee to Develop Internship Handbook, 2002-2003

Feminism and Family Studies Section member

Reviewed section presentation proposals for 2001 annual conference

 

 

 

 

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PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS ATTENDED

 

TrakDat System Trainings, Dave Choban, Nuventive, Western Michigan University, (attended numerous trainings from May, 2004 – present)

 

iWebfolio System Trainings, Dave Choban, Nuventive, Western Michigan University, (attended numerous trainings from May, 2004 – present)

 

GoWMU Portal System Training, Lynn Kelly Albertson, Office of Information Technology, Western Michigan University, (October, 2004).

 

WebCT 4.1 Julie Scott, Office of Information Technology, Western Michigan University, (April, 2004).

 

National Council on Family Relations.  Annual Conference.

Vancouver, BC November 19-23, 2003

Minneapolis, MN. November 10-13, 2000        

Irvine, CA.  November 12-15, 1999

 

Service Learning Opportunity, Michigan Learning Consortium, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, April, 2003

 

Distance Education Web-Based Class Workshops, Extended University Programs, Western Michigan University, (January-April, 2003).

 

Babies CanÕt Wait: Critical Issues for the Infant/Family:  Zero to Three 17th National Training Institute, Washington, DC, December 6-8. 2002

 

ÕThereÕs This Really Bright Kid In Class, ButÕ How Faculty Can Help Students With Disabilities Dorothy Fancher, Assistant Director of Disabled Students Resources and Services, Western Michigan University, November 11, 2002

 

            Michigan Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Annual Professional Development Conference

Lansing, MI.  March 20-21, 2002              

Lansing, MI.  March 21-22, 2001

 

      Electronic Portfolios, Helen Barrett, January 22, 2002          

 

      Professional Teaching Strategies Workshop, Career and Technical Education faculty, August 27, 2001

 

            Various University trainings on incorporating technology into the classroom, 1997-present.

 

A Holistic Approach to Menopause: Socio-Cultural Perspective of Menopause, Menopause: A Natural Process, and Sexuality Beyond the Reproductive Years. Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, October 14, 1995

           

            Instructor Training Workshop: Couple Communication Skills

Chicago, IL.  October 9-10, 1995

Drs. Phyllis and Sherod Miller, Interpersonal Communication Programs

Recipient of the Starr Fellowship, awarded to faculty interested in teaching relationship skills

 

Teacher Training 20-Hour Inservice Program:

Kalamazoo, MI. October, 1992

Preparation for teaching reproductive health, family planning and venereal disease as required by Act 226 of 1977. Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Education

 

HIV/AIDS education, emphasizing awareness, information and trends, risk prevention, transmission, sensitivity, and acceptance of diversity in HIV/AIDS, as required by Public Act 139 of 1990. Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Education