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Delivered keynote address on "Creating a More Mindful Campus" at the 2022 Conference on Meaningful Living and Learning in a Digital World in Savannah, Georgia.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Staff Writer, August 2022 to Present
National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, D.C.
Manage the organization's news blog and coordinate the monthly e-newsletter distributed to NPCA's members and supporters.
Freelance Consultant, Writer and Editor, July 2021 to August 2022
Serve as consultant, writer and editor for private educational organizations and private companies; serve as peer-reviewer for academic journals.
Senior Writer/Editor/Public Information Officer, June 2017 to June 2021
University CommunicationsAppalachian State University, Boone, N.CSenior Writer, Editor, and SEO Specialist, 2015 to June 2017
University Communications
Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.
Editor, Campaign for Appalachian e-newsletter, 2011 to 2014
Division of University Advancement
Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.
Communications Director, 2010 to 2014
One World Everybody Eats, Bend, Oregon
F.A.R.M. Cafe (Feed All Regardless of Means), Boone, N.C.
Primary Writer of Admissions Materials, 2008-2010
University Communications
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Editor, Appalachian Today magazine, 1995-2008
Office of Public Affairs
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Producer, Appalachian Perspective cable television program, 1995 to 2008
Office of Public Affairs
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Assistant Director, News Bureau, 1994 to 1998
Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.
General Assignment Reporter, 1989 to 1994
Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tenn.
Teaching Experience
Certified Teacher, Koru Mindfulness curriculum, 2016 to Present
The Center for Koru Mindfulness, Durham, NC
Adjunct Professor, 2008-2012, 2017 to Present
Department of Communication
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Education
Education
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
With a focus on contemplative pedagogy and organizational structures/cultures in higher education
Appalachian State University
M.A. in Educational Media
Appalachian State University
B.A. in Mass Communications
Emory & Henry College
Certifications
Certifications
Forest Therapy Guide Certification Program, beginning April 2022
The Forest Therapy School
Will participate in the 16-week signature program accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance.
Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker Training, September 2020
Association of Title IX Administrators
Successfully completed the two-day training to hear Title IX cases. Certification is valid through September 2022.
Employment Mediation Training, August 2018
Office of State Human Resources, North Carolina
Completed the 40-hour, in-person course required to become an employment mediator.
Public Information Officer Course, April 2018
North Carolina Emergency Management
Achieved essential knowledge and skills to support proper decision-making by delivering the right message,
to the right people, at the right time per FEMA standards. 2-day course with numerous FEMA prerequisites.
Certified Teacher, Koru Mindfulness curriculum for emerging adults, Jan. 2016 to Present
The Center for Koru Mindfulness, Durham, NC
Achieved certification in curriculum that teaches mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to emerging adults.
The one-year process included a three-day on-site training and leadership of three, four-week Koru workshops; plus,
participation in a four-day silent retreat.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)-certified web copy writer, 2014
SEO Success Works
Trained to maximize effectiveness of word choice and word placement in web writing to improve search engines’
ability to find client sites.
Presentations and Publications
Presentations and Publications
Communication:
“Clear Communication" - July 16, 2020
For Virtual Leadership Seminar hosted by Human Resources, Appalachian State University.
“SEO and Writing for the Web" - Spring 2020 and Fall 2016
For faculty/staff professional development workshop, Appalachian State University.
“Writing and Editing for Appalachian" - Fall 2018
For faculty/staff professional development workshop, Appalachian State University.
“Editing Tools and Tips” - Spring 2018
For faculty/staff professional development workshop, Appalachian State University.
“Communicating mindfulness: Tools for explaining contemplative practices and their value” - March 9, 2018
Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference
“Communicating Beyond Your Silo: Strategic Tips” - Oct. 6, 2018
Selected presenter, Women in Educational Leadership Symposium (WIELS).
“The Undergraduate Admissions Process in U.S. Higher Education” - May 2015
For Bahir Dar University administrators and faculty during a doctoral-level study abroad in Ethiopia.
Mindfulness:
"Creating a More Mindful Campus" - Feb. 28, 2022
Keynote address at the 2022 Conference on Meaningful Living and Learning in a Digital World, sponsored by The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration and the University of West Georgia.
Reviewer, The Journal of Contemplative Inquiry, 8 (1).
Version of record to be published in December 2021 at https://journal.contemplativeinquiry.org/index.php/joci
“Mind, Body, and Spirit Matters: Mindfulness Strategies for a More Connected Community” - Sept. 13, 2021
One of 8 featured panelists introducing and exploring the concept of mindfulness with students at Emory & Henry College.
“Mindfulness at Work” - Nov.18 2020
For faculty/staff professional development workshop, Appalachian State University.
“Mindfulness on Election Day” - Nov. 3, 2020
For Sunrise Rotary in Boone, NC, as a calming topic and meditation exercise the morning of the national 2020 Election.
“Communicating mindfulness: Tools for explaining contemplative practices and their value” - March 9, 2018
Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference
Reviewer, The Journal of Contemplative Inquiry, 5 (1).
Version of record at https://journal.contemplativeinquiry.org/index.php/joci/issue/view/8
Coutant, L., & Caldwell, K. (2017). The Mindful Campus: Organizational Structure and Culture.
The Journal of Contemplative Inquiry, 4 (1). Version of record at https://journal.contemplativeinquiry.org/index.php/joci/article/view/124
Coutant, L., Gray, E., & Sell, L. (2017). Appalachian State University’s Still Point: Who we are and what we do. Proceedings from 2017 Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference. Version of record at https://texts.shanti.virginia.edu/content/still-point-who-we-are-what-we-do
“Meditations and Motivations” – Dec. 6 and 7, 2015
For de-stressing events held during finals week by Wellness and Prevention Services, Appalachian State University.
“Meditation and Mindfulness” - Nov. 18, 2015
For a staff retreat held by the Office of Advising and Orientation, Appalachian State University.
“Meditation and Mindfulness” - Nov. 12 and 19, 2015
For Human Resources’ Professional Development Workshop series, Appalachian State University.
“Mindfulness and Leadership” - Sept. 13, 2015
For students leaders at the Clubs and Organizations Resources and Education (CORE) Conference sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Appalachian State University.
“Communicating mindfulness: Tools for explaining contemplative practices and their value” - March 9, 2018
For educators attending the Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference
“Case Study of a Mindful Campus: Organizational Structure and Culture” poster presentation
For educators attending the Creating a Mindful Campus Conference - April 15, 2017
For educators attending the 8th Annual Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education Conference - Oct. 8, 2016
“Still Point: Who we are and what we do” - April 8, 2017
For educators attending the Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference
“Become a More Effective Leader through Contemplative Practices” - Oct. 1, 2016
For educators attending the inaugural Women in Educational Leadership Symposium (WIELS)
Awards
Awards
Writing/Editing and Web Architecture
Distinction – Appalachian’s Future microsite, The Communicator Awards, 2019
Gold Award – Appalachian State University’s Resiliency Toolkit, Marcom Awards, 2017
Silver Award – Appalachian State University’s Resiliency Toolkit, W3 Awards, 2017
Bronze Award – Appalachian State University’s Resiliency Toolkit, Education Digital Marketing Awards, 2017
Gold Award – Appalachian State Home Page Redesign, Hermes Creative Awards, 2016
Platinum Award – Appalachian Magazine, special edition, MarCom Awards, 2014
Honorable Mention – Diversity website, MarCom Awards, 2014
Gold Award – Viewbook, MarCom Awards, 2014
Gold Award – New Student Guidebook, MarCom Awards, 2014
Platinum Award – Admissions Materials, Hermes Creative Awards, 2013
Bronze Award – Student Viewbook, Higher Ed Marketing Report's Annual Educational Advertising Awards, 2013
Gold Award – Prospective Student Viewbook, MarCom Awards, 2012
Merit Award – Admissions materials, Higher Ed Marketing, 2012
Award of Excellence – Institutional Ad, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), 2012
Special Merit Award – Undergraduate Student Recruitment Materials, CASE, 2010
Special Merit Award – AppDate e-newsletter, CASE, 2005
Award of Excellence – Radio PSAs, CASE, 2004
Special Merit Award – Appalachian Perspective cable TV program, CASE, 2004
Second Place/General News Writing, Society for Professional Journalists East Tennessee Chapter, 1994
Teaching
Nominated for Lambda Pi Eta’s Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching, Department of Communication, Appalachian State University, 2011
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