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Dave McCall, Ed.D.

Dave McCall, Ed.D.

Dave McCall, Ed.D.
Dave McCall, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Developmental Curriculum
Developmental Curriculum
Phone: (231) 591-2842
Email: [email protected]

Education

  • MEd, Ferris State University, Curriculum and Instruction Special Education, Emotionally Impaired
  • EdD, Ferris State University, Community College Leadership
  • Certificate, Ferris State University, Social Studies Teaching Certificate
  • Certificate, Ferris State University, History Teaching Certificate
  • Certificate, Ferris State University, Physical Education Teaching Certificate
  • BS, Ferris State University, Sports and Recreation Management

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

  • Fellowship, Junior Faculty Fellowship, Ferris State University: Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Big Rapids, MI, United States

Biography

Dave McCall is a First-Generation college graduate and now an associate professor who works with students in developmental education and career development.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

  • Newsletter
    McCall, D. A. (2023). "Shorten Your Elevator Ride," Michigan Career Development Association (MichCDA) 820 Campus Drive
  • Newsletter
    McCall, D. (2022). "5 of the Hottest Career Trends of 2022…But Will They Continue in 2023?" MichCDA Newsletter.
  • Newsletter
    McCall, D. (2022). "Helping Students Build Social Capital In the Professional World," No. Michigan: MichCDA.
  • Newsletter
    McCall, D. (2022). "Work Exodus," MichCDA Newsletter.
  • Newsletter
    McCall, D. (2021). "Paving a Plan for Career Exploration (PAVE3)," MichCDA Newsletter. Michigan: MichCDA.
  • Journal Article
    Dassance, C., McCall, D., Anderson, B., Robinson, V. (2019). "Civic Engagement and Democratic Learning of Students," A Special role for "Democracy's College" p. 2. Big Rapids, MI: Alliance for Community College Excellence in Practice. https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/academicaffairs/extendedinternational/ccleadership/Perspectives-January_2019-final.pdf
  • Journal Article
    McCall, D. A. (2018). "Paving the Way through Career Exploration," Career Convergence. Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association. 820 Campus Dr., ASC 1023
  • OER Textbook
    McCall, D. A., Conley, K., Frees, M. (2018). "Foundations of Analytical Reading,"
  • Journal Article
    McCall, D., Aikman, S., Anderson, B., Baranowski, R., Cross, T., Eldridge, G., Ellet-Peterson, N., Pitstick, J. (2018). "At Issue: Creating a Culture of Success: It Takes a Campus," In C. Breeden (Ed.), D. McCall (Ed.), No. 8 (1). Big Rapids, MI: DCCL. 820 Campus Dr
  • Contributing Author
    McCall, D. (2015). "Tools for Your IEP Toolbox," Your First Year in CTE: Ten More Things to Know. Alexandria, VA: Association for Career and Technical Education.

Presentations

  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D., Academic Senate Symposium, "Creating a First-Gen Focused University," Ferris Academic Senate, Cran Hill Ranch, (August 22, 2023).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D., Student Speaker Series, "What It Means to Be First-Gen: Tips and Strategies," Ferris State University: Academic Literacy Center, Big Rapids, MI, (April 11, 2023).
  • Webinar
    McCall, D., Teaching Academic Survival and Success (TASS), "Helping Students PAVE Their Way to a Successful Career," Northern Essex Community College, Virtual/Online, (March 1, 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D. (Author & Presenter), NASPA Conference on Student Success in Higher Education, "Celebration of Firsts: The Importance of Initiatives that Celebrate First-Generation Students," NASPA, Virtual, (June 29, 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D. (Author & Presenter), Bentley, J. (Author & Presenter), Jadhav, E. (Author & Presenter), NASPA Conference on Student Success in Higher Education, "Understanding and Supporting Identity Transition ​ Among First-Generation Students​," NASPA, Virtual, (June 30, 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D. (Panelist), New Faculty Orientation, "Student Success: The Inspiration for our Vocation," FCTL, Ferris State University, (August 17, 2021).
  • Webcast
    McCall, D., Student Success Speaker Series, "Final Exam Prep," Academic Literacy Center, Ferris State University, (April 15, 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D., New Faculty Orientation, "Faculty Transition Programs: Insights from FSU's Identity Centers," FCTL, Ferris State University, (October 14, 2021).
  • Keynote/Plenary Address
    McCall, D. (Presenter), Diversity and Equality Workshop, "Meeting the Needs of First-Generation College Students," Milwaukee Area Technical College, Online, (October 22, 2021).
  • Oral Presentation
    McCall, D., Morley Stanwood Bridges to College Program, "Making Career Decisions," Morley Stanwood High School, Morley Stanwood High School, (November 23, 2021).