EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ph.D.,Education, Specialization in Adult and Postsecondary Education
University of Wyoming 1994
Dissertation: “Attitudes of Professionalism among Selected Practitioners of Continuing Higher Education”

MSS ,Human Resources Administration
Utah State University 1983

BS, Business Administration-Finance
Utah State University 1981
Minor: Economics

FACULTY/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Utah State University
July 2000 - Present (Associate Professor with Tenure)
Associate Dean-Education Outreach, College of Education and Human Services

June 2006 - March 2008
Interim Department Head, Department of Instructional Technology

July 2008, December 2008
Interim Director, Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Curriculum & Instruction

March 1984 - January 1990
Business/Accounting Specialist, and Program Specialist, Conference & Institute Division, Life Span Learning

Southern Utah University
August 1997-June 2000
Dean, Division of Continuing Education

University of Wyoming
July 1996- Present
Adjunct Professor, Adult Learning and Technology

June 1996-July 1997
Director, School of Extended Studies

September 1992-June 1996
Associate Director, School of Extended Studies and Head, Division of Extended Noncredit Programs

January 1990 – September 1992
Director, Division of Noncredit Educational Services, School of Extended Studies

Other Experience
August 1983 – March 1984
Instructor, Stevens Henager College, Provo, UT

July 1981 – June 1982
Business Manager, Uinta County School District #6, Lyman, WY

PUBLISHED ARTICLES & PAPERS
Kelsey, C. W. & Freeman, M. K. (2006) “Changing Demographics: A Toolbox Approach” (Monograph), University Continuing Education Association.
Freeman, M. K. (2006) “Great Leaders – Great Managers” CSF Signals: Newsletter of the Center for the School of the Future, 3(2)
Freeman, M. K. (2003) “Assessing and Evaluating Continuing Education Programs: Why and How” Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 51(1)
Freeman, M. K. (1995) “Research Report: Attitudes of Professionalism Among Selected Practitioners of Continuing Higher Education” NUCEA: Newsletter on the Status of Women in the Profession 4(1)
Freeman, M. K. (1994) “Attitudes of Professionalism Among Selected Practitioners of Continuing Higher Education” Dissertation, Division of Lifelong Learning and Instruction, University of Wyoming.
Freeman, M. K. (1993) “The Adult Educator and the BUDGET.” Professional Tips for Adult & Continuing Educators. 1(4) In Online with Adult and Continuing Educators. 11(2)
Freeman, M. K., Shaeffer, J. M., and Whitson, D. L. (1993) “Ethical Practice Contributes to Professionalization in Adult & Continuing Education: The Debate Continues.” Adult Learning. 5(2)
Shaeffer, J. M. & Freeman, M. K. (1993). “Continuing Education Organizational Structures: Opportunities and Restrictions.” Contemporary Issues in Conferences & Institutes. 4(1)
Freeman, M. K. & Whitson, D. L. (1992). “Learning and Thinking Styles and Their Implications for Practice.” MPAEA Journal of Adult Education. 20(2)
Holmes, D.L., & Freeman, M. K., (1985) “Financial Risk Taking: A National Study on Recovering Overhead Expense in Continuing Education” NUCEA Region VI Conference Compendium, “Risk Taking in Continuing Education Marketing, Management and Programming.” 4(1)

BOOK CO-AUTHORED (With Doctoral Student)
Peterson, D. & Freeman M.K. (2007) “Branding: How to Determine your Brand and Channel your Marketing Efforts Correctly” VDM Verlag Dr. Muller: Saarbruken, Deutschland

NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Beyond Outreach and Public Service: Implications for the University of Committing to the Engagement Ideal, Joint Session of the University Continuing Education Association Board of Directors andCommissions (Moderator and Organizer), St. Louis, Missouri, January 2001
Program Budgeting: The Bottom Line, University Continuing Education Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, April 2000
Organizational Change: Impact on the Bottom Line, NUCEA National Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, April 1993
The Role of the University Conference Professional: Ethical Practice in Conferencing and Continuing Education, (Scheduled presentation) Art & Science of the Conferencing in an Academic Environment, NUCEA Division of conferences & Institutes Professional Development Conference, Chicago, Illinois, December 1991 (Unable to attend due to University travel restrictions)
Walls or Windows: A Problem Solving Clinic in Conferences & Institutes, (Panel Member), NUCEA National Conference, Miami, Florida, April 1991
Evaluating Conferences & Noncredit Programs, Art & Science of Conferencing in an Academic Environment, NUCEA Division of Conferences & Institutes Professional Development Conference, Chicago, Illinois, December 1990
Financial Overview Panel, Art & Science of Conferencing, NUCEA Division of Conferences & Institutes Professional Development Conference, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, December 1989
A Method to the Madness: Establishing Service Fees and Recovering Overhead in Conference Operations, NUCEA National Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 1989

REGIONAL AND STATE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
What is an Adult: And How Do They Learn?, National Ski Patrol, Outdoor Emergency Care Roundup, Park City, Utah, August 2, 2008
Changing Demographics: A Toolbox Approach, University Continuing Education Association, Regional Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, September 2006
The Four Frames of Leadership, Northern Utah Curriculum Consortium (NUCC), New Administrators Conference, Ogden, Utah, June 2003
Budgeting for Success in Noncredit Programs, Wyoming Adult, Continuing and Community Education Association (WACCEA) Annual Conference, Casper, Wyoming, March 1994
Implementing Total Quality at our Institutions: The Race Without a Finish, NUCEA Region V Annual Conference, Fargo, North Dakota, September 1991
Financing and Budgeting Noncredit Programs, Mountain Plains Adult Education Association Annual Conference, Sun Valley, Idaho, April 1991
Conference Evaluation, NUCEA Region V Annual Conference, Wichita, Kansas, October 1990
Conference Finances, NUCEA Region V Annual Conference, Wichita, Kansas, October 1990
Conference Planning: Organizing & Budgeting, Utah Adult Education Association/Community Education Association of Utah Conference, Park City, Utah, October 1987
Financial Risk Taking: A National Study on Recovering Overhead Expense in Continuing Education, NUCEA Region VI Conference, Reno, Nevada, October 1985

NATIONAL & REGIONAL SERVICE & RECOGNITIONS
Chair, Utah Consortium for Educational Leadership (2002-2003)
Policy Board Member, Center for Policy Studies & Educational Research, Idaho State University (2002-2004)
Editorial Board, MPAEA Journal of Adult Education (1999-2007)
Board of Directors, UCEA (1999-2001) (Executive Committee, 2000-2001)
Chair, UCEA Commission on Leadership and Management (1999-2001)
Chair, Utah Continuing Education Deans and Directors (1998-99)
NUCEA Division of Research, Outstanding Research Award, March 1996
Steering Committee (Wyoming), Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications, 1996-97
Chair, UCEA Division of Administration, Policy and Finance (Elected Position) April 1997-April 1998
NUCEA National Conference Planning Committee, September 1993-April 1995
Chair, NUCEA Region V, (Elected Position) September 1993-April 1995
Chair, NUCEA Region V Annual Conference, September 1993
Secretary/Treasurer, NUCEA Division of Conferences & Institutes, (Elected Position) April 1991-92
NUCEA Division of Conferences & Institutes Executive Committee, (Elected Position) April 1987-91