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Texas State University - Geography

Visiting Assistant Professor, Texas Lutheran University
Higher Education
Kathleen D.
Seal, Ph.D.
San Marcos, Texas
I am a geographer specializing in research and teaching in human geography, urban and regional planning, GIS and outdoor recreation. I am seeking a tenure track position in higher education where my academic and professional experience can enrich university and departmental learning environments to expand students knowledge and perception of geography.

Experience

  • Texas Forest Trail Region

    Regional Coordinator

    Facilitator of the development and management of a regional tourism initiative to promote historical, cultural and natural resources in order to enhance economic development to a rural area.
    Advocate for rural economic development through lobbying the Texas Legislature and US Congress for maintaining and increasing funding for statewide tourism programs and State Parks. Built strong and productive partnerships with public agencies, civic organizations and tourism professionals at the local, state and national levels. Assisted with the identification of heritage tourism attractions that have the potential for development. Developed advertising and marketing campaigns to promote attractions, sites and events in the region. Established relationships with local and regional media to ensure maximum coverage of promotional activities and program progress. Organized and conduct bi-monthly educational workshops and training to enhance the knowledge of tourism professionals in rural communities. Trained and advised program interns. Secured funding from memberships, sponsorships and foundations. Assisted the Board of Directors in developing annual work plan and responsible for record keeping, budget development and reporting.

  • Texas Lutheran University

    Visiting Assistant Professor

    K worked at Texas Lutheran University as a Visiting Assistant Professor

  • Cybershield of Texas

    Environmental Coordinator

    Developed and conducted hazardous material training for 500+ employees. Co-authored the annual strategic planning presentation for the Environmental Department. Contributed to writing of the Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001 certification. Remodeled the Employee Right-to-Know (MSDS) system for the facility.

  • Raymond K. Vann and Associates

    Grant Writer/Project Manager

    Wrote grant applications and managed funded projects for over 30 rural municipalities. Personally managed $14.9 million in funded grant projects. Acted as the primary link between rural communities and State/Federal funding agencies. Responsible for writing speeches for Mayors and County Judges for presentation of grant projects to State and Regional Review Committees. Effectively worked with project engineers, elected officials and local citizens to coordinate all aspects of grant contracts including budget development, land acquisition, bid procedures, contractor requirements, record keeping and pay estimates. Broadened the scope of the company by single handedly initiated and implemented a grant program specifically focused on the needs of rural fire departments.

  • Texas State University

    Instructor

    World Regional Geography: Instructor
    Urban and Regional Planning: Instructor
    Political Geography: Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer
    Geography of the US and Canada: Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer

    Developed course syllabi, selected course textbooks, prepared and presented lectures, quizzes, writing assignments, tests and evaluations for undergraduate geography courses. Class sizes ranging from 37 to 130 students. Advised and assisted undergrad students with course recommendations and job shadowing assignments.

Education

  • Stephen F. Austin State University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Environmental Science/Biology

  • Stephen F. Austin State University

    Master of Science (M.S.)

    Outdoor Recreation
    Thesis title: Using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for bicycling facilities development in rural East Texas

  • Texas State University-San Marcos

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Geography
    Dissertation title: Value, meaning and therapeutic notions of the Appalachian Trail

  • Texas State University

    Instructor


    World Regional Geography: Instructor Urban and Regional Planning: Instructor Political Geography: Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer Geography of the US and Canada: Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer Developed course syllabi, selected course textbooks, prepared and presented lectures, quizzes, writing assignments, tests and evaluations for undergraduate geography courses. Class sizes ranging from 37 to 130 students. Advised and assisted undergrad students with course recommendations and job shadowing assignments.

Publications

  • Racism and narratives embeddedin public space (in review)

    Journal of Geography

    Romig, K., Burleson, S., Seal, K. and Scholz, R. (In Review) Racism and Narratives Embedded in Public Space. Journal of Geography.

  • Racism and narratives embeddedin public space (in review)

    Journal of Geography

    Romig, K., Burleson, S., Seal, K. and Scholz, R. (In Review) Racism and Narratives Embedded in Public Space. Journal of Geography.

  • Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas

    Applied Geography Conferences

    Romig, K., Seal, K., Shewmake, V. 2010. Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conferences. 33: 92-100.

  • Racism and narratives embeddedin public space (in review)

    Journal of Geography

    Romig, K., Burleson, S., Seal, K. and Scholz, R. (In Review) Racism and Narratives Embedded in Public Space. Journal of Geography.

  • Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas

    Applied Geography Conferences

    Romig, K., Seal, K., Shewmake, V. 2010. Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conferences. 33: 92-100.

  • Ecotourism promotion in East Texas

    Sustainable Communities Review

    Forbes, W., Lowry, J., Runnels, C., Legg, M., Coble, T., Seal, K., Kerr, T., Lin, S., Lambert, A., Price, S., Farrar, Z. 2007. Ecotourism promotion in East Texas: Changing perception of the Piney Woods. Sustainable Communities Review. 9: 34-41.

  • Racism and narratives embeddedin public space (in review)

    Journal of Geography

    Romig, K., Burleson, S., Seal, K. and Scholz, R. (In Review) Racism and Narratives Embedded in Public Space. Journal of Geography.

  • Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas

    Applied Geography Conferences

    Romig, K., Seal, K., Shewmake, V. 2010. Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conferences. 33: 92-100.

  • Ecotourism promotion in East Texas

    Sustainable Communities Review

    Forbes, W., Lowry, J., Runnels, C., Legg, M., Coble, T., Seal, K., Kerr, T., Lin, S., Lambert, A., Price, S., Farrar, Z. 2007. Ecotourism promotion in East Texas: Changing perception of the Piney Woods. Sustainable Communities Review. 9: 34-41.

  • Rural nature tourism across the US-Mexico border

    Sustainable Communities Review

    Forbes, S., Legg, M., Kerr, T., Seal, K., Gonzales, J., Villareal, L., Allison, A., Perez, J., Aguilar, M., Ramirez, E. 2007. Rural nature tourism across the US-Mexico border: Difference as opportunities. Sustainable Communities Review. 9: 42-50.

  • Racism and narratives embeddedin public space (in review)

    Journal of Geography

    Romig, K., Burleson, S., Seal, K. and Scholz, R. (In Review) Racism and Narratives Embedded in Public Space. Journal of Geography.

  • Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas

    Applied Geography Conferences

    Romig, K., Seal, K., Shewmake, V. 2010. Generational Senior Housing in Austin, Texas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conferences. 33: 92-100.

  • Ecotourism promotion in East Texas

    Sustainable Communities Review

    Forbes, W., Lowry, J., Runnels, C., Legg, M., Coble, T., Seal, K., Kerr, T., Lin, S., Lambert, A., Price, S., Farrar, Z. 2007. Ecotourism promotion in East Texas: Changing perception of the Piney Woods. Sustainable Communities Review. 9: 34-41.

  • Rural nature tourism across the US-Mexico border

    Sustainable Communities Review

    Forbes, S., Legg, M., Kerr, T., Seal, K., Gonzales, J., Villareal, L., Allison, A., Perez, J., Aguilar, M., Ramirez, E. 2007. Rural nature tourism across the US-Mexico border: Difference as opportunities. Sustainable Communities Review. 9: 42-50.

  • Nature tourism is blooming in Texas

    The Texas Explorer

    Seal, K. Nature tourism is blooming in Texas. The Texas Explorer. Texas Travel Industry Association, April 2006.

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