Dr. Susan A. Clark

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Department of Health and Physical Education
  • Associate Professor

Professional Experience at RIC

  • 2018-2020 Video Analysis Fellow
  • 2018 Granted Sabbatical at Rhode Island College
  • 2011 Granted Tenure at Rhode Island College
  • 2010-Present Coordinator Health Education Teacher Preparation Program
  • 2006-Present Assistant Professor, Rhode Island College, Health and Physical Education Department

Scholarly/Professional Activity

Reports

  • 2016 RIDE Report for Health Education Program at Rhode Island College (major writer)
  • 2015 CAEP/AAHE Report for Health Education Program at Rhode Island College (major writer)
  • 2010 NCATE/AAHE Report for Health Education Program at Rhode Island College (major writer)
  • 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Alcohol Education Grant Final Report
  • 2008, 2009, 2010 NCAA Alcohol Education Grant Yearly Reports

Education

  • Argosy University, Sarasota, FL; Educational Leadership Ed. D. 2006
  • Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH; Education C.A.G.S. 2002
  • Springfield College, Springfield, MA; Health Studies M.Ed. 1998
  • Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH; Interdisciplinary - Psychology & Exercise Science B.S. 1989

Selected Publications

  • Clark, S. (2018, October) Performance assessments aligned with skills-based health education Accepted Presentation at the American School Health Association National Conference. Indianapolis, IN
  • Clark, S. (with RIC Teacher Candidates) (2014, February). Remember your set induction! Presentation at the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD. Newport, RI.
  • Clark, S. (2011, April). Self-esteem teaching strategies. Presentation at the National AAHPERD Convention. San Diego, CA. 
  • Clark, S. (2010, November). How to teach about depression and suicide gracefully and meaningfully. Accepted as oral presentation (delivered as virtual) at the International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Madrid, Spain.
  • Clark, S. (2010, November). Utilizing literature in health education curricula. Accepted as oral presentation (delivered as virtual) at the International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Madrid, Spain.
  • Berard Reed, K. & Clark, S. (2010, March). Using children"s literature in the health education classroom. Presentation at the National AAHPERD Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
  • Clark, S. (2010, March). Teaching about depression gracefully and meaningfully. Presentation at the National AAHPERD Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
  • Berard Reed, K. & Clark, S. (2010, February). Bringing literature into the health education classroom: It"s easier than you think. Presentation at the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Conference. Rye, NY.
  • Clark, S. (2010, February). Do as I say and as I do: Health educator as a role model. Presentation at the Eastern District of Association of AAHPERD Conference. Rye. NY.
  • Clark, S. (2010, February). Stress management strategies your students will love and remember. Presentation at the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Conference. Rye. NY.
  • Clark, S. (2010), February). Depression and suicide: Strategies for teaching with confidence and comfort. Presentation at the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Conference. Rye, NY.
  • Clark, S. (2009, November). Mental health teaching strategies. Presentation at the Vermont Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Killington, VT.
  • Clark, S. (2009, November). Stress management teaching strategies. Presentation at the Vermont Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Killington, VT.
  • Berard Reed, K. & Clark, S. (2008, February) Developing Rubrics in Health Education. Presentation at the Eastern District Association of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Newport, RI.
  • Accepted presentations: Clark, S. (January, 2010). Depression and Suicide; Mental Health Teaching Strategies; and Stress Management Strategies for New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention

Courses

  • HPE 101 Human Sexuality
  • HPE 102 Personal Health
  • HPE 200 Promoting Health and Well-Being in Schools
  • HPE 326 Assessment in Health Education
  • HPE 335 Consumer Health
  • HPE 410 Managing Stress and Mental/Emotional Health
  • HPE 417 Practicum in Elementary Health Education
  • HPE 418 Practicum in Secondary Health Education
  • HPE 419 Independent Study
  • HPE 422 Student Teaching Seminar in Health Education
  • HPE 424 Student Teaching in Health Education
  • HPE 431 Drug Education
  • HPE 434 Capstone in Health Education
  • HPE 562 Graduate Seminar in Health Education

Services to the College

  • Chair - Academic Integrity Board (2013-2022)
  • FSEHD Reflective Practice Committee (2008-2013 and 2018-present)
  • FSEHD Partnerships and Placements Committee (2013-2015)
  • FSEHD Assessment Committee (2015-2017)
  • Curriculum Committee (2007-2009)
  • Rhode Island College Council (2009-2013)
  • HPE Department Technology Committee (2017-present)
  • Committee on Committees (2013)
  • Development of Henry Barnard School health education curriculum with RIC and HBS faculty (2013)
  • Committee on Student Life (2009-2011)