HOMER TOLSON



HOMER TOLSON

Senior Professor

Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development

540 Harrington Tower

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas 77843-4226

(979) 458-1120

E-mail: htolson@ tamu.edu

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Statistics

Research Design

Tests and Measurements

EDUCATION

B. PE., Physical Education, Purdue University, 1963

M.S., Physical Education, Purdue University, 1964

Ph.D., Physical Education, Purdue University, 1968

EXPERIENCE

Educational

Senior Professor, Human Resource Development, EAHR Dept., Texas A&M University, (2007-present)

Associate Department Head, EAHR Dept., Texas A&M University (2013-2014)

Managing Director, International HRD, EAHR Dept., Texas A&M University (2012- 2016)

Program Chair, Human Resource Development, EAHR Dept., Texas A&M University (2006-2007) (2009-2011) (2013-2014)

Visiting Professor, Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University, (2000-2007)

Professor, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, (1991-1999)

Interim Department Head, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, (June 1-August 31, 1991)

Assistant Department Head, Health and Physical Education, Texas A&M University, (1984-1991)

Professor, Health and Physical Education, Texas A&M University, (1980-1991)

Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education, Texas A&M University, (1973-1980)

Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education, Texas A&M University, (1968-1973)

Graduate Research Instructor, Purdue University (1966-1968)

HONORS, AWARDS, AND LISTINGS

Outstanding Paper, Emerald Literati Network for Excellence, 2006

Fish Camp Namesake Honoree, 1998

Nominated University Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Teaching, 1998

College Level Distinguished Teaching Award, 1998

Teacher of the Year in Kinesiology, HLKN seniors, 1997

Nominated University Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Teaching, 1994

College Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Teaching, 1994

Nominated University Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Individual Student Relations, 1991

Nominated University Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Staff or Administration,

1988

College Level Distinguished Teaching Award, 1982

Nominated University Level Distinguished Achievement Award, Teaching, 1970

PUBLICATIONS

Books and Book Chapters

Corbin, C.B., Dowell, L.D., Lindsey, R. & Tolson, H. (1981), Concepts in Physical Education, 4th ed.: Wm. C. Brown.

Corbin, C.B., Dowell, L.D., Lindsey, R. & Tolson, H. (1981), Instructor Handbook for Concepts in Physical Education, 4th ed.: Wm. C. Brown.

Johnson, D. & Tolson, H. (1979). Basketball, American Press.

Refereed Journal Articles

Obiero, D., Nafukho, F. M., & Tolson, H. (2011). Consequences of employee turnover in the banking industry: A review of selected literature. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 19(2), 73-85.

Scott,T., Tolson, H., & Huang, T. (2011). Haunted by High School Performance No More. The Journal of College Admission, 22,_

Wang, J., Tolson, H., Chiang, T., & Huang, T.(2009).An exploratory factor analysis of workplace learning, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment in small to midsized businesses in Taiwan. Human Resource Development International. (in press)

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Huang, T., & Lee, Y. (2009).Assessment of AP participation and university academic success in the first semester. Journal of College Admission. (in press).

Jennings, D., Tolson, H., & Clark, N. (2008).Examining the differences between chief executive officers and sales managers in five different industrial distribution channels regarding value-added activities. Review of the Electronic and Industrial Distribution Industries, 7(2), 62-75.

Schroeder, C., Scott, T., Tolson, H., Huang, T., & Lee, Y. (2007). A meta-analysis of national research: Effects of teaching strategies on student achievement in science in the United States. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 44(10), 1436-1460.

Coombs Richardson, R., Glessner, L., & Tolson, H. (2007). Stopping the leak: Retaining beginning teachers. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. Early publication, February, 1-8.

Akins, R. B., Tolson, H., & Cole, B. (2005). Stability of response characteristics of a Delphi panel: Application of bootstrap data expansion. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 5(1), 1-12.

Coombs-Richardson, R., & Tolson, H. (2005). A comparison of values rankings for selected American and Australian teachers. Journal of Research in International Education, 4(3), 263-277.

Callahan, J., Hasler, M., & Tolson, H. (2005). Perceptions of emotion expressiveness: Gender differences among senior executives. Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 26(7), 512-528.

Bonnett, R., McBride, R., & Tolson, H. (2001). The differential effect of indirect instruction in the teaching of sports skills on critical thinking and self-esteem of early adolescent boys placed at risk. Sport, Education, and Society, 6(2).

Dupler, T., & Tolson, H. (2000). Body composition prediction equations for elderly men. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 55, M180-M184.

Bunting, C.J., Tolson, H., Kuhn, C., Suarez, E., & Williams, R.B. (2000). Physiological stress response to the neuroendocrine system during outdoor adventure tasks. Journal Leisure Research, 32(2), 191-207.

Crouse, S., O'Brien, B., Grandjean, P., Lowe, R., Rohack, J., Green, J., Tolson, H. (1997). Training intensity, blood lipids, and apolipoproteins in men with high cholesterol. J. Appl. Physiol. 82(1), 270-277.

Crouse, S., O'Brien, B., Rohack, J., Lowe, R., Green, J., Tolson, H., & Reed, J. (1995). Changes in serum lipids and apolipoproteins after exercise in men with high cholesterol: Influence of intensity. J. Appl. Physiol. 79(1), 279-286.

Meyers, M.C., Wilkinson, J.G., Elledge, J.R., Tolson, H., Sterling, J.C. and Coast, J.R. (1992). Exercise performance of collegiate rodeo athletes. Journal of Sports Medicine, 20, 410-415.

Yoffe, S. & Tolson, H. (1992). Effect of a field based anti-tobacco campaign for children in grades 6-8. Texas Medicine, 88, 76-70

Meyers, M.C., Elledge, J.R., Sterling, J.C. and Tolson, H. (1990). Injuries in intercollegiate rodeo athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine, J8, 87-91.

Meyers, M.C., LeUnes, A.D., Elledge, J.R., Tolson, H. and Sterling, J.C. (1990). Pre-competitive mood state changes in collegiate rodeo athletes. Journal of Sport Behavior, 13, 114-121.

Walters, F., Elledge, J., Tolson, H., & Pankey, R. (1989). The effects of ankle prophylaxis on inversion range of motion. Journal of National Athletic Trainers Association. (Data-based research)

Crouse, S.F., Sterling, J., Tolson, H. and Hasson, 5. (1989). The effect of Beta-Adrenergic blockade on heart rate recovery from exercise. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Fang, C.L., Sherman, W.M., Crouse, S.F. and Tolson, H. (1988). Exercise modality and coronary risk factors: A multivariate approach. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

Bunting, C.J., Little, M.J., Tolson, H., & Jessup, G. (1986). Physical fitness and eustress in the adventure activities of rock climbing and rappelling. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness.

Gabbard, C., & Tolson, H. (1985). Children's hand striking force characteristics. Journal ofHuman Movement Studies.

Ashby, A.A., Shea, C.H., & Tolson, H. (1982). Memory characteristics of two dimensional movement information. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

Shea, C.H., Krampitz, J.D., Tolson, H., Ashby, A.A., Howard, R.M., & Husak, W.S. (1981). Stimulus velocity, duration and uncertainty as determiners of response structure and timing accuracy. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

Tolson, H. (1980). An adjunct to statistical significance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2.

Terry, J.W., Tolson, H., Johnson, D.J., & Jessup, G.T. (1977). A workload selection for the Astrand-Rhyming Test. Journal of Sports Medicine.

Jessup, G.T., Tolson, H., & Terry, J.W. (1974). Prediction of maximal oxygen intake from Astrand-Rhyming Test, 12-minute run and anthropometric variables using stepwise multiple regression. Journal of Sports Medicine.

Tolson, H., & Chevrette, J.M. (1974). Changes in attitudes toward physical activity as a result of individualized exercise prescription. Journal of Psychology.

Chevrette, J.M., & Tolson, H. (1972). The effect of a specific exercise program on selected related parameters of college freshmen. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Journal.

Tolson, H., & Ismail, A.H. (1970). Comparison of three methods of eliciting maximal exertion. Corrective Therapy Journal.

Chevrette, J.M., & Tolson, H. (1970). Individual prescription. Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Technical Reports

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2009). Executive summary: Fourth annual report to stakeholders—Region 4 ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November.

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2009). Fourth annual report to stakeholders—Region 4 ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November

Scott, T.,& Tolson, H. (2009).BISD fifth grade TAKS science objectives analyses. November

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2008). Executive summary: Third annual report to stakeholders—Region IV ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November.

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2008). Third annual report to stakeholders—Region IV ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November.

.Scott, T.,& Tolson, H. (2008).BISD fifth grade TAKS science objectives analyses. November

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2007). Executive summary: Second annual report to stakeholders—Region IV ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November.

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2007). Second annual report to stakeholders—Region IV ESC and BISD Gateways Project. November

Scott, T., & Tolson, H. (2007). BISD fifth grade TAKS science objectives analyses. November.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Schroeder, C., Lee, Y-H., Huang, T. S., Hue, X., & Bentz, A. (2005). A meta-analysis of national research regarding science teaching. Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Schroeder, C., Lee, Y-H., Huang, T. S., Hue, X., & Bentz, A. (2005). Executive summary of meta-analysis of national research regarding science teaching. Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Bentz, A., & Lee, Y-H. (2004, May). Continuation of assessment of AP participation and academic success at Texas A&M University. Prepared for the Texas Center for Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiatives, A Cooperative Partnership of the Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System. pp. 1-548.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Bentz, A., & Lee, Y-H. (2004, May). Executive summary of continuation of assessment of AP participation and academic success at Texas A&M University. Prepared for the Texas Center for Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiatives, A Cooperative Partnership of the Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System. pp. 1-21.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Bentz, A., & Lee, Y-H. (2003, October). Assessment of AP participation and academic success at Texas A&M University. Prepared for the Texas Center for Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiatives. A Cooperative Partnership of the Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System. pp. 1-440.

Scott, T., Tolson, H., Bentz, A., & Lee, Y-H. (2003, October). Executive summary of assessment of AP participation and academic success at Texas A&M University. Prepared for the Texas Center for Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiatives. A Cooperative Partnership of the Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System. pp. 1-18.

Grants and Contracts

Statewide Science Partnership. Primary Statistician. October 1, 2005 – August 31, 2006. $240,000. Texas Education Agecy.

Meta-Analysis of National Research Regarding Science Teaching. Data Analyst. April 1, 2005 – August 31, 2005. $200,000. Texas Science Initiative and the Center for Mathematics and Science Education. A Cooperative Partnership of Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System.

Assessment of AP Participation and College Success at Texas A&M University, Co-P.I., March 10, 2003 – August 31, 2003. $88,789.99. Texas Center for Advance Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiative, A Cooperative Partnership of Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System.

A Continuation of Assessment of AP Participation and College Success at Texas A&M University, Co-P.I., December 1, 2003 – May 30, 2004, $80,000. Texas Center for Advance Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Initiative, A Cooperative Partnership of Texas Education Agency and the Texas A&M University System.

Transition to Teaching. Data analyst. May 1, 2004 – August 1, 2004. $5,000. Region IV Education Service Center.

First Intern Year. Data analyst. August 1, 2004 – August 31, 2004. $1,000. Region IV Education Service Center.

Investigating quality of online courses. Data analyst. August 15, 2004 – August 31, 2004. $5,000. Region IV Education Service Center.

Published Abstracts

Meyers, M.C., Wilkinson, J.G., Elledge, J.R., Tolson, H., Sterling, J.C. & Coast, J.R. (1990). Physiological characteristics of collegiate rodeo athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 4, 105.

Bourgeois, L., LeUnes, A., Bryan, T., Elledge, J.R., Judice, N., Tolson, H., Calvo, R.D., Meyers, M.C., Sterling, J.C., & Treadwell, 5. (April, 1990). Southwestern Psychological Association, Dallas, TX.

Meyers, M.C., Elledge, J.R., Tolson, H., & Sterling, J.C. (1989). Epidemiology of collegiate rodeo athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 21, S77.

Tolson, H., & Chevrette, J.M. (1978). Changes in attitudes toward physical activity as a result of individualized exercise prescription. Physical Activity and the Social Sciences, W.N. Widmeyer.

PRESENTATIONS

International and National

Kim, S., Egan, T. M., & Tolson, H. (2011). Does your boss’s feedback matter? In D. M. Khalil, & J. Wang (Eds.), Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas—Schaumburg, Illinois (pp. 3501-3535). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development.  Note:  = Cutting Edge Award was awarded through a double-blind awarding process to the “top six papers” of the 2011 AHRD Conference.

Ke, J., Tolson, H., & Nafukho, F. (2009, January).Banking professionals’ perceptions of the effectiveness of online continuing professional education (CPE). Paper presented at the 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Nair, P., Egan, T., & Tolson, H. (2008, February). The impact of job stress on satisfaction and learning transfer. Paper Presented at the Annual AHRD Conference, Panama City, FL.

Schroeder, C., Scott, T., Tolson, H., Huang, T., & Lee, Y. (2007, April). A meta-analysis: The effects of teaching strategies on improving student science achievement. Paper presented at the Annual Nation Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.

Tandy, D., & Tolson, H. (1988, April). An empirical comparison of univariate and multivariate repeated measures analysis techniques when applied to motor performance data. AAHPERD Convention, Boston. Poster presentation presented by D. Tandy. (Contributed to preparation) (Data-based).

Shea, C.H., Husak, W.S., & Tolson, H. (1980, April). Spatial-temporal organization in memory of a serial motor task. American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Detroit, Michigan. (Live—contributed to preparation). (Data-based)

Tolson, H. (1968, April). A comparison of three approaches of eliciting maximal exertion. American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, St. Louis, Missouri. (Live - made presentation). (Data-based).

Regional and State

Scott, T.P., Tolson, H., Bentz, A., Lee, Y. (2004, June). A continuous assessment of advance placement (AP) participation and academic success at Texas A&M University. Chancellor’s Conference. Houston, TX. (Live: Presented by H. Tolson; data-based).

Shea, C.H., Tolson, H., & Krampitz, J.B. (1981, February). Spatial and temporal aspects of the speed-accuracy trade-off. Southern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, Florida. (Live—contributed to preparation). (Data-based).

Shea, C.H., Krampitz, J.B., & Tolson, H. (1980, March). The effects of stimulus uncertainty on the spatial-temporal structure ofco incident timing responses. Southern District Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Nashville, Tennessee. (Live - contributed to preparation). (Data-based).

Shea, C.H., Krampitz, J.B., Tolson, H., & Husak, W.S. (1979, December). The spatial-temporal structure of coincident timing responses. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. (Live - contributed to preparation). (Data-based).

ADVISORSHIPS

Kurup. Priya D. (2011).Linking work design and corporate social responsibility through an exploratory model for the interdependency of work characteristics and corporate social responsibility orientation. Dissertation, Taxas A&M University, College Station.

Telford, William D. Jr. (2011). Investigating the use of Destination Math in an urban school district. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Obiero, Dan. (2011). Causes and consequences of employee turnover in a financial institution in Kenya. Dissretation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Ke, Jie. (2010). Professional’s perceptions of the effectiveness of online versus face-to-face continuing professional education courses. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Arocha-Gill, Theresa A. (2010). A comparative analysis of the perceptions of special education teachers regarding education activities to further develop teaching skills. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Walden, Melissa N. (2008). Factors influencing field performance: Utilizing the drug evaluation and classification (DEC) program to identify suspected impaired drivers as reported by selected certified police officers in Texas. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Villers, Lance C. (2008). Influences of situated cognition on tracheal intubation skill acquisition in paramedics. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Osagie, Andree O. (2007). School racial composition and academic performance of African American students in an urban school district. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Nair, Prakash K. (2007). A path analysis of relationships among job stress, job satisfaction, motivation to transfer, and transfer of learning: Perceptions of Occupational Safety and Health Administration outreach trainers.

Chilek, Daniel R. Jr. (1999). A meta analysis of elderly weight training. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Groth, Jonathon J. (1996). Comparison of the work intensity of professional, collegiate and high school baseball pitchers. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Dupler, Terry Lee (1996). Development and validation of anthropometric equations for determination of body composition in the elderly. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Tucker, Karen Kay (1995). The effect of summary knowledge of results on error detection capabilities. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Williams, David (1994). Strength measurements in prepubescent males and females consequent to a seven week training program. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Boren, Joe Bill (1993). An empirical study of motor performance data in an analysis of variance model under the generalized Behrens-Fisher problem: Krutchkoffs Robust Omnibus Test K. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Krebs, Gary (1993). Effects of angle and velocity of incidence, surface and surface condition on the rebound behavior of a baseball. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Reed, Judy L. (1993). The effects of selected methods of detecting and accommodating for outliers, when applied to motor performance data. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

DeBella, Joseph (1989). The history of physical education at Texas A&M University: 1876-1988. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Roberts, Joanne M. (1989). The effects of coenzyme XQ10 on physical performance in sedentary asymptomatic individuals. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Tandy, Richard Duvall (1989). An empirical comparison of univariate and multivariate repeated measures analysis techniques when applied to motor performance data: A Monte Carlo Study. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station

Fang, Chin-Lung (1986). Comparison of selected coronary heart disease indices in runners, weigh difiers and controls. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Berry, Carolyn Blount (1985). The effects of eccentric and concentric contraction, testing time, and static stretching on the course 9f delayed muscle soreness. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Langlotz, Katherine Sue (1984). Effects of body composition and menstrual cycle on thermoregulation of women. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Berry, Michael J. (1983). Hematological changes in response to exposure to moderate altitudes. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

White, Mary Jo (1983). Career related motivational characteristics of male nursing students as compared to female nursing students. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Brewer, Ruth E. (1982). Factors influencing retention of new nursing graduates in hospital and professional practice. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Maneval, Mark W. (1982). The effects of variable resistance circuit weight training on cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Howard, Rose M. (1981). The effects of stimulus velocity and stimulus duration on the spatial-temporal structure and response accuracy of coincident timing responses in closed and open environment. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Krampitz, John B. (1980). Knowledge of results in the acquisition of a coincident timing skill. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Ashby, Alan A. (1979). The coding and retention characteristics of two dimensional movements. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Barton, Joel R., 111(1979). The effects of physical exertion on immediate and delayed mental performance of adult females. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Husak, William 5. (1979). Effects of verbal labels on the organization and retention of a series of movements in memory. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Kirk, Anthony W. (1979). A comparison of selected isotonic methods of knee exercise and their effects upon certain aspects of uninjured knees. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Crenwelge, Terry A. (1979). A comparison of the self-concept and body-cathexes of selected high school students of high and low cardiovascular fitness. Thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Lambert, Jacqueline (1973). Effects of administering a selected ergogenic aid prior to strenuous activity. Thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station.

Riggs, Charles E. Jr. (1973). An investigation of the relationship between blood flow and maximal oxygen intake. Thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station.

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