Russ Hodges, Ed.D. Associate Professor

Program: Developmental and Adult Education E-mail: rh12@txstate.edu Phone: (512) 245-7922 FAX: (512) 245-9923 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:
Doctoral-level:
DAE 7383—The Community College
DAE 7371—Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking
DAE 7375—The Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary and Adult Education

Master-level:
DAE 7336—Advising Developmental and Adult Students
COUN 5250—Basic Communication and Interviewing Skills
DAE 5365—Administration of Developmental and Adult Education
DAE 5371—Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking
DAE 5375—The Underprepared Learner in Postsecondary and Adult Education
DAE 5378—Problems in Developmental and Adult Education
DAE 5383—The Community College
DAE 5384—Internship Practicum

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

Recent Awards:
College Academic Support Programs Lifetime Achievement Award , 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
College of Education Finalist, Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, 2002, 2001
College of Education Finalist, Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence, Texas State University-San Marcos, 2000.
Outstanding Article for Volume 24 , Journal of Developmental Education, Presented at the 26 th Annual Conference for the National Association for Developmental Education, March, 2002
Scholarship Recipient, College Reading and Learning Association, 1995
Outstanding Institute Award: Study Skills—We’ve Come a Long Way. College Academic Support Programs Conference, 1998
Outstanding Presentation Award: Teaching study skills—Creative tricks out of a hat, College Academic Support Programs Conference, 1992
Scholarship Recipient, Texas Association for Developmental Education, 1992
Deans’ Recognition of Merit for Enhancing Teaching with Technology , College of Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, 1999.
Advisor of the Year, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1985

Recent Publications:
Hodges, R., Simpson, M.S. & Stahl, N.A. (Eds.). (in press). Teaching study strategies in Developmental Education: Readings on theory, research and best practice. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's.
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.
Dochen, C. W., Hodges, R., & Wuestenberg, P. (Eds.). (2008). Your university experience—The next step (2 nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing (351 pages).
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.
Hodges, R., & Sparks, J. (2008). Words from experience: An interview with Gladys R. Shaw. Journal of Developmental Education, 32 (1), 16-19.
Hodges, R. (2007). The debate is on for a new name: College Learning Association. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 38(1), 7-9.
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).

Recent Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
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., & Roberts, B. (2007, March). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Paper presented at the 30 th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Nashville, TN.
Hodges, R., & MacInnis, K. (2007, January). Leadership: Preparing for our Future. Paper presented at the 26 th Winter Institute For Learning Assistance Professionals, Austin, TX.
Hodges, R., & Lee, K. (2005, March). Keeping your balloon afloat with creative academic success activities. Paper presented at the 29 th Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Albuquerque, NM.

Recent Keynote Addresses
Hodges, R. (2008, April). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Keynote address presented at the CRLA Intermountain Learning Assistance Conference, Casper, WY.
Hodges, R. (2008, April). Changing demographics of college students: Implications for our field. Keynote address 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 presented at the Association for the Tutoring Profession, 4 th Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO,
Hodges, R. (2007, September). Changing demographics of college students. Keynote address presented at the Minnesota Association for Developmental Education (MNADE) Annual Conference, Mankato, MN.
Hodges, R. (2005, April). Tutor training: Using a counseling model to foster communication . Keynote address presented at the Sixth Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA.
Hodges, R. (2005, November). Sailing the CRLA tides of transition. Presidential address presented at the 38 th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Long Beach, CA.  

Recent Refereed Conference Institutes:  
Hodges, R., & Foster, P. (2009). Plucking new rabbits from old hats: Improving academic success courses. Institute presented at the 33 rd Annual Conference of the National Association for Developmental Education, Greensboro, NC.
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.
Hodges, R., Dochen, C. W., & Phillips, T. (2007, November). Fostering outstanding tutors: Fresh ideas for tutor training. Institute presented at the 40 th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Portland, OR.
Hodges, R., Dochen, C.W., Smilkstein, R., & Wright, R. (2006, October). Tutor training leadership institute-Year 9. Institute presented at the 39 th Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association/ 25 th Annual CASP Conference, Austin, TX.

Recent Invited Conference Institutes:
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. (2008, April). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at CRLA Intermountain Learning Assistance Conference, Casper, WY.
Hodges, R. (2008, April). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at Michigan Developmental Education Consortium, 23 rd Annual Spring Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Hodges, R. (2007, September). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at Minnesota Association for Developmental Education (MNADE Conference, Mankato, MN.
Hodges, R., Shaw, G., & Phillips, T. (2007, October). Tutor Training Leadership Institute—Year 10. Institute presented at the 26 th Annual Conference of the College Academic Support Programs, The Woodlands, TX.
Hodges, R. (2007, September). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Institute presented at Minnesota Association for Developmental Education (MNADE) Conference, Mankato, MN.
Hodges, R. (2006, May). Moving beyond study skills: Teaching a learning framework course. Institute presented at the 2 nd Annual Conference of the CRLA-Utah State Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
Hodges, R. (2005, October). Teaching a learning framework course for student success. Institute presented at the National College Learning Center Association’s 20 th Annual Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

Recent Invited Panelist:
Hodges, R., Caverly, D., & Miller-Payne, E. (2008, November). Join the Conversation: Texas State’s proposed doctoral programs in developmental education. Invited panelist presented at the College Academic Support Programs (CASP) 27 th Annual Conference, Corpus, Christi, TX.
Weinstein, C. E., Boylan, H., Hodges, R., & Arendale, D. (2008, October). What do you mean by college readiness: An interactive discussion session. Panelist at the 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
Arendale, D. Hodges, R., & McGrath. (2008, October). CRLA/NADE Think Tank. Inivted panelist at 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.

Recent Invited Talks:
Kelly, K., & Hodges, R., & Strand, L. (2008, October). Hybrid classes: Successful Strategies. Invited talk presented at the faculty development workshop, Department of Academic Development and Assessment, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX.
Hodges, R. (2008, October). Hodges, R. Changing Demographics of College Students Nationally and at Texas State. Invited talk presented at University Seminar Faculty Workshop, Office of University Seminar, University College, Texas State University- San Marcos, San Marcos, TX.
McDonald, L., Agee, K., Hodges, R. (2008, October). Presidential address: What would Rick say (substituted for Rick Sheets Presidential Address. Invited talk presented at the 41 st Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Cleveland, OH.
Hodges, R. (2006, April). Strategies for academic success for student-athletes. Invited talk presented at the Texas State Athletic Academic Center (for student athletes), University College, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX.

Recent Consultancies:
Hodges, R. (2008, June). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Day-long workshop presented to the developmental education faculty, United States Military Academy Prep School (West Point Prep), Fort Monmouth, NJ.
Hodges, R. (2008, April). Turning a study skills course into a learning framework course. Three-hour workshop presented to faculty and staff, East Central College, Union, MO.
Hodges, R., & Dochen, C. W. (2006, March). Enhancing academic success courses. Day-lone Faculty Development Workshop, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Recent Professional Service

• Member, Selection Panel for Outstanding Article for Volume 31, Journal of Developmental Education, 2008-2009.
• Member, Past Officers Council, College Reading and Learning Association, 2006-2007, 2008-present
• Member, Elections Committee, College Reading and Learning Association, 2008-present
• Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of College Reading and Learning, College Reading and Learning Association, (2008-present).
• Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Developmental Education, National Center for Developmental Education & National Association for Developmental Education, (2002-present).
• Chair, Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (formally known as the American Council of Developmental Education Associations), November, 2007-present
• Member, Texas P-16 Council, Developmental Education Subcommittee, Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Austin, TX, 2006-present
• Member and Evaluator, International Tutor Certification Program Committee, CRLA, 2000-present
• Site-chair, Technology Institute for Developmental Educators. Five-day institute, co-sponsored by the National Association for Developmental Education, College Reading and Learning Association, and the College of Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, July, 1999-present
• Chair, Past Officers Council, College Reading and Learning Association, 2007-2008
• Member, American Council of Developmental Education Association (ACDEA) Revision of Vision, Mission, and Constitution Task Force, 2007
• Member, College Reading and Learning Association / National Association for Developmental Education Joint Task Force for the Creation of New Organization, 2007
• Past President, College Reading and Learning Association, 2005-2006
• President, College Reading and Learning Association, 2004-2005
• Conference Chair, College Reading and Learning Association. Kansas City, MO, 2004
• President-elect, College Reading and Learning Association, 2003-2004

Recent University Service:

• Ally of Texas State, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 2006-present
• Group Leader, University Seminar, University College, 2005-present
• Member, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2003- present
• Faculty Liaison, Student Learning Assistance Center, 1998-present
• Member, University Suspension Appeals Committee, Faculty Senate Appointment, 2000-2007
• College of Education Representative, Faculty Advancement Center Advisory Committee, 1999-2007.

Recent College and Departmental Service:

• Member, Search and Screen Committee for Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2008.
• Member, Faculty Annual Review Subcommittee to plan meeting for EAPS Personnel Committee, 2009.
• Member, Curriculum Design Committee for M.Ed. Proposal in Developmental Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2008-present
• Member, Curriculum Design Committee for Ph.D. Proposal in Developmental Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2007-present
• Member, Committee to Revise the Department Course Evaluation Forms, Department of EAPS, 2005-present
• Member, Personnel Committee, Department of EAPS, 2000 to present
• Member, Instructional and Graduate Assistant Selection Committee, 2002-2007
• Tenure and Promotion Review Group, College of Education, 2005-2006
• Charter Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, College of Education, 2003

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)