Educational Background- Doctorate of Education, Educational Administration, University of the Pacific, 2002
- Master of Education, Educational Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, 1994
- Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California, 1979
Professional Background- Associate Professor,
Organizational Leadership
- Department Head, Organizational Studies,
Robert Morris University
2007 - 2008
- Department Head,
Elementary Education,
Robert Morris University
2006 - 2007
- Director, School of Education, California State University, Bakersfield, Antelope Valley Campus, 2004 - 2006
- Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, California State University, Bakersfield, 2002 - 2006
Area of Expertise/Research- Dr. Kunka's research interests include diversity in organizations, leadership, assessment in higher education, elementary science education, supporting science education for English Learners and effective instructional practices.
Publications
Presentations- 2011 - "Improving Graduate Students' Writing Abilities: An Analysis of a Formative Outcomes-based Assessment Technique", The 18th International Conference on Learning, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
- 2011 - "Promoting Diversity Initiatives in Non-Profit Organizations: Strategies for Implementation", The 11th International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, Universidad de San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
- 2010 - "Celebrating Diversity in Organizations: An Analysis of Workplace Initiatives", The 10th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, Montreal, Canada
- 2009 - "Teaching without Textbooks: A Collaborative Partnership between Teachers and Librarians", The 7th International Conference of the Book, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2008 - "Addressing the PDE's Mandated 90-Hour EL Training for Pre-service Teachers", Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
- 2007 - "No Textbooks Used Here: Effective Teaching Using Supplemental Texts", Pennsylvania State Librarians Association 34th Annual Conference, Hershey, PA
- 2007 - "Elementary Pre-service Teachers' Utilization of English Language Development Instructional Strategies in the Teaching of Science to English Learners: A Case Study", Eastern Education Research Association Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL
- 2007 - "Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students", The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators 36th Annual Teacher Education Assembly, Harrisburg, PA
- 2005 - "Pathways to Teaching Mathematics and Science: A Collaborative Partnership", California State University, Long Beach, CA
- 2004 - "Teaching Elementary Science: Perspectives of Pre-Service Teachers", 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Education, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
- 2003 - "Teaching Elementary Science to English Learners: Effective Instructional Techniques", The Learning Conference, University of London, Institure of Education, London, England
Schedule of Courses
Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Beatrice
Spring 2015
| Course-Section | Time | Days | Loc | Instructor | Session | Seats |
| ORGL3500-A | - | ONLINE | I | Kunka | 4 (03/07-05/02/15) | 1 Seats |
| ORGL6400-B | - | ONLINE | I | Kunka | 4 (03/07-05/02/15) | 4 Seats |
| ORGL6700-A | - | ONLINE | I | Kunka | 2 (01/10-03/06/15) | 5 Seats |
| ORGL6800-A | - | ONLINE | I | Kunka | 2 (01/10-03/06/15) | 4 Seats |
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