Dr. Susan J. Olson

Susan J. Olson Ph.D

Professor Emeritus
College of Education

Publications

  1. Meriliainen, R., Isacsson, A. & Olson S. J. (2019, October) Secondary Vocational Education in Finland. Workforce Education Forum, 39(1), 43-51.
  2. Isacsson, A., Meriianinen, R. & Olson, S. J. (2019, October) Vocational Teacher Education in Finland. Workforce Education Forum, 39(1), 74-81.
  3. Meriliainen, R., Isacsson, A. & Olson S. J.  (2018, Spring/Summer) Technical education (Postsecondary Vocational Education) System in Finland. American Technical Education Journal, 44(1), 33-36.
  4. Olson, S. J., & Johnson, K. (2015 Fall/Winter). Online learning for college student success. American Technical Education Association Journal, 42(2), 19-23.
  5. Jensrud, Q., & Olson, S.   (2012, Fall).  Formula to build sustainable online course curriculum.  American Technical Education Association Journal, 49(1), 14-17.
  6. Olson, S. J., & Jensrud, Q.  (2012, January).  Here today gone tomorrow?  Online course development that sticks.  Published proceedings from HICC, Honolulu, Hawaii.  (ISBN #1541-5880)
  7. Olson, S. J. (2009). Early childhood education. The College Board College Majors Database (3rd ed.). (Invited for pay).
  8. Olson, S. J. (Winter, 2009). Kristal Kleer: On-line and distance learning will only grow: So get with the program. ATEA Journal, back page.
  9. Olson, S. J. (Winter, 2009). Instructional resources. ATEA Journal. [Newly created column, created by Editorial Chair, S. J. Olson].
  10. Liang, Xin and Olson, S. (2009). Interim Report: QuickStart. Evaluation report to OLN, Columbus, OH.
  11. Kline, L. & Olson, S. J. (2008, Fall). Credit Transfer: The State of Ohio Pathways. Ohio Association of Two Year Colleges Journal. 32, 14-19.
  12. Olson, S. J. & Spidell, C. (2008, Winter). Update: Preparation & Credentialing requirements of two-year college technical instructors: A national study. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education. 44(4), 42-61.
  13. Olson, S J. & Werhan, C. (2006). Teacher preparation via on-line learning: A growing alternative for many. Action in Teacher Education 27(3),76-84.
  14. Olson, S.J. (2006). Early Childhood Education. The College Board College Majors Database (2nd Ed.).  (Invited, for pay)
  15. Olson, S. J. (2005, Fall). Seamless degree completion via hybrid of distance learning technologies: Postsecondary Technical Education. Ohio Learning Network (OLN), Columbus, OH
  16. Olson, S. J. & Wesolik, F. (2004). Early Childhood Education. The College Board College Majors Database 2003. (Invited, for pay)
  17. Olson, S. J., Savery, J., & Jensrud, Q. (2004, Feb.). Results of Survey of area school districts and Community colleges regarding faculty professional development needs and delivery format. Harrington Scholars Group. College of Education, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
  18. Olson, S. J., & Wesolik, F. (2004). Early Childhood Education. The College Board College Majors Database 2003. (Invited, for pay)
  19. Olson, S. J., & Coyner, S. (2004). A well kept secret in Ohio: A flexible degree completion program for technical majors. OATYC Journal. 29(1),27-33.
  20. Olson, S. J. (Winter, 2003). Kristal Kleer: Change is a constant: Something we can count on. ATEA Journal, back page.
  21. Olson, S. J., Jensrud, Q., & McCann, P. (2001,Fall). Preparation and credentialing requirements of two-year colleges’ technical instructors. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education 38 (2),65-81.
  22. Olson, S. J., Jensrud, Q., & McCann, P. (2001,Fall). Hiring practices of two-year college technical instructors: A national study. Workforce Education Forum 28 (2),16-30
  23. Olson, S. J., Coyner, S., & McCann, P. (2000,Fall). Quality guidelines for distance learning in the community college. Workforce Education Forum 27(2),1
  24. Olson, S. J ., Broadway, F., & Loudonville, R (2000). Final report: School to work Preservice teacher education project, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
  25. Olson, S. (1999). Gender equity in workforce education. In A. J. Paulter (Ed.) Workforce education: Issues for the new century. New York: Prakken Publications
  26. Olson, S. J., & Pachnowski, L. (Fall 1998). High school students in the virtual classrooms between the University of Akron and Wadsworth High School, Ohio Two-Year College Association Journal, 23(1),16-19.
  27. Olson, S. J. (1998, September). Observations of Home Economics Education College graduates during the 1980’s: Pennsylvania and Alabama. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 418 255).
  28. Olson, S. J., & Perosa, S. (1998, September). School-to-work: In-service for teacher educators. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  29. Olson, S. J., & Pachnowski, L. (Dec. 1998). Preparing technical instructors for the virtual classroom: Lessons learned. American Technical Education Association Journal. 26 (2),20-23.
  30. Olson, S. J. (1998, December). School-to-work implementation of integration plans at the University of Akron: Pre-service teacher education program. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
  31. Olson, S. J., & Parks, M. (1996,1995, 1994,1993). Emergence of vocational, technical and occupational education. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: NOVA Southeastern.
  32. Olson, S. J., & Weis, S. F. (Eds.). (1995). Perspectives of occupational home economics. Peoria, IL: Glencoe Publishing Co.
  33. Olson, S. J. (1995). Adult and postsecondary delivery systems of occupational home economics education. In S. J. Olson & S. F. Weis (Eds.), Perspectives of occupational home economics. Peoria, IL: Glencoe Publishing Co.
  34. Olson, S. J. (1994). Market audit of a successful 2+2 bachelor’s and a master’s technical education program. Occupational Education Forum, 22(l), 30-40.
  35. Olson, S. J. (1994). Competencies of two-year college technical instructors and industrial technical trainers: Similarities and differences. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 32(1), 65-85.
  36. Olson, S. J. (1993, September). Is there a teacher pool in business and industry? Vocational Education Journal, 68(6), 36-37.
  37. Olson, S. J., & Weis, S. F. (1992, Spring/Summer). Factors and events that influenced the occupational behavior patterns of 1978-1988 Pennsylvania home economics education graduates. Journal of Vocational Home Economics Education,10(1), 1-10
  38. Olson, S. J. (1991). A description of postsecondary technical teacher education programs and postsecondary technical teacher certification: A national study. Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 8(4),1-10.
  39. Olson, S. J. (1991, January). Final report: Labor force education training task force: Medina County Business and Industry Survey. Medina, OH: Medina County Economics Development Board.
  40. Olson, S. J. (1990). Establishing a postsecondary VICA Chapter: Module 4. Alexandria, VA: National VICA. (Invited)
  41. Olson, S. J. (1990). Slide program on the history of education for work. Akron, OH: Educational Research and Development Grant, The University of Akron.
  42. Olson, S. J. (1990, October). Home economics education: A review of the literature on the impact of a decade of change. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.324 457)
  43. Olson, S. J. (1990). Factors and events that influenced the occupational behavior patterns of the 1978-1988 Pennsylvania home economic education graduates. Invited presentation to the Pennsylvania Home Economics Association Annual Meeting, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 328 707)
  44. Weis, S. F., & Olson, S. (1988, September). Final report. Development of a teacher training program in human services in Pennsylvania. Contract No.86-8043. Pennsylvania Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA.
  45. Olson, S. (1988). The software virus. Interface: Home Economics and Technology, 2(1), 10.
  46. Olson, S. (1987). Teacher education program in human services. Center Update, 2(1), 5.
  47. Olson, S. (1987). Computer center available for vocational teachers. Center Update, 2(1 ), 5.
  48. Olson, S. S. (1987). Penn State develops a teacher education program in human services. PHEA Newsletter, 58(3),4.
  49. Olson, S. S. (1986). Technology aids for handicapped home economics students. Interface: Home Economics and Technology, 2(2), 3-5.
  50. Olson, S. S. (1986). Expanding your memory. The Computer Educator, 1(1), 2.
  51. Olson, S. J. (1981). Vocational home economics for the mainstreamed physically handicapped student: The least restrictive environment. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 203 597)