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Portrait of Dr. Karen Sue Meaney

Dr. Karen Sue Meaney

  • Distinguished Professor Emerita at Dept of Health & Human Performance, College of Education

Service Activities

2025

  • Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee. 2023 - 2025.
  • Member, HHP Scholarship Committee. September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025.

2023

  • Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee. 2022 - 2023.

2022

  • Reviewer / Referee, European Physical Education Review. 2022.
  • Mentor in the AKA Leadership Institute, American Kinesiology Association. January 2019 - 2022.
  • Member, Service-Learning Advisory Council. January 2016 - 2022.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Reviewer. January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022.

2020

  • Reviewer / Referee, American Kinesiology Association. January 1, 2014 - 2020.

2018

  • Member, Dean Search Committee, College of Education. August 2017 - 2018.

2017

  • Title IX Investigator. 2016 - 2017.
  • Member, College of Education, Tenure and Promotion Review. November 1, 2015 - 2017.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Society for Health and Physical Educators. January 1, 2014 - 2017.
  • Chair, Dr. Kent Griffin's Mentoring Committee. September 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017.
  • Program Coordinator, Exercise and Sports Science-Graduate, Texas State University. January 1, 2011 - August 1, 2017.
  • Program Coordinator, Physical Education Teacher Education, Texas State University. January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2017.
  • Chair, Dr. Lindsay Kipp, Mentoring Committee. August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017.
  • Community Partner, San Marcos Housing Authority. January 1, 2009 - June 1, 2017.
  • Member, Graduate Council. September 2015 - May 2017.

2015

  • Reviewer / Referee, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015.
  • Reviewer / Referee, SAGE Open. January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015.
  • Chair, Search Committee, Sports Education Faculty Search. September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015.

2014

  • Chair, Sports Education Search Committee. September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014.
  • Member, Dr. Ting Liu's Mentoring Committee. September 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014.
  • Member, Faculty Grievance Committee. September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014.
  • Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee, Texas State University. January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014.

2013

  • Member, Mentoring Committee for Dr. Ting Liu. September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013.
  • Chair, Mentoring Committee for Dr. Jihoun An, Texas State University. January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013.
  • Member, Teacher Education Council, Texas State University. January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2013.
  • Member, Faculty Grievance Committee. September 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013.
  • Chair, Mentoring Committee, Dr. Kent Griffin. September 1, 2013.
  • Member, College of Education, Review Tenure & Promotion Policy. October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013.
  • Member, PETE Search Committee. September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013.
  • Member, Awards Committtee. January 1, 2013.
  • Member, Publications Committee. January 1, 2013.

2012

  • Member, Faculty Advisory Council, College of Education, Texas State University. January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012.
  • Member, Mentoring Committee for Dr. Carlos Cervantes, Texas State University. January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012.
  • Member, Mentoring Committee for Dr. Lynn Litchke, Texas State University. January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2012.

2011

  • Member, Texas Campus Compact. Member Advisory Council. January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011.

2010

  • Reviewer / Referee, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, External Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion Candidate. June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010.
  • Chair, Physical Education Teacher Education Search Committee, Texas State University. September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010.

2009

  • Chair, Chair, Adapted Physical Education Search Committee, Texas State University. January 1, 2009.
  • Chair, Chair, NASPE Task force examining the need for Socio-Cultural Competencies for Physical Activity Professionals, National Association for Sport and Physical Education. January 1, 2009.
  • Member, Member, Research Consortium Nominating Committee, National Association for Sport and Physical Education. January 1, 2009.
  • Chair, Chair, Service Learning Advisory Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009.
  • Chair (2004-2005), member (2006-2009), Outcomes and Assessment Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009.
  • Member, Member of Teacher Education Admissions Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009.
  • Member, Member of Women's Studies Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2009.

2008

  • Organizer, TEACH Mentor, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2008.
  • Mentor, Arts & Sciences Faculty Mentor, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2008.
  • Consultant, TEACH Consultant, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008.
  • Member, Member, Graduate Program Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008.
  • Chair (2003-2004), member (2006-2008), Departmental Executive Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008.
  • Chair 2008, member 2006-2007, Teaching Academy Committee for selection of the Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008.
  • Member, Member, Scholarship Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008.
  • Assisted in organization and implementation, National Girls and Women in Sports Day. January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2008.

2007

  • Chair, Chair, Search Committee for Pedagogy Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2007.
  • Member, Member of Women and Gender Equity Advisory Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007.
  • Member, Member of Teacher Education Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007.

2006

  • Mentor, Service-Learning Faculty Fellow Mentor, Texas Tech University. September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006.
  • Member, Member of the Planning Committee for the 2006 Motor Development Research Consortium Annual Conference. To be held at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, November 1-11, 2006. January 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006.
  • Member, Member, Graduate Program Review Committee for the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006 - May 1, 2006.
  • Mentor, Arts & Sciences Faculty Mentor, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2006.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Reviewer Pedagogy Abstracts for AAHPERD. January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006.

2005

  • Organizer, Lubbock YWCA "Every Child is a Winner!". August 1, 2005.
  • Panel member & Lifespan Fitness, Public Broadcasting Service. June 1, 2005.
  • Chair, Chair, Search Committee for Health Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2005.
  • Chair (2004-2005), member (2006-2009), Outcomes and Assessment Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005.
  • Chair, Chair, Exit Interview Committee for Women's Studies Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005.
  • Member, Healthy Lubbock Initiative Member, Sub-Committee Focus on Kids. January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005.

2004

  • Speaker, Speaker, College of Arts & Sciences Orientation for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2004.
  • Speaker, Speaker, Teaching & Learning Center Panel on Service Learning, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2004.
  • Chair, Motor Behavior Panel Chair for AAHPERD. January 1, 2004.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Reviewer Motor Behavior Abstracts for AAHPERD. January 1, 2004.
  • Member, Member, Search Committee for Sport Management position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004.
  • Chair (2003-2004), member (2006-2008), Departmental Executive Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004.
  • Member, Research Consortium Awards Committee, National Association for Sport and Physical Education. January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004.
  • Representative, Representative to Research Consortium, National Association for Sport and Physical Education. January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004.

2003

  • Organizer, Region 17 Educational Service Center Educational Workshops. October 1, 2003.
  • Member, Member, Ad-hoc Committee for Departmental Re-Organization, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003.
  • Chair, Chair, Curriculum Committee for Physical Education Teacher Education Program, Texas Tech University. January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003.
  • Chair-Elect, Chair, Past-Chair, Motor Development Academy, Chair-Elect, Chair, Past-Chair. January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003.

2002

  • Organizer, Frienship Independent School District Workshop for Physical Education Instructors. October 1, 2002.
  • Organizer, Region 17 Educational Service Center Educational Workshops. October 1, 2002.
  • Member, Hoops for Heart Committee member assisting with organization and implementation. January 1, 2002 - May 1, 2002.
  • Organizer, Lubbock Independent School District Nurses Conference "Getting Real About Physical Activity". March 1, 2002.
  • Member, Research Consortium Nominating Committee, National Association for Sport and Physical Education. January 1, 2002.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Reviewer Motor Behavior Abstracts for AAHPERD. January 1, 2002.

2001

  • Organizer, Region 17 Educational Service Center Educational Workshops. October 1, 2001.

2000

  • Chair, Chair, Search Committee for Pedagogy Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000.
  • Chair, Chair, Sub-Committee for Evaluating Reliable and Valid Means of Assessing Teaching, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000.
  • Member, Member, Search Committee for Sport Psychology position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000.
  • Member, Member, College of Arts & Sciences Grade Appeal Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000.
  • Member, Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000.
  • Associate Chair, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000.

1999

  • Organizer, Texas Tech University's Sports Camp, "Teaching children sports skills". June 1, 1999 - August 1, 1999.
  • Organizer, South Plains AAU Basketball. January 1, 1999 - May 1, 1999.
  • Organizer, Lubbock YWCA "Kid's just want to have fun". January 1, 1999.
  • Chair, Chair, Sub-Committee for Commitment to Equity, NCAA Self-Study, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999.
  • Member, Member, Policies and Procedures Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999.
  • Senator, Senator, Texas Tech University's Faculty Senate. January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999.
  • Chair, Chair, Teacher Development Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999.

1998

  • Organizer, Texas Tech University's Sports Camp, "Teaching children sports skills". June 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998.
  • Chair, Chair, Search Committee for Health Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1998.

1997

  • Organizer, Texas Tech University's Sports Camp, "Teaching children sports skills". June 1, 1997 - August 1, 1997.
  • Chair, Chair, Search Committee for Pedagogy/Motor Behavior Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997.
  • Chair, Program Chair, Fourteenth Annual All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1997.
  • Member, Member of Faculty Incentive Grant Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997.
  • Member, Member of Instructional Resource Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997.
  • Member, Member of Sexual Harassment Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997.
  • Member, Member, Curriculum Committee Teacher Education Track, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997.

1996

  • Organizer, Texas Tech University's Sports Camp, "Teaching children sports skills". June 1, 1996 - August 1, 1996.
  • Panel member & Lifespan Fitness, Public Broadcasting Service. January 1, 1996 - May 1, 1996.
  • Member, Member of Steering Committee for Advancement of Women in Higher Education Conference, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1996.
  • Chair, Chair, Curriculum Committee for Elementary Specialization in Physical Education, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996.

1995

  • Member, Member of Search Committee for Sport Psychology Position, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1995.
  • Organizer, Lubbock Parent Magazine "Team sports: Are you and your child ready?". January 1, 1995.
  • Member, Member of NCATE Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995.
  • Member, Member of University Discipline Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995.
  • Member, Member of Affirmative Action Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995.
  • Member 1992, Chair 1993, 1994 -1995, Travel Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995.

1994

  • Member, Member of Discipline-Based Planning Committee for Texas Tech University Library. January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994.
  • Faculty sponsor, Faculty sponsor to Major-Minor professional organization for undergraduate students, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994.

1993

  • Member, Member of EXIT Interview Committee for Women's Studies Council, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993.
  • Member 1992, Chair 1993, Charitable Acts Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993.

1992

  • Member, Member of Instructional Resource Committee, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1992.
  • Member, Member of HPER Students, Faculty and Staff Awards, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992.