Dr. Karen Hakim - Butt Associate Dean, School of Education ...

Dr. Karen Hakim-Butt
Associate Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Performance

Academic Preparation:

Degree: Ed.D. University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1989
Columbia University, Teachers College, NY, 1984
Degree: M.A. Slippery Rock State College, PA, 1981
Nassau Community College, NY, 1978
Degree: BS

Degree: AA

Administration Positions:
Associate Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Performance, College of

Charleston (2013 – current)

• State and national accreditations (CAEP, CAATE, NCATE, SACS, SPAS)

• School wide assessment (Title II, PEDS, EEP, Deans Report)
• School offices supervision including:

• Office for Student Services & Credentialing,
• Call Me Mister,
• Center for Partnerships in Education,
• Early Childhood Development Center,
• Center for Professional Development
• School-wide budget
• Department chairs direct report
• Faculty & staff searches & hires
• School of Education, Health and Human Performance representation across the educational
community on campus, locally, state-wide and nationally

Interim Associate Dean, College of Education, California State University, Long Beach (2011-2012)

• State and national accreditation,
• College curriculum process,
• Undergraduate programs & credential programs,
• Advisement center,
• State mandated teaching performance assessments (CalTPA)
• Supervision of staff including hiring and evaluating staff within collective bargaining

structure

• Faculty and staff searches
• Develop and refine college and program assessment systems in collaboration with

assessment office and college faculty

• Work with the Dean in implementing policies and procedures, budget decisions and college-
wide goals

• Responsible for submission of all required assessment & accreditation reporting (Title II,
PEDs, PADs, NCATE, IAP)

• Participate in CSU Education Deans meetings, Community Partners meetings, Credential
Coordinators meetings, CalTPA coordinator meetings

• Development and oversight for the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA)
process

• Represent the College of Education across the educational community on campus, locally,
state-wide and nationally

• Collaboration with chancellor’s office and faculty and oversight for College-wide grants

University Single Subject Coordinator (~Secondary Teacher Education Chair), College of
Education, California State University, Long Beach (2005-2011)
• Responsible for day to day administration of the university-wide program including course

schedules, supervising staff, holding department meetings, facilitating information flow,
supporting teaching and scholarship, coordinating 11 university wide programs across 5
colleges with over 1,200 students and 120 full and part time faculty.
• Development of the program assessment system including identification of signature
assignments, rubrics, curriculum mapping, state and national reporting & document writing
• Development of collaborative relationships with other colleges across campus and district
partners
• Development of program wide goals, analyzing assessments, leading the change / growth
process
• Program and curriculum development
• Grant writing and leading Professional Development activities
• Service on College and Campus-wide committees including curriculum, teacher preparation,
grade appeals, petition committee, faculty council, assessment committee, Dean’s leadership
committee.
• Co-director of the Teaching Preparation Advising Center
• Advisement of students, problem solving and developing student support systems
• Hiring, mentoring and evaluating faculty
• Building partnerships and networks with public school partners
• Grant writing and Professional Development

University Teaching, Rank & Other Responsibilities
Professor, College of Charleston (2013 – current)
Professor, California State University, Long Beach (1999 – 2013)
Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach (1994 -1999)
• Kinesiology Single Subject Coordinator
• Graduate Physical Education, Teacher Education Coordinator
• Taught 12 different undergraduate, credential and graduate course in Kinesiology (Physical

Education, Teacher Education)
• Responsible for writing the state & national accreditation document
• Served on a variety of department, college and University committees
Associate Professor, California State University, Los Angeles (1993-1994)
• Taught 4 undergraduate courses
• Served on a variety of department committees

Assistant Professor, Hofstra University (1989 – 1993)
• Student Teaching Coordinator (1989-1993)
• Coordinator, Graduate Physical Education (1989-1991)
• Coordinator, Undergraduate Physical Education (1991-1993)
• Served on a variety of department, college and university committees
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Queens College (1992-1993)
• Taught Measurement and Evaluation
Instructor, Louisiana State University, Shreveport (1984-1986)
• Taught a variety of undergraduate courses
• Served on department and college committees

K-12 Teaching
• Assistant Program Coordinator for Middle School Physical Education, Greensboro City

Middle Schools (1987-1989, through grant at UNCG)
• Physical Education Teacher, St. Pius School (K-8) ½ time (1986-1987)
• Physical Education teacher, B’Nai Shalom Day School (pre k-6) ½ time (1986-1987)
• Physical Education Teacher, Solomon Schector Day School (k-6) (1983-1984)

Funded Grants & Awards
• STEELI (Title II grant) through U.S. Department Of Education (2007-2013) $1,500,000.00

(Co-Writer & PD)
• Expanding Preparation of California’s New Teachers For Linked Learning: Partnership

Models of Clinical Teacher Preparation and Induction Through James Irvine Foundation
(2011 – 2013) $600,000 (Co-writer & PD)
• Clinical Preparation and Co-Teaching Residencies Planning Grant through S.D. Bechtel Jr.
Foundation (2011) $25,000 (Co-writer & PD)
• Clinical Teacher Preparation: A Focus on Linked Learning Planning Grant through James
Irvine Foundation (2011) $25,000 (Co-writer & PD)
• Internship Grant through California Commission On Teacher Credentialing (writer & PD),

$65,000.00 for 2010-2011
$65,000 .00 for 2009-2010
$65,000.00 for 2008-09
$100,000.00 for 2007-08
• Co-Teaching Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2011
• Assessment Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2007
• Assessment Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2006
• EEE Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2005
• EEE Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2004
• EEE Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2003
• EEE Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2002
• PT 3 Mini Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 2001
• Assessment of Student Learning, California State University, Long Beach, 2000
• Assessment of Student Learning, California State University, Long Beach, 1999
• Assessment of Student Learning California State University, Long Beach, 1998

• Improving Student Learning with Interactive Media, California State University, Long
Beach, 1998

• TEAM Grant, California State University, Long Beach, 1996
• Professional Development Grant, Western Society for College Women, 1996
• Affirmative Action Multicultural Grant, Hofstra University,1995
• Multicultural Research Grant, Hofstra University 1991
• Multicultural Research Grant, Hofstra University 1990
• University Distinguished Faculty Advising Award, California State University, Long Beach,

(2011)

Scholarly and Creative Activities:
Benken, B., Hakim-Butt, K., Zweip, S., Nguyen, H., (under revision).
Enhancing University Faculty’s Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills through Professional Development.

Nguyen, H., Benken, B., Hakim-Butt, K., Gomez-Zwiep, S. (2014). Teaching and Learning in
Higher Education: Enhancing Faculty’s Preparation of Prospective Secondary Teacher
Candidates for Instructing English Language Learners. International Journal of Teaching and
Learning in Higher Education. 5 (14), 305-315.

Zweip, S., Benken, B., Hakim-Butt. K., Nguyen. H., (2013). “Bridging Barriers Between Higher
Education and K-12 Settings: A Collaborative Professional Development Model for Improving
Secondary EL Instruction” in Nagle, J. Ed (2013) English Learner Instruction through
Collaboration and Inquiry in Teacher Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Petray-Rowcliffe, C. K., Williams, E. W., Lavay B. W., Hakim-Butt, K. L. (2002). Ongoing, systematic self-
assessment of pre-service physical education teachers’ behaviors. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance. 73 (7), 49-55.

Sparks, W.G. & Butt, K. (2001). Collaborative action research: Expanded inquiry in
multicultural education in physical education) Physical Educator.

Rodriques, K., Lavay, B., Butt, K.L. (November, 1997) Reducing transition time to enhance
student learning in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Sparks, W.G. & Butt, K.L. (Spring, 1996) Multicultural education in physical education: A study
of knowledge’s, attitudes and experiences. The Physical Educator.

Butt, K.L. & Pahnos, M.L. (1995, January). The critical need for a multicultural focus within our
schools. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 48-53.

Butt, K.L. & Sparks, W.G. (1995, July). Collaborative action research: A context for expanded
inquiry in multi-cultural education. Juried conference proceedings ICHPER*SD 38th World
Congress Proceedings, 207 - 209

Butt, K.L. (1995, March). The inside-out cry: The educator as learner. The Chronicle of Physical
Education in Higher Education, 5, 14.

Pahnos, M. & Butt, K.L. (1994). Integrating multicultural health education into the curriculum in
Matiella, A.C. (Ed.)(1994) The Multicultural Challenge in Health Education. Santa Cruz: ETR
Associates, 133 - 149.

Butt, K.. & Pahnos, M. (1993, April). A survey of multicultural education courses in institutions
that offer physical education degree programs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
(abstract)

Martinek, T.J., & Butt, K. (1992). Using action research to improve teaching in Hittleman, D.R.,
& Simon, A.J. (1992) Interpreting Educational Research: An Introduction for Consumers of
Research. Columbus, OH: McMillan -Merrill.

Pahnos, M. & Butt, K.L. (1992). Ethnocentrism - A universal pride in ones' ethnic background:
It's impact on teaching and learning. Education. 118-120.

Butt, K. & Pahnos, M. (1992). A Survey of Multicultural Education Courses in schools of higher
education that offer degree programs in physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport. (Abstract)

Butt, K.L. (1992). The multicultural arena and its importance to teacher education programs. The
Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education 1,6,14.

Butt, K.L. (1992). A descriptive study of four middle school physical education teachers'
experiences during participation in collaborative action research staff development projects
(Published dissertation).

Martinek, T.J., & Butt, K. (1988). Using action research to improve teaching. Journal of
Teaching in Physical Education.

“AIM for Optimal Use of Class Time in Elementary School Physical Education” CD-ROM

“Educational Telecommunications Network Long Distance Learning Project” Instructional video
& materials

Service
College of Charleston
• Deans Assessment Committee
• Honors College Committee
• Data Collection EDASYS Development Committee
• Distance Education Steering Committee
• School Assessment Committee
• Budget Committee
• Administrative Council
• Conference Planning Committee, Diversity, Early Childhood Summit
• Tenure & Promotion Committee

• Department Chair Search Committee, Chair
• Department Chair Council

California State University, Long Beach

• Teacher Preparation Committee
• University Single Subject Credential Program Coordinator
• University Grade Appeal Committee, Chair
• FPPC (faculty policy committee)
• Athletic Committee
• Administrative Review Committee for AVP
• CED Administrative Council
• CED Leadership Committee
• CED Faculty Council
• CED Assessment Committee
• CED TPA implementation Committee
• CED NCATE / CTC Accreditation Committee
• CED MSTI Committee
• CED co-director Teacher Preparation Advising Center
• CLMER STAR grant committee
• CLMER director search committee
• CED Associate Dean search committee
• CED University Single Subject search committee, chair
• CED Curriculum Committee
• CED Budget Committee
• CHHS RPT Committee
• Kinesiology RTP Committee
• Kinesiology SSCP CTC document author
• Kinesiology Peer Review Committee
• Kinesiology Comprehensive Exam & Thesis Committees
• Kinesiology PETE Advisory Council Chair
• SSCP Teacher Education Committee chair
• SSCP Petition Committee chair
• SSCP NCATE & CTC document author
• SSCP Advisory Council
• SSCP – all other service as required as part of the job
• TED – Peer Review - Evaluation of lecturers
• ASEC – Doctoral Dissertation Committee
• CA Sate-Wide Field Directors Consortium, Co-director (CSU wide)
• Intern Directors Consortium (CTC state wide)
• CalTPA (CTC state wide)
• Western Society for College Women (State conference planner)
• CCTE (conference program reviewer)
• Strategies (juried journal reviewer)
• LA County Department of Education (instructional material reviews)

• LBUSD (BTSA advisory)

Presentations
“Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners Through Professional Development for Content

Faculty and Secondary Teacher Candidates Within a University-Wide Program” AERA, New Orleans, 2011
“Utilizing Professional Development to Transform a Secondary Teacher Education Program to Better

Meet the Needs of the Growing English Language Learner Population”. CCTE, San Diego, 2010
“Professional Development in Higher Education: Enhancing Teacher Education Programs for English

Language Learners’ Success”. AERA, San Diego, 2009
“How can Teacher Education Programs Prepare Candidates to Address the Needs of a Culturally and

Linguistically Diverse, Global Community?” CCTE, San Diego, 2008. National Physical Education Teacher
Education Conference, 2006

“Developing electronic portfolios in PETE: The why, what, when and how’s”. Presented
at AAHPERD Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

“Town meeting between cooperating teachers, student teachers and university
supervisors” Presented at CAHPERD Conference, Monterey, Ca., 1999

“Take the challenge: Go the distance for multiculturalism in the physical education
curriculum”. Presented at AAHPERD Conference in Boston, MA., 1999

“Trials and Tribulations of PETE professors struggling to develop PCK” Paper presented
at the national American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(AAHPERD) conference, Reno, NV, 1998

“Multicultural Education in physical education: A study of knowledge, attitudes and
experiences”. Paper presented at the Southwest District of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SWAHPERD) conference, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, 1997.

“Multicultural education in physical education in California: A study of teachers
knowledges, attitudes and experiences”. Paper presented at the Western Society for Physical
Education College Women (WSPECW), Long Beach, California, November, 1996.

“Multicultural education in physical education: Critical inquiry into qualitative issues”.
Paper presented at the national American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance (AAHPERD) conference, Atlanta, Georgia in April, 1996.

“AIM: Using class time effectively in elementary school physical education”
(Technology presentation). Multimedia presentation at the National Conference on Teacher
Education in Physical Education, Morgantown, West Virginia, October, 1995.

"Collaborative action research: A context for expanded inquiry in multi-cultural
education. Paper presented at the International Congress of Health, Physical Education and
Recreation conference (ICHPER*SD) in Gainsville, Florida, July, 1995.

"Collaborative action research and multicultural education: A context for expanded
inquiry in physical education teacher education". Presented at the National Association of
Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE) conference, Palm Springs, CA, January,
1995.

"Is the support of institutional, faculty, and student diversity incompatible with present
values held by University
faculty and administrators?" Presented at the NAPEHE conference, Palm Springs, CA., January,
1995.

"Multicultural education and it's impact on the instructional process". Presented at the
national AAHPERD conference, Denver, Colorado, April, 1994.

"Multicultural education in physical education: A study of knowledge’s, attitudes and
experiences". Paper presented at the national AAHPERD conference, Denver, CO, April, 1994

"Multicultural issues in physical education". Four hour workshop presented at the
national conference for NAPEHE San Antonio, Texas, January, 1994.

"Multicultural education in physical education: A collaborative action research model".
Poster presented at the national conference for NAPEHE, San Antonio, Texas, January, 1994.

"A survey of multicultural education courses in institutions that offer Health education
degree programs. Poster presented at the national AAHPERD conference, Washington D.C.,
March 1993.

"Multicultural visions for the 21st century: Teaching to a socially and culturally diverse
population in Physical Education". Paper presented at the National NAPEHE conference, Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, January 1993.

"A survey of multicultural education courses in schools of higher education that offer
degree programs in physical education". Poster presented at the national AAHPERD conference,
Indiana, April, 1992.

"Teaching children's gymnastics". Presented at the Eastern District
AAHPERD conference, February, 1992.

"Teaching multicultural health education: Are you ethnocentric?" Paper presented at the
national AAHPERD conference, San Francisco, California, April, 1991.

"Car pooling: Collaborative action research; Pooling our resources". Paper presented at
the national AAHPERD conference, San Francisco, California, April, 1991.

"Building bridges through action research". Paper presented at the International
Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference, Atlanta, Georgia,
January 1991 (Invited presenter).

"Improving instructional practice through action research". Round table presented at the
national AAHPERD conference, Boston, Massachusetts, April, 1989.

"A study of the characteristics of pre-service physical education teachers in Taiwan: Why
do they choose to teach". Poster presented at the national AAHPERD conference, Kansas City,
Missouri, Spring, 1988.

"Teachers as researchers: An application of an action research model". Paper presented at
the national American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, Louisiana,
Spring 1988.

"Using action research to improve instructional practices". Paper presented at the North
Carolina AAHPERD, Greensboro, North Carolina, Fall 1987 (Invited presenter).

Professional Organizations
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Education Research Association (AERA)