Certification
Stress Management
July 2003

12 hours
August 1996 - May 1998

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois
Area of Specialization: Technology

22 hours PhD
August 1994 - May 1995

Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
Area of Specialization: Educational Psychology & Teacher Technology

Kankakee Community College

• Teach 15 hour credit load per term.
• Determine course outline and prepare syllabus.
• Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning.
• Design engaging learning activities.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain attendance and student records.
• Hold office hours and advise students.
• Select textbook and course materials.
• Prepare and review IAI outcomes for course.
• Attend division and committee meetings.
• Assist in recruitment and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
• Develop online and distance learning courses.
• Assist in department budget.
• Attend conference and professional activities.
• Keep current in specialization.

2005

Who's Who Among America's Teachers
KCC TRIO Faculty Recognition Award

2004

Who's Who Among America's Teachers

2003

KCC - The Innovation in Teaching Award - Assessment Techniques

2002

Who's Who Among America's Teachers

2001

2000

Who's Who Among America's Teachers
KCC TRIO Faculty Recognition Award

1999

KCC TRIO Faculty Recognition Award

1998

Psi Chi Chapter President

2011

Judge for Student Poster Session at Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

2009

"Genes2Cognition: An Online Learning Resource." Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

"Sustainability Applications in Social Psychology." Poster Session - Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

2008

"Angels & Wikis." Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Other Presenter: Marianne Miserandino, Arcadia University.

Judge for Student Poster Session at Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

2006

"Innovative Teaching: The Technology Tales." Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Panel Discussion Moderator & Presenter. Other presenters: Dr. Jeffrey Stowell, Eastern Illinois University; Dr. Alan Lanning, College of DuPage; Dr. Christine Russell, College of DuPage.

"I Aint' Goin' Nowhere Man" by Rick Moranis Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Friday Night Live Demonstration.

2005

Judge for PT@CC Electronic Project Contest for Community College Psychology Students - Sponsored by the APA Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges (PT@CC) and Allyn & Bacon Publishing Company.

Invited Speaker: Trade-offs of Teaching Intro via Face-to-Face, Hybrid- and/or On-Line Delivery McGraw Hill Psychology Symposium "Teaching Introductory Psychology At The Two-Year College", Rancho Bernardo Resort, San Diego, California. Other presenters: Vivian Smith, Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio;
Jeff Neubauer, Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona.

"If I Knew Then What I Know Now: I Wish Someone Had Told Me “This” My First Year of Teaching." Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Panel Discussion Moderator & Presenter. Other presenters: John Seiple, Lyons Township High School; Dr. Pat Jarvis, Illinois State University; Dr. Naheed Nasan, College of DuPage; Dr. Cindy Nordstrom, Southern Illinois Univeristy-Edwardsville.

"Can We Talk: Opening the Communication Lines Between High School & College Faculty" Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Panel Discussion Moderator & Presenter. Other presenters: John Seiple, Lyons Township High School; Dr. Drew Appleby, APA Teacher of the Year, Indiana University/Purdue University, Indiana; Jim Matiya, Carl Sandburg High School.

"The Sneetches" Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Friday Night Live Demonstration.

Invited Speaker: "A Taste of MERLOT" Presentation to Nursing Faculty, Kankakee Community College.

Invited Speaker: "How to Use Discussion Boards in WebCT To Promote Critical Thinking & Application of Course Content" Presentation to Nursing Faculty, Kankakee Community College.

"A Taste of MERLOT" Faculty Brown Bag Lunch, Kankakee Community College.

"How to Use Discussion Boards in WebCT To Promote Critical Thinking & Application of Course Content" Faculty Brown Bag Lunch, Kankakee Community College.

"Beautiful Attraction" - Digital Photo, Gretchen Charlton Gallery Exhibit, Kankakee, IL

"How to Use Discussion Boards in WebCT To Promote Critical Thinking & Application of Course Content" In-Service, Kankakee Community College. Co-Presented with Penelope Stickney, Fulbright Scholar, Kankakee Community College.

2004

Judge for PT@CC Electronic Project Contest for Community College Psychology Students - Sponsored by the APA Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges (PT@CC) and Allyn & Bacon Publishing Company.

"Active Learning in the Developmental Psychology Classroom." Midwest Psychological Association,
Chicago, Illinois.

Judge for Student Poster Session at Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

WebCT Course Demonstration Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

2003

"What Have You Learned? Making Sure Students Who Have Learned Do Not Fail Due to Inappropriate Assessment Methods!" INNY Award Presentation Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

"Using Technology to Supplement Instruction." Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

"Wellness Workshop" Practicum: Certification Stress Management, Psychology Department - Governor State University, University Park, Illinois.

"The Power of Genes!" Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Friday Night Live Demonstration.

"Qi Tai Chi for Wellness(c)" Chicago Health Expo - Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois.

"Applying Multiple Intelligence to the College Classroom" Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

"Using Technology to Supplement Instruction" Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

2002

"Qi Gong: Energy Stretches & 5 Elemental Postures" India Community/Hindu Cultural Center, Park Forest, Illinois.

"Qi Gong: Energy Stretches" Arthritis Walk - Bourbonnais, Illinois.

"Being Mindful" Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference - The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Friday Night Live Demonstration.

"Using Movies & Music To Teach Psychology" Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology Conference The College of DuPage Psychology Faculty and Psi Beta Chapter, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

2001

"Technology's Ability to Enhance the Learning & Assessment of Psychology Using a Multiple Intelligence Approach." Educators Online 2001 - Hosted by the South Metropolitan Regional Higher Education Consoritium, Via Distance Learning.

"Demonstration of Tai Chi for Wellness(c)" - Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce, Bourbonnais, Illinois.

2000

"Stress Management" TRIO Services Workshop, Kankakee Community College.

1999

"Using A Course Webpage" Administrative Council, Kankakee Community College.

"Using A Course Webpage" Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

"What is Stress & How Can You Reduce It?" - TRIO Student Support Services, Kankakee Community College.

1998

"Distance Learning Mode of Instruction" Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

1997

"Distance Learning Mode of Instruction" Faculty In-Service, Kankakee Community College.

Anderson, L., Podwika, D. et al "Guidebook For Developing An Effective Instructional Technology Plan" National Center For Technology Planning (http://www.nctp.com)

Podwika, D. "Master Thesis: An Internship in Industrial Psychology At Six Flags Great America" Roosevelt University.

Podwika. D. "Master Thesis: Performance Appraisals and Prejudicial Variables Which May Bias Results" Roosevelt University.

Kankakee Community College

• Introduction To Psychology
• Lifespan Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Practical Psychology

College of DuPage

• General Psychology
• Child Development
• Adolescence
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Personality & Adjustment
• Social Psychology

Moraine Valley Community College

• Introduction to Psychology
• Child Development
• Adulthood & Aging
• Abnormal Psychology
• Time Management & Organizational Techniques
• Love

Lewis University

• Child Development
• Group Dynamic

Morton College

• Industrial Psychology
  

Affiliations

American Psychological Association Division 2: Teaching of Psychology & PT@CC
American Association of University Professors
Midwest Psychological Association
Kan Jie Wellness Organization
Psi Chi