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Dr. Chris Russian

  • Chair - Professor - Department of Respiratory Care

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Education- Adult, Professional and Community

Texas State University, 2014

Master's Degree

MED in Physical Education

Texas State University, 2002

Bachelor's Degree

BSRC in Respiratory Care

Texas State University, 1998

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Kinesiology

Sam Houston State University, 1995

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Christopher, Russian J (Principal), Percent Contribution: %25, Sam Gregory (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %25, Waugh, Jonathan (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %25, Dunlevy, Crystal, Percent Contribution: %25. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement Skills in Recent Graduates of Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Degree Programs, American Association for Respiratory Care, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $48950. (Funded: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J, Marshall, S G, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: June 10, 2013). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, $1495. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Assessment of Ventilator Data Prior to and During Endotracheal Tube Obstruction, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: July 16, 2012). Grant.
  • Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Principal), Russian, Christopher J. Determining Suction Catheter Size for Endotracheal Suction: A comparison of Endotracheal Tube Size to Suction Catheter RatiosThe Use of Clinical Simulation Videos to Enhance Simulation Practice, $1169. (Funded: October 12, 2011). Grant.
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  • Collins, K. P., & Russian, C. J. (n.d.). A Learning Needs Assessment in Participants with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of Allied Health, 52(Spring 2023). https://doi.org/https://www.asahp.org/journal-of-allied-health
  • Rodrigues, N. A., Farmer, T. A., Morley, R. H., Chacon, I. D., Hudgins, A. M., Russian, C. J., … Dekowski, S. A. (2021). Rest and Readiness in Unit-Based Specialty Care Perinatal Transport Team Clinicians: A Pilot Study. Neonatal Intensive Care, 34.
  • Rodrigues, N. A., Smith, K. S., Selber, S. K., & Russian, C. J. (2019). Identifying Sleep as a Health Need in Student Veterans. Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 8(7), 531–546. Retrieved from https://www.ecronicon.com/ecprm/pdf/ECPRM-08-00414.pdf
  • Hudgins, A. M., Russian, C. J., Henry, N. R., Gonzales, J. F., & Henry, C. (2026). Newborn ETT Location: Gum vs Lip Measurement. Neonatal Intensive Care, 39(4), 23–28.
  • Russian, C. J., Armstead, S. V., Rosenthal, E., & Shapiro, M. (2025). Impact of respiratory muscle training on muscle strength, pulmonary function, symptoms, and quality of life in COPD. Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 61, 262–271. https://doi.org/10.29390/001c.146372
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Member, Lambda Beta National Honor Society. 2008 - Present
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State Alumni Association. June 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award - Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2019 - 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service, College of Health Professions. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Graduating Student Recognition Award: Named as a person at Texas State University who made a contribution to the academic career of a graduate. 2007 - 2014
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  1. Member

    College Council

  2. Member

    Graduate Council for Graduate College

  3. Member

    Department of Respiratory Care, Curriculum Committee

  4. Department of Respiratory Care, Scholarship Committee

  5. Member

    Department of Respiratory Care, Student Selection Committee

  6. Member

    Department of Respiratory Care, Medical Advisory Committee

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