Department of Mathematics & Physical Sciences

Mr. Sam W. Richardson
Assistant Professor

Stratton Taylor Library
Room 110

918-343-7836
srichardson@rsu.edu

Education

M.E., Mathematics Education
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
1981  

B.S., Mathematics/Physics
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
1974

Professional Experience

1981-Present
Assistant Professor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

1980-1981
Mathematics/Vocational Mathematics Instructor
Westvill Public Schools, Westville, OK

1977-1980
Mathematics/Physics Instructor
Barnsdall Public Schools, Barnsdall, OK

Range of Experience

Teaching

• 26 years college teaching experience
• Classes taught: General Physics I and II, Engineering Physics I and II, Statics, Trigonometry, Calculus I-II-III, College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Basic Math, Basic College Math
• On-line classes taught: College Algebra, Calculus I, Elementary Algebra, Calculus II, Intermediate Algebra, Calculus III, Astronomy

• Prepared Assessment Instruments and implemented assessment for Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and Calculus I classes
• Online course developing
• Team Leader of College Algebra Redesign Project
• Assessment Coordinator for College Algebra
• Mentor adjunct mathematics faculty at all campuses

• Developed a Technical Math program to be used in a consortium of secondary and post-secondary schools
• Constructed a transfer guide for classes in the Tech Math Program

Committee Memberships

• Academic Council
• Library Committee
• Student Conduct Committee
• Curriculum Committee
• NCA Committee
• Statewide Faculty Transfer Curriculum Committee, RSC’s representative
• Assessment Committee
• Distance Education Task Force
• Rogers State University Faculty Association

Professional Services Rendered

• OJCMA (Oklahoma Junior College Mathematics Association), Treasurer
• Representative for RSC at OACC  (Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges)
• Technical Occupational Program Reviewer 
• Co-submitted a Faculty Innovation Grant
• Book Reviewer for Kaufmann Series published by Prentice Hall 

Previous Professional Memberships

• NCTM   (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
• OCTM   (Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
• TCTM   (Tulsa Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

Miscellaneous

• Recruited, enrolled and constructed plans of study for students. Actively counseled and enrolled students each semester and once served as the math advisor for the counseling center.
• Hosted Hospitality Room at the Tulsa AMATYC Convention and a presentation for the Oklahoma Science Academy
• Conducted orientations for College Algebra and Calculus online students
• National Science and Engineering Fair Judge and Judge for Academic Bowls for high school students
• Conducted  manipulative-based Critical Thinking Activities for elementary students during “Math Matters” week

Honors and Awards

• 1998 Excellence Award Recipient from NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) for creation of online College Algebra