International Communicology Institute
Fellows Biography: Maureen Connolly
Academic Status
Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies,
Professor of Physical Education and Kinesiology,
Brock University
Fellow, International Communicology Institute
3M Teaching Fellow, 2003
Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award, 2002
Making a Difference Award, Brock University, 2001
Community Partner Award, 2000
Rosalind Blauer Award, 2000
Editorial Board, Human Studies
b. 1956, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Office Address: CTLET, TH 253C, Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario. L2S 3A1
CANADA
Department Office Telephone: 905-688-5550, ext. 3933
Department Office FAX: 905-984-4866
Private Office Phone: 905-688-5550, ext. 4707
E-mail:
Professional Homepage: CTLET / Brock University
Educational Background
Ph.D., Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1990
Dissertation: Asking After Lived Experiences of and with Difficulty in Physical Activity in the Lifeworlds of Children and Young People
M.PE., Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1986
B.PE., Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1978
Certification:
1995-present: Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA
1995: Chronic Pain Therapy, ISMETH (International Somatic and Movement Certification Education Therapy Association)
2002: Professional Body Builder Status, NGA PRO CARD
Research Interests
(1) Phenomenology (Stressed Embodiment, Movement Education, Dance)
(2) Semiotics
(3) Curriculum and pedagogy
(4) Organizational culture
Professional Background
Avante
The American Journal of Semiotics
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology
Review of Teaching from the Inside Out (Beauchamp & Parsons).
Mosaic - Journal of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies
Atlantis - A Feminist Journal
Program Chair, International Human Science Research Conference, August, 2004
Program Coordinator, International Communicology Institute Symposium, July, 2002
Program Chair, Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability. National Forum & AGM and Youth Exchange Program, June, 2001
Program Chair, STLHE, National Conference and AGM, June, 2000
Certification Committee Member, Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN), 1993-2003
Board Member, Niagara Support Services (NSS), 1998-present
Board Member, Niagara Training and Employment Agency (NTEC), 1998-present
Canadian Representative, Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology (CARP)
Co-chair, Religion and Disability Studies Consultation (AAR), 1997-2002
Member, SPHS (Society for Phenomenology and the Human Sciences), 1991-2002
Member, NAFAPA (North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity), 1998-present
Member, SDS (Society for Disability Studies), 1996-2000
Member, NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), 1995-present
Member, Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability, 1998-2002
Member, American Academy of Religion/Society for Biblical Literature (AAR/SBL), 1996-2003
Member, Study Project in Phenomenology of the Body (SPPB), 1991-2001
Member, Canadian Women's Studies Association, 1996-2000
Treasurer, SPHS; 1997-199
Program Co-Chair, Love and Feminism Conference, Brock University, 1998 (Women's Studies and Philosophy)
Election to SPHS Board of Directors, 1994-1995; 1995-1996; 1996-1997; 1997-1998
Program Chair, SPHS Conference, 1996, 1997
Co-ordinator, CUPR, CAPHERD, 1995, 1996
Chair, Special Events and Protocol, Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled, July 1995
Ontario Representative to Executive Council of CAHPERD, 1992-1993
Past Professional Affiliation
Brock University, Canada. Centre for Teaching, Learning & Educational Technologies. 2003-present: Director
Department of Sport Management. 2002-2003: Chair
Department of Physical Education & Kinesiology. 2002-present: Professor
1995-2002: Associate Professor
1991-1995: Assistant Professor
Department of Women's Studies
1996-1999: Director
Instructional Development Office
1994-1995: Interim Director
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Department of Physical Education
1988-1991: Lecturer
1984-1986: Sessional Lecturer
University of Alberta, Canada
Department of Physical Education
1986-1988: Teaching Assistant
