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 University

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.

  Backes, C. E., & Backes, L. S. (1993, February).  Collaboration comes to the vocational classroom.  Tech Directions, pp. 21-2.

  Backes, C. E.  (1992, Fall).  High tech talk.  American Careers, pg. 2. 

  Backes, C. E., & Gassen, M. P.  (1990)  Teaching robotics.  The Technology Teacher, 50(2), 12-14.

 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

      Participated in Conceptual Framework Conference, Fall 1995

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