The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Kathleen "Kate"
 M Boyle

Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Policy and Administration


kmboyle@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-4393

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2003
M.S., Counseling and Student Personnel, Minnesota State University at Mankato, Mankato, MN, 1987
B.A., Psychology, St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI, 1984

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • 2002 Beechler Fellowship, Indiana University
  • 2002 Eberle Fellowship, Indiana University
  • 1999-2000 University Fellowship, Indiana University
  • 1997-1998 University Fellowship, Indiana University
  • 1983-1984 Joseph E. Dorff Award, Outstanding Senior Psychology Student, St. Norbert College
  • Catherine Ledvina Scholarship, St. Norbert College
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Scholastic Honor Society
  • Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology
  • Pi Lambda Theta, The International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 

  • Boyle, K.M.(2009). Student development theory as a backdrop for employment. In B. Perrozi (Ed.)  Enhancing student learning through college employment. Bloomington, IN: Association of College Unions International
  • Boyle K. (2007, March/April). Book Review: How to prepare a dissertation proposal: Suggestions for students in education & the social and behavioral sciences. Journal of College Student Development, 48(2) 232-234.
  • Schaller, M.A., & Boyle, K.M. (2006, December). Student affairs professionals at Catholic colleges and universities: Honoring two professions. Catholic Education: A Journey of Inquiry and Practice, 10(2), 163-180.
  • Schaller, M.A. & Boyle, K.M. (2006, March). Searching for "Fit": Student Affairs Professionals in Catholic Institutions of Higher Education. 2006 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Convention, Indianapolis.
  • Boyle, K.M., Canney, J.W.,Hegranes, C.A. & Hamre, L. (2006, March). Collaboration in action: Practitioners & Faculty Hand-in-Hand. 2006 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Convention, Indianapolis.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2006). Are Men an Essential Ingredient in Women Faculty's Success in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering? University of St. Thomas, School of Education, Work in Progress Faculty Colloquium, Minneapolis.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). But I’m Too Busy too Read! 2005 Minnesota Student Personnel Association Conference, St. Paul
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). Maintaining our Theoretical Foundation in Student Affairs. 2006 Minnesota Student Personnel Association Conference, St. Paul
  • Boyle, K.M., Gentry, D., Kline, K., Moore Gardner, M., & Laskowski, J. (2005). What part of this is mine? 11th Annual Midwest Qualitative Conference 2005, Minneapolis.
  • Kline, K., Gentry, D., Boyle, K.M., & Moore Gardner, M. (2005, June). A Pilot Study on Liberal Arts Outcomes: Initial Findings and Impressions of Four Qualitative Researchers. 11th Annual Midwest Qualitative Conference 2005, Minneapolis.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). New Faculty Orientation. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). HESA Professional Development: Public, Private, and For-Profit Institutions. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). Showing We Care: Providing Excellent Service within an Increasingly Diverse World of Higher Education. Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). What it means to be a Residential Campus. Student Affairs Staff, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2005). National Study of Liberal Arts Education: Institutional Context Study. Pilot Study Research Team Member, Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College, IN.
  • Boyle, K.M. (2004). Discussion on Catholic Colleges and Universities Graduate Programs in Student Affairs. Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities, Washington, D.C.
  • St. John, E.P., Simmons, A.B., Cekic, O. & Boyle, K.M. (2001). Financial Indicators for Institutions of Higher Education: Indiana, Peer States, and the Nation. Higher Education Policy Publication. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Education Policy Center.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
  • American Educational Researchers Association (AERA)
  • College Student Educators International: American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
  • Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA)