Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Waters College of Health Professions
Diana Sturges Botnaru is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University. She joined Georgia Southern in 2004.
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About Diana Sturges Botnaru
Diana Sturges Botnaru is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University. She joined Georgia Southern in 2004.
| 2015 - Present | Fellow, Georgia Southern University ‐ Institute for Interdisciplinary STEM | |
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| 2010 - Present | Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University ‐ Waters College of Health Professions | |
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| Present | Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology | |
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| August 2004 - May 2010 | Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2006 - Present | Junior Faculty Development Fellowship |
| The Office of the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) and American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS) | |
| Colleague(s): JFDP Fellows hosted: Dr. Roshi (Albania) - Spring 2006, Dr. Nurtayeva (Kazakhstan) – Spring 2007, Dr. Bazarbaeva (Kyrgyzstan) – Spring 2009, Haris Pojskik (Bosnia) – Spring 2011 | |
| 2012 - 2015 | iSTEM Fellow |
| iSTEM Institute | |
| 2014 | GSU Faculty Research Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| Students Academic Motivations in General and Organic Chemistry Classes | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| $8,914 | |
| 2012 - 2013 | SoTL Fellowship |
| Georgia Southern University, Center for Excellence in Teaching | |
| $3,000 | |
| 2010 | GSU Faculty Professional Travel Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| $1,006 | |
| 2008 | GSU Faculty Professional Travel Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| $969 | |
| 2007 | College of Health and Human Sciences Strategic Research Investment Initiative Mentorship Grant |
| College of Health and Human Sciences | |
| $3,000 | |
| 2007 | Franklin Foundation Grant |
| Curriculum Development for the Health Informatics Program between Health and Kinesiology and IT Departments at Georgia Southern University | |
| $10,363 | |
| 2006 | GSU Faculty Service Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| Life Skills Training for elementary school children in the Portal Unit of Boys and Girls Club | |
| $797 | |
| 2006 | GSU Faculty Service Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| “Read, Learn and Make Healthy Food Choices” | |
| $429 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2012 - Present | Member, Conduct Board, GSU | 2009 - Present | Member, SoTL Leadership Team, GSU | 2015 | Coordinator, Science Olympiad, GSU | 2013 - 2015 | Chair, Academic Standards and Policies Committee, GSU | 2012 - 2014 | Member, CHHS Faculty Affairs Committee, GSU | 2012 - 2014 | Member alternate, Faculty Grievance Committee, GSU | 2007 - 2014 | Member, Conversations with Professors, GSU | 2013 | CHHS Representative, A Day for Southern on Campus, GSU | 2013 | Member, Appeals Committee, Logistics program, GSU | 2012 - 2013 | Member, Academic Standards and Policies Committee, GSU | 2012 - 2013 | CHHS Representative, Strategic Committee, Center for International Studies, GSU | 2012 | CHHS Representative, A Day for Southern on Campus, GSU | 2012 | Member, Athletics Committee, GSU | 2011 - 2012 | Member, Academic Standards and Policies Committee, GSU | 2011 | Member, SoTL Focus Group: External Evaluation of the CTLS | 2009 | Member, Department Representative, Honors Day, GSU | 2008 - 2009 | Member, Academic Standards and Policies Committee, GSU | 2006 - 2009 | Member, Faculty Senate, GSU | 2006 - 2008 | Member, Graduate Committee, GSU | 2006 | Member, CHHS Elections Committee, GSU |
Honors and Awards
- Top 15 best college professor in Georgia, Onlinecolleges.com (2015)
- Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation Award (2014)
- Board of Regents SoTL award winner (2014)
- Nominated for Wells Warren Professor of the Year award, top 5 finalists (2013)
- Nominated for Board of Regents SoTL Award (Spring 2012/2014)
- GSU SoTL Award (Spring 2012)
- College of Health and Human Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008-2009)
- Faculty of the Month, GSU Center for Excellence in Teaching, Featured Faculty (July 2007)
- Support for Community Outreach and University Teaching Fellowship, Fall 2002. Support for Community Outreach and University Teaching Fellowship, (Fall/Spring 2002)
Courses
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I and II (KINS 2511 & KINS 2512)
- General Medical and Pharmacological Issues in Athletic Training (KINS 4334)
- Introduction to the Human Body and Zombie Epidemic Solutions (FYE 1220)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture I and II (KINS 2531 & KINS 2532)
| 1999 | M.A. Public Policy and Management, University of Southern Maine ‐ Muskie School of Public Service | |
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| 1997 | M.D. General Practitioner, State Medical and Pharmacy University | |
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Contact Information
PO Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: (912) 478-5456
Office: Hollis 1103A
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