Name                      Samuel E. Cotton

                Department, Rank, Year of Appointment

                Department of Industry and Technology

                Instructor, August 1992

                Assistant Professor, August 1995

                Associate Professor, August 2007
                (Pending final university approval as of 2/20/07)

                Education

                 Ph.D., Purdue University (May, 2000)

                 West Lafayette, Indiana

                  Teaching Major:  Curriculum and Instruction - Cognate, Vocational Education/Special Needs

                  M.A., (1992) Ball State University

                  Muncie, Indiana

                  Teaching Major:  Industrial Education - Vocational Trade, Industrial and Technical Laboratory Option-Drafting & Coop

                  B.S., (1988) Ball State University

                  Muncie, Indiana

                  Teaching Major:  Industrial Arts Education

                  Ball State Teaching    

                  Advisor and instructor for the Career and Technical Education
                  Graduate and Undergraduate degree programs           
                  (Formerly known as Vocational Education)

                  Occupational Specialist I Training Program

                  Additional courses taught:

                  Using and Assessing Technology

                  Product and Structure Design

                  Construction

                   Industrial Health and Safety

                    Doctoral / Thesis committees

                   Member – Doctoral committee for Patrick Jones, attending Capella University (2001 to 2003)

                    Member - Special project committee for Dales Jones, Dept of Family and Consumer Sciences, BSU

                    Curriculum and/or course development

                    Developing Master’s degree level courses for Career and Technical Education for online delivery.

                    Developed online content and tools for delivery of Occupational Specialist I training program (2002-04).

                    Workshops taught                            

                    Teaching the Occupational Specialist I workshops annually since 1992, online since fall 2002.

                     Other

                    Taught Drafting and CAD, Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood, IN 1989 -1992

                    Taught as a permanent substitute teacher for Walker Career Center, Indianapolis,

                    1988-89                                 

                    Hold a valid secondary Indiana teacher's license for Industrial Technology Education; 

                    Vocational Trade, Industrial and Technical Lab - Mechanical Drafting; 

                    with a Industrial Cooperative Trainer (ICT) Endorsement.  

                    Conducted field research (September – November 2003) around the State of Indiana at area career centers

                    Conducted field research (September – April 1998) around the State of Indiana at area career centers

                    Conducted field research (September – April 1994) around the State of Indiana at area career centers

                Scholarly Productivity: Research, Creative Endeavors, Professional Development

                                Publications

                                                Refereed articles

                Cotton, S. & Johnson, R. (2006). "Interfacing with Manufacturing Systems in Education and Small Industry Using Microcontrollers through the World Wide Web", The Technology Interface, 6(1). (National)

                Johnson, R. & Cotton. S. (2006). "Simulating Manufacturing Processes in Education and Training: Color Sorting Example", The Technology Interface, 6(1).     (National)

                                        Harvey, M. W., Cotton, S. E., and Koch, K. R. (2005). "Indiana Career and Technical   Instructor’s Perceptions of Program Expectations for                                         Students With and Without Disabilities", The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 28(1). (National) 

                 Harvey, M..W.,  Cotton, S. E., and Koch, K. R. (2005). "Secondary Career and Technical Education Program Expectations for Students With and Without Disabilities: Perceptions of Indiana and Pennsylvania Instructors", Workforce Education Forum, 32(2). (Actually released in spring 2006) (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (November, 2002). “Making problem-solving simulations more realistic”, The Technology Teacher, 63(3). (National)

                Zirkle, C. and Cotton, S. E. (2001).  “Where will future leadership come from? On the status of career & technical education administration”, TechDirections, 61(5). (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (2000). "Professional development needs assessment for secondary vocational and technical education teachers related to students with special needs", Academic Exchange Quarterly, 4(2). (National)

                Cotton, S. and Ahmadi, R. (1998). "Lowering Injury Rates of LTC Residents", Canadian Health Care Management, MPL Communications Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada, 98(5). (Canadian national, copyright)

                Conference proceedings (refereed)

                Flowers, J., & Cotton, S. (2006). Student self review: Impacts on future class discussion. Paper presented at the 22^nd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI. (Related item: 6.3a) (International, Competitive)

                Cotton, S. E. (1999).  "The training needs of vocational teachers for working with special needs learners", American Vocational Education Research Association, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL. (National)

                Abstracts

                Cotton, S. E. (1999).  "Teacher training needs related to special needs learners", Family and Consumer Science Division, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL (National)

                Cotton, S. & Ahmadi, R. (December, 1996). Using Simulation Gaming to Teacher Complex Concepts in the Classroom. American Vocational Association Convention, Cincinnati, OH. (National)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1995). Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for All Vocational Educators.  American Vocational Association Convention, Denver, CO. (National)

                Non-refereed articles

                Flowers, J. & Cotton, S. (September, 2003).  Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education-Now 100% online.  TechDirections, 63(2) (National)

                Cotton, S.  (November, 2002). "Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due", News and Views, Indiana Association of Career And Technical Education newsletter.  (State)

                 Cotton, S. (April, 2002). "President's Message", News and Views, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education newsletter.

                Cotton, S. (2001).  “Moving Forward”, News and Views (November), Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Newsletter. (State)

                Cotton, S. E. (2001).  "Targeting Professional Development Plans", News and Views (March), Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Newsletter. (State)

                Cotton, S. (April, 2001).  “Writing Appropriate Professional Development Plans”, Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts (IAAVD) newsletter 17(14). (State)

                Cotton, S. E. (2001).  "Benefiting from Professional Organizations", The Journal, (14), Technology Educators of Indiana. (State)

                Cotton, S. E. (2001).  "Co-curricular, Not Extracurricular", Connect,(5)4, Skills USA-VICA Newsletter, Leesburg, VA. (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (2001).  "Why Professional Organizations?", The Network, IACTT Newsletter 2/1/2001, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Teachers. (State)

                Cotton, S. E. (2000).  "Not 'In Addition To ...'", Connect (4)5, Skills USA-VICA Newsletter, Leesburg, VA. (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (1999). "Occupational Specialist instruction 1999/2000", IAAVD Newsletter, 16(16), Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts. (State)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1999).  Overview of qualifying or non-qualifying PDP activities.", The Network, Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teacher Association, Indianapolis, IN. (*Published November 23, 1999) (State)

                Cotton, S. (1999). "Juggling School, Work, and Family", Next (3)4, Skills USA-VICA Newsletter, Leesburg, VA,. (National)                       

                Cotton, S. (1998). "Occupational Specialist License Update:", The Network, Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teacher Association, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Ahmadi, R. T. and Cotton, S. E. (1998). "Assessing Students' Ratings of Faculty", Assessment Update,10(5), Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco, CA. (National)

                Cotton, S. (1998).  "Creative Fund Raising Ideas", Next, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Leesburg, VA. (National)

                Cotton, S., Ahmadi, R. T., & Esselborn, R. A.* (1997).  "Assessing Simulation Games for the Classroom", Assessment Update,9(3), Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco, CA. (National)

                Cotton, S. (1997).  "Important!  New Standards Info for Licensing in Indiana!"  The Network, Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teacher Association, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. (1994).   Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for All Vocational Denver, CO: American Vocational Association  (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 391 075)(placed in ERIC summer 1996) (National)

                Cotton, S. (1994).   Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for Trade and Industry Group Denver, CO: American Vocational Association(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 391 075) (placed in ERIC summer 1996) (National)

                Cotton, S. (1994).   Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for Business Group       Educators Denver, CO: American Vocational Association(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 391 075) (placed in ERIC summer 1996) (National)

                Books or chapters in books (Sole author of section in chapter)

                Hagedorn, L. S. Ed. (2001). Sound Instruction: Ready to Use Classroom Practice, Chapter Five, pages 218-224, Cotton, S. E.; "Teacher Education", Section "Professional Development Needs Assessment (for Secondary Vocational and Technical Education Teachers Related to Students)", University of Southern California Center for Urban Education, Berkeley, CA. (Copyrighted, refereed) (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (2000). The Training Needs of Vocational Teachers for Working with Learners with Special Needs, Dissertation, Purdue University.

                Poster sessions  

               Refereed                         

                Cotton, S. E. (1999).  "Teacher training needs related to special needs learners", Family and Consumer Science Division, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL. (National)

                Ahmadi, R. & Cotton, S. (November 1998).  Design Challenge for Kitchens, Focus on Excellence poster session, Ball State University. (Local)

                Paper presented to professionals within the discipline

                Refereed Presentation

            Johnson, R. & Cotton. S. (November, 2006). "Interfacing Microcontrollers and Non-contact Sensors in the Classroom and Laboratory", National Association of Industrial Technology national convention, Cleveland, OH. (National)

            Flowers, J. & Cotton. S. (August, 2006). "Student Self-review: Impacts on Future Class Discussion", Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI. (International)

            Cotton, S.  & Johnson, R..  (December, 2005).  "Teaching with Inexpensive Robots in the Classroom", Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention Kansas City, MO. (National)

                          Johnson, R. & Cotton, S. (November, 2005).  "Internet/World Wide Web Interfacing to Manufacturing Systems using Microcontrollers", National                                      Association of Industrial Technology national convention, St. Louis, MO. (National)

            Johnson, R. & Cotton. S. (December, 2004). “Effectively Teaching Robotics on a Budget”,  Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Las Vegas, NV. (National)

            Cotton. S. & Johnson, R.  (December, 2004).  “Managing a Small Computer-based Laboratory”,  Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Las Vegas, NV. (National)

            Harvey, M. & Cotton, S.  (December, 2003).  A Comparison of Pennsylvania and Indiana CTE Instructors’ Perceptions of Student Characteristics and Instructional Expectations;  Is There Inherent Bias?, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL.

            Cotton, S.  & Flowers, J.  (December, 2003).  Three Tools of Online Career and Technical Education, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL.

                Flowers, J. and Cotton, S. E. (December, 2001).  “3D Laser Imaging and Rapid Prototyping”, Association for Career and Technical Education annual conference, New Orleans, LA. (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (December, 2000).  "Using Gaming and Simulations to Enhance Learning", Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, San Diego, CA. (National)

                Cotton, S. E. (December, 1999).  "The training needs of vocational teachers for working with special needs learners", American Vocational Education Research Association, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, Orlando, FL. (National)

                Harvey, M. & Cotton, S., (February, 1999) Training Needs and Barriers to Serving Special Populations Students in Vocational Settings: Perceptions from the Field, Presentation at the Council of Exceptional Children Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Allen, J., Ennis-Cole, D., Sarkees-Wircenski, M., Whitt-Bailey, T., & Cotton, S. (December, 1998), T & I Research Focus Teaching in a Diverse Classroom, Presentation at the American Vocational Association National Convention, New Orleans, LA. (National)

                Allen, J., Ennis-Cole, D., Bailey, T., & Cotton, S. (Decemeber, 1998), Staying Current with Classroom Technology, Presentation at the American Vocational Association National Convention, New Orleans, LA. (National)

                Cotton, S. & Ahmadi, R. (December, 1997). Assessing Simulation Games for the Classroom, Presentation at the American Vocational Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV. (National)

                Ahmadi, R. & Cotton, S. (December, 1997). Learning the Design Process Via Gaming Simulation, Presentation at the American Vocational Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV. (National)

                Cotton, S. & Ahmadi, R. (December, 1996). Using Simulation Gaming to Teacher Complex Concepts in the Classroom. Presentation at the American Vocational Association Convention, Cincinnati, OH. (National)

                Shackelford, R. Pearson, D. Kellogg, H., & Cotton, S.  (Fall, 1996).  Developing Power Point Presentations, Workshop conducted at the 16^th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH. (Regional)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1995). Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for Business Group.  Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, Denver, CO. (National)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1995). Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for Trade and Industrial Group.  Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, Denver, CO. (National)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1995). Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Indiana Vocational Teachers Related to Special Populations for All Vocational Educators. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Convention, Denver, CO. (National)

                Invited Presentation

Flowers, J. & Cotton, S., (February, 2007). "Optimizing use of Discussion                               Boards", Technology Enhanced Teaching in Distance Education, School                                             of Extended Education Workshop, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

            Meyer, R. & Cotton, S. (November, 2006). Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts and Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators combined fall conference, Elkhart, IN. (State)

            Cotton, S., Greenan, J., and Gilberti, T. (June, 2006). "The Indiana Leadership Academy: Preparing the Next Generation of CTE Administrators", Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education state conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

            Cotton, S. & Sriver, S. (June, 2006). "Workplace Specialist License Update: Where Are We in the Process?", Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education state conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

            Cotton, S., Grams, C., and Dawes, J. (October, 2005).  "IACTEA Panel Discussion", Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators, Fall conference. (State)

            Rich, R., Pierpont, P., Stephens, M., and Cotton, S. (October, 2005). "Opportunities for Students", Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators, Fall conference. (State)

            Cotton, S.,  Sriver, S., and Jandura, J.  (July, 2005).  "Indiana License Update", Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education, Region III conference (Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri). (Regional)

            Cotton, S. & Zirkle, C. & Hall, H. (October, 2004). Alternative Strategies for Delivering Teacher Preparation, Webcast from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. (National)

            Cotton, S. (July, 2004). Professional Development Plans and OS Licensing: The New Point System, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education summer conference, Muncie, IN. (State)

            Cotton, S. & Sriver. S. (July, 2004).  Changes in Licensing for Career and Technical Directors, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education summer conference, Muncie, IN. (State)

            McFadden, J. & Cotton, S. (July, 2004).  Resources: Help Along the Path to Success: Online Graduate Courses, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education summer conference, Muncie, IN. (2 Sessions) (State)

            Greer, J., Pollock, C, Houston, S,0 Klingman, D, Brant, W., Meng, Seymour, R., Cotton, S., Field, T., Reeve, R., Shutt, P., Theobald, M., Bohnart, E. R., Pratt, P., Olive, K., Foster, T., Albright, Richardson, Smith, K., Hodgin. Various topics not identified in program materials. Welding Technology Engineering One Day Seminar and Workshop. Ball State University, Muncie, IN. (July, 2004).

            Sriver. S. & Cotton, S. (June, 2004).  Teacher Licensing for Administrators, Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts, Nashville, IN.  (State)

            Cotton, S. (October, 2003).  CTE Teacher Training Programs current and future, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Administrators fall conference, Bloomington, IN. (State)

            Cotton, S. & Sriver, S. (July, 2003).  The New Career and Technical Teacher Licensing Rules, Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education summer conference, Indianapolis, IN.

            Cotton, S. (July, 2003).  Breakfast of Champions (awards ceremony), Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education summer conference, Indianapolis, IN.  

                Cotton, S. & Sriver, S. (July, 2002).  “Update on teacher licensing in Indiana”, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. & Sriver, S. (July, 2001).  “Licensing and Professional Standards”, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. & Zirkle, C. (August, 2000).  "Preparing PDP's", Indiana  Association of Career and Technical Teachers & Barber and Cosmetology affiliates at Association of Career and Technical Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. & Zirkle, C. (August, 2000).  "Adding a co-op endorsement to a standard teacher license", Indiana Industrial Cooperative Coordinators Association affiliate at Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education annual convention, Indianapolis, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. E. (November, 1999).  "Needs of career and technical teachers related to working with learners with special needs", Indiana Special Populations Coordinators' Fall Meeting, Muncie, IN. (Indiana Department of Education) (State)

                Zirkle, C. J. & Cotton, S. E.  (August, 1999).  "Occupational specialist licensing:  professional development plans", Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE, formerly IVA) annual conference. - (August, 1999)(Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators) (State)

                Cotton, S. & Zirkle, C. (August, 1999).  "The future of vocational education", Keynote speakers at the annual Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teachers Association (IVTITTA) awards banquet. (State)

                Cotton, S. (October, 1998).  Panel group representative for SPCED 372/572 class, Ball State University, Teacher College. (Dr. Mike Harvey, BSU) (Local)

                Cotton, S. (December, 1997).  "Testimony to Indiana Professional Standards Board committee of central office standards", Indianapolis, IN. (Indiana Professional Standards Board Committee of Central Office Standards) (State)

                Cotton, S. & Thompson, M. (October, 1997).  "Testimony to licensure committee", Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) on behalf of Vocational Education Advisory Group IPSB, Indianapolis, IN. (Indiana Professional Standards Board) (State)                                   

                Cotton, S. & Smith, A. (July, 1997).  "Indiana Professional Standards Board vocational education standards committee report", Paper presented at the Indiana Vocational Association State Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (Indiana Vocational Association) (State)                                 

                Cotton, S. (June, 1997).  "Using simulations and games to teach complex concepts",  Presentation at the National Institute for Technology Training (NITT) Summer Institute, Mississippi State University. (Department of Technology, Mississippi State) (National)

                Cotton, S. (July, 1996).  "Occupational Specialist I certification", Presentation at the Indiana Vocational Association Summer Conference, Indianapolis, IN. (Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technology Teacher Association) (State)

                Thompson, M., Cotton, S., Smith, A., Schurtz, E. & Therrin, R. (July, 1996) "Indiana Professional Standards Board advisory committee presentation", Panel/Committee member for open forum at the Indiana Vocational Association summer conference, Indianapolis, IN. (Indiana Vocational Association) (State)

                Non-refereed presentation

            Cotton, S. (June, 2003).  “Readying the Teacher Team – Workplace Specialist Update”, Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts summer conference, Brown County State Park, Nashville, IN.

                Cotton, S. (Fall, 1996). "Adding a vocational area to a standard license fall conference", Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. (State)

                Cotton, S. (Fall, 1996). "Using power point and multimedia", Fall Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. (State)

                Shackelford, R., Cotton, S., & Pearson, D. (May, 1996).  "Developing a power point presentation and power point work session", Summer workshop, College of Applied Science and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. (Local)

                Cotton, S. (September, 1996).  "Occupational Specialist II licensing requirements", Presentations at two sites Elwood Career Center (Elwood, IN) and Tucker Area Career Center (Marion, IN). (Local)

                Cotton, S. (Fall & Summer, 1995).  "Occupational Specialist II licensing requirements", Presentations at two sites Elwood Career Center (Elwood, IN) and Indiana Reformatory (Pendleton, IN).  Elwood Career Center and Indiana Reformatory, Fall and Summer 1995 (Local)

                Cotton, S. (Fall, 1995).  "Adding a vocational area to a standard license", Fall Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. (State)

                                Grants 

                                                External Grants

            Title:  2006-2007 Professional Development for Workplace Specialist I Certification of Vocational Teachers (or Occupational Specialist I as applicable)

                        Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                        Amount:  $98,432 (competitive)

                        Status:  Funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton (bSU)

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                        (sub-contract $12,223.00 to Indiana State University)  (Cross to 5.10(1))

             Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2005/06)

                        Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                        Amount:  $94,000 (competitive)

                        Status:  Funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton (BSU)

                        (sub-contract $17,734.80 to Ball State University)  (Cross to 5.10(2))

            Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2004/05)

                        Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                        Amount:  $ (competitive)

                        Status:  Funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton (BSU)

                        (sub-contract $15,187 to Ball State University) (Cross to 5.10(3))

            Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2003/04)

                        Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                        Amount:  $104,981 (competitive)

                        Status:  Funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                        (sub-contract $13,083 to Indiana State University)

                        (Cross to 5.10(4))

            Title:  e-Teachers: Triple-A Model of Borderless Teacher Education/Training (2003/06)

                        Agency:  U.S. Department of Education (FIPSE)

                        Amount:  $365,297 (competitive) total proposal $660,801

                        Status:  Not funded

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                        Co-investigator:  Dr. Joan McFadden

             Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2002/03)

                        Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                        Amount:  $85,000 (competitive) total proposal $167,645

                        Status:  Funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                        (sub-contract $12,500 to Indiana State University)

                        (Cross to 5.10(5))

            Title:  Strengthening the Preparation of Teachers for Career and Technical Education

                        Agency:  MPR Associates, Inc.

                        Amount:  $43,428 (non-competitive)

                        Status:  Not funded

                        Principal investigator:  Dr.  Joan McFadden

                        Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2002/03)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $85,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                                (sub-contract $12,500 to Indiana State University)

                Title:  Strengthening the Preparation of Teachers fro Career and Technical Education

                                Agency:  MPR Associates, Inc.

                                Amount:  $43,428 (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Not funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr.  Joan McFadden

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2001/02)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $85,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                                (sub-contract $22,444 to Indiana State University)

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (2001/02)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $85,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Anthony Gilberti (ISU)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                                (sub-contract $22,444 to Ball State University)

                Title:  An after school pilot vocational program for inner city eighth-graders to prevent high              school dropout (23 June 2000)

                                Agency:  C. S. Mott Foundation (Pathways out of poverty)

                                Amount:  $265,832 (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Not funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Richard Tormoehlen

                Title:  Innovative learning automotive program for IVY Tech at Kokomo

                                 (19 September 2000)

                                Agency:  IVY Tech State College

                                Amount:  $108,600 (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Not funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Vearl Turnpaugh

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Sam Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Richard Tormoehlen

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1999/00)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $85,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                (sub-contract $22,695 to Ball State University)

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1998/99)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $85,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1997/98)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $80,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1995/96 & 1996/97)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $80,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Jerrold Nieminen (Purdue)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1993/94 & 1994/95)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $80,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Jerrold Nieminen (Purdue)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Robert Harris (IU) 

                Title:  Occupational Specialist I Program (1992)

                                Agency:  Indiana Department of Education – Carl Perkins

                                Amount:  $80,000 (competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator: Dr. Ivan Simmons (ISU)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Donald Buskirk (Purdue)

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Robert Harris (IU)

                Internal Grants

                Title:  Implementing IPSB standards and Unigraphics into the curriculum (1999/00)

                                Agency:  Ball State University

                                Amount:  $11,700 (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Not funded

                                Principal investigator:  Dr. Ray Shackelford

                                Co-principal investigator:  Dr. Wesley Balwin

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                Title:  Research and development of final prototype fro gaming simulation product for         teaching design principles (1998/99)

                                Agency:  BSU-Intellectual Property Grant

                                Amount:  $1200 (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Reza Ahmadi

                Title:  Research in teaching materials/methods in historic preservation (1995/96)

                                Agency:  Ball State University – Core grant

                                Amount:  $1160 plus travel (non-competitive)

                                Status:  Funded

                                Principal investigator:  Mr. Samuel Cotton

                                Co-principal investigator:  Mr. Reza Ahmadi

                                Consulting outside the university

                Advisor for "The Web Education Academy" Charter School Proposal (2006 to present).

                State advisor for only Occupational Specialist I teacher candidates (first year teachers). (August, 2005 to present)

                Statewide advisor / university representative for the Occupational Specialist teacher certification program.  (1992-August 2005)

                                                "Designing your own home" class for Delphi Electronics employees, one class spring 98 and three classes fall of 1998. (Center for Organizational Resources)

                                                Vocational licensing presentation Area 18 schools, October 1998. Evaluation project for Common Grounds Program of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce  (Fall, 1995)

                                                Generalizable Skills in Mathematics with Emphasis in Electronics Collaborative research project for Michigan City School System (July, 1995)

                                Reviewer/Referee for professional journals, books, etc.

            Blind reviewer for Technology Interface (2006 to present)

            Blind reviewer for NAIT online education tracks - presentations and selected paper publication (2006 to present)

            Reviewer for Journal of Vocational Education Research author of the year (Fall 2005)

            Blind reviewer for the Journal of Computing in Higher Education (Fall 2005)

            Blind reviewer for TechDirections professional journal. (2000 to present).

Reviewer for American Vocational Association, Trade and Industry Division Handbook material. (1997) (National)

Blind reviewer for professional journal (Design and construction related manuscript). Journal: The Gerontologist

                                Professional Growth

                                                Attendance at Professional Meetings

            Attended Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) national convention and 8 hour pre-conference workshop in Atlanta, GA (December, 2006)             (National)

            Attended National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) annual convention in Cleveland, OH. (November, 2006) (National)

            Attended Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts (IAAVD) and Indiana Association of Career and Technical Administrators (IACTEA) combined
            fall conference in Elkhart, IN. (November, 2006) (State)

            Attended Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual convention in Kansas City. (December 2005) (National)

            Attended National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) national convention in St. Louis, MO. (November, 2005)

            Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA) state conference in Versailles, IN. 
            (October, 2005)

            Attended three delegate assembly meetings for the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) (2005) (State)

            Attended Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual convention in Las Vegas, NV (December 2004) (national)

            Attended the Project Lead the Way conference in Muncie, IN - Muncie Area Career Center (October, 2004)

                                    Attended the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) spring conference: also presented at conference. 
                                    (July, 2004) (State)

            Attended the Association for Career and Education (ACTE) Region III conference in Kansas City, MO. (June, 2004)

            Attended the International Technology Education Association conference in Albuquerque NM (March, 2004) (International)

            Attended three delegate assembly meetings for the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) (2004) (State)

            Attended Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts conference (June, 2004) (State)

            Attended Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual convention in Orlando, FL. (December 2003) (national)

                                 Attended the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) annual conference, Nashville, TN (March, 2003)(International)

                                Attended two delegate assembly meetings for the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) (2003)(State)

                                 Attended the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual conference, Las Vegas, NV (December, 2002)(National)

                                 Attended the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) summer conference – serving as president (July, 2002) (State)

                                Attended three delegate assembly meetings for the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) (2000/2001) (State)

                                Attended the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) summer conference – serving as president-elect  (July, 2001) (State)

                               Attended the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators  (IACTEA) fall conference, French Lick, IN. (October, 2001) (State)

                               Attended four executive board meetings of the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE) (2000/2001) (State)

                               Attended three executive board meetings of the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA)(2000/2001) (State)

                               Attended the Association for Career and Technical Education National Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. (March, 2001) (National)

                              Attended the Region III leadership conference for the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) conference, Gurnee, IL (June, 2001) (Regional)

                             Attended the International Technology Education Association annual conference in Atlanta, GA, (March, 2001) (National)

                             Lobbyist for the National Policy Seminar for the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Washington, D.C., (March, 2001) (National)

                            Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA) spring conference, New Albany, IN.  (March, 2001) (State)

                            Attended Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual convention in San Diego, CA. (December 2000) (national)

                           Delegate for the Assembly of Delegates at the Association of  Career and Technical Education annual convention, San Diego, CA, (December, 2000) (National)

                           Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA) fall conference, Turkey Run State Park, IN -(October, 2000) (State)

                           Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education state convention (Indiana ACTE), Indianapolis, IN - (August, 2000) (State)

                           Attended International Technology Education Association (ITEA) annual conference, Salt Lake City, UT - (April, 2000) (National)

                          Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA) spring conference, Columbus, IN - (March, 2000) (State)

                        Attended Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) national convention,  Orlando, FL - (December, 1999) (National)

                        Attended the Indiana Special Populations Coordinators' fall meeting, Muncie, IN - (November, 1999) (State)                            

                       Attended Indiana ACTE delegate assembly meeting, Franklin, IN  (October, 1999) (State)   

                      Attended International Technology Education Association national conference, Indianapolis, IN (Spring, 1999) (National)

                     Attended Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) national convention, New Orleans, LA - (December, 1998) (National)

                    Attended Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators conferences, (Spring and Fall, 1999) (State)

                   Attended Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) executive committee meeting as vice president - (Summer & Fall, 1999) (State)

                  Attended Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) annual conference - (July, 1999) (State)

                  Attended Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) executive committee meetings as a regional member - (Fall, 1997 through Fall, 1998) (State)

                 Attended Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators state conferences, (Spring and Fall. 1998) (State)

                 Attended two day Technology Education curriculum planning retreat (Summer, 1998) (Local)

                 Attended Indiana Vocational Association annual conference, (July, 1998) (State)

                 Attended International Technology Education Association national conference, Ft. Worth, TX (Spring, 1998) (National)

                 Attended American Vocational Association national convention, Las Vegas, NV, (December, 1997) (National)

                 Attended Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) fall conference  (October, 1997) (State)

                 Attended one week Technology Education curriculum planning retreat (July, 1997) (Local)

                 Attended "Preparing our Future Teachers for the 21st Century" conference sponsored by Indiana Teacher/Counselor Educators & Administrators. (April, 1997) (State)

                 Attended pre-conference American Vocational Association (AVA) research committee meeting - Cincinnati, OH (December, 1996) (National)                                               

                 Attended American Vocational Association Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio (December, 1996) (National)           

                  Attended 16th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching,   Miami University, Oxford, OH. (November, 1996) (Regional)

                  Attended regular meetings of Indiana Vocational Trade Industrial Technology Teachers Association (IVTITTA) (approximately monthly)(1995/96) (State)

                  Attended management team conference planning meeting for Association of University Teacher Educators for Workforce Development (AUTEWD) (Spring, 1996) (State)

                  Attended one week Technology Education curriculum planning retreat (July, 1996) (Local)

                   Attended Association of University Teacher Educators for Workforce Development spring Conference (March 23 & 24, 1996) (State)

                   Attended American Vocational Association Convention in Denver, Colorado (December, 1995) (National)

                    Attended pre-conference American Vocational Association (AVA) research committee meeting - Denver, CO (December, 1996) (National)

                    Attended Indiana Vocational Association Summer Conference (August, 1995) (State)

                    Attended American Vocational Association Convention in Dallas, Texas (December, 1994) (National)             

                                                Non-Degree Study, Continuing Education

                                    7 CRU's earned for Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators fall conference. (October, 2005)

                                    5 CRU’s earned for 2004 Indiana ACTE conference.

                                    5 CRU’s earned for 2003 Indiana ACTE conference: “Working on the Future”.

                                    Form-Z Workshop, Columbus, OH, (Summer, 2000) (Local)

                                    Unigraphics Workshop, Ball State University, (Summer, 1999) (Local)

                                     4-MAT Workshop, Ball State University, (Summer, 1995) (Local)

                                     Workshop for addressing various learning styles when writing curriculum.        

                                Other

                Cotton, S. (December, 2000).  “Using Gaming and Simulations to Enhance Learning”, Association for Career and Technical Education annual convention, San Diego, CA. (Published abstracts or “mini-tips” of roundtable presentations) (National)

                Editorial staff USA Skills-VICA post-secondary instructor journal Connect (1997-2002) Review journal format, topics, themes, and ; on request, manuscripts (National)

                Editorial staff USA Skills-VICA post-secondary student journal Next (1997-2002)  Review journal format, topics, themes, and ; on request, manuscripts. (National)

                All Professional Service at Ball State

                                Institutional Service

                                                Departmental

                                                Chair - Department Chairperson Election Committee (Jan/Feb 2007)

                                                Awards Reception Committee (2006-present)

                                                Facilities Planning and Renovation Committee (2005-present)

                                                Promotion and Tenure Committee (2005-November 2006)

                                                Fall Conference Planning Committee (2004-present)

                                                Curriculum Coordinator for Career and Technical Education major (grad and undergrad) (2004-present)

                                                Served on Technology Education Teacher Educator search committee, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (spring 2001).

                                                Conducted construction competition, Fall Technology Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (October, 2001)

                                                Salary committee (1998-Present) Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (Chair 1999/2000)

                                                Chair, safety committee, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (1995-present)

                                                Technology Teacher Education committee, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (1995-present)

                                                Graduate Education committee, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (1995-present) (Chair 2005-present)

                                                Industrial Technology Management and Industrial Supervision programs Advisory committee, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State
                                                University, (1995-present)

                                               Cotton, S. E. (December, 1999).  "Licensing and technology education in Indiana", presentation to technology teacher education class, Department of
                                                   Industry and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

                                              Conducted construction competition, Fall Technology Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, (October, 1999)

                                              Conducted construction competition, Fall Technology Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University (October, 1998)

                                                Chair, Fall Conference transportation committee, Ball State University, (1995-1998)

                                                Cotton, S., Christopher, W., & Steele, G. (1997, October). What's Happening in State Licensing of Industrial Arts/Technology Teachers, Panel
                                                presentation, Fall Technology Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University 

                                                College

                                                Promotion and Tenure Committee for Institute of Wellness and Gerontology (Fall, 2006-present)

                                                Promotion and Tenure Committee Appeals Alternate (Fall, 2005-present)

                                                Wellness Committee for Community Safety Program member, (Fall, 2004-present).

                                                NCATE appeal document preparations for Career and Technical Education Master's Degree. (2003)

                                                Presentation to FCSMR 235 class as guest speaker. (Fall, 2000)

                                                College of Applied Sciences and Technology, PEW Roundtable, (Feb 3, 1996)

                                                University

                                                University EEOP/AA Appeals Committee (Spring 2007-December 2008)

                                                University Public Safety Committee member, (Spring 1997 to Spring, 2001) Secretary (1998 to Spring, 2000)

                                                University Campus Safety Task Force Committee member, (1999-Fall 2000)

                                                Member BSU Tech Prep/School-to-Career Team (1997-1998)                             

                                Professional Service

                                                Local                            

                                                Member - Welding Program Advisory Committee, McKenzie Career Center, Indianapolis, IN (1999-present)

                                                 Member- Industrial Maintenance Program Advisory Committee, Indiana Vocational Technical State College - Muncie, IN (1995-present)

                                                Member - Drafting Program Advisory Committee, Kokomo Area Career Center, Kokomo, IN (1995-2000)

                                                Member - Welding Program Advisory Committee, Muncie Area Career Center, Muncie, IN (1995)

                                                State/Regional

                                                Member, Career and Technical Education Task Force for the Division of Professional Teaching Standards / Indiana Professional Standards Board
                                                (2003-present)

                                                Member of planning team for IAAVD Training Academy for Career and Technical Education Director License, this is a cooperative effort between
                                                IAAVD, BSU, ISU, & Purdue.  The program is designed around a master's degree with course credit being portable among the three institutions
                                                involved. (2005-present)

                                                Member - Career and Technical Education Professional Development Handbook committee, Indiana Professional Standards Board (2002-present)

                                                Past-president as of July 2002- Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA, formerly ICVA) (Officer spring 1999
                                                to present) member (1992 to present)

                                                Past-president as of July 2002 - Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE, formerly IVA) (Officer spring 1999 to present)                                                 member (1989 to present)

                                                Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teachers Association (IVTITTA) (Spring 1999 to 2001) member (1989-present)

                                                Delegate - Indiana Assembly of Delegates, Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education (1998-present)

                                                Management team member - Association of University Teacher Educators for Workforce Development (AUTEWD) (1995-present)

                                                Co-host of opening session for Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. (August, 2000)

                                                Host of "Apprenticeships for secondary students...are they in or out" session for Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education annual
                                                conference, Indianapolis, IN. (August, 2000).

                                                Cotton, S. (1999). "A fond farewell to 'Doc'", The Network, Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teacher Association, Indianapolis, IN.
                                                (Testimonial article)

                                                Host of session for Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) fall conference in Richmond, IN (October, 1998).

                                                Host of session for Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) fall conference in Richmond, IN (Spring, 1998).

                                                Post-Secondary Regional Director for Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) (Spring, 1997- Spring, 1999)

                                                Member of Joint Study Committee for Review of Certification and In-service Needs of Occupational Specialists, Department of Workforce
                                                Development. (February, 1997-Spring, 1998)

                                                Indiana Professional Standards Board - Editing team for standards advisory committee for vocational education  (1997- Spring, 1998)

                                                Host of session for Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators (ICVA) fall conference in Richmond, IN (October, 1997).

                                                Indiana Professional Standards Board - Standards advisory committee for vocational education (1996-97)

                                                Opening remarks and announcements for Association of University Educators for Workforce Development, Spring Conference, Indianapolis (1996)

                                                Moderator for National Update and Perspectives, Association of University Educators for Workforce Development, Spring Conference, Indianapolis
                                                (March 29, 1996)

                                                Parliamentarian - Indiana Vocational Trade and Industrial Technical Teachers Association (IVTITTA) (1994-96)

                                                Chair - constitution and by-laws committee (IVTITTA) (1995)

                                                Licensing exam review committee for the Indiana Professional Standards Board for the Occupational Specialist I & II Certification. (1995)

                                                Luncheon and awards committee - Indiana Vocational Association (IVA)(1995)

                                                National

                                                Online education committee member for National Association of Industrial Technology Also presentation and selected papers reviewer for annual
                                                conference (2005-present)

                                                Lobbyist for the Association for Career and Technical Education at the National Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. (Spring, 2001)

                                                National delegate for Indiana - Association of Career and Technical Education “Assembly of Delegates” (1997-2004)

                                                Research committee for Association of Career and Technical Education - Trade and Industrial Education Division. (1994-2005)

                                                T & I Research Committee Handbook Revision Sub-committee, Research committee for American Vocational Association - Trade and Industrial
                                                Education Division. (1996)

                                                T & I Research Forum Sub-committee, Research committee for American Vocational Association - Trade and Industrial Education Division (1996).

                                Honors, awards

                                                Teacher of the Year, Department of Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (Spring 2006)

                                                Plaque recognition for services rendered as president of Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education for 2001/02 academic year. (July,2002)

                                                Plaque recognition for services rendered as president of Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators for 2001/02 academic
                                                year. (July, 2002)

                                                Certificate of appreciation for leadership (August 10, 1999) Indiana Council of Vocational Administrators

                                Professional Memberships

                                    National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) (2005-present)

                                    Indiana Association of Area Vocational Districts (IAAVD) (October, 2002-present)

                                    Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (IACTEA) (Formerly ICVA) (President 2001-02) (1996-present)

                                    Graduate faculty status - Group I (1995 to present)

                                    Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) (1995-present)

                                    National Association of Vocational Education for Special Needs Personnel (NAVESNP) (1994-present)

                                    National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (NAITTE) (1994-present)

                                    Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) (1994-present)

                                    Association of University Teacher Educators for Workforce Development (AUTEWD) (management team member) (1992-present)

                                    Indiana Interdisciplinary Cooperative Coordinators Association (IICCA)(1992-present)

                                    Indiana Vocational Education Teachers Association (IVETA) (1992-present)

                                    Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) (Formerly IVA) (President 2001-02) (1989-present)

                                    Indiana Association of Career and Technical Teachers (IACTT) (Formerly IVTITTA)
                                    (Parliamentarian 1999-Spring 2001; Historian, 2002-present) member (1989-present)

                                    Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) (Formerly AVA)(1989-present)

                                    Indiana Association of Vocational Education for Special Needs Personnel (IAVESNP) (1994-2005)

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