CART Co-Coordinator

2010-2013

Dr. Karen R. Fein

Assistant Professor

Master of Social Work Program

508-531-2571 (CART)

508-531-2370 (MSW)

karen.fein@bridgew.edu

Karen R. Fein, Associate Professor, joined the BSU MSW program in the fall of 2005. Dr. Fein received her Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University at Albany, State University of New York, Rockefeller College of Public Policy, and her MSW from the University of Michigan. Dr. Fein has over 30 years of macro and micro practice experience in mental health and forensics. Her clinical practice and research interests include: the gendered nature of policy, the relationship between social welfare and criminal justice policy, mental health, substance abuse, trauma, as well as the impact of incarceration upon women, children, families, and communities.

As a CART Coordinator, Dr. Fein is honored to hold this leadership role in the development and continuation of professional development opportunities for faculty and librarians. Along with the Advisory Board, Coordinator Pam Russell, Research Fellow Theresa Coogan, and Administrative Assistant II Carolyn Anderson, Dr. Fein continues to build upon CART's long and valued history of providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Through collaborative efforts with the campus community, CART will continue to make faculty and librarian professional development through teacher/scholar activities a university-wide priority

CART Co-Coordinator

2011-2014

Dr. Pamela Russell

Professor

Movement Arts, Health Promotion,

& Leisure Studies

508-531-2570 (CART)

508-531-2059 (MAHPLS)

prussell@bridgew.edu

Pamela J. Russell is a professor in the Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Department within the College of Education and Allied Studies. She previously served CART as an advisory board member and as the Research Fellow. Most recently, her service to the university has been as the Director of the Faculty Advocacy Network (FAN) and as an advisory board member to the Office of Teaching and Learning. She enjoys teaching both functional anatomy and biomechanics of human movement. In 2010, Pam was honored to be one of the recipients of the 2010 Presidential Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Pam’s academic background includes a BS in Physical Education-Teacher Certification from the University of New Hampshire, a MS from Washington State University, and a PhD from the University of Maryland-College Park. Her research focuses on sport biomechanics, especially the prevention of injury. Her interest in the male-to-female disparity in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury incidence has received external funding from the National Athletic Training Association and CART funding from BSU. Pam’s scholarly presentations include both national and international forums and her published research is in proceedings (e.g., International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports) and peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Journal of Athletic Training). She looks forward to working with CART and collaborating with other university initiatives to support and advance the professional development of BSU faculty and librarians.

CART Research Fellow

2010-2012

Dr. Theresa Coogan

Assistant Professor

Department of Counselor Education

508-531-2640

theresa.coogan@bridgew.edu

Theresa Coogan is an assistant professor in the counselor education department. Her research agendas address various aspects within the field of school counseling; pedagogical strategies for effective and active learning in higher education; and, addictive behaviors among college students. As CART research fellow she is especially interested in assisting faculty who are seeking feedback and guidance to continue their scholarship journey.  She also wants to continue the efforts made by CART that help faculty develop collaborative networks and foster interdisciplinary communication and support regarding their research/scholarship projects.  Please feel free to contact her with any questions or ideas you may have, and remember that she is available to read grant proposals for CART grants. Email is the best way to reach her at: theresa.coogan@bridgew.edu.

Carolyn A. Anderson

Administrative Assistant II

Moakley Center Room 219

508-531-1767

508-531-2530

canderson@bridgew.edu

The CART administrative assistant provides direct support to the CART coordinators, the CART research fellow, and the 32 member CART advisory board.  The administrative assistant provides full-time support to CART, faculty and librarians, and also assists many faculty groups on campus.  Among the many duties and responsibilities are:  management, oversight, and execution of all financial operations of the CART budget  indices; faculty-librarian advising on travel and other grants; grant support and management; assistance with preparation of the annual schedule; facilitation of all aspects of the yearly CART May Celebration, as well as other event planning; office supervision; newsletter preparation; webpage maintenance; and general office management.

Comfort Nyeswah

Student Clerical Assistant

Major:  Psychology

Expected Graduation: May 2013