Dr. Catherine "Cat" Paterson

Dr. Catherine "Cat" Paterson
Professor
Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of; Center for Community Engagement
Health and Human Services, College of
Tirey Hall Room 132A
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Education

  • Ph.D. - Human Performance, The University of Southern Mississippi - 1998
  • M.Ed. - Health and Physical Education, Northeast Louisiana University - 1995
  • B.S. - Health and Physical Education, The University of Southwestern Louisiana - 1994

Teaching Interests

  • Biomedical Ethics, Applied Medicine, Medical Terminology, Practicum

Research Interests

  • Community Engagement Strategies in Higher Education, Athletic Training Education

Cat Paterson joined the Sycamore Athletic Training faculty in 1998. She is currently a Professor in the Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation and a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Community Engagement. She is the Editor of The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education.

ATTR 413 Biomedical Ethics

Doctor of Philosophy: The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Conferred: August, 1998; Major: Human Performance; Specialty: Administration and Teaching; Dissertation: An Interactional Analysis of Experienced and Inexperienced Athletic Trainers’ Behavior in Clinical Instruction Settings

Master of Education: Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana; Conferred: August, 1995; Major Area: Health and Physical Education; Specialty: Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science: The University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana; Conferred: May, 1994; ; Major Area: Health and Physical Education; Specialty: General Science-Biology

ARTICLES PUBLISHED

Paterson CS. Critical Incident Planning in Community Engagement. The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education; 2013;5(1)1-2.

Paterson CS. Service learning: Representing university and community outcomes in our writing. The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education; 2012;4(1).

Reliford E, Cordova ML, Demchak T, Stemmans CL, King K. Athletic trainers’ perceptions of disordered eating in the athlete population. Journal of Allied Health; 2006;35(1):18-30.

Kikuchi N, Stemmans CL. Wrist pain in a female collegiate pole-vaulter. Athletic Therapy Today 2005;10(4):31-33.

Livecchi NM, Merrick MA, Ingersoll CD, Stemmans CL. Teacher-centered instruction improves written test performance compared to student-centered instruction but not practical test performance for pre-athletic training majors. Journal of Allied Health 2004; Fall 33(3):200-204.

Stone MB, Edwards JE, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Palmieri RM, Krause BA.Certified athletic trainers’ perceptions of exercise–associated muscle cramp. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2003;12(4)333-342.

Stemmans CL. From cognition to metacognition: The development of self-awareness in student learning. Teaching and Learning at Indiana State University. 2003 1:16-17.

Stemmans CL. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Athletic Therapy Today. 2003 8(2):44-45.

Stemmans CL, Gangstead SK. Student athletic trainer initiated behaviors occur less frequently when supervised by novice clinical instructors. Journal of Athletic Training. 2002;37(4): S255-S260

Castle RR, Stemmans CL. Web based survey on educational technology usage. NATA News. 2002; (12): 34.

Brower KA, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Langley DJ. An investigation of undergraduate athletic training student’ learning styles and program admission success. Journal of Athletic Training, 2001; 36(2)130-135.

Stemmans CL, Gangstead SK. A psychometric investigation of the Clinical Instruction Analysis Tool-Athletic Training II. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2000; 91, 1040-1044.

EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA PUBLISHED

Castle RR, Carr WD, Stemmans CL, Swann E, Vanic KA, Velasquez B. Computerized Traditional Athletic Training Simulation Instrument. 2001.

MICROFICHE PUBLISHED

Stemmans CL. An Interactional Analysis of Experienced and Inexperienced AthleticTrainers’ Behavior in Athletic Training Clinical Instruction. Microforms Publications, University of Oregon. April, 2000

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED

Paterson CS, Rogers NB. (2012). Curricular Engagement Inventory at Indiana State University. In Editorial Fellows Team (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement 12th annual conference. Baltimore, MD: IARSLCE. Retrieved from http://iarslceproceedings2012.wikispaces.com/Curricular+engagement+inventory+at+Indiana+State

Schneider G, Paterson CS, Eberman L, Rogers N. Senior Athletic Training Student's Perceptions and Self-Reported Behaviors of Evidence-Based Practice. J Athl Train. 2011;45:3: S-14

Stemmans CL. Novice clinical instructors provide less feedback to athletic training students than more experienced clinical instructors.  2009; 44: S-59

Stemmans CL, Harada N, Huxel K. Predicting Factors of Work Stress in Secondary School Athletic Trainers. 2008; 43: S -139.

Tamura M, Brucker JB, Demchak TJ, Stemmans, CL. The Effect of a Nylon Shorts Barrier on Discomfort Level and Thigh Skin Temperature During a 20-minute, 1-kg Ice Bag Application. 2007; 42: S67

Stemmans CL, Castle RR. Athletic Training Use & Perceptions of Educational Technology & Multimedia. Journal of Athletic Training. 2006; 41: S12.

Patel AH, Brucker JB, Langley DJ, Stemmans CL. The Importance of Athletic Training Students Performing On-Field Evaluations during Their Clinical Rotations. 2006; 41: S91.

Kawaguchi K, Brucker JB, Stemmans CL, Demchak TJ. Program and Faculty Reputation and Economics Have the Greatest Effect on Athletic Training Student’s Graduate Program Choice. 2006;41: S-13.

Demchak TJ, Meyer LB, Stemmans CL Brucker JB. Therapeutic Benefits of Ultrasound Can Be Achieved and Maintained With a 20-Minute 1MHz, 4-ERA  Ultrasound Treatment. 2006;41: S42.

Rady H, Brucker JB, Stemmans CL, Edwards JE. Agonist contraction increases hamstring muscle extensibility measures. Journal of Athletic Training. 2005; 40: S94.

Kusumoto K, Stemmans CL, LangleyDL, Boone-Tovey, KS. An investigation of college students’ recognition and recall monitoring ability. Journal of Athletic Training. 2004;39:S106.

McCallister T, Korthasl E, Brucker JB, Stemmans CL, Demchak TA. Days of rest between stretching bouts increases hamstring flexibility. Journal of Athletic Training. 2004;39:S99-S100

Dortch R, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Storsved JR. High school grade point average predicts admission to an entry-level athletic training education program. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-37.

Dunkelbarger JL, Stemmans CL. Syncope episodes in a female collegiate basketball player. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-100.

Kadar J, Stemmans CL. Vocal cord dysfunction in a female high school long distance runner. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-100.

Kikuchi N, Stemmans CL. Wrist Pain In a Female Collegiate Pole Vaulter. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-100.

Knight JL, Meeuwsen EM, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Langley DL. Learning styles of undergraduate athletic training students vary between didactic and clinical instruction settings. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-41.

Sugiura S, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Storsved JR. Predictive factors of perceived stress and work-related strain among collegiate athletic trainers. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-110.

Taake K, Stemmans CL, Brucker JB, Ingersoll CD. An investigation of perceived restrictions on certified athletic trainers practice. Journal of Athletic Training. 2003; 38:S-110.

Franek TB, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, OConner TW. Learning mode effects skill acquisition of an athletic training competency. Journal of Athletic Training. 2002; 37:S-80.

Burns MK, Stemmans CL. Lateral Knee Pain in a Division III Collegiate Football Player. Journal of Athletic Training. 2002; 37:S-75.

Stone MB, Edwards JE, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Palmieri RA, Krause BA.Certified Athletic Trainers’ Perceptions Of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramp. Journal of Athletic Training. 2002; 37:S-84.

Crumley ML, Nowak PA, Merrick MA, Ingersoll CD, Stemmans CL. Do ultrasound, active warm-up and passive motion differ on their ability to cause temperature and range of motion changes? Journal of Athletic Training. 2001; 36:S-92

Kauffman KE, Stemmans CL. Lateral ankle reconstruction in a female collegiate volleyball player. Journal of Athletic Training. 2001; 36:S-101

Livecchi NM, Stemmans CL, Merrick MA, Ingersoll CD. Teacher-centered instruction improves written test performance compared to student-centered instruction but not practical test performance for pre-athletic training majors. Journal of Athletic Training. 2001; 36:S-47

Hoppel KL, Huck BJ, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Cordova ML. Parent/guardian’s awareness of athletic trainers’ roles and responsibilities in the wabash valley. Journal of Athletic Training. 2001; 36:S-74

Gangstead SK, Gallaspy JB, Gardner GA, Stemmans CL, Swann E, Walker S. Preparing the athletic trainer educator for the professorate: Modifying doctoral programs to meet the needs of professionals. Proceedings: The National Athletic Trainers’ Association 2001 Athletic Training Educators’ Conference. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2001:68.

Brower KA, Stemmans CL, Ingersoll CD, Langley DL. Learning Style Investigation of Applicants to Two CAAHEP Accredited Athletic Training Education Programs. Journal of Athletic Training. 2000; 35:S-55

Brothers MJ, Vancza LJ, Stemmans CL. 18-year-old collegiate basketball player with an accessory soleus muscle: A case study. Journal of Athletic Training. 2000; 35:S-24

Doyle K, Sandrey MA, Ingersoll CD, Stemmans CL. Subjective Analysis and Functional Testing of Athletes Using Knee Braces. Journal of Athletic Training. 2000; 35:S-78

Stemmans CL, Gangstead SK. An Interactional Analysis of Experienced and Inexperienced Athletic Trainers’ Behavior in Athletic Training Clinical Instruction. Journal of Athletic Training. 1999;34:S-61

Published University Documents

Paterson C.S., Rogers NB, Heleine D, Madhavapeddi SP, 2013-2014 Indiana State University Curricular Engagement Study.2015.Retreived from: http://www2.indstate.edu/publicservice/faculty/CurricularEngagement_13-14.pdf

Paterson CS, Rogers NB, Challa,S 2012-2013 Indiana State University Curricular Engagement Study. 2014. Retrieved from https://www.indstate.edu/publicservice/faculty/CurricularEngagement_12-13.pdf

Paterson CS, Rogers NB, Challa,S 2011-2012 Indiana State University Curricular Engagement Study. 2013. Retrieved from http://www.indstate.edu/publicservice/faculty/CurricularEngagement_11-12.pdf

Paterson CS, Rogers NB 2010-2011 Indiana State University Curricular Engagement Study. 2012. Retrieved from http://www.indstate.edu/publicservice/faculty/CurricularEngagement_10-11.pdf

Selected Presentations

Paterson CS. October 22, 2015 – Pen to Paper: Writing with, for and about Service- and Community- Engagement; Shelbyville, MI – Invited –  Journal Presentations: Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. (National Audience)

Paterson CS.​ October 22, 2015 – Pen to Paper: Writing with, for and about Service- and Community- Engagement; Shelbyville, MI – Invited – Journal Representatives’ Panel Conversation: Best Practices and Pit Falls. (National Audience)

Paterson CS.​ October 22, 2015 – Pen to Paper: Writing with, for and about Service- and Community-Engagement; Shelbyville, MI – Invited – Small Group Discussion Leader. (National Audience)

Paterson CS.​ October 23, 2015 – Pen to Paper: Writing with, for and about Service- and Community-Engagement; Shelbyville, MI – Invited – Individual Sessions with Authors. (National Audience)

Paterson CS, Rogers NB, Heleine, D, & Madhavapeddi P. October 26, 2015 – Assessment Institute; Indianapolis, IN – Juried - Service Learning Assessment in the Higher Education Curricula at the 2015 Assessment Institute. (International Audience)

Paterson CS, Rogers NB, Stofferahn S & Collins, D. March 9, 2016 – Indiana State University Faculty Development Series – Invited - The Scholarship of Engagement - Documenting for Tenure, Promotion and Biennial Faculty Reviews. (Local Audience)

Paterson CS & Christian, J. March 22, 2016 – Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Conference – Juried – Sycamore Service Corps: Assessment Impact. (National Audience)

Junior League of Indianapolis Member

St Luke Church Choir

Assessment of Curriculum-based Community Engagement Practices 

Sports Injuries and Illnesses

Dr. Paterson has research interest in assessment of community engagement outcomes and impacts and athletic training pedagogy.