EDUCATION

Ed.D  Teachers College, Columbia University, New York,

M.Ed  Teachers College, Columbia University, New

York, New York, Curriculum and Instruction, 1992

M.S.   Long Island University, Greenvale, New York,

Counselor Education, 1980

B.S.    Pennsylvania State University, University Park,

Pennsylvania, Health and Physical Education, 1976

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

            Administrative and Teaching

Faculty Development Coordinator, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Responsible for developing professional development programs for the department.  

Academic Program Director, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Responsible for supervising the DPE Academic courses, Introduction to Wellness, Personal Fitness: Applied Physiology for the Army, and Unit Fitness courses. Serve as the course director of the Military Movement (Gymnastics) Course.

Director of Competitive Sports, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1994-2000. Responsible for supervising twenty-two competitive club coaches and the Cadets-in-Charge of the fourteen sport intramural program (over 3,000 students participate annually). Annually review and interpret policies and regulations pertaining to this sport education program. Founded and conduct the annual “Sportsmanship and Fair Play Conference” at USMA for all West Point varsity coaches, club coaches, team captains and the Academy senior leadership.

Assistant Director of Upperclass Instruction, Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1981-1984.

Camp Director, West Point Gymnastics Camp, Athletic Department, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Summers: 1985-1990.

            APGAR AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

 USMA - wide award for “Excellence in Teaching” at West Point, August 2000. Recognized for using technology to enhance student learning in physical  education activity courses.

    AMAZING PERSON AWARD - 2002

Recognized by University colleagues in New York State AHPERD for contributions to the profession.

            Meritorious Service Award

1996-2002: Recognizes faculty members who achieve excellence in each of the five faculty domains at USMA (teaching, scholarship, service, cadet development, and junior faculty development).  

SCHOLARSHIP

            Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Achievement Award

Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Outstanding Scholarship, 2000.  

Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Achievement Award

Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Outstanding Scholarship, 1996.

            Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Achievement Award

Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Outstanding Scholarship, 1995.

PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed)

Textbook on Teaching

Butler, L. F. (2001). Teaching Lifetime Sports. Westport, CT: Greenwood

            Chapter in a Book

Butler, L. F., "Conditioning Program for Gymnastics," Chapter in Conditioning for a Purpose: The West Point Way, Leisure Press, 1977.

Journal Articles - peer-reviewed

Butler, L. F. & Anderson, S. P. (2001). Inspiring Students to a Lifetime of Physical Activity. Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Accepted for publication.

Butler, L. F. (2000). Fair Play: Respect for All. Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 71 (2), 32-35.

Butler, L. F. & Michaelson, M. (2000). Teaching Soccer – Keep it Safe!  Strategies: Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 14 (1), 5-8.

Butler, L. F. (1996). Gymnastics in the Elementary School: What Works. Strategies: Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 9 (5), 5-7.

Butler, L. F. & Mergardt, G. (1994). The Many Forms of Administrative Support. Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 65 (7), 43-47.

Butler, L. F., & Wood, R. O. (1997).  “Assessing and Integrating Sportsmanship and Fair play in an Intramural Program.” Paper presented at the 40th International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation: SD World Congress Seoul, Korea. Published in the proceedings

Butler, L. F., & Krause, J. V. (2000). “Character and Leadership Development through Sport: Strategies for Success.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL. March 21-25, 2000. Published in the Educational Research Information Center (ERIC) Database.

Butler, L. F. (2000). “How to Promote Fair play.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL. March 21-25, 2000 . Published in the Educational Research Information Center (ERIC) Database.

            PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS  (*peer-reviewed)

*Butler, L. F. & Stoll, S. “The Perils of Character Education in Athletics.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH. March 27-31, 2001.

Butler, L. F. & Stier, W. “How to Become a Published Journal Author.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH. March 27-31, 2001.

Butler, L. F., & Butler, A. “Character Counts: Promoting Positive Character Traits in the Classroom and Gymnasium.” New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Higher Education Section, Kerhonkson, NY. November 2000

Butler, L. F. & Tendy, S. M. “Leveraging Technology to Enhance Student Learning in Physical Activity Courses.” New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Higher Education Section, Kerhonkson, NY. November 2000.

Butler, L. F., & Krause, J. V. “Character and Leadership Development through Sport: Strategies for Success.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL. March 21-25, 2000.

Butler, L. F. “How to Promote Fair Play.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL. March 21-25, 2000.

Butler, L. F., & Krause, J. V. “Developing Fair Play and Student Leadership through Sport Education.” Sport Philosophy Academy: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Boston, MA., 1999.

Butler, L. F., & Krause, J. V. “Character and Leadership Development through Sport: Strategies for Success.” New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Higher Education Section, Syracuse, NY. November 17-21, 1999.

Butler, L. F. “Developing Fair Play and Student Leadership through Sport Education.” New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Higher Education Section, Saratoga Springs, NY. November 11-15, 1998.

*Butler, L. F. “Promoting Civility on the Athletic Field.” Presented the results of my research project regarding fair play at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, New Orleans, LA, January 7-11, 1998.

*Butler, L. F., & Wood, R. “Assessing and Integrating Sportsmanship into an Intramural program. Presented the results of a West Point research project at the International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, SD World Congress, Korea, July 4-9, 1997.

Butler, L. F. “Characteristics of Outstanding New York K-12 Physical Education Programs.” Presented the results of a research project at the New York State AHPERD Conference, Buffalo, NY, November 19-22, 1997.

Butler, L. F., Krause, J., & Germain, J. “A Model Program in Higher Education Physical Education.” Presentation at the New York State AHPERD Conference, Buffalo, NY, November 19-22, 1997.

*Butler, L. F., Anderson, W. G, and Petersen, S. “Large Scale Qualitative Research: More Than Just the Data “Emerges.” Presentation of research findings from the research project "Data bank II" at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY April 8-12, 1996.

*Butler, L. F., Petersen, S., Locke, L., and Placek, J. “Inside the Good Gym: Features that flourish and factors that influence them." A presentation of my research findings at Columbia University in conjunction with researchers at the University of Massachusetts at the AAHPERD National Convention. Atlanta, Ga. April 16-20, 1996.

Butler, L. F., LeBoeuf, M., Wood, R., & Daniels, G. “The USMA Physical Development Program.” Presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention. Atlanta, GA. April 16-20, 1996.

*Butler, L. F., Labate, C., Kimiciek, S., Hume, D., & Gay, D. "Building and Maintaining Outstanding Physical Education Programs." Presented the results of the research project “DATA BANK II” at the AAHPERD National Convention, Washington, D.C., (NASPE) March, 1993.

Butler, L. F., Labate, C., Kimiciek, S., Hume, D., & Gay, D. "Outstanding Teachers and Outstanding Programs in Physical Education." Presented research results and a follow-up workshop for exceptional physical education teachers from New York and New Jersey at Columbia University, December, 1992.

Butler, Lawrence F., & Capan, R.J., "Flexibility." Presentation made at the President's Council for Physical Fitness at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1977.

SERVICE

            Service to West Point

Chair, USMA Teaching Committee. Conducted a study of the role of senior faculty as teaching mentors at USMA, 2001-2002 

Chair, USMA Teaching Committee. Conducted a study of sixty junior faculty to assess the current state of teaching mentoring at USMA, 2000-2001.

Chair of the USMA Character Development Committee. Middle States Accreditation Committee, 1997-1999

COMMANDER’S AWARD FOR CIVILIAN SERVICE, For service to USMA as Chair of the “Character Development” committee for Middle States Accreditation, 1997-1999.

Chair of the USMA Competitive Sports Assessment Committee, 1999-00. Responsible for a goals-based assessment of competitive sports at the varsity, club, and intramural levels.

Chair of the Brigadier General James L. Anderson Award Committee, 1999-2000.

Responsible for selecting the outstanding physical education faculty members in the areas of teaching and cadet development.

Committee on Teaching Excellence, USMA, 1994-2000. This USMA-wide committee focuses on strategies to enhance instruction in all thirteen academic departments at West Point.

 Values Education Team (VET) - Permanent senior member, 1997-02. Guide   and mentor the seniors who teach the “honor and professional ethics” classes to the underclass.

Chair, Physical Fitness Assessment Committee, Department of Physical Education, USMA, 1996-1998. Involved planning and assessing the new physical fitness test for the department.

Curriculum Committee, Department of Physical Education, USMA, 1994-2002. Involves planning and assessing the curriculum for the department.

Academy Professor Search Committee, 1998-1999. Served on the committee which selected DPE’s two permanent Academy Professors, LTC Daniels and MAJ Germain who are currently in doctoral programs.

Merit Pay Committee, Department of Physical Education, USMA, 1994-1996. Developed and implemented a merit pay plan for faculty based on the five faculty domains.

Elected Member of the Faculty Council, USMA, 1994-96.

Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, 1995. Awarded for service to USMA for planning, organizing and conducting the Brigade Open Boxing Championships. Coordinated this six month project with TV (ESPN2) and numerous agencies at USMA.

            Service to Professional Societies and Organizations in the Discipline

Chair, Constitution and By-Laws Committee. New York State AHPERD. Responsible for interpreting and re-writing the constitution, AY 2000-03.

Learning Standards Educator for New York State, Goals 2000. Responsible for conducting New York State Learning Standards workshops for physical education teachers, 2000-01.

Chairperson of the Bernard E. Hughes Recognition Award Committee, New York State AHPERD.1998-2000.

Service to National AAHPERD - Member of Board of Peer Reviewers for the Refereed Physical Education Journal “Strategies,” 1995-2002.

Program Planner for Higher Education, New York State AHPERD Conference, 1998-2002.

            Member of the Editorial Board of the Physical Educator. 1999-03.         

Service to the NCAA - Member of the Regional Selection Committee to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships. Committee ensured the proper selection of the top collegiate gymnasts in the Eastern United States for the NCAA Division I National Gymnastics Championships, 1989.

Service to the United States Gymnastics Federation  (National Governing Body)

Coordinated the National Gymnastics Team Training Camp for the United States Gymnastics Federation. This training camp was for the top eighteen male gymnasts in the nation. Coordinated the four-day training camp which included United States Olympic Team Members and the National Coaching Staff.

Service to the United States Gymnastics Federation, Coordinated International Gymnastics Competition - United States vs. France, 1987.

Certificate of Achievement - Awarded for studying Physical Education and Sport in the Soviet Union. Participated in a three-week course at the "Institute of Sport and Physical Culture in Moscow." This is the top University in the former Soviet Union for Physical Education teachers. Moscow, USSR, June 1982.

COACHING

Head Gymnastics Coach for Men, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1984-1990.

Assistant Gymnastics Coach, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1976-1981.

ATHLETIC

1976: Member of the Division I National Championship Gymnastics Team at the Pennsylvania State University

1976: Qualified for the NCAA National Gymnastics Championships on Horizontal Bar.

            1976: Member of the Mid-East Regional Championship Gymnastics Team.

            1973: Member of the Eastern League Championship Gymnastics Team.

            1972: Member of the Eastern League Championship Gymnastics Team.

            1972: Recipient of Penn State's Championship Award.

            1972: Qualified for the NCAA National Championships on Horizontal Bar.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1993-2002.

New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 1995-2002.

            National Association For Sport and Physical Education, 1993-2002.

            International Relations Council, AAHPERD 1995-1996.

International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 1994-96.

            National Association of College Gymnastics Coaches, 1985-1990.

            United States Gymnastics Federation, 1984-1990.

            National Gymnastics Judges Association, 1985-1990.