DATA SUMMARY SHEET
CHARLES EDWARD BACKES
PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY
ACADEMIC DEGREES
Ph.D. Louisiana State University,
1995, Vocational Education
M.S. Louisiana State University,
1986, Industrial Education
B.S. Louisiana State
University,
1981,
Industrial Arts Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-Present Valdosta State University, Professor
2003-2004 Acting Department Head, ACED
1997-2001
Valdosta State University, Associate Professor
1993-1997
Valdosta State University, Assistant Professor
1981-1993
East Ascension High School, Gonzales, LA
1991-1992
Research Assistant, School of Vocational Education, Louisiana State
1989
Part-time Instructor, Southeastern Louisiana University
SELECTED
COURSES TAUGHT
ACED
7030:
Curriculum Issues and Trendsin Adult and
Career Education
ACED
4780:
Internship in Teaching Career Education
ACED
4410:
New Teacher Institute
ACED
7410:
New Teacher Institute
ACED 4690: Methods of Instruction in Adult and Career Education
ACED
4700:
Instructional Materials Development in Adult and
Career Education
ACED 4710 Classroom and Laboratory Management
ACED 9420 Issues and Trends in Adult and Career Education
Publications
Backes, C.E. & Ellis, I.C. (In press). The Secrets of Classroom Management. Techniques , May 2003.
Backes, C.E. (2000). Teaching Essential Skills Through Cooperative Partnerships. ATEA Journal, December 2000-2001.
Backes, C.E. (2000). Creating an Advisory Committee: Improving Vocational Programs with Community Support. Tech Directions, 60(1), 24-27.
Backes, C.E. (1999). Creating Effective Advisory Committees. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Gulf South Business and Vocational Education Conference, 3(1), 19-20.
Backes,
C. E. & Backes, L. S. (1999). Making the best of a learning experience. Techniques,
74(5), 23-24.
Backes,
C. E. & Backes, L. S. (1998). Preparing new teachers through an effective
student teaching experience. Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Gulf South
Business and Vocational Education Conference 2(1), 5-6.
Backes, C. E. (1997). The do’s and don’ts of working with adult learners. Adult
Learning, 8(3), 29-31.
Backes,
C. E. (1997). Effectively working with adult learners. Proceedings, Fifth Annual
Gulf South Business
and Vocational
Education Conference, Vol. I, No 1.
Backes,
C. E. (1995).
Identification of Activities That are Appropriate Parts of a
Partnership Between Secondary Technology Education Programs and Business and
Industry. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA.
Backes,
C. E. (1994).
Motivating students. The
Technology Teacher, 54(1), 9-12.
Presentations
Backes, C. E. (February, 2003). Work-based learning for the college-bound student in Georgia. Georgia Tech Prep Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Backes, C. E. (February, 2003). An update on work-based learning programs in Georgia. Georgia Tech Prep Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Backes, C. E. (January, 2003). Perceptions of work-based learning in Georgia. TIEGA/HSTE Winter Workshop, Warner Robins, GA.
Backes, C. E. (January, 2003). The secrets of classroom management. TIEGA/HSTE Winter Workshop, Warner Robins, GA.
Backes, C. E. (October, 2002). Issues for new teacher institute interns. Tenth Annual Gulf South Adult and Career Education Conference, Valdosta, GA.
Backes, C. E. & Backes, K. L. (May, 2002). School to work opportunities for college-bound students. Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Backes, C. E. (May, 2002). Addressing the needs of new teachers. Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Backes, C. E. (January, 2002). Certification programs for new teachers at Valdosta State University. TIEGA Winter Workshop, Warner Robins, GA.
Backes, C. E. (October, 2001). Issues for new teacher institute interns. Ninth Annual Gulf South Adult and Career Education Conference, Valdosta, GA.
Backes, C. E. (May, 2001). New challenges for trade and industrial education in the new millenium. Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Backes, C. E. & Murdock, A. K. (March, 2001). Developing web-based courses. Georgia Tech Prep State Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Backes, C. E. (February, 2001). Professional development opportunities for new teachers, Atlanta, GA.
Backes, C.E. & Murdock, A.K. (October, 2000).
Issues for New Teacher Institute Interns. Eighth Annual Gulf South Business and Vocational Education
Conference, Valdosta.
Backes, C. E. (May, 2000).
Web-Enhancing Internships and Practicums.
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, New Orleans, La.
Backes, C. E. & Murdock, A. K. (March, 2000).
Supporting Teachers at a Distance: Using
the Internet as a Mentoring Tool. Georgia
Tech Prep State Conference, Atlanta.
Backes, C.E. (September, 1999). Creating Effective
Advisory Committees. Seventh Annual Gulf South Business and Vocational Education
Conference, Valdosta.
Backes,
C.E. (February, 1999). Teaching Essential Skills Through Cooperative Partnership
Activities. Third Annual Georgia
Tech Prep State Conference, Savannah.
Backes, C.E. (December, 1998). Effectively Working With Advisory Committees. Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Savannah, GA.
Backes, C.E. & Backes, L.S. (April 1998). Preparing New Teachers Through an Effective Student Teaching Experience. Gulf South Business and Vocational Education Conference, Valdosta.
Backes,
C.E. (May 1998). A Cooperative Approach to Teaching Essential Skills.
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Asheville, NC.
Backes,
C.E. (October, 1997). Effectively
Working With Adult Learners. Academic
Affairs Administrators Association. Southeastern
Regional Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Backes, C.E. (April, 1997). Effectively working with adult learners. Gulf South Business and Vocational Education Conference, Valdosta, GA.
Backes,
C.E. (April, 1997). Issues for new vocational teachers.
Gulf South Business and Vocational Education Conference, Valdosta, GA.
Backes,
C.E. (March, 1997). Why are you here?—How to get the most out of a conference.
Key note address at the Opening General Session of the Louisiana
Technology Association Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Backes,
C.E. (March, 1997). Where are you going and how will you get there?-- Preparing
for the world of work. Key note
address at the Awards Banquet of the Louisiana Technology Student Association
Conference, Lafayette, LA.
Backes,
C.E. (December, 1996). Teaching Essential Skills Through Partnerships With
Business and Industry. American Vocational Association Conference, Cincinnati.
Backes,
C. E. (May, 1996). Valdosta State University’s Contribution to Seamless
Education. Paper presented at
the Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Long Beach, MS.
Backes, C. E. (May, 1996).
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working With Adult Learners. Paper
presented at the Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, Long
Beach, MS.
Backes, C. E. & Murdock, A. (May, 1996),. Valdosta State University’s Contribution to Seamless Education. South Georgia School to Work Meeting, Macon, GA.
Backes,
C. E. (April, 1996). Fun and Exciting Classrooms. Paper presented at the South Georgia Business Education
Conference, Valdosta, GA.
Backes, C. E. (November,
1995). Business and Industry
Partnerships With Technology Education Programs.
Paper presented at the Louisiana State Department of Education/Louisiana
Technology Education Association Conference, Marrero, LA.
Backes,
C. E. (October, 1995). Business and Industry Partnerships With Technology
Education Programs. Paper
presented at the Georgia Industrial Technology Education Association Conference,
Atlanta, GA.
Backes,
C. E. (April, 1995). Educational Partnerships with Business and Industry.
Paper presented at the South Georgia Business Education Conference, Valdosta,
GA.
Backes,
C. E. (March, 1995). Tips on Establishing Business and Industry Partnerships
With Vocational Education Programs. Paper
presented at the School-to-Work Transition Movement Teleconference, Valdosta,
GA.
Backes,
C. E. (December, 1994). Business and Industry Partnerships With Technology
Education Programs. Paper
presented at the American Vocational Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
SERVICE
Institution
University
Faculty Senate, Member, 1995-2001
Environmental Issues Committee, Faculty Senate, Co-chair, 1995-96
Environmental Issues Committee, Faculty Senate, Chair, 1996-1997
Campus Beautification Subcommittee, Faculty Senate, Member, 1995-1997
Traffic and Parking Subcommittee, Faculty Senate, Member, 1995-1997
Institutional Planning Committee, Faculty Senate, Co-chair, 1998-1999
Institutional Planning Committee, Faculty Senate, Chair, 1999-2000
Institutional Planning Committee, Faculty Senate, Past-Chair, 2000-2001
SAC Steering Committee, Member, 1999-2001
College
College of Education Executive Committee, Faculty Representative, 1998-99
Curriculum Reform Committee, Member, 1996-present
Conceptual Framework Committee, Member, 1994-1996
Department
Personnel Committee, Member, 2000-present
Research and Development Committee, Member, 1993-1998
Research and Development Committee, Chair, 1998-present
South Georgia Business Education Conference Committee, Member, 1996-1998
Curriculum Committee, Member, 1993-present
Curriculum Reform Committee, Chair, 1998-present
Library Acquisition Committee, Member, 1993-94
Master's in Vocational Education Revision Committee, Chair, 1994-95
Schools
Lowndes High School, Member, Family and Consumer Science Advisory Committee, 1997-2000
Valdosta High School, Member, Technology Education Advisory Committee, 1997-2000
Lowndes High School, Member, Technology Education Advisory Committee, 1997-2000
Valdosta City Schools, Member, P-16 Career Awareness Committee, 1995-96
Valdosta High School and Lowndes High School, Member, DCT Advisory Council, 1994-1996
Valdosta High School, Member, Vocational Education Advisory Council, 1994-2000
S. L. Mason Elementary School, Co-chair, Science and Technology Fun Festival, 1994-95
S. L. Mason Elementary School, Coordinator and teacher, Elementary Technology Project, 1993-94
Valdosta Middle School, Guest Lecturer, 1994-95
State
Georgia Career-Technical Teacher Preparation Task Force, Member, 2000-Present
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Judge, 1994, 1995, and 1996
Technology Student Association, Judge, 1994, 1996, 1997, and 1998
Phi Beta Lambda, Judge, 1994-2001
Work-based Learning Committee, Chair, 2001-Present
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
International/National
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
Trade and Industrial Education Division—ACTE
Health Occupations Division—ACTE
Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Fraternity
Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity
Regional/State
Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE)
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference
Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA)
Healthcare Science Technology Education Association of Georgia (GHSTE)
Offices Held, Committee Membership, Editorships at Each Level
Phi Delta Kappa, President, 2002-Present
Phi Delta Kappa, Historian, 2000-2002
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, Past President, 2001-2002
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, President, 2000-2001
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, President-Elect, 1999-2000
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, Program Planning Committee, 1998-99
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, Conference Chair, 1998-99
Trade & Industrial Educators of Georgia, Executive Board, 1994-1997
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, Auditing Committee, 1995-96
Southeastern Trade and Industrial Conference, Resolutions Committee, 1996-1998
Editor, TIEGA Tip Sheet. The official publication of the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia, 1995-97.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Technology
Faculty Support Network and Training (PT3) Participant, 2000-Present
Participated in Distance Learning workshop, Fall 1995
Participated in Multimedia workshop, Fall 1994
Participated in Library information workshop, Spring 1995
Curriculum Reform
Participated in Assessment Workshop, Valdosta State University, Fall 1999
Participated in INTASC Conference, Valdosta State University, Spring 1996