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Cathy McKay teaches in the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) program in the department of kinesiology and is a faculty member in the JMU Graduate School. In addition, she is the executive director of the . Her teaching responsibilities include School Health Content, Instructional Strategies for Health Education, The Profession of Teaching, Diversity in the Schools and Research Methods for PHETE. McKay is passionate about relational leadership, equity and inclusion, and teacher education pedagogy.
McKay’s research focuses on social inclusion, changing attitudes and perspectives toward disability, and Parasport education and awareness. She enjoys research that is rooted in contact theory, and that applies contact theory in educational settings. She also conducts research related to teacher education, sexuality education and relationships in education.
McKay empowers undergraduate and graduate students to experience the joy of research. She is a research fellow with the Research Council of SHAPE America.
McKay earned a bachelor's in kinesiology from James Madison University, a master's in community health education from Virginia Tech and a doctorate in adapted physical education from the University of Virginia, with specialty areas in teacher education pedagogy and curriculum and instruction.

Bert Baumgaertner is an associate professor at University of Idaho. His research lies at the intersection of philosophy and the cognitive and social sciences. His approach to issues in these areas is informed by a computational perspective. The theory of computation continues to inform our understanding of the nature of knowledge, language and the mind, which have been Baumgaertner's primary areas of interest (you might call this, roughly, philosophy of artificial intelligence). His most recent work extends a computational methodology to include issues in social epistemology. Baumgaertner is also interested in a wide range of areas in both the humanities and the sciences, especially when they come in contact with computation and evolution.

Coates teaches in the area of adult education/human resource development. Her research focuses on using phenomenology to understand the meaning of work among individuals in the workplace across a variation of industries, jobs and organizations. The purpose of this research is to understand people's perception of work including: why they work, their experiences of work, what work means to them and what they intend on accomplishing by working. This level of understanding can help us improve both the experience of the workplace for employees and performance at the individual, group, process and organizational levels. Coates has developed an organizational development tool based on approaching the meaning of work phenomenon from a system's perspective. This tool can be utilized at a strategic level to help inform decision-making within an organization. Coates's most recent research was conducted with Generation Y employees for the purpose of hearing their voices in understanding their perceptions of work. 
Coates earned her bachelor's in psychology from Virginia Tech, master's in industrial organizational psychology from Baruch College (CUNY), and a doctorate in organization performance and change from Colorado State University. 

McNaught teaches:
EXED 615: Transition of Learners with Disabilities into New Environments and Functions
EXED 416: Overview and Assessment of Autism Disorders
EXED 417: Communication, Language, and Sensory Issues of Learners w/ ASD and/or on the Adapted Curriculum
EXED 418: Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavioral Supports, Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans
McNaught’s research focuses on self-determination of students with disabilities, inclusive practices, special education service delivery, postsecondary education for students with disabilities and access/equity issues in special education.
McNaught earned a bachelor's degree in business administration (finance concentration) at the University of Richmond, a master's degree in special education at James Madison University and a doctorate in school improvement at the University of West Georgia.

With expertise and interest in diversity and access in higher education, Dean serves as the special assistant to the president for diversity. He currently serves on the board of the National Association of Diversity Officials in Higher Education and can speak to issues regarding social identity including race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. Dean also possesses expertise in the areas of college access and student success, especially with particular groups e.g., women in STEM.
He received his master's and bachelor's degrees from James Madison University.

Shyam Sriram, PhD, is an assistant professor of political science and director of the Political Science Program at Canisius University.  He is available to offer expert commentary on the complex intersections of religion, immigration policy, and American politics. His unique background and extensive research experience provide valuable insights into some of today's most pressing social and political issues.
Areas of Analysis: Religion and American Politics:

Historical and contemporary relationships between religious beliefs and political behavior
Intersection of race, gender, and American identity with religious views
Religious nationalism in contemporary politics
Evolution of religious freedom and the establishment clause

Immigration and Refugee Policy:

Federal, state, and local coordination of refugee programs
Immigration's impact on religious and political landscapes
Public attitudes toward immigration across demographic groups
Local implementation of national immigration policies

Background: 
Dr. Sriram brings both academic expertise and personal insight to these topics. As the founder of Canisius University's Muslim Students Association and Every Campus a Refuge, he demonstrates a deep commitment to social justice and practical application of political science principles. His forthcoming book examining JFK Jr.'s immigration legacy adds to his numerous academic publications.
Areas of Expertise:

American Politics
Religion and Politics (particularly Islam)
Refugee Resettlement
U.S. Immigration Politics and Policy
Asian Pacific American Politics
State Policy

Education:

PhD, Political Science, University of California at Santa Barbara
MA, Political Science, University of California at Santa Barbara
MA, Political Science, Georgia State University
BA, Political Science, Purdue University

Publications: 
Sriram, Shyam K. 2024 (Forthcoming). An Introduction to Refugee Resettlement in the United States. Solano Beach, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing.