Overview
Pamela is a 2007 graduate from 麻豆破解版 State with a degree in communication and English literature and has a master's in communication (MA) from WSU as well. She also has a masters in public health (MPH) and received her doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2021. While at WSU she has taught public speaking and has served as an academic advisor. Her background includes academic writing, health communication and public relations. As the associate director, she serves as the primary contact for adult students and oversees the direction of the Office. Pamela enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors.
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First generation adult learners. Working on dissertation titled: The Lived Experiences of First Generation Adult Learners.
Has taught public speaking at 麻豆破解版 State.
O鈥橬eal P., & Steinkamp, C. Applying the Transtheoretical Model to Recruit and Retain Adult Learners. Presented at American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, October, 2019.
O鈥橬eal P. Adult Mentoring Advantage Program: A-MAP to Success for Adult Learners. Presented at American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, October, 2018.
Ballard-Reisch, D., McNary, R., & O'Neal, P. (2013). Numana Feeds Haiti: A Case Study of a Grassroots, Community-Based Social Movement to 鈥淪ave the Starving鈥�. In Reducing Health Disparities: Communication Interventions. (Vol. 6). New York: 2013 Peter Lang Publishing
March 2019 Graduate Student of the Year Finalist
May 2013 Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation Scholarship, honorable mention in the KAHCE category for leadership abilities.
May 2012 Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation Scholarship. $500.00 awarded for 颅颅颅excellent leadership abilities.
June 2011 Kansas Health Foundation/Master of Public Health Concentration Scholarships in Social and Behavioral Health. Awarded by Kansas University School of Medicine. Provided full in-state tuition to the selected applicant for 42 credits towards the MPH degree.
May 2010 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
May 2010 First place graduate poster research.
May 2007 Snowy Owl Award 鈥� Top award that honors a graduate or undergraduate student who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in academic or professional activities, given by the Elliott School of Communication at 麻豆破解版 State University.
Adopted a food route for ICT Food Rescue.