Soko Starobin Professional CV
Soko Starobin Professional CV
My professional CV as of April 2024
Soko S. Starobin, Ph.D.
EDUCATION:
University of North Texas
2004 Ph.D.Higher Education
1998 M.Ed.Counseling/Student Services
1996 B.S.Counseling Associate Studies
Toyota National College of Technology, Japan
1991 Architecture
CONSULTING PROJECTS:
▪ Funding period: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2025 (Est.)
Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Recruiting and Training Community College and University Students to Become Culturally Responsive and Proficient Mathematics Teachers in Iowa
National Science Foundation DUE: #1852725
$1,233,606 PI: Dae Hong
External Evaluator: Starobin, Soko
▪ Funding period: September 16, 2016 – August 31, 2020
Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Collaborative Research: Transitioning Learners to Calculus in Community Colleges (TLC3): Advancing Strategies for Success in STEM
National Science Foundation DUE: #1625891
$468,744
PI: Eboni Zamani-Gallaher
External Evaluator: Starobin, Soko
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▪ Funding period: September 1, 2016 – September 30, 2021
Title of grant: Founder:
Grant amount: Role:
Senderos: Creating a Pathway Project
U.S. Department of Education STEM and Articulation Program: #P031C160126
$764,564
PI: Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell
Research Consultant: Starobin, Soko (served until
July 31, 2019)
▪ Funding period: September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2020
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Title of grant:
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POSITIONS HELD
Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Post-Transfer Pathways Program for Computing and Engineering Majors
National Science Foundation DUE: #1626413
$1,117,096
PI: Danyelle Ireland
Research Consultant: Starobin, Soko PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
• Interim Director: Research Institute for Studies in Education, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (February – July 2019)
• Associate Professor: School of Education, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2014 – 2016)
• Assistant Professor: School of Education, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2008 – 2013)
• Director: Office of Community College Research and Policy, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa (2012 – Present)
• Associate Director: Office of Community College Research and Policy, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2007 – 2011)
• Clinician Faculty: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2007 – 2008)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2004 – 2007)
• Institutional Research Analyst: Institutional Research and Accreditation, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. (2004)
• Research Associate: Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. (2002 – 2003)
• Program Advisor: Office of International Education / Intercultural Services, Texas Woman’s University. Denton, Texas. (1999 – 2001)
• Special Assistant / International Affairs: Department of Housing and Residence Life, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. (1998)
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• Residence Hall Director: Department of Housing and Residence Life, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. (1997 – 1998)
ADMINISTRATIVE/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Interim Director: Research Institute for Studies in Education, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (February – July 2019)
• Serve as the evaluator of the past and current state of the institute, including HR, finance, current and prospective projects
• Conduct interviews and performance evaluations for professional staff members
• Seek external funding for research project and develop grant proposals
• Develop evaluation report and provided recommendations for the institute
Director: Office of Community College Research and Policy, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2012 – 2016)
• Seek external funding for research project and develop grant proposals
• Supervise Assistant Directors with day-to-day operation of the office
• Develop reports and manuscripts for presentations and publications
Associate Director: Office of Community College Research and Policy, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2007 – 2011)
• Assist Co-Directors with day-to-day operation of the office
• Develop reports and manuscripts for presentations and publications
• Assist in seeking external funding for research projects and developing grant proposals
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa. (2004 – 2007)
• Served as a project coordinator of three funded projects (Iowa Department of Education and the National Science Foundation)
• Managed project budgets including processing and maintaining documentation for purchasing, intramural transactions, payroll, and travel reimbursement
• Supervised a research team of seven members (two doctoral research associates, a parttime research assistant, and four undergraduate research assistants)
• Conducted performance evaluations of the team members and reported to the principal investigator
• Developed reports and manuscripts for presentations and publications
Institutional Research Analyst: Institutional Research and Accreditation, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas (2004)
• Analyzed institutional data to identify issues, trends, and projections on enrollment for institutional decision making processes
• Designed and administered institutional surveys (e.g., Entering Student Survey, Graduating Student Survey, and Staff Survey) for institutional needs assessments
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• Developed reports on students, personnel, programs, and services for senior administrators
• Assisted in data analysis for the annual Fact Book publication
• Served as a representative of the Office of Institutional Research and Accreditation to
various committees and professional organizations
• Assisted faculty and administrators in evaluation of their academic and student services
programs by analyzing outcomes and identifying benchmarking data from peer
institutions
• Prepared and provided data for University Common Data Set, IPEDS, other external
surveys, and ad hoc requests
Research Associate: Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. (2002 – 2003)
• Developed quantitative research design and methodology for national studies (e.g., survey development and administration, sampling, data base management, statistical analyses)
• Assisted in the data administration functions of the Center, including maintenance of community college census files for data integrity, as well as data retrieval, analysis, and reporting
• Coordinated the preparation of standard reports and surveys for both internal and external use
• Provided higher education information sources for benchmarking data
• Assisted the Center Director in Priest Center Advisory Committee meetings and activities
SCHOLARSHIP
MAJOR FIELDS OF TEACHING
Iowa State University (2005-2016)
ResEv 552: Basic Educational Statistics
ResEv 553: Intermediate Educational Statistics ResEv 554: Advanced Educational Statistics
HgEd 578: Students in American Higher Education ELPS 601: Foundation of Educational Inquiry
SCHOLARLY EMPHASIS:
• Student Success in STEM Fields
• Educational Pathways among Traditionally Underrepresented Students
• Policy Studies Utilizing Quantitative Research Methodology
• Role and Economic Impact of Career and Technical Education Programs on Individuals
and Society
• Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Literacy in Education
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PUBLICATIONS:
Refereed Journal Articles
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1. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2019). Formation of social capital for community college students: A second-order confirmatory factor analysis. Community College Review, 47(1). 3-30.
2. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2018). Measuring general self-efficacy among community college students; A structural equation modeling approach. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 42(3). 171-189.
3. Jorstad, J., Starobin, S. S., Chen, Y., & Kollasch, A. (2016). STEM Aspiration: The Influence of Social Capital and Chilly Climate on Female Community College Students. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 41(4-5). 253-266.
4. Starobin, S. S., Jackson, D. S., & Laanan, F. S. (2016). Deconstructing the transfer student capital: Intersect between cultural and social capital among female transfer students in STEM fields. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 40(12). 1040-1057.
5. Johnson, J., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S. (2016). Predictors of Latina/o Community College Student Vocational Choice in STEM. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 40(12). 983-1000.
6. Korobova, N. & Starobin, S. S. (2015). A Comparative study of student engagement, satisfaction, and academic success among international and American students. Journal of International Students, 5(1). 60-71.
7. Kruse, T., Starobin, S. S., Chen, Baul, T., & Laanan, F. S. (2015). Impacts of
Intersection Between Social Capital and Finances on Community College Students’ Pursuit of STEM Degrees. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 39(4). 324-343.
8. Myers, B, Starobin, S. S., Chen, Baul, T., & Kollasch, A. (2015). Predicting Community College Student’s Intention to Transfer and Major in STEM: Does Student
Engagement Matter? Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 39(4). 344354.
9. Starobin, S. S., Chen, A. C., Kollasch, A., Baul, T., & Laanan, F. S. (2013). The effects of a preengineering project-based learning curriculum on self-efficacy among community college students. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38(2-3). 131143.
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10. Starobin, S. S., Schenk, T. Jr., Laanan, F. S., Rethwisch, D., Moeller, D. (2013). Going and passing through community colleges: Examining the effectiveness of Project Lead The Way in STEM pathways. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 37(3). 226-236.
11. Starobin, S. S., Hagedorn, L. S., Purnamasari, A., & Chen, A. (2013). Examining financial literacy among transfer and non-transfer students: Predicting the financial wellbeing and academic success at a four-year university. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 37(3) 216-225.
12. Maguire, K. J., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Friedel, J. N. (2013). Measuring the accountability of CTE programs: Factors that influence post-college earnings among community college students The Career and Technical Education Research, 37(3), 235261.
13. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Burger, C. J. (2010). Role of community colleges: Broadening participation among women and minorities in STEM. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 16(1), 1-5.
14. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. (2010). From community college to Ph.D.: Educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1), 67-84.
15. Hoffman, E., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Rivera, M. (2010). Role of community colleges in STEM education: Thoughts on implications for policy, practice, and future research. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1), 85-96.
16. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Eggleston, L. E. (2010). Adjustment of community college students at a four-year university: Role and relevance of transfer capital for student retention. Journal of College Student Retention, 12(2), 175-209.
17. Compton, J. I., Laanan, F. S., & Starobin, S. S. (2010). Career and technical education as pathways: Factors influencing postcollege earnings of selected career clusters. Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk, 15, 93-113.
18. McLaughlin P. M., Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S. (2010). Medical simulation in the community college health science curriculum: A matrix for future implementation. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 34, 462-476.
19. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Compton, J. I., & Friedel, J. N. (2009). Assessing postcollege earnings of career and technical education students in Iowa community colleges. Enrollment Management Journal, 3(4), 68-94.
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20. Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S. (2006). Influence of precollege experience on selfconcept among community college students in science, mathematics and engineering: Article summary. Annals of Research on Engineering Education, 2, 1.
21. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S. (2005). Influence of precollege experience on self-concept among community college students in science, mathematics, and engineering. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 11(3), 209-229.
22. Laanan, F. S. & Starobin, S. S. (2004). Urban community college transfers to a university: Perceptions, attitudes, and college experiences. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8(2), 139-147.
23. Starobin, S. S. (2002). Community colleges in Japan and the social status of Japanese women. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 26(6), 493-502.
Invited Book Chapters
1. Starobin, S. S., Upah, S. (2014). Educational data literacy for data-driven decision making in postsecondary education. In Zamani-Gallaher, E. (Ed.), The Obama Administration and Educational Reform. United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing.
2. Starobin, S. S., Hagedorn, S. L., & Darrow, M. E. (2014). STEM in career and technical education: Using the flutter effect framework to increase underrepresented minority student success. In L. J. Wood & R. T. Palmer (Eds.), STEM Models of Success: Programs, Policies, and Practices in the Community College. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
3. Starobin, S. S., Jackson, D., Laanan, F. S. (2013). Model programs for STEM student success at minority serving two-year colleges. In R. T. Palmer, D. C. Maramba, & M. Gasman (Eds.). Fostering Success of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in STEM. NY: Routledge.
4. Starobin, S. S. & Blumenfeld, W. J. (2012). A model of social ecology of bullying in community colleges: Examining institutional identity based on curricular functions and Carnegie ClassificationsTM. In J. Lester (Ed.), Workplace Bullying in Higher Education. NY: Routledge.
Book Reviews
1. Starobin, S. S. (2009). Book Review: Inside the undergraduate experience: The University of Washington’s study of undergraduate learning. By Beyer, C. H., Gillmore, G. M., & Fisher, A. T. Boston, MA: Anker in Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 11(1), 161-165.
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2. Starobin, S. S. (2003). Book Review: Globalizing the community college: Strategy for change in the twenty-first century. By John S. Levin, New York, NY: Palgrave. In Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 27(6), 557-561.
Monographs
1. Jackson, D. S., Starobin, S. S. (2017). Editor’s Notes. In Jackson, D.S. (Eds.), New Directions for Community Colleges, No.178: Preparing a STEM Workforce through Career-Technical Education (pp. 1-4). San Francisco, CA: Wiley.
2. Starobin, S. S. & Bivens, G. M. (2014). The role of secondary school and community college collaborations to increase Latinas in engineering in a rural community. In M. J. Roggow (Ed.), New Directions for Community Colleges, No.165: Strengthening Community Colleges Through Institutional Collaborations (pp. 17-23). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
3. Jackson, D., Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. (2013). The Shared experiences: facilitating successful transfer of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. In J. Marling (Ed.), New Directions for Higher Education: Research on Transfer Students (pp.69-76). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
4. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. (2008). Broadening female participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: Experiences at community colleges. In J. Lester (Ed.), New Directions for Community Colleges, No.142: Gendered Perspectives on Community Colleges (pp.37-46). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
5. Starobin, S. S. (2006). International students in transition: Changes in access to U.S. higher education. In F.S. Laanan (Ed.), New Directions for Student Services, No. 114: Understanding Students in Transition: Trends and Issues (pp. 63-71). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
6. Rendόn, R. I., Kanagala, V., Laanan, F. S., Nichols, G. S., Shelley, M. C., & Starobin, S. S. (2006). Iowa public education: Enrollment challenges, opportunities for future growth (Spring No. 1). Ames, IA: Iowa State University, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
7. Laanan, F. S. & Starobin, S. S. (2004). Defining Asian American and Pacific Islander- serving institutions. In B. V. Laden (Ed.), New Directions for Community Colleges, No. 127: Serving Minority Populations (pp.49-59). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Reports of Funded Research Activities
1. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Russell, D., Lopez, C., & Chen, Y. (2013). STEM transfer readiness among community college students: Results from the Fall 2012
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survey study of STEM student success literacy at Kirkwood Community College. Office of Community College research and Policy. Prepared for Kirkwood Community College.
2. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Russell, D., Kollash, A., & Chen, Y. (2013). STEM transfer readiness among community college students: Results from the Fall 2012 survey study of STEM student success literacy at Inver Hills Community College. Office of Community College research and Policy. Prepared for Inver Hills Community College.
3. Starobin, S. S., Schenk, T. Jr., Laanan, F. S., Retwisch, D., Kollash, A., Chen, Y., & Baul, T. (2013). Evaluation research of the Iowa Project Lead the Way: Final project report. Office of Community College Research and Policy, Prepared for the Kern Family Foundation.
4. Ogilvie, C., Starobin, S. S., Johnson, J., Bivens, G., Lopez, C., Darrow, M., Chen, Y., & Baul, T. (2012). Examining STEM student success literacy among community college students in a science research program. Office of Community College Research and Policy and HHMI-ISU Summer Research Institute.
5. Johnson, J. D., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Russell, D. Office of Community College Research and Policy, (2012). The influence of self-Efficacy on student academic success, student degree aspirations, and transfer planning. The OCCRP Research Brief, 7. Ames, IA: Office of Community College Research and Policy.
6. Myers, B., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Russell, D. Office of Community College Research and Policy, (2012). Examining student engagement and transfer intentions among community college STEM students. The OCCRP Research Brief, 6. Ames, IA: Office of Community College Research and Policy.
7. Kruse, T., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Russell, D. Office of Community College Research and Policy, (2012). The influence of financial barriers on transfer decisions of community college students in STEM courses. The OCCRP Research Brief, 5. Ames, IA: Office of Community College Research and Policy.
8. Starobin, S. S., Johnson, J.D., Bivens, G.M. Office of Community College Research and Policy, (2012). Examining STEM Student Success Literacy among Community College Students in a Science Research Program. SSSL Mixed Method Study. Ames, IA: Office of Community College Research and Policy.
9. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Darrow, M. E., & Bivens, G. M. Office of Community College Research and Policy, (2012). Recruitment and retention of females in project lead the way: PLTW qualitative study. Ames, IA: Office of Community College Research and Policy.
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10. Schenk, T. Jr., Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S. Retwisch, D., Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Moeller, D., Zhang, Y. L., & Chapman, M. (2012). Project Lead The Way: Summary report, June 2012. Prepared for the Kern Family Foundation.
11. Schenk, T. Jr., Retwisch, D., Laanan, F.S., Starobin, S. S., Moeller, D., Zhang,
Y.L., & Chapman, M. (2011). Project Lead The Way: Interim research report, December 2011. Prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
12. Schenk, T. Jr., Rethwisch, D., Laanan, F.S., Starobin, S. S., Zhang, Y.L., & Chapman, M. (2009). Project Lead the way: Interim research report, July 2009. Prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
13. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J. I., Starobin, S. S., Eggleston, L. E., & Duree, C. A. (2007). Transfer behavior of Iowa community college students. Research Brief No. 1. Ames, IA: Iowa State University, Office of Community College Research and Practice.
14. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J. I., Starobin, S. S., Eggleston, L. E., & Duree, C. A. (2007). Research findings: Transfer behavior among Iowa community college students and postcollege earnings of Iowa community college students. Prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
15. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Compton, J. I. (2006). Final report: Vocational education accountability. Prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
16. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Drake, S., & Cox, E. M. (2006). Evaluation report: Iowa community college family literacy programs. Prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY / CREATIVE PROJECTS FUNDED: Extramural Support – Funded
▪ Funding period: January 1, 2015 – September 30, 2018
Title of grant: Founder:
Grant amount: Role:
Iowa’s Information Technology, Healthcare, Utilities, and Manufacturing (IHUM) Network Evaluation
Hawkeye Community College: The Trade Adjustment Assistance
(TAA) Program: Department of Labor
$300,000
Co-PI: Starobin, Soko (served until July 31, 2016)
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PI: De la more, Arlene; Co-PI: Kemis, Mari ▪ Funding period: January 1, 2014 – September 30, 2016
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Title of grant: Founder:
Grant amount: Role:
TAACCCT Pathways to Engineering Technology Careers Evaluation Iowa Western Community College: The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program: Department of Labor
$140,000
Co-PI: Starobin, Soko (served until July 31, 2016) PI: Kemis, Mari; Co-PI: De la more, Arlene
▪ Funding period: October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2016
Title of grant: Statewide Evaluation of the Iowa-Advanced Manufacturing (I-AM): A Talent
Success Strategy for the 21st Century Workforce (TAA) Program:
Department of Labor Grant amount: $225,000
Role: PI: Starobin, Soko (served until July 31, 2016) Co-PI: De la more, Arlene; Friedel, Janice
▪ Funding period: November 1, 2008 – June 30, 2013 (with no-cost extension)
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▪ Funding period: Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Evaluation Research
Kern Family Foundation
$289,026
PI: Starobin, Soko (11/01/12 – 06/30/13), Co-PI: Starobin, Soko (11/1/2008 – 06/30/12)
PI: Laanan, Frankie (11/01/08 – 06/30/12), Co-PI: Laanan, Frankie (11/01/12 – 06/30/13)
December 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Evaluation Research Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership $36,000
PI: Laanan, Frankie
Co-PI: Starobin, Soko
▪ Funding period: November 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013
Title of grant: Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Evaluation Research Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
$15,000
PI: Starobin, Soko
Intramural Support – Funded
▪ Funding period: January 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015
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The 2015 President’s Flipped Classroom Initiative Grant
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University
$7,500
PI: Starobin, Soko
Co-PI: Darrow, Mary
▪ Funding period: May 15, 2011 – December 31, 2013
Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Measuring Constructs of STEM Student Success Literacy: Community College Students’ Self-efficacy, Social Capital, and Transfer Knowledge
College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University
$25,000
PI: Starobin, Soko
Co-PI: Laanan, Frankie; Russell, Daniel
Other Grant Activities
▪ Funding period: May 15, 2011 – May 14, 2014
Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
IINspire LSAMP – An Alliance Modeling How to Broaden Participation in Changing Midwest Demographics
National Science Foundation
$2,499,024
PI: David Holger
Evaluation Director: Starobin, Soko
▪ Funding period: July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2008
Title of grant:
Founder: Grant amount: Role:
Pathway to a STEM Baccalaureate Degree: Research Trends, Exemplary Practices and Successful Strategies National Science Foundation
$200,000
PI: Laanan, Frankie
Project Coordinator: Starobin, Soko
▪ Funding period: August 16, 2007 – August 15, 2008
Title of grant: Founder:
Grant amount: Role:
Iowa Community College Perkins Accountability
Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation
$160,000
PI: Laanan, Frankie
Project Coordinator: Starobin, Soko
▪ Funding period: September 15, 2006 – June 30, 2007
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Vocational Education Accountability
Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation
$140,000
PI: Laanan, Frankie
Project Coordinator: Starobin, Soko
JURIED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS: Regional, National or International
National Refereed Presentations
1. Chen. Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2016). Formation of social capital for community college students: A second-order confirmatory factor analysis approach. Research paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Conference.
2. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2016). Self-efficacy and degree aspiration for Hispanic and non-Hispanic community college students. A structural equation model. Roundtable to be presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Conference.
3. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2016). A measurement model of community college students’ social capital: A second-order confirmatory factor analysis approach. Research paper to be presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges 2016 Annual Conference. Plano, TX, April, 2016.
4. Jorstad, J., Starobin, S. S., & Chen, Y. (2016). STEM aspiration: The influence of social capital and chilly climate of female community college students. Research paper to be presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges 2016 Annual Conference. Plano, TX, April, 2016.
5. Upah, S. & Starobin, S. S. (2015). An Investigation of Analytics Readiness and Usage in Academic Advising. Research paper presentation at the Association for the Study of Higher Education 2015 Annual Conference. Denver, CO, November, 5, 2015.
6. Chen, Y., Ran, L., Hagedorn, L. S, & Starobin, S. S. (2015). Undergraduate international student enrollment forecasting model: An application of time series analysis. Poster presentation at the Iowa Educational Research & Evaluation Association 2015 Annual Conference. Iowa City, IA, December 4, 2015.
7. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2015). Measuring self-efficacy among diverse urban community college students: Does nationality matter? Research paper presentation at
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the American Educational Research Association 2015 Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, April, 2015.
8. Anderson, R., Starobin, S. S., Baul, T., & Chen, Y. (2015). Adult learners and student engagement: A study of the influence of student engagement on community college students and their STEM aspiration. Research paper presentation at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges 2015 Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX, April 2015.
9. Chen, Y. & Starobin, S. S. (2015). Self-efficacy as a psychosocial mechanism for academic success: A structural equation model to predict students’ degree aspiration. Roundtable presentation at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges 2015 Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX, April 2015.
10. Johnson, J., Starobin, S. S., Ghosh, S., & Chen, Y. (2014). Predictors of Latina/o community college student vocational choice of STEM fields: An application of structural equation modeling and multi-group SEM analysis. Research Paper presentation at the Association for the Study of Higher Education 2014 Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. November 22, 2014.
11. Kruse, T., Starobin, S. S., Chen, Y., Baul, T., & Laanan, F.S. (2014). The intersection of social capital and finances on intentions to transfer in STEM fields: A study of
community college students in a rural Midwestern state. Research Paper presentation presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 56th Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. April 4, 2014.
12. Myers, B., Starobin, S. S., Chen,Y., Baul, T. & Kollasch, A. (2014). Measuring student engagement constructs and predicting community college students’ STEM aspiration. Research Paper presentation presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 56th Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. April 4, 2014.
13. Starobin, S. S., Kollasch, A, Baul, T., Chen, Y., & Laanan, F. S. STEM Student Success Literacy: Construct Measures of Community College Students’ Self-Efficacy, Social Capital, and Transfer Knowledge. Paper presented at the 2013 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. November 15, 2013.
14. Chen, Y., Starobin, S. S., & Hagedorn, L. S. Understanding Chinese Students’ Decision to Reverse Transfer: A Cultural Capital Perspective. Poster presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 55th Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. April 19, 2013.
15. Starobin, S. S., Chen, Y., Kollasch, A, & Laanan, F. S. Measuring Constructs of STEM Student Success Literacy: Community College Students’ Self-efficacy, Social Capital, and Transfer Knowledge. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 55th Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. April 19, 2013.
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16. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Schenk, T., Moeller, D., Chen, Y., Rethwisch, D., & Chapman-Haynes, M. Assessing the Impact of a STEM Focused Project-Based Learning Curriculum on Student Persistence in Postsecondary Education. Roundtable session presented at the 2012 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. November 15, 2012.
17. Korobova, N. & Starobin, S. S. NSSE as a tool to enhance services to international students. Concurrent session presented at the Region IV Regional NAFSA (Association of International Educators) Conference. St. Louis, MO. October 30, 2012.
18. Starobin, S. S., Hagedorn, L. S., & Purnamasari, A. Examining factors that influence students’ financial literacy: Comparative analysis between transfer and non-transfer students. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 54th Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. April 21, 2012.
19. Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S., Schenk, T., Moeller, D., Chen, Y., Rethwisch, D., & Chapman-Haynes, M. Effectiveness of Project Lead the Way in the student college persistence and choice of major: Application of genetic algorithms for propensity score matching. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 54th Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. April 20, 2012.
20. Jackson, D. & Starobin, S. S. Increasing women and underrepresented students in STEM: Exemplary practices at minority serving two-year colleges. Poster to be presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 54th Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. April 20, 2012.
21. Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S., Schenk, T, Rethwisch, D., & Chapman-Haynes, M. Genetic algorithms for propensity score matching: Evaluation of Project Lead the Way in college persistence. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2012 Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. April 15, 2012.
22. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Lui, J. Designing a Longitudinal research study of transfer students utilizing surveys. Session presented at the 10th Annual Conference for the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. Fort Worth, TX. January 27, 2012.
23. Starobin, S. S., Jackson, D., & Laanan, F. S. Minority serving two-year colleges: STEM Preparation for underrepresented populations. Session presented at the 10th Annual Conference for the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. Fort Worth, TX. January 26, 2012.
24. Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S., Zhang, Y., & Schenk, T. A Pathway to postsecondary education in STEM fields. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 53rd Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 7, 2011.
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25. Starobin, S. S., & Lester, J. Realigning current practices and policy: Defining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) student success literacy for successful transfer in STEM fields. Paper presented at the Roundtable session at the American Educational Research Association 2011 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. April 7, 2011.
26. Starobin, S. S., & Hagedorn, L. S. STEM student success literacy as a social cognitive construct among Latino students in urban community colleges: An application of SEM second-order factor model. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 53rd Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 7, 2011.
27. Chapman, M., Rethwisch, D., Schenk, T., Laanan, F. S., Starobin,S.S., Zhang, Y. Longitudinal evaluation of Project Lead the Way in Iowa: Using interdisciplinary collaboration as a method of quality. Presentation at the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association. San Antonio, TX. November 12, 2010.
28. Laanan, F. S., Jackson, D. L., Starobin, S. S., & Eggleston, L. E. Experiences of female transfer students in STEM majors at a Midwestern university. Session presented at the Creating Pathways to STEM Transfer Student Success Conference. Asheville, NC. September 19-21, 2010.
29. Starobin, S. S. & Zhang, Y. Opening doors for marginalized students: A framework for understanding STEM student success literacy in community college. Poster presented at the Creating Pathways to STEM Transfer Student Success Conference. Asheville, NC. September 19-21, 2010.
30. Schenk, T., Rethwisch, D., Laanan, F. S., Chapman, M., Starobin,S.S., & Zhang, Y. Achievement of outcomes of Project Lead the Way in Iowa: Preliminary results. Paper presented at the P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit. Seaside, OR. August 11-13, 2010.
31. Laanan, F. S., Jackson, D., Starobin, S. S., & Darrow, M. Educating future engineers: Role of community colleges. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education. Louisville, KY. June 21, 2010.
32. Starobin, S. S., & Hagedorn, L. S. Beyond English and math: The impact of science on transfer among Latino students in urban community colleges. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 2, 2010.
33. Schenk Jr., T., Rethwisch, D., Laanan, F. S., Chapman, M., Starobin, S. S., Zhang, L. Initial results on the Iowa Project Lead the Way evaluation. Roundtable presented at the American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 1,
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34. Hagedorn, L. S., Ryder, A., & Starobin, S. S. Workforce development during economic crisis: The Iowa community college response. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 1, 2010.
35. Laanan, F. S., & Jackson, D., Starobin, S. S., & Eggleston, L. Female STEM transfer students: Transfer students in STEM majors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges. Seattle, WA. April 17, 2010.
36. Starobin, S. S., & Hagedorn, L. S. Role of science courses on transfer among Latino students in urban community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 52nd Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. April 17, 2010.
37. Starobin, S. S. Opening doors for marginalized students: A framework for understanding STEM student success literacy in community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 52nd Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. April 16, 2010.
38. Hernandez, I. Jr., & Starobin, S. S. Lost in translation: Unique characteristics of Latina/o presidents of community colleges. Poster presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 52nd Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. April 16, 2010.
39. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Jackson, D. Aspiring female scientists and engineers: Voices and experiences at community college and four-year. Paper presented at the 2009 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Vancouver, B.C. November 7, 2009.
40. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Zhang, Yi, & Schenk, T. A longitudinal evaluation of Project Lead the Way in the state of Iowa. Poster presented at the 2009 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Vancouver, B.C. November 6, 2009.
41. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Baughman, J. The Influence of gender differences and glass ceiling effects on career selection and post-college earnings among Iowa community college students. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2009 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 16, 2009.
42. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Jackson, D. Student athletes in community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 51st Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April 4, 2009.
43. Stubbe, A. F., Starobin, S. S., & Ebbers, L. The community college presidency in the new millennium: Gender differences in leadership preparation. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 51st Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April 3, 2009.
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44. Starobin, S. S., Eggleston, L. E., Ebbers, L., & Duree, C. A. BCL: Becoming a community of learners through STEM faculty. Presentation at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 51st Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April 3, 2009.
45. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Jackson, D., Eggleston, L. E., & Darrow, M. Understanding today’s transfer students: Implications for practice, policy, and research. Presentation at Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. March 10, 2009.
46. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Darrow, M., & Jackson, D. Creating learning environment for future women engineers: Voices and experiences at community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 50th Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA. April 4, 2008.
47. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Baughman, J., Eggleston, L. E., & Friedel, J. N. Informing the public agenda for community college accountability: Assessing post- college earnings of Iowa community college students. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2008 Annual Meeting. New York, NY. March 26, 2008.
48. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J. I., Starobin, S. S., & Friedel, J. N. Career and technical education career clusters: Assessing postcollege earnings of Iowa community college students. Paper presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Research Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. December 12, 2007.
49. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Eggleston, L. E. Adjustment of community college students at a four-year university: Role and relevance of transfer capital. Paper presented at the 2007 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Louisville, KY. November 10, 2007.
50. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. Spatial analysis of educational pathways: From community college to doctorates in science and engineering. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 49th Annual Conference. Tampa, FL. April 14, 2007.
51. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J. I., Starobin, S. S., & Friedel, J.N. Measuring student success: A study of postcollege earnings among community college students. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 49th Annual Conference. Tampa, FL. April 14, 2007.
52. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J. I., Starobin, S. S., & Friedel, J. N. Career and technical education (CTE) accountability in community colleges: Using unemployment insurance wage records to assess postcollege earnings of Iowa community college students. Paper
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presented at the American Educational Research Association 2007 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 10, 2007.
53. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., & Bender, S. Pathways for underrepresented transfer students: Findings, exemplary practices, and successful strategies. Research presentation at the joint conference of NASPA and ACPA. Orlando, FL. April 2, 2007.
54. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J., Starobin, S. S., & Friedel, J. N. Beyond the borderlines of measuring student success: A case study of UI records among community college students. Paper presented at the 2006 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA. November 4, 2006.
55. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. Crossing educational borderlands: Geo-educational scanning of pathways among doctorates in science and engineering. Paper presented at the 2006 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA. November 2, 2006.
56. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. From community college to Ph.D.: Educational pathways among doctorates in science and engineering. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 48th Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA. April 22, 2006.
57. Laanan, F. S., Compton, J., Starobin, S. S., & Friedel, J. F. Postcollege earnings of career and technical education students in Iowa community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 48th Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA. April 22, 2006.
58. Starobin, S. S., Cox, E. M., & Laanan, F. S. Exploring the impact of parental education on adult literacy: An analysis of the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 48th Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA. April 21, 2006.
59. Audino, A, Laanan, F. S., & Starobin, S. S. Educational and career paths of science and engineering doctorates: A national profile of community college graduates. Round- table session presented at the 2005 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. November 19, 2005.
60. Laanan, F. S. & Starobin, S. S. Predictors of transfer students’ adjustment: Effects of social demographics, community college and university experiences. Paper presented at the 2005 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. November 17, 2005.
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61. Starobin, S. S., Clark, V. A., & Laanan, F. S. College choice factors that influence collegial expectations of college students. Paper presented at the Association for Institutional Research, 2005 Annual Forum. San Diego, CA. June 1, 2005.
62. Starobin, S. S., Katsinas, S. G, Laanan, F. S., & Schumacker, R. E. Predicting self- concept of community college students in science, mathematics, and engineering. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, 2005 Annual Meeting. Montreal, Canada. April 12, 2005.
63. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. College choice process: Science, mathematics, and engineering aspirants in community colleges. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 47th Annual Conference. Boston, MA. April 9, 2005.
64. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. National profile of science and engineering graduates: The role of community colleges in education and training future scientists. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 47th Annual Conference. Boston, MA. April 9, 2005.
65. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. Influence of pre-college experience on self-concept among community college students in science, mathematics, and engineering. Paper presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 46th Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. April 23, 2004.
66. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. Understanding future scientists and engineers: A structural model of self-concept among community college students. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, 2004 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 16, 2004.
67. Starobin, S. S., Cissell, A., Tsunoda, J., & VanTrease, D. Post September 11th: Leadership development for international education. Forums presented at the American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention. Dallas, TX. April 7, 2003.
68. Starobin, S. S. A leadership crisis: International education administrators in community colleges post September 11th. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Educational Research Exchange. Denton TX. February 7, 2003.
69. Starobin, S. S., & Kempner, K. Social status of women in Japanese community colleges. Paper presented at the International Forum at the 2002 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA. November 20, 2002.
70. Starobin, S. S. Community colleges in Japan and social status of women. Paper presented at the Higher Education Student Association Conference. Lubbock, TX. February 25, 2002.
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Starobin, S. S. A brief history of Japanese junior colleges: Implications for women’s
social status. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Educational Research Exchange. Denton TX. February 1, 2002.
Starobin, S. S. Understanding and conducting data transformations. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Educational Research Exchange. Denton, TX. March 2, 2001
National Refereed Symposium & Panel Presentations
1. Starobin, S. S. & Chen, Y. Zamani-Gallaher, E. M., Jain, D., Malcom-Piquex, L., Peek, A., Wood, L., Wang, X. (2016). Revisiting the Measures of Social and Cultural Capital among Community College Students. Symposium to be presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges 2016 Annual Conference. Plano, TX, April, 2015.
2. Starobin, S. S., Chen, Y., Zamani-Gallaher, E. M., Jain, D., Malcom-Piquex, L., Peek, A., Wood, L., Wang, X. (2015). Revisiting the Measures of Social and Cultural Capital among Community College Students. Symposium presentation at the Association for the Study of Higher Education 2015 Annual Conference. Denvor, CO, November, 5, 2015.
3. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., *Woods, J. L., & *Burn, H. Studying URM community college students in STEM: Connecting theories and methods to reconstruct the field. Symposium presented at the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, 55th Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. April 20, 2013. *Woods and Burn substituted Kollasch, A., Herrera, F., & Jackson, D.
4. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Malcom-Piqeux, L., Strayhorn, T., Cole, Darnell, & Herrera, F. Utilizing Large Data Sets for Studying URMs in STEM: Implications for Future Research and Policy. Symposia presented at the 2012 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. November 16, 2012.
5. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Dowd, A., Strayhorn, T., & Rall, R. Challenging the traditional pedagogy and learning environment: Perspectives to advance student learning among URMs in STEM. Symposia presented at the 2011 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC. November 19, 2011.
6. Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., Hagedorn, L. S., Lester, J., & Hardy, D. Measuring STEM students success in community colleges: Perspectives to advance research inquiries for policy and practice. Symposia presented at the 2009 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Vancouver, B.C. November 6, 2009.
7. Laanan, F. S., Starobin, S. S., Townsend, B., & Osei-Kofi, N. Reframing community college teaching and learning: Pushing the boundaries of tradition. Symposium
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presented at the 2006 Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA. November 4, 2006.
8. Burger, C. J., Creamer, E. G., Jesse, J. K., Meszaros, P. S., Laanan, F. S., & Starobin, S. S. Broadening participation among women in STEM fields: Research, policy and practice. Symposium presented at the American Educational Research Association, 2006 Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. April 11, 2006.
INVITED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: Invited Lectures and Presentations
National
1. Starobin, S. S. (2018). Mindfulness Practices for Assessment, Evaluation, and Research in the Contemporary Community Colleges. Invited presentation at the Community College Leadership Institute, Iowa State University and Johnson County Community College. Overland Park, KS. October 11, 2018.
2. Starobin, S. S. (2018). A Strong Execution Begins with a Through Preparation: Unpacking the Impact Study Requirement for Grants and Contracts. Invited presentation at the 10th Annual AHSIE Best Practices Conference, Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators. Chicago, IL. March 27, 2018.
3. Starobin, S. S. (2017). Mindfulness Practices for Assessment, Evaluation, and Research in the Contemporary Community Colleges. Invited presentation at the Community College Leadership Institute, Iowa State University and Johnson County Community College. Overland Park, KS. October 19, 2017.
4. Starobin, S. S. (2015). Finding the Evidence that Works for Reality: Navigating the Expectations from the U.S. Department of Labor. Invited paper presentation at the TCI Research Symposium: Evidence of What Works for TAACCCT hosted by Transformative Change, Office of Community College Research and Leadership. Chicago, IL. November 10, 2015.
5. Starobin, S. S. (2013). Broadening Participation Among Women and Minorities in STEM: Understanding Educational Pathways from Community Colleges to Four-Year Universities. Invited presentation at the Women and Minorities in Science Lecture hosted by the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI. November 21, 2013.
6. Starobin, S. S. & Ryder, A. (2013). Evaluation of Iowa-advanced manufacturing (IAM): A Talent Success Strategy for the 21st Century Workforce. Invited presentation at the
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Introduction to the National TAACCCT Evaluation webinar hosted by the Urban Institute. Washington, D.C. May 22, 2013.
2. Starobin, S. S. & Jain, D. (2013). Bringing a theory to practice: Developing accountability measures for transfer process. Invited presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Association for Community Colleges. San Francisco, CA. April 21, 2013.
3. Starobin, S. S. (2012). Student access to postsecondary education in STEM. Invited presentation at University of North Texas. Denton, TX. February 20, 2012.
4. Starobin, S. S. & Laanan, F. S. (2007). Using national data sets for quantitative research. AERA Division J Workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL. April 9, 2007.
5. Laanan, F. S., & Starobin, S. S. (2005). A transfer guide for community college students. Invited presentation at the National Science Foundation Division of Human Resource Development Joint Annual Meeting 2005. Washington, D.C. April 26, 2005.
6. Starobin, S. S. (2004). Gender differences in college choice, aspirations, and selfconcept among community college students in science, mathematics, and engineering. Invited presentation at the National Science Foundation. Arlington, VA. September 28, 2004.
State
1. Vasquez, P., & Suzuki, S. (2000). Diversity in residence halls: Interpersonal and group understanding. Presented at the Resident Assistant Training at Texas Woman’s University. Denton, TX. August 2000.
2. Owens, T., & Suzuki, S. (2000). Building community through welcoming diversity. Presented at the Peer Counselor Training at the University of North Texas. Denton, TX. June 2000.
3. Williamson, P., & Suzuki, S. (2000). Beyond policies and procedures: Managing interpersonal and inter-group conflicts. Presented at the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators Summer Legal Conference. Dallas, TX. June 2000.
4. Suzuki, S. (2000). Asian women in higher education. Presented at the 5th Annual Women’s Studies Conference at the University of North Texas. Denton, TX. March 2000.
5. Suzuki, S. (2000). Japanese women unwraps her kimono. Presented at the 3rd Annual Women’s Student Leadership Conference. Denton, TX. February 2000.
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University
1. Starobin, S. S. (2012). Broadening the evaluation measures from “ordinary” to “extraordinary”: Utilization of social and psychological measures. Presented at the SP@ISU Broader Impacts Evaluation Workshop at Iowa State University. Ames, IA. November 28, 2012.
2. Schenk, T., Rethwisch, D., Starobin, S. S., Chapman-Haynes, M., & Laanan, F. S. (2011). Iowa Project Lead the Way: Implications for research, policy, and practice. Presented at the CESMEE Brown Bag Seminar at Iowa State University. Ames, IA. October 5, 2011.
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Editorial and Review Board Membership
• Community College Review: 2013 – Present
• Community College Journal of Research and Practice: 2013 – 2016
Manuscript Reviewer for Scholarly Journals
• Community College Review: 2007-present
• Community College Journal of Research and Practice: 2013 – present
• Journal of Research in Rural Education: 2014-2016
• NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education: 2011-2016
• Equity and Excellence in Education: 2011-2016
• Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering: 2010-2016
• Enrollment Management Journal: 2010-2011
• Journal of College Student Development Research in Brief: 2006-2008
Review Panel
• Iowa State University, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development: 2013 Internal Panel Reviewer for the National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC).
• Iowa State University, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development: 2013 Internal Panel Reviewer for the National Science Foundation Widening Implementation & Demonstration of Evidence-Based Reforms (WIDER).
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Grant Reviewer
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• National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources’ (EHR) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program: 2015
• National Science Foundation, Office of International Science and Engineering: 2009
• National Science Foundation, Directorate for Computer, Information Science, and
Engineering: 2007
Research Advisory Board Member
• Transfer Student Pathways to Engineering Degrees. NSF EEC 1428502: 2014 – 2017.
• Characterizing and Modeling Experience of Transfer Student in Engineering:
MultipleInstitution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD) NSF DUE 0969474: 2011 – 2016.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
Dissertation titles with * received a Ph.D. degree with Research Excellence Awards from the Graduate College at ISU
Year Name Completed
2015 Dodge, Elena 2015 Jorstad, John
2015 Sun, Jie
Dissertation Title
Academic Engagement of International Students at Community Colleges:
A Culturally Sensitive Measurement Model
STEM aspiration: The influence of social capital and chilly climate on female community college students
Homesick at College: A Predictive Model for First- Year First-Time Students
Role
Major Professor Major Professor
Committee Member
2016
Upah, Sylvester C., Jr.
Impact of the Predictive Analytics Based Advising on the Selection and Change of Major among First-year, First-term Students in Engineering
Major Professor
2015
Lichoro, David
Faculty Preparedness for Transition to Teaching Online Courses in the Iowa Community College Online Consortium
Committee Member
2015
Seliger, Jared
Using identity theory to determine the role of professional development in adjunct nursing faculty identity salience
Committee Member
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2013 Lui, Joyce Asian American Pacific Islander Transfer Student Committee Experiences Member
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2015
Anne Howsare Boyens
English as a Second Language courses: A path to college?
A study of noncredit ESL students and their patterns of matriculation to community college
Committee Member
2014
Chen, April
The influence of self-efficacy on degree aspiration among domestic and international community college students*
Major Professor
2014
Gaalswyk, Terry
Predicting transfer students’ selection of
a STEM major and academic adjustment: A study of community college students at a midwestern university
Committee Member
2014
Hargens, Diane
Examining student achievement and interventions for underprepared vocational math students
Committee Member
2013
Anderson, Ryan
Adult learners and student engagement: A study of the influence of student
engagement on community college students and their intention to transfer*
Major Professor
2013
Bottenfield, Kip
Examining the construct validity and reliability of student engagement among adult students*
Major Professor
2013
Klein, Barbara
Building student connections: A successful first-year experience course and community college retention
Committee Member
2013
Kruse, Tracy
The intersection of social capital and finances on intentions to transfer in STEM fields: A study of community college students in a rural Midwestern state*
Major Professor
2013
Myers, Bianca
A study of the influence of student engagement on community college students’ intentions to transfer and STEM aspirations*
Major Professor
2013
Johnson, Joel
Predictors of Latina/o community college student vocational choice of STEM fields: Testing of the STEM vocational choice model*
Co-Major Professor
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2013
Woods, Kristin
Predicting community college transfer student success: The role of community college academic experiences on post-transfer adjustment*
Major Professor
2012
Bradley, Jane
Math and science community college faculty: A culture apart
Committee Member
2012 Cooper, Sandra
Examining student achievement and curriculum in a nursing program at a Midwestern
community college
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Major Professor
2012
Darrow, Mary
Engineering transfer student leavers: Voices from the sidelines of the engineering playing field
Committee Member
2012
Humburg, Dawn
Utilizing the Composite Financial Index as Strategic Financial Analysis for Measuring Financial Health and Student Success Rates among Iowa Community Colleges
Co-Major Professor
2012
Korobova, Nadia
A comparative study of student engagement, satisfaction, and academic success among international and American students
Major Professor
2012
Lopez, Carlos
Transfer students in STEM majors at a Midwestern University: Academic and social involvement factors that influence student success
Committee Member
2012
Moon, Jessica
Honors and high-ability students: Factors that predict academic efficacy, critical thinking skills, and academic goals
Committee Member
2012
Moser, Kristin
Redefining transfer student success: Transfer capital and the Laanan-transfer students’ questionnaire (L- TSQ) revisited
Committee Member
2012
Thomas, John
Seamless transfer or crooked seams? The differentiated outcomes of associate’s degree types completing the baccalaureate degree
Committee Member
2012 Young,Darby
2011 Buzynski, Brenda
College satisfaction among students enrolled at religious four-year colleges
Earning college credit in high school: Variables that predict persistence to the second year of college
Committee Member Committee Member
2011
Heaverlo, Carol
STEM Development: A Study of 6th-12th Grade Girls’ Interest and Confidence in Mathematics and Science
Committee Member
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2011
Johnson, Kim
Examining Noncredit Workforce Training Programming at Kirkwood Community College: A New Conceptual Model for Measuring Student Motivations and Perceptions of High Quality Job Attainment
Committee Member
2011
Krauth, Stephanie
Service participation as a predictor of multicultural competency in college graduates: A comparative study of sectarian and
nonsectarian institutions
Committee Member
2011
Krogh-Duree, Brenda
The community college nursing director: A leader in the community college and nursing profession
Committee Member
2011
Ryder, Andrew
From dropout to degree: The GED pathway to and through Iowa community colleges
Committee Member
2011
Schuttinga, Bethany
Enrollment management strategies: Effectiveness and usage at member institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Committee Member
2011
Zhang, Yi
The use of agents in applying to the U.S. higher education: Experience of Chinese undergraduate students
Committee Member
2010
Anderson, Joni
An examination of college factors used by business students who chose to attend a small Midwestern private college
Co-Major Professor
2010
Boord, Margi
Analysis of adjunct faculty at Des Moines Area Community College: Use and application of Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory to predict job satisfaction in teaching improvement and professional development
Committee Member
2010
Fara, Kimberly
The relationship of college credit earned while in high school to first-semester college GPA and persistence to the second college year
Committee Member
2010
McComas, Marlene
Degree completion and acceleration rates of Iowa community colleges’ concurrent enrollment students
Committee Member
2010
Nacos-Burds, Kathleen
A comparative analysis of demographic and academic characteristics*
Co-Major Professor
2010
Patterson, Kevin
An analysis of demographic data and educational experiences that predict student success on the funeral service National Board Examination
Co-Major Professor
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National/International
HONORS AND AWARDS
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2010
Teshome, Yalem
Social and institutional factors affecting the daily experiences of the spouses of international students: Voices from the Midwest and implications to academic institutions
Committee Member
2009
Maguire, Kenneth
Post-college earnings of Iowa community college career and technical education students: Analysis of selected career clusters
Committee Member
2009
McLaughlin, Michael
Community college nursing and allied health education programs, and Iowa’s healthcare workforce
Co-Major Professor
2009
Mead, Randy
A comparison of the enrollment and academic success of dual credit and non-dual credit students at Des Moines Area Community College
Committee Member
2009
Schulz, Steven
Predicting job satisfaction among Iowa community college adjunct faculty members: Use and application of Herzberg’s motivationhygiene theory
Committee Member
2008
Compton, Jonathan
Factors influencing the postcollege earnings of Iowa community college career and technical education students from three career clusters
Committee Member
• Barbara K. Townsend Emerging Scholar Award, Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Seattle, WA, April 16-17, 2010.
• Outstanding Research Paper Award, Career and Technical Education Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 10, 2007.
• Data Policy Institute Fellow, Association for Institutional Research, National Center for
Education Statistics, and National Science Foundation, Lansdowne, VA, June 20-30,
2004.
• Conference Intern, Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual Conference.
Portland, OR, November 12-16, 2003.
• Graduate Student Policy Seminar, Association for the Study of Higher Education Annual
Conference, Sacramento, CA, November 20-21, 2002.
University
• Early Achievement in Research Award, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University, 2013.
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• Honorable Mention, Dissertation Award, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, March 9, 2005.
• Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, April 11, 2003.
• Howard Smith Scholarship, College of Education, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas, 2001-2002.
• International Education Committee Scholarship, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas, 1997-2002.
• Graduate Student Scholarship, University of North Texas. Denton, Texas, 2000-2001.
• Dwane Kingery Doctoral Scholarship, Program in Higher Education, University of North
Texas. Denton, Texas, 2000-2001.
• Phi Kappa Phi: National Honor Society, University of North Texas Chapter. Denton,
Texas, 1998-2001.
LEADERSHIP / OFFICES HELD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
National
American Educational Research Association
• Proposal Reviewer, Division J, 2004-2016
• Evaluation Chair, Division J, 2007
• Co-Section Chair, Division J, 2006
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
• Co-Chair, Section 1 Students: Learning and Development, 2012
• Dissertation of the Year Award Committee, 2014-2016
Council for the Study of Community Colleges
• Annual Conference Program Co-Chair, 2023
• Historian/Board Member, 2013-2015
• Board Member, 2004-2007
UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENTAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES
University Service
• Community College Relations Council (2014-2016)
• Internal Evaluation Team for the Iowa Illinois Nebraska STEM Partnership for
Innovation in Research and Education (IINspire-LSAMP) (2012-2014)
• Boarder Impacts Team of the Iowa Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive
Research (EPSCoR) (2012-2014)
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College Service
• Computation Advisory Committee in CHS (2012-2013)
• Honors Committee in the College of Human Sciences (CHS) (2008-2012, 2014-2015) Departmental/School Service
• Graduate Studies Committee (2014-2016)
• Strategic Planning Committee (2014-2015)
• Awards and Scholarship Committee (2010-2012)
• Computation Advisory Committee (2010-2012)
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