Dr. Patricia E. Ackerman Curriculum Vita Professor of Language Arts Kansas State University College of Technology & Aviation 2310 Centennial Road TC103C Salina, Kansas 67401 [email protected] 785-826-2904

Residence: 2665 Game Road Abilene, KS 67410 785-479-6060 Academic Mentor Dr. F. Todd Goodson

Education___________________________________________________________________ Doctor of Philosophy: Curriculum & Instruction Conferral Date: May 2007 Kansas State University College of Education Primary Area – Reading & Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction Secondary Areas – Composition/Rhetoric, Discourse Analysis, Tutoring Literacy Manhattan, Kansas Major Professor: Dr. F. Todd Goodson, KSU College of Education

Published Dissertation Title: The Application of Think-Aloud Protocols to Assess Higher Order Learning Strategies Employed During Tutorial Discourse Over College Student Writing. Master of Arts: Liberal Studies Fort Hays State University Primary Area – English Secondary Areas – Composition/Rhetoric, Service Learning Hays, Kansas

Conferral Date: May 2001

Bachelor of Arts: English Marymount College Primary Area – English Literature Secondary Areas – Journalism & French Salina, Kansas

Conferral Date: May 1978

Primary Language Spoken – English Secondary Languages – Spanish (Peace Corps HILT Training); French (Undergraduate Minor)

College Teaching Experience_________________________________________________ Professor of Language Arts Faculty Development Coordinator Associate Professor of Language Arts Graduate Program Director Graduate Faculty Member Writing Center Director Assistant Professor of Language Arts Instructor of English Kansas State University College of Technology & Aviation Salina, Kansas

2014 - Present 2014 - 2016 2009 - 2014 2010 - 2013 2009 - Present 2006 - 2012 2007 - 2009 2000 - 2007

Courses Taught: PHIL 105 Introduction to Critical Thinking (Face-to-face and distance), ENGL 100 Expository Writing I, ENGL 200 Expository Writing II, PHIL 390 Business Ethics, COT 299 Mastering Academic Conversations, ENGL 390 Technical Writing, COMM 100 Public Speaking and ENGL 702 Adv. Technical Comm. Administrative Duties: Researched, developed, and directed interdisciplinary campus Writing Center 2006-2012. Directed Professional Master of Technology Interdisciplinary Degree Program 2010-2013. Adjunct Instructor of English Barton County Community College Great Bend, Kansas Course Taught: English Composition I

2000

Adjunct Instructor of English Cloud County Community College Junction City, Kansas Courses Taught: Composition I, Composition II, American Literature, Public Speaking

1996-2000

Nonacademic Employment Experience_________________________________ Ackerman 2 Freelance Writer – Short fiction, poetry, and human interest magazine articles Freelance Grant Writing, Marketing, and Development Consultant

2009-Present 1997 – 1999

Director of Marketing & Development 1996 – 1997 Rolling Hills Refuge Wildlife Conservation Center Salina, Kansas Developed long-range marketing & development strategies. Collaborated on operational policies, volunteer programs, and visitor services. Researched, wrote, and implemented grant programs. Networked with local, regional, and state community leaders and marketing consortiums. Convention & Visitors Bureau Director 1989 – 1996 City of Abilene, Kansas Maintained Abilene’s position as a leader in the Kansas tourism industry. Developed marketing and promotional programs. Represented Abilene to regional, state, and national tourism alliances. Monitored economic indicators to assess development progress. Oversaw operations of a CVB office, year-round Kansas Visitor Information Center, and the Abilene Civic Center. Supervised staff and a thirty member volunteer corps. Prepared and administered annual departmental budget. Researched, wrote, and implemented grant programs. Public Information Coordinator 1984 – 1986 Central Kansas Mental Health Center Salina, Kansas Developed and implemented community education programs and public relations strategies for five North Central Kansas counties. Grant writing and implementation. Health Educator 1981 - 1984 Salina/Saline County Health Department Salina, Kansas Developed and implemented county-wide educational and licensing programs. Conducted public health educational seminars re: cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, smoking cessation, maternal and child health, and public safety. Peace Corps Volunteer United States Govt. – Peace Corps – Guatemala, Central America

1980 – 1981

Awards & Accomplishments_____________________________________________________ Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars Women Writing the West – Willa Award for Scholarly Nonfiction (Marymount Book) K-State Polytechnic Professional Presentation and Outstanding Publication Awards K-State Women of Achievement Award KSU/OSU Football Game – Professor of the Week Recognition Sunflower Publishing. Best Published Article of the Year Award(s) Kansas State University Women of Achievement Award (Inaugural Year of Award) KSU Presidential Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Rex McArthur Family Faculty Fellow Award Dr. Ron & Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Award Nominee Kansas State University ADVANCE Lecture Series Award BIG XII Faculty Fellowship Award Project LE/ARN Fellowship w/Iowa State University K-State at Salina Professor of the Year Award KSU Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Nominee KSU Salina Advisor of the Year Nominee Kansas State University Professor of the Week Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence KSU at Salina Professor of the Year Nominee American Red Cross Clara Barton Women of Achievement Award Travel Industry Association of Kansas Distinguished Service Award

2016 2015 2015 2012 & 2014 Oct. 3, 2012 2011 & 2013 2012 2010 2008 & 2012 2011 & 2012 2008 2008 2007-2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 1999 1998

Grants & Fellowships________________________________________________________ KSU Teaching & Learning Grant ($2000) for Faculty Teaching Exchange) KSU University Small Research Grant Recipient ($2000) KSU Distance Learning Course Development Grant Recipient ($2000) A Room of Her Own Women’s Writing Alliance – Foundation Grant – Submitted & Declined American Council for Learned Societies – Application Submitted & Declined National Endowment for the Humanities Applications Submitted & Declined A Room of Her Own Foundation Writing Retreat Fellowship National Writing Project Professional Writing Retreat Fellowship Tilford Multicultural Grant Fellow – Interactive Theatre for Social Change Project LEA/RN Fellowship w/University of Iowa 3rd Annual Coffman Leadership Institute Fellow Tilford Multicultural Grant Fellow - Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool International Writing Center Association Summer Institute Fellow Wakonse Conference on College Teaching Fellow Flint Hills Chapter of the National Writing Project Summer Institute Advisor Flint Hills Chapter of the National Writing Project Summer Institute Fellow Kansas State University Community Service Grant Recipient

2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 & 2012 2009 2009 2008 2007-2008 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002

Leadership & Service to Kansas State University & Profession__________________ Ackerman 3 K-State Polytechnic Academic Director Search Committee K-State Polytechnic Technical Writing Instructor Search Committee (Chair) K-State Polytechnic Leadership Committee (Chair) K-State Faculty Senate Committee on University Planning K-State Faculty Senate Executive Committee K-State Faculty Senate Arts, Sciences, & Business Department Departmental Committee on Planning K-State Salina Graduate Program Admissions & Academic Standards Committee (Chair 2015) K-State Salina Graduate Faculty – 2 Graduate Student Committees K-State Salina Graduate Program Retreat (Facilitator) K-State Salina Undergraduate Academic Standards Committee Department Head – Don Von Bergen – Five Year Review Committee (Chair) Graduate School Dean - Carol Shanklin – Five Year Review Committee K-State Salina Dean Fitzsimmons’ College Cabinet K-State Salina Civic Luncheon Lecture Series – Advisory Board Dean Dennis Kuhlman Retirement Reception Planning Committee K-State Salina Fall Kick-Off Planning Committee K-State Salina Computer Lab Task Force KSU Commission on the Status of Women KSU Enhanced Classroom Experience Committee KSU Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board K-State University Graduate Committee on Planning K-State University Graduate Council K-State Salina Graduate Faculty Member KSU Salina Professional Day Committee (Co-Chair 2007-2017) Student Services Administrative Assistant Search Committee AS&B Communication Faculty Search Committee (Chair) Aviation Department Grad Faculty Search Committee Arts, Science, & Business Department Annual Retreat Planning College Assessment Coordination Committee College Assessment Review Committee Aviation Department Grad Faculty Search Committee UAS Technician Search Committee Pine Ridge, SD Lakota Reservation Service Learning Trip National Day on Writing Event – Advisor K-State at Salina AS&B President’s Showcase – Co-chair K-State at Salina Project Salina Food Drive – Campaign Chair Faculty Senate E-Portfolio Task Force Dean’s Campus Enhancement Team Kansas Writing Project Leadership Coalition and Inquiry Team K-State at Salina African American Read-In Volunteer Unmanned Aerial Systems Online Professional Journal (Copy Editor) K-State Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Participant K-State University Ethics Work Group K-State at Salina Creative Writing Alliance (Advisor) Midwest Writing Center Association – Board Member & 2009 Conference Committee Midwest Writing Center Association – Kansas Consortium (Chair) Provost’s First Year Seminar Curriculum Task Force Provost’s Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force First Year Seminar Pilot Course – Teaching Team K-State at Salina Career Committee Reference & Instructional Librarian Search Committee Earth Day Multicultural Planning Committee K-State at Salina Master of Science In Technology Task Force K-State at Salina First Year Experience Curriculum Task Force Aviation Department Head Search Committee K-State at Salina Departmental Committee on Planning Kansas State University Changing Lives Campaign (Campus Co-Chair) KSU Salina Student Newspaper Advisor (On The Record) Kansas State University Honor Council National Writing Project (Teacher Consultant) 21st Century Educational Grant Participant (Service Learning Curriculum) KSU Salina Professional Day Committee (Co-Chair 2007-2011) KSU Salina Aviation Department Head Five Year Review (Chair) Kansas State University Faculty Senator KSU Salina Socrates Café Coordinator KSU Academic Affairs Committee (Co-Chair) Flint Hills Writing Project Teacher Consultant KSU Faculty Senate Leadership Committee KSU Salina By Laws Committee KSU Salina Course & Curriculum Committee (Chair) KSU Salina College Advancement & Planning Committee KSU Salina Open House Participant (Planning Committee 2002) KSU Salina Multi Cultural Affairs Committee KSU Salina Science Olympiad (Judge) KSU Salina Recycling Task Force

2016 2016 2015-2016 2016-2017 2015-2016 2015-2017 2014-2016 2013-2017 2012-2016 2013 2013-2016 2013 2013 2012-2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012-2015 2009-2013 2011 -2017 2010-2013 2010-2013 2008-Present 2005-Present 2012 2012 2012 2011 2010-2011 2010-2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2009 2007-2009 2009-2010 2009-2011 2008-2010 2009 2008-2011 2009 2009-2010 2008-2010 2008-2012 2007-2012 2008-2009 2008 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008 2007 2007-2010 2007-2009 2007 2007-2009 2006 2004-2009 2005- 2009 2003-2013 2003 - 2008 2005-Present 2006 2002 – 2005 2003 - 2005 2004 2002-2010 2003 - 2004 2005 2002 – 2004 2002 – 2005 2002 - 2013 2001 – 2004 2002

2001 – 2002

Leadership & Service to Community__________________________________ Ackerman 4 Kansas Humanities Council – Board of Directors and Grant Review Committee Abilene Kansas Toys For Tots Campaign Central Kansas Council of Girl Scouts Board Member Arts Council of Dickinson County Classroom Educator Travel Industry Association of Kansas Board Member (’96 President) Northeast Kansas Tourism Region Board Member (’91-93 ‘President) I-70 Association of Kansas Board Member (’94 President) White House Conference on Tourism State Delegate (Washington, D.C.) Great Plains Theatre Festival Founding Board Member (’96 President) Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Board Member Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Abilene Area United Way Board Member St. Andrew’s Home & School Association President Eisenhower Centennial State & National Planning Committees

2016 - 2019 1998 - 2016 2000 – 2002 1997 - 2001 1989 – 1997 1989 – 1997 1989 – 1997 1995 1994 – 1998 1994 – 1996 1992 – 1994 1991 – 1994 1990 – 1992 1989 - 1990

Professional Memberships & Affiliations Women Writing the West – 2013-2017 (2015 Willa Award for Scholarly Nonfiction) A Room of Her Own Women’s’ Writing Alliance – 2009-2017 The Tilford Group on Multicultural Competencies – 2006 & 2008 Grant Recipient Wakonse Conference on College Teaching - 2005 Conference Presenter National Writing Project – National Conference Delegate 2005 & 2009 & 2010 Flint Hills Writing Project – Institute Fellow and Teacher Consultant 2002-Present Midwest Writing Center Association – 200-2011 Coordinator of KS MWCA Consortium, 2009 - 2011 Board Mbr. International Writing Center Association – 2007 & 2008& 2010 Bi-Annual Conference Presenter Kansas Association of Teachers of English – 2004, 2007, & 2008 Conference Presenter Conference on College Composition and Communication – 2008 & 2009 Annual Conference Presenter National Council of Teachers of English – ALAN Review- Young Adult Literature Book Reviewer 2008-2009

National Service Learning Council (Past Member)

Professional Conferences & Development Attended_____________________________ Hedgebrook Foundation Vortext Professional Women’s Writing Conference, Whidbey Island, WA Hedgebrook Foundation Master Class for Women Writers, Whidbey Island, WA Women Writing the West Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO & Golden, CO World Publishing Company Annual Writers Workshop, Lawrence, KS K-State Salina Online Essentials 6 week Summer Course Kansas State University Year of the Brain Scholar KSU Annual Teaching Workshop National Council of Teachers of English, Las Vegas, NV Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Annual Conference, Chicago, IL KSU Instructional Game Design Workshop, Manhattan, KS Midwest Writing Center Association Conference, Madison, WI International Writing Center Association Conference, Baltimore, MD Teaching Professor Conference, Boston, MA Midwest Writing Center Association, Rapid City, SD A Room of Her Own Foundation Writing Retreat. Abiqui, NM National Writing Project Professional Writing Retreat, Tubac, AZ. K-State Ethical Reasoning Workshop. Manhattan, KS K-State Lecture Series Teach Me: I Dare You! Changing Student Attitudes Kansas Writing Project Grant Writing Retreat. Rock Springs Ranch NCTE Webinar Powerful English: Innovative Practices in Diverse 21st Century Classrooms National Writing Project Holocaust Educator Seminar, New York, NY European Writing Center Association Annual Conference, Frieburg, Germany College Conference on Composition and Communication, New Orleans, LA Midwest Writing Center Association, Kansas City, MO Kansas Association of Teachers of English, Wichita, KS International Writing Center Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX & Las Vegas, NV KSU Annual Leadership Development Seminars James R. Coffman Leadership Institute, Rock Springs Ranch, KS Conference on College Composition and Communication, Chicago, IL International Writing Center Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN Wakonse Conference on College Teaching, Muskegon, MI International Writing Center Association Summer Institute, Lawrence, KS Conference on College Composition and Communication, San Francisco, CA National Council of Teachers of English Conference, Indianapolis, IN National Writing Project Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN Kansas Association of Teachers of English Annual Mtg., Wichita, KS National Writing Project Annual Convention, Washington, D.C. Flint Hills Writing Project Summer Institute, Manhattan, KS National Service Learning Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN

2014 2013 2013 & 2014 2011-2015 2012 2013-2014 2011-2014 2012 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 & 2008 2005 & 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 - 2005 2005 & 2009 2003 & 2004 2003

Professional Publications and Presentations_* Peer Reviewed_______________ Ackerman 5 * Joseph, Siny, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, Quest: A Virtual Faculty Teaching Community. Poster & Paper. Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. July 2016. * Joseph, Siny, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, In Quest of Teaching Excellence. Poster. Big XII Conference on Teaching & Learning, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. June 2016. * Joseph, Siny, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, In Quest of Teaching Excellence. Presentation. K-State Polytechnic Professional Day. January 11, 2016. * Siny Joseph, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, Transforming Teaching Culture through an Interdisciplinary Faculty Teaching Exchange. Poster. Big XII Conference on Teaching & Learning. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. July 3031, 2015. Siny Joseph, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, Transforming Teaching Culture through an Interdisciplinary Faculty Teaching Exchange. Presentation & Paper. Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting. July 26-28, 2015. San Francisco, CA. * Siny Joseph, Jung Oh, Patricia E. Ackerman, Transforming Teaching Culture through an Interdisciplinary Faculty Teaching Exchange. Presentation. The Teaching Professor Conference. Atlanta, GA. May 29-30, 2015. * Ackerman, Patricia E., Jung Oh, Siny Joseph. Implications of an Interdisciplinary Faculty Teaching Exchange. Presentation. K-State Salina Professional Day. January 12, 2015. Ackerman, Patricia E. Marymount College: A History. The History Press. Charlotte, South Carolina. November 18, 2014. (Conducted 48 Book Talks and Signings across Kansas from November 2014 to May 2016). * Ackerman, Patricia E., Judith Collins, Kaleen Knopp, Jennifer Molidor. Writing Program Assessment. K-State Salina Professional Day. January 8, 2012. Salina, KS. * Ackerman, Patricia E. On My Honor; Writing Centers and Academic Integrity. Midwest Writing Center Association biannual conference. October 2011. Madison, WI. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Writing Program Assessment Strategy. KSU Assessment Showcase 2011. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Empowering Student Writers through Kincaid Readability Analysis. South Central Writing Center Association annual conference. (Invited, not funded). February 2011. Houston, TX. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Empowering Student Writers through Kincaid Readability Analysis. International Writing Center Association. November 2010. Baltimore, MD. Ackerman, Patricia E. Flash Fiction Workshop. K-State at Salina. November 2009. * Ackerman, Patricia E., Jung Oh, Matt Pianalto, and Kevin McCurdy. Writing Center Collaboration with Chromotagraphy Paper in CHEM 110 Class. Midwest Writing Center Association. October 2009. Rapid City, SD. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Tutor/Student Expectations in College Writing Center Tutorial Sessions. Midwest Writing Center Association Bi-Annual Conference. October 2009. Rapid City, SD. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Providing College-Bound Students with an Alternative Lens Through Which to Examine Their Own Writing Abilities. Third Annual Voices In the Village Conference; Southern Arizona Writing Project, April 25, 2009. Tuscon, AZ. * Ackerman, Patricia E. and Alysia Starkey. Navigating the High Road of Academic Integrity, International Writing Center Association Annual Conference, March 2009 Las Vegas, NV. Ackerman, Patricia, Mitch Barnes, Tom Mertz, Mike Wilson. Our College Role: Preparing Students in the Salina Market for Technology Education in a University Environment. K-State at Salina Faculty Panel Presentation. November 2008. * Ackerman, Patricia E. and Alysia Starkey. Navigating the High Road of Academic Integrity, Conference on College Composition and Communication, October 2008. San Francisco, CA. * Ackerman, Patricia and Alysia Starkey. Navigating the High Road of Academic Integrity, Kansas Association of Teachers of English, October 2008. Wichita, KS. * Ackerman, Patricia. YA Book Reviews. The ALAN Review, 35:3:A1-A8. Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the National Council of Teachers of English. Summer 2008. * Ackerman, Patricia E. Influencing and Assessing Tutor Perspective Through Reflective Thinking, European Writing Center Association Conference, June 2008, Frieburg, Germany. * Ackerman, Patricia, Influencing and Assessing Tutor Perspective Through Reflective Thinking Conference on College Composition and Communication, April 2008. New Orleans, LA. * Ackerman, Patricia, Thinking Aloud about Tutor Literacies, Kansas Association of Teachers of English Annual Conf., October 2007. Wichita, KS. * Ackerman, Patricia, Think-Aloud Protocols as Tutor Training & Assessment Methodology Midwest Writing Center Association Annual Conf., October 2007. Kansas City, MO. Ackerman, Patricia, The Application of Think-Aloud Protocols to Assess Higher Order Learning Strategies Employed During Tutorial Discourse Over College Student Writing. Diss. Kansas State University, 2007, Manhattan, KS. * Ackerman, Patricia, Think-Aloud Protocols as Tutor Training & Assessment Methodology, International Writing Center Association Annual Conference, April 2007. Houston, TX. Ackerman, Patricia. Socratic Dialogue as a Tool for Student Engagement. KSU Salina Teach On Workshop, August 15, 2006. Salina, KS. * Ackerman, Patricia, Brockway, Kathy, Spliechal, Jimmy, Leite, Pedro. Tapping into the Power of Community Classrooms. Kansas State University at Salina Professional Day. January 6, 2005, Salina, KS. Ackerman, Patricia, Service Learning in Writing Curriculums. Flint Hills Writing Project Summer Institute, June 2005. Manhattan, KS. Ackerman, Patricia, Service Learning in College Writing Classrooms, Wakonse Conference on College Teaching, 2005, Muskegon, MI. * Ackerman, Patricia, Brockway, Kathy, Dandu, Raju, Leite, Pedro, and Splichal, Jimmy. Tapping into the Power of Community Classrooms. ASEE Midwest Section Conference, September 31, 2004. Pittsburg, KS

* Ackerman, Patricia, Beasley, Ginny, and Greunbacher, Elaine. Building Community Writing Classrooms Through the National Writing Project. Kansas Association of Teachers of English Annual Conference. October 2003 and October 2004. Wichita, KS Ackerman, Patricia. Service Learning in Writing Curriculums. Kansas Service Learning Symposium. February 28, 2003. Barton County Community College. Great Bend, KS Ackerman, Patricia. Service Learning in Writing Curriculums. Fall English Teachers Workshop, Fort Hays State University. September 2001. Hays, KS.

Freelance Publications_______________________________________________ Ackerman 6 2010 Ackerman, Patricia E. The Marrs on Marymount. Sunflower Magazine Spring 2010. 6-9. Ackerman, Patricia E. Where the Walkers Roam. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2010. 32-39. Ackerman, Patricia E. A Secret Stieffel Tour. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2010. 6-9 Ackerman, Patricia E. Dr. Steam Punk. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2010. 42-46. Ackerman, Patricia E. The Machete and Twinkie Guy. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2010. 18-19 Ackerman, Patricia E. Boers on the Range. Sunflower Magazine. Winter. 2010. 36-39 2011 Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E.

When Harp Talks. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2011. 18-19. Another Sunrise. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2011. 20-21. A Fly-Tier’s Journey. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2011. 24-25. McKee’s Customized Pools. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2011. 40-44. After the Garden Party. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2011. 8-11. Tour Kansas. Kansas Magazine. Summer 2011. 29-33. Living History. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2011. 35-40. Meade in Salina. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2011. 20-23. Boers on the Range. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2011. 36-39.

2012 Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E.

The Printed Voice. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2012. 24-27. Miss Majorette. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2012. 36-39. This Little Piggy Went Heritage. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2012. 40-45. Ostrich Express. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2012. 34-39. Eco-Vernacular Kanopolis Style. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2012. 10-13. Carolina Litowich: A Reintroduction. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2012. 30-34. The Litowich Home. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2012. 36-37.

2013 Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E. Ackerman, Patricia E.

Sailing Season. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2013, 33-39. Lavender Fields Forever. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2013, 43-45. Zoo Keepers. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2013. House of Four R’s. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2013. Stauffer Land Trust. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2013. A Living Memorial. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2013.

2014 Ackerman, Patricia E. Legacy in Light. Sunflower Magazine. Winter 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E.The Guardians of St. Joseph. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E. Swedish Heritage. Sunflower Magazine. Spring 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E. Baking Their Dreams Come True. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E. Fire and Form. Sunflower Magazine. Summer 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E. It’s Fiddlin’ Doc Harwood. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2014. Ackerman, Patricia E. A Fabric Empire on the Prairie. Sunflower Magazine. Fall 2014 Ackerman, Patricia E. Ad Aspera. Kansas Magazine. Winter 2014. http://issuu.com/sunflower_publishing/docs/sl13sp Book Ackerman, Patricia E Marymount College of Kansas: A History. The History Press. Charleston, SC. November 18, 2014. May 2013 - Sunflower Living named as a finalist in the "Magazine of the Year" category for Great Plains Journalism Awards. This is an 8-state regional competition with no allowances for circulation categories. Small magazines compete against publishing juggernauts of the Midwest. St. Louis Magazine takes the win in this category, with Oklahoma Today sharing runner-up status with Sunflower Living.