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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Faculty
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Mr. Sam W. Richardson
Assistant Professor
Stratton Taylor Library, Room 110
918-343-7836
srichardson@rsu.edu |
Education
M.E., Mathematics Education
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
1981
B.S., Mathematics/Physics
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
1974
Professional Experience
1981-present,
Assistant Professor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK
1980-1981,
Mathematics/Vocational Mathematics Instructor
Westvill Public Schools, Westville, OK
1977-1980,
Mathematics/Physics Instructor
Barnsdall Public Schools, Barnsdall, OK
Range of Experience
Teaching
- 26 years college teaching experience
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Classes taught:
General Physics I and II, Engineering Physics I and II, Statics,
Trigonometry, Calculus I-II-III, College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Basic Math, Basic College Math
- On-line classes taught:
College Algebra, Calculus I, Elementary Algebra, Calculus II, Intermediate Algebra, Calculus III, Astronomy
Other Duties
- Prepared Assessment Instruments and implemented assessment for Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and Calculus I classes
- Online course developing
- Team Leader of College Algebra Redesign Project
- Assessment Coordinator for College Algebra
- Mentor adjunct mathematics faculty at all campuses
Program Development
- Developed a Technical Math program to be used in a consortium of secondary and post-secondary schools
- Constructed a transfer guide for classes in the Tech Math Program
Committee Memberships
- Academic Council
- Library Committee
- Student Conduct Committee
- Curriculum Committee
- NCA Committee
- Statewide Faculty Transfer Curriculum Committee, RSC’s representative
- Assessment Committee
- Distance Education Task Force
- Rogers State University Faculty Association
Professional Services Rendered
- OJCMA (Oklahoma Junior College Mathematics Association), Treasurer
- Representative for RSC at OACC (Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges)
- Technical Occupational Program Reviewer
- Co-submitted a Faculty Innovation Grant
- Book Reviewer for Kaufmann Series published by Prentice Hall
Previous Professional Memberships
- NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
- OCTM (Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
- TCTM (Tulsa Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
Miscellaneous
- Recruited, enrolled and constructed plans of study for students. Actively counseled and enrolled students each semester and once served as the math advisor for the counseling center.
- Hosted Hospitality Room at the Tulsa AMATYC Convention and a presentation for the Oklahoma Science Academy
- Conducted orientations for College Algebra and Calculus online students
- National Science and Engineering Fair Judge and Judge for Academic Bowls for high school students
- Conducted manipulative-based Critical Thinking Activities for elementary students during “Math Matters” week
Honors and Awards
- 1998 Excellence Award Recipient from NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) for creation of online College Algebra
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