• PhD University of Mississippi;  Education Leadership, (Teaching & Administration, Higher Ed)
• MS  Southeastern Louisiana University, 1980 Microbiology
• BS   Southeastern Louisiana University, 1976 Medical Technology

Professional Experience:

• Southeastern Louisiana University: Hammond, La.

Department of Biological Sciences/Instructor
August 1980 - present
• Tulane Medical Center: New Orleans, La.

June 1977 - June 1978 Medical Technologist
• Baptist Memorial Hospital: Jacksonville, Fla.

June 1976 - June 1977 Medical Technologist

Publications:

• Dardis, Deborah A. and R. Muller, 2000.  A Mathematics and Biology Learning Committee at Southeastern Louisiana University.  Electronic Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers.  LECEPT.  http://www.ecept.net/topics.shtml
• Dardis, D. & Pendarvis, P. 1997. NetQuest: Exploring Anatomy & Phvsiology. Wm.C. Brown-McGraw Hill Pub. New York: NY.
• Dardis, D. & Pendarvis, P. 1997. NetQuest: Exploring Botany. Wm.C. Brown-McGraw Hill Pub. New York: NY.
• Pendarvis, P., D. Dardis, & D. Laurent. 1997. NetQuest: Exploring Zoology. Instructor's Manual. Wm.C. Brown-McGraw Hill Pub. New York: NY.
• Pendarvis, P., & D. Dardis. 1996. NetQuest Exploring Zoology. Wm.C. Brown-McGraw Hill Pub. New York: NY.
• Dardis, Deborah and Diana Laurent. 1993. Developing critical thinking skills through writing assignments in introductory biology. Proceedings of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences, 55.

Presentations:

• Dardis, Deborah.  2000.  Interdisciplinary Exploration of Louisiana Using Satellite Imagery.  May 2000.  Louisiana Oil Spill Research Symposium 2000:  Baton Rouge, LA.
• Deborah, Dardis and R. Muller. 1999.  A Shared Mathematical and Scientific Inquiry of the Characteristics of Life.  FIPSE/AACU/ERIC/On the Horizon:  Creating and Sustaining Learning Communities:  Connections, Collaboration, and Crossing Borders.
• Dardis, Deborah A. , R. Muller, and L. Schultz. 1998. Integrating Mathematics and Science Across the Curriculum.  Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics.  Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Dardis, Deborah and Nadia Siegel.  1997.  Cognitive Mapping in Standards-Based

Curriculum Planning.  Louisiana Science Teachers Association.  Annual Convention 97.  Shreveport, LA.
• Dardis, Deborah A. and Rebecca Muller. 1997. Standards based multidisciplinary activities that bring abstract mathematical concepts to life in the Science Classroom. National Association of Science Teachers. Annual Conference, Spring 1997, New Orleans, LA
• Dardis, Deborah A. and Louis Schultz. 1996. A Mathematics and Science Partnership that Explores Exponential Functions. Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM), State Conference, 11-96.
• Dardis, Deborah A. and Rebecca Muller. 1996. The Nature of Mathematics: Math and Science Worlking Together. Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM), State Conference, 11-96.
• Dardis, Deborah A., N. Seigel, and R. Muller. 1996. Integrated Mathematics and Science Activites that Model Laboratory and Field E,cperiences. National Meeting of the School Science & Mathematics Association and Joint Regional Conference on Teaching Science and Mathematics. Little Rock, Arkansas. 11-96.
• White, M. D., D. Dardis, and P. Pendarvis. Curriculum Reform in SLU Biology. Poster session presented at the Project Kaleidoscope Workshop on Revitalizing Undergraduate Biology. November, 1996. Atlanta, GA.
• Dardis, D. and R. Muller. Systemic Interdisciplianry Collaboration: The Key to Success in Science and Mathematics Education. Departmental Seminar at SLU, Biology. September, 1996.
• Dardis, Deborah and M. P. Pendarvis. 1995. Employing Innovative Techniques in Instructional Technology to Facilitate Higher Order Learning. 20th Annual POD (Professional and Organizational Development) Conference. North Falmouth, MA.
• Dardis, Deborah, et al. 1994. Academic and Administrative Perspectives of an Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Math/Science Upward Bound. Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs, 23rd Annual Conference. San Antonio, Texas. Nov. 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah. 1994. Student generated-concept mapping and in-class writing assignments: A comparative study of the effectiveness of these methods. National Science Teachers Association Area Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada. December 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah and Keith Bancroft. 1994. The use of cognitive structural mapping and inquiry-based exercises to facilitate student learning and interpetation of differential staining techniques ~n introductory microbiology. Undergraduate Microbiology Conference: American Society of Microbiology. National Meeting, May 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah and Keith Bancroft. 1994. Student generated concept mapping of metabolic processes. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah and Keith Bancroft. 1994. Comparison of the effectiveness of student generated concept mapping and 'in-class' writing assignments as tools to develop _ better understanding of complex metabolic processes. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah, Mary McKinney and Rebecca Muller. 1994. Integrating mathematics. the sciences. and English: Model teaching units. National Meeting of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, January 1994.
• Dardis, Deborah and Rebecca Muller. 1993. Exploring the biological and mathematical basis Of population genetics. Louisiana Mathematics and Science Conference, Fall 1993.
• Bancroft, Keith and Deborah Dardis. 1993. Mathematical importance of cell size in the metabolism of organisms. Louisiana Mathematics and Science Conference, Fall 1993.
• Dardis, Deborah and Diana Laurent. 1992. Developing critical thinking skills through writing assignments _ introductory biology. Louisiana Academy of Sciences, Annual Meeting, February 1992.
• Waggener, A. T. and Deborah Dardis. 1992. Assessment of logical thinking skills of high school and college biology students. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1992.
• Dardis, Deborah and Keith Bancroft. 1991. Evaluation of retention skills in introductory biology. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1991.
• Dardis, Deborah and Danny Acosta. 1985. Medical technology education: Hospitals vs. university-based programs. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1985.
• Dardis, Deborah and E. T. Nelson. 1980. A preliminary study of the bacterial flora from selected streams and rivers in Tangipahoa Parish. Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Annual meeting, February 1980.

External and Internal Funding:

• Ecology and Restoration Potential of the Manchac Area Wetlands.  Environmental Protection Agency.  Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2003.  $1,051,547.  Co- Principal Investigator.
• Alignment of Biology Teacher Education:  Faculty Development Grant 2000.  $1499.
• Continuation of Research Starter Grant:  Study of the Alignment of Biology Teacher Education at SLU with K-12 National and State Science Standards.  1999 – 2000.  LaCEPT.  $42,190.
• St. Helena Parish District Enhancement Plan.  2000. FOCUS II. Delta Rural Systemic Initiative. $25,000.
• Inquiry of the Alignment of Biology Teacher Education with K-12 National and State Standards: SLU Research and Grants Faculty Development Program. 2000.  $2000.
• The Nature of Mathematics IV: Real World Applications of Abstract Concepts. 1999. LaSIP: Louisiana Systemic Initiative. $149,000.
• Systemic Research Collaborative. 1999.  LaCEPT:  Louisiana Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers.  $13,093.
• Post-secondary Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Science. 1999.  LaCEPT. $22,000
• St. Helena Parish District Enhancement Plan. FOCUS I. 1999. Delta Rural Systemic Initiative. $25,000.
• Interdisciplinary Exploration of Louisiana Using OSRADP's Satellite Imagery.  Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office:  Office of Sponsored Research and Development Program. 1999. $48,578.
• Albany High School Allied Health Academy:  A Service Learning Project.  Albany High School - SLU Collaborative. 1998. $5,000.
• KEY:  Key-ping 'Em Young.  A Service Learning Project. Amite High School - SLU

Collaborative.  1998. $3000.
• The Nature of Mathematics III: Real World Applications of Abstract Concepts. 1998. LaSIP: Louisiana Systemic Initiative. $152,000.
• Introduction to Biological Sciences Online.  Faculty Development. 1998.  $1875.
• Interdisciplinary Exploration in Introductory Biology.  SLU Center for Faculty Excellence.  Spring 1998.  $400.
• The Nature of Mathematics II: Real World Applications of Abstract Concepts. 1997. LaSIP: Louisiana Systemic Initiative. $155,000.
• Southeastern Science. Mathematics. and Technologv Initiative. SSMTI. 1997. LaCEPT: Louisiana Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers: $114,000. (I am a major collaborator on this grant to reform freshmen biology and plan multidisciplinary courses).
• The Nature Of Mathematics I. Real-World Applications of Abstract Concepts. 1996. LaSIP. $156,125.
• Initiating Multimedia Capabilities in the Department of Biological Sciences:  Faculty

Technology Grant. SLU. $2000, Fall 1996.
• Faculty Technology Grant $2000, Fall 1996.
• Math/Science Upward Bound (contributor): 1992 NSF $270,000.

Recent Conferences Attended:

• American Education Research Association: National Convention, New Orleans, LA.,  Spring 2000
• NASH:  National Association of Systems Heads Conference.  Stowe, Vermont.  July 1999.
• NISE:  National Institute of  Science Education.  February 1999.  Washington, DC.
• Targeting Institutional Change:  AAHE & NSF Conference.  Washington, DC.  Nov. 1998.
• Evaluating Teaching Performance.  SLU Faculty Development Workshop.  Fall 1997.
• Louisiana Science Teachers Association. Convention 97.  Shreveport, LA.
• National Science Teachers Association. Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Spring 1997.
• Integration of Academic and Vocational Education.  LA State Dept. of Education Conf.. Fall 97.
• LaCEPT: Louisiana Collaborative for Excellencein the Preparation of Teachers. 1997 State Conference.
• FORCE Retreat on School-to-Work:  Robert, LA.  Fall 1997.
• Integration of Academic and Vocational Education Conference. LA State Department of Education. Feb. 6, 1997
• National Science Foundation.  Project Kaleidoscope Workshop on Revitalizing Undergraduate Biology. November, 1996. Atlanta, GA. Joint Conference on Teaching Science & Mathematics. School Science and Mathematics Association. Nov., 1996.
• Strategies for Changing Times. LASER Conference.  1996.  Baton Rouge, LA.

Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics. State Conference. Fall 1996.
• Workshops for Active Learning, by John Parker for the College of Basic Studies. Fall 1996.
• Competitive Edge Workshop: Grant Proposal Development Conference. Baton Rouge. 1995.
• Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: 1995 20th Annual Conference, North Falmouth, Mass.

Additional Professional Activities:

• PKAL (Project Kaleidoscope):  Faculty for the 21st Century, Class 2000; a network focused on building leaders in science, math and technology education.   Selected for membership to Represent  University.
• Assessor Training for new teachers in Louisiana: Certified.  Attended a 1-week workshop during summer 2000
• Northwood Charter High School.  Consultant, Summer 2000.  Curriculum and professional development
• Research and Grants Committee, SLU. 2000.
• Development of the first Online Biology Class at Universiy.  Spring 1999.
• Louisiana Instructional Coherence Steering Committee (LaICSC).  Fall 1998 – present.
• Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum.  Spring 1999.  Invited speaker at Springfield High School
• Developed an interdisciplinary, 2 semester, math-biology learning community for

elementary education majors.
• Comprehensive Exam Committee member.  Gilbert Hartzog.  Fall 1998.
• Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning and the School-to-Work Program.  workshop presenter.  Pinelands Partnership.
• Louisiana Academy of Science.  Ann. Meeting, Feb. 1998.  Judged paper competition for the Jr. Academy.
• Comprehensive Committee Member.  Delly Borne.  Fall 1997.
• Directed an Independent Experimental Research Study for graduate student in the Department of Teacher Education. Spring 1997.
• Invited speaker for Department of Developmental Studies: Topics in Literature and Current Biological Topics. Spring 1997.
• Invited speaker for Department of Developmental Studies: The Use of Critical Thinking and Concept Mapping in Biology. Fall 1995. Session was taped and will be used in for classes in the future.

University Committees:

• Council for Teacher Education:  Departmental Representative 2000 - 20001
• Research and Grants Committee 2000 University Comm.
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 2000
• Ad Hoc Committee appointed by Dr. Moffett: Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning: Fall 1996.
• Ad Hoc Committee appointed by Dr. Moffett: Student Opinion of Teaching. Spring 1997 - present
• Council of Teacher Council: Spring 1997.
• NCATE Committee: National Council for the Advancement of Teacher Education: Spring 1997 - present
• FORCE (Faculty on Reform and Collaborative Efforts) Co-chairperson; Fall 1996.
• University Faculty Development Committee: Fall 1995 -present

Membership in Professional Societies:

• American Education Research Association
• College Teaching Association
• National Science Teachers Association
• Nationals School Science and Mathematics Association
• Professional and Organizational Develdopment Network (POD)
• Louisiana Science Teachers Association
• Louisiana Academy of Sciences

    University Services:

• Living Room Campus Ministry-Faculty Advisor