Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (January 1, 1981 – December 31, 2023).
Board of Directors, Texas Women in Higher Education. (2023 – Present).
Fellow, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2020 – Present).
Reviewer, Council on Accreditation for Park, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Program. (2019 – Present).
Member, National Recreation and Park Association/Society of Park and Recreation Educators. (2019 – Present).
Member, Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network. (2017 – Present).
Fellow, American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. (2013 – Present).
Member, Texas Women in Higher Education. (2006 – Present).
Fellow, Academy of Leisure Science. (2004 – Present).
Member, The Gerontological Society of America. (2002 – Present).
Member, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (1989 – Present).
Member, Texas Recreation and Park Society. (1989 – Present).
Vice Chair Program Committee, Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators. (2022 – 2023).
Chair Future Scholars Selection Committee, Academy of Leisure Science. (2021 – 2023).
Chair - Research Committee, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2021 – 2023).
Section Chair, Gerontological Society of America. (2021 – 2023).
Chair, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (2021 – 2023).
Chair, Southwest Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. (2021 – 2023).
Member, Texas Recreation and Park Society. (2021 – 2023).
Chair, Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Programs. (2021 – 2022).
Grant Proposa Reviewer, Alzheimer's Association National Office Medical and Scientific Affairs. (2013 – 2017).
Member, National Recreation and Park Association/Leisure and Aging Section. (2015).
Editorial Board Member, Activities, Adaptation & Aging. (2011 – 2015).
Fellow, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (1986 – 2015).
Chair - Committee on Agin, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (2010 – 2014).
Board Member, American Society of Landscape Architects Accreditation Board. (2002 – 2014).
Fellow, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (1996 – 2014).
Visitation Committee Member and Chair, National Recreation and Park Association. (1985 – 2010).
Associate Editor, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2007 – 2009).
Secretary/Treasurer, Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (2007 – 2008).
Coordinator, Holmes Partnership. (1993 – 2008).
Co-Chair, University of North Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign. (2004 – 2006).
Associate Editor, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2002 – 2004).
Awards Committee, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (2002 – 2002).
Member, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (2002 – 2002).
Legislative Committee Chair, Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (2001 – 2002).
Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (1999 – 2001).
Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1999 – 2001).
Secretary, Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (1999 – 2001).
Board Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1997 – 2001).
Chair, National Recreation and Park Association. (1997 – 2001).
Council Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1997 – 2000).
Associate Editor, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (1994 – 1999).
Chair, Southwest Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. (1994 – 1999).
Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1998 – 1998).
President, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (1997 – 1998).
Board of Directors, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (1995 – 1998).
Board Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1995 – 1998).
Vice President, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (1996 – 1997).
Member, Gerontological Society of America. (1992 – 1997).
Chair, National Recreation and Park Association. (1996 – 1996).
Chair, National Recreation and Park Association. (1994 – 1995).
Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1994 – 1995).
Featured Speaker, National Recreation and Park Association. (1993 – 1993).
Guest Editor, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (1992 – 1993).
Board Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1991 – 1993).
Guest Editor, National Recreation and Park Association. (1992 – 1992).
Executive Committee Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1991 – 1991).
Chairperson, National Recreation and Park Association. (1990 – 1991).
Chairperson, National Recreation and Park Association. (1989 – 1990).
Chairperson, National Recreation and Park Association. (1986 – 1990).
Associate Editor, National Recreation and Park Association. (1986 – 1989).
Guest Editor, National Recreation and Park Association. (1988 – 1988).
Board Member, National Recreation and Park Association. (1985 – 1988).
Continuing Education Program,"KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Texas," UNT World, United States of America. (January 2022 – December 2023).
Continuing Education Program,"Managing Bias; Managing Bias for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program; and Accommodating Disabilities Program for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020," University of North Texas, United States of America. (January 2022 – December 2023).
Continuing Education Program,"enCORE Operator training," GE Healthcre, United States of America. (September 10, 2021 – September 10, 2023).
Workshop,"The Science of Learning and Why it Matters," University of North Texas, DENTON, TX, United States of America. (May 2, 2019 – May 2, 2019).
Continuing Education Program,"Connect Learning Course," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (May 11, 2018 – August 10, 2018).
Workshop,"Teaching Counts! It's How You Play the Game," University of North Texas, DENTON, TX, United States of America. (April 17, 2018 – April 17, 2018).
Workshop,"Get In Sync with Your Students: Engage, Motivate, Celebrate," University of North Texas, DENTON, TX, United States of America. (April 26, 2017 – April 26, 2017).
Outstanding Leadership Award, Texas Association of Partners in Education. (October 2016 – October 2016).
Minority Access National Role Model Award, Minority Access, Inc.. (September 2016 – September 2016).
Outstanding Partnership Award, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions. (January 2016 – January 2016).
Outstanding Professional, Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (2008 – 2008).
Outstanding Research Contributions, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (2005 – 2005).
Fellow, Academy of Leisure Sciences. (2004 – 2004).
National Service to Youth Award, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (2002 – 2002).
J.B. Nash Scholar, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. (2001 – 2001).
Outstanding Therapeutic Recreation Professional Award, Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest. (2001 – 2001).
Presidential Award, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (2000 – 2000).
Leadership and Distinguished Service Award, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. (1998 – 1998).
The Florida State University College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award, Florida State University. (1998 – 1998).
J. H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award. (1997 – 1997).
National Therapeutic Recreation Society Presidential Award, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (1996 – 1996).
Certificate of Appreciation, The American Association for Leisure and Recreation. (1995 – 1995).
Frances C. Cannon Outstanding Alumni Award, Florida State University. (1995 – 1995).
Professional Service Award, Southern District AAHPERD Council on Aging and Adult Development. (1993 – 1993).
Distinguished Service Award, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (1990 – 1990).
Presidential Citation, Georgia Association of Rehabilitation Counselors. (1989 – 1989).
Faculty Fellow, University Affiliated Program, University of Georgia. (1988 – 1989).
American Association for Leisure and Recreation National Student Literary Award, Faculty Sponsor. (1988 – 1988).
Distinguished Public Service and Extension Award, National Public Service and Extension Association. (1988 – 1988).
Member of the Year, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (1988 – 1988).
Second Place in the Annual Video Contest of the Institute of Creative Research and the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). (1988 – 1988).
Certificate of Recognition, National Therapeutic Recreation Society. (1987 – 1987).
Dedicated Service Award, Georgia Recreation and Park Society. (1987 – 1987).
Leisure Careers Foundation Professional Development Scholarship, Georgia Recreation and Park Society. (1987 – 1987).
Outstanding Professional of the Year Award, Georgia Recreation and Park Society. (1986 – 1986).
Outstanding Research Award, National Correctional Recreation Association. (1985 – 1985).
Outstanding Young Woman in America. (1984 – 1984).
Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Studies in Recreation, Event and Sport Management," Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (August 2021 – December 2023).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Schrodinger's Extension Center: Examining Institutional Characteristics Affecting the Closure of Off-Site Locations," Counseling and Higher Education. (2021 – 2023).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Community College Presidents and their Role in American Democracy," Counseling and Higher Education. (2021 – 2023).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Older Adults' Age Cohorts Time-Use Behaviors and Preferences for Leisure Activities," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (2021 – 2023).
Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"Public, Four-Year Off-Site Location Closure 2012-2019," Counseling and Higher Education. (August 2021 – November 28, 2023).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Practical Versus Liberal Arts: A Panel Analysis of Degree Type Awards at Regional Comprehensive Universities," Counseling and Higher Education. (August 2018 – December 2, 2022).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Graduate Enrollment Management: A Case Study on Enrollment Management," Counseling and Higher Education. (September 2018 – July 19, 2022).
Directed Individual/Independent Study,"L. Rutherford," Applied Gerontology Aging Program. (May 2022).
Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"A Mix-method Sequential Explanatory Study of Fundamental Motor Skills Competence of Underserved Preschool Children," Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (October 28, 2020).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Brain Health and Active Living: A Social Ecological Approach," Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (July 7, 2020).
Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"Instructional Personnel Perceptions on Integrating Instructional Technology in K-12 Classrooms," Teacher Education and Administration. (November 29, 2019).
Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"Reporting Violence on Women with Disability Scale Validation," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (April 3, 2019).
Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Motor activities with young males with autism," Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (January 2018 – May 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Effects of Cultural Intelligence and Social Aspects on Adaptation of International Students in U.S. Higher Education," Educational Psychology. (April 20, 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member,"The Use of an Online Readiness Assessment to Determine Necessary Skills, Aptitude and Propensities for Successful Completion in a Secondary Online Credit Course," Teacher Education and Administration. (March 9, 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Leaving the Classroom: A Multiple Case Study on the Experiences of Black Women who Transitioned from Teaching to Non-teaching Roles," Teacher Education and Administration. (January 23, 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member,"Student Access and Success: College Preparatory Course Evaluation," Teacher Education and Administration. (August 2017).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (December 2016).
Dissertation Committee Member, Counseling and Higher Education. (August 2015).
Dissertation Committee Member, Anthropology. (August 2015).
Dissertation Committee Member, Teacher Education and Administration. (August 2014).
Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation. (May 2014).
Dissertation Committee Member, Counseling and Higher Education. (December 2013).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy," Teacher Education and Administration. (2008 – December 2008).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (2008 – 2008).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2007 – 2007).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2007 – 2007).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2007 – 2007).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2006 – 2006).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2006 – 2006).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2005 – 2005).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2005 – 2005).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2005 – 2005).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2004 – 2004).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2004 – 2004).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2003 – 2003).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2003 – 2003).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (2002 – 2002).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2001 – 2001).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2001 – 2001).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2000 – 2000).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (2000 – 2000).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2000 – 2000).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2000 – 2000).
Other,"Master of Science,". (2000 – 2000).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1999 – 1999).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1999 – 1999).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1998 – 1998).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1997 – 1997).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1996 – 1996).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1996 – 1996).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1996 – 1996).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1996 – 1996).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1996 – 1996).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1995 – 1995).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1994 – 1994).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Doctor of Philosophy,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1993 – 1993).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1992 – 1992).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1992 – 1992).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1992 – 1992).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1991 – 1991).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1991 – 1991).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1990 – 1990).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1990 – 1990).
Other,"Master of Science,". (1989 – 1989).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Doctor of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1988 – 1988).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1987 – 1987).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1987 – 1987).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1987 – 1987).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1987 – 1987).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1986 – 1986).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1986 – 1986).
Other,"Master of Arts,". (1985 – 1985).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1984 – 1984).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1984 – 1984).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1983 – 1983).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1982 – 1982).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1982 – 1982).
Other,"Master of Education,". (1982 – 1982).
Keller, M. J. (Chair), The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Development and Maintenance of Quality Measures for Long-term Care Hospitals, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Washington, DC, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Women in Higher Education, Moving the Needle: Advancing Women in Higher Education Leadership, Association of American Colleges and Universities, San Marcos, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), American Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Approval of Recreational Therapy Telehealth Services, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Keller, M. (Chair), Dallas Regional Chamber Annual Meeting, Education and Workforce - Our Future, Dallas Regional Chamber, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), National Association of County and City Health Officials Annual Conference, Adults with Developmental Disabilities Face Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Choices, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Association of American Colleges and Universities 2017 Integrative Learning and Signature Work, Faculty Leadership for Integrative Learning, Association of American Colleges and Universities, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Federal Reserve Bank Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow Conference, Creating multi-institutional career pathways to address 60X30TX, Federal Reserve Bank, El Pasco, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Endy, M. (Author & Presenter), Wright-Chapman, K. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, Creating multi-institutional curriculum for health career pathways through partnerships, The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Recreation Therapy Academic Leadership Meeting, Reimaging the curriculum in recreation therapy, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), 5th Annual Spring Leadership Conference, Addressing 60X30TX: AVATAR's use of local data to sustain change, The North Texas Community College Consortium, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Cunningham, J. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Bridges to Success Summit, Vertical alignment for bridging gaps in mathematics, Southwest Teacher Education Consortium, Victoria, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, Creating and implementing college preparatory courses, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Leadership Conference, HB5 mandated college preparatory: Statewide development, North Texas Community College Consortium, Plano, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), KERA Special Presentation, A pathway appears, KERA & Embrey Family Foundation, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Women in Higher Education Conference, Women in fast forward: Advancing your leadership, American Council on Education, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Women in Higher Education Annual Conference, Professional development for women leaders, American Council on Education, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2014).
O'Brien, C. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), McGaughy, C. (Author & Presenter), SXSW - South by Southwest Annual Conference, Vertical alignment between K-12 & postsecondary education, SXSW, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Zhang, T. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author), Lee, J. (Author), Summer Conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in San Marcos TX, 2023., Does pedometer matter? Lessons learned from project Head Start to Healthy Lifestyle., Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Shanghai University International Week, Being your best: Physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 14th Annual Conference on the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, Envisioning collective impact for STEM career pathways, American Council on Education, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2016).
Burton, S. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 34th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Ritual with therapeutic recreation to address moral injury in veterans with PTSD, Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Mills, S. (Author & Presenter), 10th Annual Developmental Education Regional Forum, College preparatory courses as developmental education, North Texas Community College Consortium, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Barrio, B. (Author & Presenter), Carey, C. D. (Author & Presenter), Savage, M. N. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Levingston, B. D. (Author & Presenter), US Department of Education TPSID Grantee Director's Annual Meeting, Partnering with Campus Resources to Offer Inclusive Learning Experiences, US Department of Education, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – ).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), North Texas Community College Consortium 23rd Fall Leadership Conference, Early College High Schools and Allied Health Careers, North Texas Community College Consortium, Hillsboro, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Minority Health Grant Program Symposium, Allied health pathways to success, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), 8th Annual College Math Readiness Symposium, Preserving vertical alignment through changing paradigms for the mathematics curriculum, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Holecek, C. (Author & Presenter), Schaeffer, R. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 60th Annual Meeting of the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Vertical alignment for student success post HB5, Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education Annual Conference, Now is the time for family and community engagement, State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Gainer, N. (Author & Presenter), Pfenninger, M. L. (Author & Presenter), Shamburger, C. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Bridges to Success Summit, Bridging the gaps: College preparatory courses in Region 3, Southwest Teacher Education Consortium, Victoria, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), 21st Annual Fall Leadership Conference, Tools for collaboration: Collective impact and dual capacity building, Texas Association of School Administrators, Denison, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Del Rio, R. (Author & Presenter), Miloch, K. (Author & Presenter), Women in Higher Education Conference, Trends in high education: Change is the only constant, American Council on Education, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), 36th Annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, The academic vertical alignment training and renewal (AVATAR) model, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual College and Career Readiness Symposium, Preparing the future workforce through education and community partnerships: An economic imperative, Dallas Chamber, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Li, X. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Gerontology Society American 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, Supporting Resident Engagement Via Web-based Assessment-Experience of Activity Professionals in Long-term Care, Gerontology Society of America, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).
Keller, J. (Author & Presenter), Marling, J. (Author & Presenter), 25th National Conference on Students in Transition, Reaching Beyond the Obvious to Design Meaningful Transfer Success Initiatives, University of North Texas, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, J. (Author & Presenter), Weasenforth, D. (Discussant), National Council on Student Development 2018 National Conference, Seamless Pathways: From High School to UNT's Baccalaureate, National Council on Student Development, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Engaging Older Adults with Varying Abilities Using an Integration process, Southwest Therapeutic Recreation Society, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. M. (Author & Presenter), College Board Forum, Postsecondary connections: Current Developments in Mathematics Curriculum and Implications for College Readiness and Advising, College Board, New York, NY, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), The Charles A. Dana Center "Arc of Support", Exploring Co-Requisite Structures, The University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Older Adults: Bullying, National Recreation and Park Association, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Pathways to Student Success: Resiliency and Professionalism, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Nyugen, S. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author), NIRSA Annual Conference, Maintaining the Motivation and Self-determination of Student Employees in Recreation Centers, NIRSA, National Harbor, MD, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 35th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Bullying among older adults: Therapeutic recreation specialists role, Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Burton, S. (Author & Presenter), Collins, J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Stress management for college students, National Recreation and Park Association, St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Trends in senior centers: Health and wellness, National Recreation and Park Association, St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Science and Technology, Changes in allied health professional education in the United States, Uttaradit Rajabhat University, Uttaradit, Thailand. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Lessons for college teachers from AVATAR (Academic Vertical Alignment And Renewal), Lilly Foundation, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Virtual senior centers, National Recreation and Park Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 34th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Collective impact: Active leisure lifestyles with older adults, Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Holmes, C. (Author & Presenter), Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Diversifying the PT profession: Reflecting and honoring the Texas around us, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Galveston Island, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Collective impact: Active leisure lifestyles for persons with disabilities, National Recreation and Park Association, Charlotte, NC, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 39th Annual Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education, A vertical curriculum alignment training and renewal partnership program, Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Zhang, T. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author), Lee, J. (Author), Davis, K. (Author), Warren, C. (Author), Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX, 2023., Physical activity and nutrition education to advance health equity among underserved children and families in Head Start., University of North Texas, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).
Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, T. (Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author), Lee, J. (Author), Gonzalez, S. (Author), Annual convention of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Using mobile text messaging via parents/caregivers to promote physical activity in early childhood: A SWOT analysis., Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).
Savage, M. N. (Presenter), Barrio, B. L. (Presenter), Carey, C. D. (Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Presenter), International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities, UNT ELEVAR Transition pathway: Preparing secondary students with ID and their educators and families for postsecondary opportunities., Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater, Florida, United States of America. (2022).
Burton, S. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Professional practices with veterans with PTSD, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), 60X30TX, Transfer Research and Policy Update, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), North Texas Community College Consortium Fall Meeting, Implications of AVATAR for early college high schools, North Texas Community College Consortium, Richardson, TX, United States of America. (2015).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), 37th Annual Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, Allied health pathways: A model to preparing underrepresented males for allied health professions, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Harris, M. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association of School Administrators Conference, Partnerships for college success: Vertical alignment through college and career readiness standards, Texas Association of School Administrators, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2014).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), American Therapeutic Recreation Association 2023 Annual Conference, Interprofessional Allied Health Professional Preparation, St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (2023).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, ADA Compliance for Park and Recreation Agencies: Theory to Practice, National Recreation and Park Association, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), Rivera-Torres, S. (Author & Presenter), The Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, Online Leisure Activities for Sustained Mental Well-being in Older Adults during COVID-19, The Gerontological Society of America, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Rivera-Torres, S. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), World Congress on Gerontology & Geriatrics, Psycho-social Aspects of Leisure Activities: Supporting Older Adults in Independent Living Communities, World Gerontology & Geriatrics Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), Martinez, R. (Author & Presenter), National College Attainment Network Annual Conference, During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: College Preparatory Course Practices in Texas, National College Attainment Network, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), Association of American Colleges and Universities, Integrative Learning and E-portfolios, Annual Innovative Educators Institute Association of American Colleges and Universities, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Gu, X. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. (Author), Tulchin-Francis, K. (Author), Zhang, T. (Author), Dempsey, D. (Author), SHAPE America National Convention and Expo, COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Impacting Youth’s Physical Activity, SHAPE America, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 – 2021).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), Loy, T. (Author & Presenter), American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, History of Recreational Therapy in Nursing Homes, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association, Rejuvenating Senior Adult Programs: What Future Participants Want and Need, National Recreation and Park Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).
Keller, M. (Moderator), Walker, R. (Discussant), Jackson, T. (Discussant), Townsend, K. (Discussant), Ensuring Educational Equity, Educational Equity: K-16, The University of Texas at Austin Charles A. Dana Center, Virtual, United States of America. (2020).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), National Association of County & City Health Officials Annual Conference, Adults with Developmental Disabilities Face Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Choices, National Association of County & City Health Officials, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), A Grand Vision for a Healthy America, Adults with IDD: Challenges for Healthy Lifestyles, National Health Outreach Conference, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, J. (Moderator), American Society on Aging 2019 Conference, Inequality Matters: Bold Solutions in a Diverse Aging America, American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. (Author & Presenter), Pipelines & Pathways Leadership Conference, Pathways to Success in Allied Health Professions, Department of Education, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. (Co-Chair), Harris, M. (Co-Chair), Shaeffer, R. (Panelist), North Texas Community College Consortium Developmental Education Regional Forum, College Preparatory Courses: Opportunities for Collaboration, North Texas Community College Consortium, San Antonia, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Lee, J. . (Author & Presenter), Riley, R. (Author & Presenter), Keller, J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Engaging Individuals with Disabilities, Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Association, Galveston, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Is There a Bully in Your Senior Center?, National Recreation and Park Association, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program, Allied Health Pathways to Success, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Coordinator/Organizer), Hubbard, C. (Panelist), Rousey, D. (Panelist), 98th American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention, NTx Regional Transfer Collaborative: Facilitating Guided Pathways, American Association of Community Colleges, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Presenter), 15th Annual Disability and Change Symposium, Exoskeleton: Robotics In the Future, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Presenter), 16th Annual Conference of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, A Pipeline Approach for Underrepresented Students Seeking Health Professions, National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. (Chair), On the Move with Mathematics: TXRAN, College Preparation for Mathematics in the Metroplex, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Arlington, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Harris, M. M. (Presenter), P-16 Statewide Professional Development Conference, College Preparatory Courses: Vertical Alignment, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).
Keller, M. J. (Chair), Harris, M. M. (Panelist), Endres, D. (Panelist), Texas Community College Conference, Advanced Academics in the Metroplex Region and State of Texas, Texas Community College Associatin, Plano, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).
Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), University Counselor Advisory Network Meeting, Major construction for the road from high school to college, Texas Advisors Association, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (2016).
Zhang, T. (Author & Presenter), Keller, M. J. (Author & Presenter), Davis, K. (Author & Presenter), Warren, C. (Author & Presenter), Lee, J. (Author & Presenter), Nutrition & Obesity Policy Research & Evaluation Network (NOPREN)/Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN) School Wellness Working Group., Head Start to healthy lifestyles: Promoting physical activity and nutrition education from a social ecological perspective., Nutrition & Obesity Policy Research & Evaluation Network (NOPREN)/Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN), United States of America. (2023 – 2023).
Scholarly Achievement Award, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2023 – Present).
Legends of Parks and Recreation, American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. (September 23, 2021 – September 23, 2021).
Distinguished Fellow, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (November 20, 2020 – November 20, 2020).
Distinguished Colleague, Academy of Leisure Science. (October 2019 – October 2019).
Valuable Contributions to UNT Career Connect, University of North Texas Career Connect. (May 23, 2019 – May 23, 2019).
Distinguished Colleague Award, Academy of Leisure Science. (October 29, 2018 – October 29, 2018).
International Master's Forum Speaker, Shanghai University. (June 10, 2018 – June 16, 2018).
Scholarly Achievement Award, American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (October 21, 2017 – October 21, 2017).
Committee Chair, UNT Center for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Health and Society - Redesign. (November 2023 – Present).
Committee Member, CLEAR Faculty Professional Development Committee. (September 2021 – Present).
Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (August 2021 – Present).
Committee Member, International Student & Scholar Committee. (April 1, 2021 – Present).
Member, University Enrollment Committee. (2021 – Present).
Committee Chair, University G-Force Committee. (2021 – Present).
Chairperson, KHPR Grievance Committee. (2019 – Present).
Task Force Member, STEM INSIGHT Task Force. (2019 – Present).
Member, KHPR Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (2018 – Present).
Special Institutional Assignment, Representative to the American University in the Emirates. (2016 – Present).
Committee Member, KHPR Personnel Affairs Committee. (2015 – Present).
Chairperson, North Texas Regional P-16 Council. (January 2000 – Present).
Chairperson, KINE Health Disparity Faculty Search. (2023 – 2023).
Member, RESM Faculty Search Committee. (2023 – 2023).
Member, College of Education Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (2022 – 2023).
Committee Member, KHPR Ad Hoc TA Selection Committee. (March 2021 – 2023).
Chairperson, Grievance Committee. (2021 – 2023).
Program Coordinator, RESM Graduate and Undergraduate Program. (March 2021 – August 2023).
Chairperson, Counseling and Higher Education Department Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (April 2021 – March 2022).
Member, UNT Administrator Evaluation Committee. (August 14, 2020 – 2021).
Chairperson, College of Education Associate Dean. (2020 – 2021).
Member, College of Education Academic Affairs Committee. (August 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021).
Committee Member, College of Education Research and Scholarship. (August 20, 2019 – 2020).
Program Coordinator, UNT New Faculty Orientation - Session Coordinator. (August 1, 2020 – August 11, 2020).
Committee Member, RESM Faculty Search Committee. (November 2019 – May 2020).
Committee Member, Space Management and Planning Committee. (December 2018 – December 2019).
Member, College of Education Executive Committee. (2018 – 2019).
Chairperson, KHPR Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (2017 – 2019).
Committee Member, Executive Committee. (December 2018 – May 2019).
Committee Member, Quality Enhancement Committee - Career Connect. (2014 – 2018).
Faculty Advisor, Enrollment Management. (2015 – 2017).
Other, Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program Advisory Committee. (2015 – 2017).
Member, College of Education Development Officer Search Committee. (July 1, 2017 – December 15, 2017).
Member, Ad-hoc International Committee. (August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017).
Member, Frisco - New College Advisory Committee. (2015 – 2016).
Chairperson, KHPR Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (2015 – 2016).
Member, SACS Accreditation Review Team. (2015 – 2016).
Member, TEA Department Teacher Education Endowed Chair Search Committee. (2015 – 2016).
Chairperson, Council on Diversity. (2014 – 2015).
Chairperson, Community Engagement Council. (2013 – 2015).
Other, Emerald Eagle Scholar Program. (2008 – 2015).
Committee Member, Student Success and Enrollment Management Review Committee. (2008 – 2013).
Committee Member, Evaluation of Teaching Committee. (2009 – 2009).
Committee Chair, College Education Associate Dean for Teacher Education Search Committee. (2008 – 2009).
Other, College of Education Development Board. (2006 – 2008).
Committee Member, University Academic Planning Committee. (2004 – 2008).
Committee Member, Academic Affairs Committee. (2000 – 2008).
Committee Chair, College of Education Executive Committee. (1998 – 2008).
Other, Teacher Education Council. (1998 – 2008).
Other, Deans Council. (1997 – 2008).
Committee Member, Evaluation of University Administration Committee. (1997 – 2008).
Committee Member, University Equity and Access Committee. (1997 – 2008).
Committee Member, University Curriculum Committee. (1993 – 2008).
Other, University Graduate Council. (1993 – 2008).
Other, Search Committee for Vice President for Research & Technology Transfer. (2007 – 2007).
Chairperson, Dean Search for the College of Public Affairs and Community Service. (2006 – 2007).
Other, College of Education External Advisory Committee. (1998 – 2006).
Committee Member, Graduate Council Fellowship Committee. (2005 – 2005).
Committee Member, University President Search Committee. (2005 – 2005).
Committee Member, Facilities Planning Committee. (2001 – 2005).
Committee Member, University Commencement Planning Committee. (2003 – 2004).
Other, University Summer School Task Force. (2003 – 2004).
Other, University Planning Council. (1997 – 2003).
Committee Chair, UNT Dallas Campus Executive Director Search Committee. (2000 – 2001).
Committee Member, University Ethics Committee. (1999 – 2001).
Committee Chair, Higher Education Issues Committee. (1998 – 2001).
Committee Member, Graduate Enrollment Committee. (1996 – 2001).
Committee Member, University Vision Committee. (1999 – 2000).
Chairperson, Meadows Chair for Teaching Excellence Task Force. (1995 – 1998).
Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee in Recreation. (1996 – 1997).
Other, Distance Education Task Force. (1995 – 1997).
Chairperson, College of Education Employer Follow Up Survey. (1994 – 1997).
Committee Chair, College of Education Graduate Affairs Committee. (1993 – 1997).
Committee Chair, College of Education Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (1993 – 1997).
Committee Chair, College of Education Student Services and Advising Task Force. (1995 – 1996).
Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee in Recreation. (1995 – 1996).
Other, Texas Institute for Research and Education on Aging. (1993 – 1996).
Other, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Effectiveness. (1994 – 1995).
Committee Member, University Academic Program Review Committee. (1993 – 1994).
Committee Member, University Committee on Orientation and Supervision of Teaching Fellows. (1993 – 1994).
Committee Member, Department Head Search Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, School of Community Service, Personnel Affairs Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, School of Community Service, Search Committee for Director of Center for Studies in Aging. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, School of Community Service, Tenure and Promotion Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Member, University Women League's Scholarship Committee. (1992 – 1993).
Committee Chair, College of Education Follow Up and Evaluation Committee. (1991 – 1993).
Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee in Recreation. (1991 – 1993).
Committee Member, University Committee. (1991 – 1993).
Committee Member, University Committee on Faculty Participation in Governance. (1991 – 1993).
Other, University Faculty Senate Group VII. (1991 – 1993).
Committee Member, Executive Committee. (1990 – 1993).
Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (1990 – 1993).
Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee in Exercise Physiology. (1989 – 1990).
Committee Member, Grievance Committee. (1989 – 1990).
Committee Member, University Graduate Coordinators Committee. (1987 – 1989).
Committee Member, University Graduate Faculty Committee. (1982 – 1989).
Other, University Gerontology Faculty. (1980 – 1989).
Other, University Public Service and Extension Annual Meeting. (1988 – 1988).
Other, University Bicentennial Committee. (1987 – 1988).
Committee Member, University Committee on Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programs. (1985 – 1988).
Other, University Promotion and Tenure Committee. (1987 – 1987).
Committee Chair, Texas Developmental Disabilities Council, Austin, TX. (October 2022 – Present).
Committee Member, Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship Committee, Washington, DC. (August 2022 – Present).
Chairperson, Academy of Leisure Science. (August 2021 – Present).
Board of Directors, American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, Huntly, IL. (2021 – Present).
Officer, President/Elect/Past, Therapeutic Recreation Symposium for the Southwest. (2021 – Present).
Chairperson, Council on Accreditation for Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Related Program - Task Force on Therapeutic Recreation Education, Reston, VA. (September 2020 – Present).
Board of Advisors, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification Research Advisory Committee, New City, NY. (2020 – Present).
Officer, Vice President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association Research and Practice Committee, Reston, VA. (2018 – Present).
Board of Directors, National Diversity Council. (2018 – Present).
Editor, Associate Editor, Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Urbana, IL. (2018 – Present).
Editor, Associate Editor, Activities, Adaptation & Aging, Philadelphia, PA. (2017 – Present).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Alzheimer's Association, International Research Grant Program, Medical and Scientific Affairs Division, Washington, DC. (2020 – 2024).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC. (2019 – 2022).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health -National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC. (June 2022 – September 2022).
Chairperson, Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions, Lacey, WA. (2019 – 2020).
Session Chair, Gerontological Society of America. (2019 – 2020).
Committee Chair, American Therapeutic Recreation Association Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education, Reston, VA. (2017 – 2020).
Committee Chair, American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration Externship Program, Arlington, VA. (October 2018 – October 2020).
Chairperson, Association of American Colleges and Universities - Integrative Learning Committee, Washington, DC. (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020).
Committee Chair, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Health Professions Committee, Austin, TX. (2018 – 2019).
Committee Chair, Academy of Leisure Science Future Scholars Selection Committee, Urbana, IL. (2017 – 2019).
Officer, Vice President, Texas Women in Higher Education, Austin, TX. (2016 – 2018).
Committee Chair, National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exam Committee, New City, NY. (2015 – 2018).
Board of Directors, National Diversity Council, Houston, TX. (2015 – 2018).
Board of Directors, Engagement Scholarship Consortium, Birmingham, AL. (2014 – 2017).
Other, Oak Ridge Faculty Enhancement Awards. (2008 – 2008).
Other, One Book, One Community. (2008 – 2008).
Committee Chair, Charn International Grants Award Committee. (2006 – 2008).
Committee Member, KRAMES Patient Education, StayWell, Active Life Advisory Committee, Yardley, PA. (2017 – Present).
Board Member, Serve Denton, Denton, TX. (2017 – Present).
Board Member, United Way of Tarrant County Public Education Committee, Fort Worth, TX. (2017 – Present).
Board Member, Denton Parks Foundation, Denton, TX. (2016 – Present).
Committee Chair, Academic Chairs for Teaching Excellence Review Committee, XTO Energy and Forth Worth Independent School District. (2015 – Present).
Board Member, United Way of Denton County Citizen's Council on Mental Health, Denton, TX. (2014 – Present).
Board Member, North Central Texas Council of Governments. (December 2021 – December 2023).
Committee Chair, Fort Worth Chamber Quality Workforce and Education Committee, Fort Worth, TX. (2016 – 2018).
Mentor, Alzheimer Association's Clinician Scientists Fellowship Mentor, Ft. Worth, TX. (January 10, 2017 – December 10, 2018).
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), National Association of County and City Health Officials, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2016 – 2019).
Professional Design Work – Non-profit, The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (February 1, 2019 – June 10, 2019).
Government, U.S. Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Comprehensive Program, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2014 – 2018).
Academic, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (March 2018 – April 2018).
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), National College Access Network, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2012 – 2015).
National Institute on Aging (NIA). (2008 – 2010).
Wichita State Falls Hospital. (1992 – 2005).
James F. Chambers, Jr., Youth Fitness Park, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. (1998 – 1998).
Department of Health & Human Services. (1994 – 1997).
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (ACAMHA). (1991 – 1997).
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Department of Family Medicine. (1995 – 1995).
Baylor University, Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation. (1994 – 1994).
Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Center. (1992 – 1994).
Educational Testing Service. (1991 – 1992).
Temple University, Aging and Leisure Bibliography. (1987 – 1992).
Georgia Department of Corrections. (1982 – 1992).
Terrell State Hospital. (1991 – 1991).
The Vintage, Long Term Care Unit. (1991 – 1991).
Baptist Children's Home. (1990 – 1990).
Woodridge Hospital, Therapeutic Recreation Program. (1987 – 1989).
Distinguished Service, Association of Schools for Advancing Health Professions. (March 21, 2019 – March 21, 2019).
Barbara Jordan, Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. (September 20, 2017 – September 20, 2017).
The Faculty Service Excellence Award, UNT College of Education. (2016 – 2016).
University of North Texas Foundation Community Engagement Award, University of North Texas Foundation. (September 2016 – September 2016).