Laurel Howard, Ed.D.

Utah Valley State College

Developmental Mathematics Department

LA 217c

800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education              Utah State University, Logan, Utah

2008                                       Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Science                Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

1973                                       Mathematics—emphasis Algebraic Topology

Bachelor of Science              Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

1971                                       Major—Mathematics   Minor—German 

                                                Utah Secondary Teaching Certificate

                                                Honors:

                                                            Graduated Magna Cum Laude

                                                            Honors Program

                                                            Voted Most Outstanding Student Teacher

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7/08-Present             Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

                                    Associate Professor, Developmental Mathematics

                                                MAT 990 Beginning Algebra

                                                MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra

9/03-7/08                   Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah

                                    Associate Professor, Developmental Math Department

                                                MAT 800 Arithmetic Review

                                                MAT 990 Beginning Algebra

                                                MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra

9/98-9/03                   Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

                                    Instructor of Mathematics

                                    Course Coordinator for College Algebra & Trigonometry

                                                MATH 110 College Algebra & Trigonometry

                                                                        (Traditional & Computer-based)

                                                MATH 305 Mathematics for Elementary Education

                                                                        Majors

                                                MATH 306 Mathematics for Elementary Education

                                                                        Majors

9/97-6/98                   Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah

                                    Instructor of Mathematics

                                                Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

                                                Intermediate Algebra

9/80-7/97                   Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona

                                    Instructor of Mathematics

                                                Developed Basic Skills Math self-paced computer-

                                                            Assisted learning program

                                                Self-paced Basic Skills Math

                                                Beginning Algebra

                                                Intermediate Algebra

                                                College Algebra

                                                Science & Engineering Calculus (Traditional &

                                                            Harvard Reform)

                                                Brief Calculus

8/78-5/82                   Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

                                    Instructor of Mathematics

                                                Intermediate Algebra

                                                College Algebra

1/75-4/78                   Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

1/73-4/73                   Instructor of Mathematics

                                    Director of Modular College Algebra & Trigonometry

                                                Program

                                                Wrote sample tests for text.

                                                College Algebra & Trigonometry

                                                Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors

PRESENTATIONS

                 MAA Conference  “College Algebra Online Course” 

                  BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho   April 2001

                 American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges

                “Does Class Size Impact Student Achievement?”

                 Cincinnati, Ohio  November  2006

                  Second Annual Scholarly and Creative Activities Showcase

“Determining Factors Influencing Developmental Mathematics Students’ Achievement”

Utah Valley State College   April 9, 2007

International Conference on Research in Access and Developmental Education

“Developmental Students’ Perceptions of Unsuccessful and Successful Mathematics Learning”

San Juan, Puerto Rico   September 2008

National Association for Developmental Education

“Motivating Math Students to Choose Success”

Greensboro, North Carolina  February 2009

Conference on Scholarship and Teaching Engagement

“Motivating Math Students to Choose Success”

Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah  April 2009

American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges

                  “Developmental Students’ Perceptions of Unsuccessful and Successful 

                   Mathematics Learning”  Las Vegas, Nevada  November 2009

                   Southwest Association for Developmental Education

                    “Developmental Students’ Perceptions of Unsuccessful and Successful 

                   Mathematics Learning”  Salt Lake City, Utah   October 2010

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

                National College Teachers of Mathematics

                Orlando, Florida   November, 1995

                American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges

                Salt Lake City, Utah   November, 2003

                Orlando, Florida  November, 2004

                San Diego, California  November, 2005

                Cincinnati, Ohio  November, 2006

                Las Vegas, Nevada  November 2009

                Boston, Massachusetts  November, 2010

                 Southwest Association for Developmental Education

                  Salt Lake City, Utah  October, 2007

                  Salt Lake City, Utah  October, 2010

International Conference on Research in Access and Developmental Education

                  San Juan, Puerto Rico  September 2008

National Association for Developmental Education

                  Greensboro, North Carolina  February 2009

Conference on Scholarship and Teaching Engagement

                  Utah Valley University, Orem Utah  April 2009

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTIONS

            The AMATYC Review  2003-present

             MathAMATYC  2009-present

             Journal of Developmental Education  2009-present

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

            AMATYC-American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges

            SWADE-Southwest Association for Developmental Education

            NADE-National Association for Developmental Education

LEADERSHIP

            Utah Valley State College-Utah Valley University

            Member, DTRP Committee  2005-present

            Member, Faculty Excellence Award Committee  Spring 2005

            Member, Academic Policy Committee  2004-2007

            Member, Academic Standards Committee 2005-2010

            Member, Personnel and Elections Committee  2007-2010

            Member, Writing and Communication Advisory Council-Fall, 2008-2010

            Member, UVSC Faculty Excellence Award Night Committee Spring 2004

            Member, Summer Bridge Committee  Fall, 2010-present

            Member and Chair, Faculty Screening Committee  2004, 2006, 2007, 2011

            Assistant Chair, Developmental Mathematics  2010-present

            Brigham Young University

            Member, General Education Committee

            Mesa Community College

            Member, Basic Skills Committee for English, Reading, & Math 1994-1997

            Member, Hiring Committee Spring 1995

AWARDS

            School of General Academics, Faculty Excellence Award, Spring 2009

            School of General Academics, Faculty Excellence Nominee, Spring 2008

            School of General Academics, Faculty Excellence Nominee, Spring 2007

            School of General Academics, Faculty Excellence Nominee, Spring 2006

            School of General Academics, Faculty Excellence Nominee  Spring 2004

            TRIO Student Award for Outstanding Instructor, April 11, 2006