Scraba, Paula J.

Publications 

• Scraba, P.J.  (1982). "A guide to involving handicapped students in physical education." Unpublished  manuscript, University of Connecticut, Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, Storrs, CT.
• Fait, H. & Dunn, J.  (1984). "Special Physical Education." Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders. (Acknowledgements for contributions to the Chapter on Motor Learning).
• Contributing Editor, (1985-1986) Rhode Island: "Newsletter-New England Chapter," The Association  for Persons with Severe Handicaps.
• Scraba, P.J. (1985). "Special education classroom perceptual motor programs." Unpublished  manuscript, University of Rhode Island, Physical Education Department, Kingston, RI.
• Scraba, P.J. (1985, February). Building the ARC, "Rhode Island Association for Health, Physical  Education, Recreation, and Dance Newsletter," p.  4.
• Scraba, P.J. (1986, January). An adapted aquatics program for persons with disabilities, "Rhode Island  Recreation and Parks Association Newsletter," p.  2. 
• Scraba, P.J. (1986, Fall). An individualized adapted aquatics program for persons with disabilities, "Able Bodies AAHPERD," pp.2, 8.
• Scraba, P. J. & Bloomquist, L. E. (1987). "Adapted aquatics program manual." Washington, DC: Clearinghouse on Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
• Dunn, J. & Fait, H. (1989). "Special Physical Education," Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C. Brown Publishers (Acknowledgements for contributions).
• Co-Editor (1989-1990). Journal for the Rhode Island Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
• Contributing Editor (1990-1992). National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) for the PEPIGRAM-Physical Education Public Information newsletter.
• Contributing Editor (1993-2002). Sharings Newsletter-Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Monthly Publication.
• Contributor (2004-Present). Cliff Notes, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA.
• Scraba, P.J. (2005). "A Collection of Flowers: Tracing the Inspirational Roots for Social Justice Movements of Franciscans Today with the Writings on Francis and Clare." Unpublished  manuscript, St. Bonaventure University, Franciscan Studies, St. Bonaventure, NY.
• Scraba, P.J. (Web site, January 2007). Justice Education and the Inspirational Roots of the Franciscan Spiritual Tradition. AFCU Journal, Symposium Presentation June, 2006.
• Scraba, P.J. (2007). Build with Living Stones: “Creating a Campuswide Reflection.” AFCU Journal. 4 (1) 43-44
• Contributor (2006) (Web site in press). www. St. Bonaventure’s Soul’s Journey into God.com. Testimony accepted August 2006.

Presentations 

• “Programming in Special Physical Education,” Eastern Connecticut Regional School Districts Curriculum Days, Brooklyn, Conn.,Hebron, Conn. and Willimantic, CT., October 1981.
• “Adapting to the Environment through Motor Activities,” Connecticut Special Education Exposition, Hartford, CT., October 1982.
• “Alternative Programs in Special Physical Education,” Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Central Connecticut State university, New Britain, CT., 1983.
• “Data-Based Adapted Aquatics Programs.” Connecticut Leisure Activities Conference, Connecticut State Department of Mental Retardation, Hebron, CT., 1984.
• “Adapted Aquatics for Persons with Severe Handicaps,” Spring Conference, Connecticut Special Education Resource Center & Connecticut State Department of Mental Retardation, Hartford, CT., 1984.
• “Single Subject Research Design and Data-Based Analysis in Adapted Physical Education, PED 530: Research Methods and Designs in Health and Physical Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 1984.
• “Data-Based Programming in Physical Education.” ESLS 373:  Special Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT., 1984.
• Rhode Island Cable TV Show “Able Bodies,” University of Rhode Island Adapted Physical Education Program, Providence, R.I., 1984.
• “Instructional Concerns in the 80’s,” Conference for the Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT., 1984. 
• “Sign Language Workshop,” Sport and Leisure Studies Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT., 1984.
• “An Individualized Adapted Aquatics Program for Persons with Disabilities,” National Conference, 12th Annual, The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Boston, MA., 1985.
• “Update: Adapted Physical Education Programs at the University of Rhode Island,” South County Chapter, Rhode Island Association for Retarded Citizens, 1985.
• “Adapted Aquatics Workshops,” Sport and Leisure Studies Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT., 1985.
• “Adapted Aquatics,” Northeast Conference on Physical Activities for Persons with Disabilities, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT., 1985.
• “Data-Based Management of Programs for Persons with Disabilities,” 63rd Annual Convention, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Lancaster, Pa., 1986.
• “Data-Based Aquatics Programs for Persons with Disabilities,” 101st National Convention American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH, 1986.
• “Adapted Physical Education for Persons with Severe Disabilities,” Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT., 1988.
• “Programming for Student with Severe Disabilities, 65th Annual Convention, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Philadelphia, PA., 1988.
• “The Professional Preparation for Students Working with the Physically Challenged, 65th Annual Convention, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Philadelphia, PA., 1988.
• “Self-modeling for Teaching Swimming to Persons with Physical Disabilities,” New England TASH (The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps) Convention, Hartford, CT., 1989.
• “PEPI Programs: Fit to Achieve,” Fall Conference, Rhode Island Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Newport, RI, 89.
• “Update Fit to Achieve Program,” 66th Annual Convention, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Lancaster, PA 1990.
• “Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Severe Disabilities,” EASTCONN, Killingly, CT, 1990
• “Integrating the Handicapped into Activities,” State Convention-Vermont Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Burlington, VT, 1990.
• “Leisure Programs for Persons with Disabilities,” Castleton State College, 1991.
• “PEPI Training Session,” National Convention for the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Francisco, CA, 1991.
• “PEPI in the 1990’s-Share and Idea,” Eastern District Association Convention, Newport, RI, 1991.
• “Promoting Public Relations in your School Programs,” State Convention-Vermont Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Burlington, VT, 1991.
• “PEPI Training Session,” National Convention for the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN 1992.
• “Community Awareness for Persons with Disabilities,” Castleton State College, 1992.
• “Preparation of College Students in Adapted Physical Education and for Teacher Education,” Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Burlington, VT, 1992.
• “PEPI-Panel Discussion-Sharing Ideas for National Physical Education and Sport Week,” Eastern District Association Convention, Baltimore, Md., 1992.
• “Fall River Diocese-Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Evangelization around the World,” Fall River, MA, 1995
• “Bilingual Session Vocation Promotion Program,” Dighton, MA, 1996.
• “Behavior Management for Students with Severe Disabilities,” Missouri School for the Blind, St. Louis, MO, 1997.
• “The New Physical Education,” Lake Shore Catholic Academy Faculty Orientation, 2000.
• “Alternative Programming for Students,” Lake Shore Catholic Academy Faculty Orientation, 2001.
• “Activities for Healthy Lifestyle for Our Wisdom Communities,” St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, Allegany, NY, Spring 2003, Summer 2003.
• “Images For the Wolf of Gubbio Today,” St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, N.Y., Journey Project, Summer 2004.
• “Images for the Wolf of Gubbio,” Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa., Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Fall 2004.
• “A Collection of Flowers: Tracing the Inspirational Roots for Social Justice Movements of Franciscans Today with the Writings on Francis and Clare,” St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY, Summer 2005.
• “Franciscan Heritage Series: Build with Living Stones,” Briar Cliff University, Employee Franciscan Heritage Program, Sioux City, IA,January-April, 2006.
• “Justice Education and the Inspirational Roots of the Franciscan Spiritual Tradition,” St. Bonaventure University, AFCU Symposium, June 2006.
• “St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio: Tracing the Social Justice Movement in the Secular Franciscan Tradition Today!” Omaha, Neb., Chapter of Mats Nebraska SFO Fraternities, August 2006.
• “Franciscan Heritage Series: Build with Living Stones,” Briar Cliff University, Employee Franciscan Heritage Program Part II, Sioux City, Iowa, October-April, 2006-2007.
• “Spirituality of Sport through Build with Living Stones,” Oldenburg Academy, Oldenburg, Ind.,  Franciscan Heritage Program August 2007-May 2008.

Grants 

• 1988: University of Connecticut, $1,000 Research Grant: The Use of Videotaping for Self-Modeling.
• 1989: University of Connecticut, $1,000 Research Grant: The Use of Videotaping for Self-Modeling.
• 2005: Briar Cliff University, $600 FDC Funding-Facilitator Training: Build with Living Stones Program.
• 2006: Briar Cliff University, $1,200 FDC Funding
  • Franciscan Intellectual Tradition Program-St. Bonaventure’s Journey into God. April, 2006, $600.
  • FDC Funding: Honduras Mission Service Trip-Diversity Project comparing Educational Programs, November 2006, $600
   
• 2006: Briar Cliff University, $1,000 Kemper Grant to develop new course: Educational Entrepreneurship.
• 2007: St. Bonaventure University, $500 Visiting Scholar Grant
• 2007: St. Bonaventure University, $4,500 Keenan Grant.

• 2007: Keenan Grant: Improving perceptions of self-efficacy among student athletes through the Build With Living Stones Spirituality of Sport Program: A Qualitative Assessment.
• 2007: Brawdy, P., Scraba, P., LeRoy, P., Belcher, D. & Lada, D. (2007). Considering the colonized mind, body and spirit: Teaching in the borderlands of Native America. Symposium submitted to the 2008 AIESEP Congress, Sapporo, Japan.

Advising 

• St. Bonaventure University
  • Physical Education Majors: undergraduate program academic advisor
  • Campus Ministries: team chaplain for women’s softball and lacrosse teams, 2007-present
   
• Briar Cliff University
  • Academic Advising: Education Dept. undergraduate program
  • Advisor: Education Majors Club
  • Advisor: BEST BUDDIES Program
  • Mentor: Sister Muriel Ford: Circle of Mentors for Women
  • Mentor-Franciscan Scholarship Recipients
   
• St. Bonaventure University
  • University Athletic Director Search Committee
  • Franciscan Institute-Residential Advisor for Graduate Students
  • Physical Education Majors-Undergraduate Program
  • Campus Ministries-Team Chaplain for Women’s Softball and Lacrosse Teams 2003-2004
   
• Gadsden Middle School
  • Special Education Program, Advisor for students with Learning Disabilities, 1998-2000
   
• Castleton State College
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Physical Education Teacher Certification/Adapted  Physical Education Majors, 1990-1993
   

University/School Committees 

• St. Bonaventure University, 2007-Present
  • University Development Committee
  • Franciscan Women Committee
   
• Briar Cliff University, 2004-2007
  • United Way Campus Campaign Committee
  • Franciscan University Strategic Plan Committee
  • Residential Life Living Learning Community Council
  • Strategic Plan Committee: Faculty/Student Development Dialogue on Holistic Learning
  • Curriculum Committee
  • 75th Anniversary Committee
  • Coordinator-Education Dept. Diversity Project with Sioux City, West H.S.
  • Campus Ministry Programs
  • Spirit Song Committee
  • Academic Affairs/ Student Development-Subcommittee of Board of Trustees
  • Sister Muriel Ford: Circle of Mentors for Women, Steering Committee
   
• St. Bonaventure University, 2002-2004
  • Franciscan Institute-Coordinator Graduate Student Activity Programs Committee
  • Francis Week Committee 2003
  • Journey Project Committee 2003
  • NAGWS-National Recognition Girls and Women’s Sports Day Committee 2003-2004
   
• Lake Shore Catholic Academy, 2000-2002
  • Fr. O’Connell Scholarship Dinner Dance Committee
  • Mother’s Day Brunch Committee
  • North Campus Spring Concert Committee
  • Social Studies Committee
  • School Band Programs
  • Athletic Games Official Assistant
   
• Gadsden School District Middle School, 1998-2000
  • IDEA-Special Education District Committee
  • Special Olympic Committee
  • Awards Night Committee
  • Hazard Team Committee
  • School Concerns Committee
   

• Missouri School for the Blind, 1996-1998
  • Sports Committee
  • Environment Enhancement Committee
  • Atrium Environment Safety Committee
   

• Castleton State College, 1990-1993
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Athletic Council
  • Residential Hall Policy Committee
  • Orientation Committee
   

• EASTCONN, 1988-1990
  • Staff Development Committee
  • BEST Committee for Cooperative and Mentor Teacher Program
  • Professional Issues Committee
   

• University of Rhode Island, 1984-1987
  • Adapted Physical Education Committee
   

 Membership and Service-Professional Organizations 

• Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU), 2008 National Symposium Planning Committee 2006-Present
• Briar Cliff University Athletic Association, 2004-Present
• St. Bonaventure University Athletic Association, 2003-Present
• University of Connecticut Alumni Association, Life Member-1981-Present
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Life Member, 1975-present
• Eastern District Association EDA-PEPI Coordinator- (Physical Education Public Information), 1989-1993
• AAHPERD-NASPE (National Association of Sport and Physical Education) PEPI (Physical Education Public Information) Committee, 1989-1993.
• American Camping Association, Life Member, 1974-present
• Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Life Member, 1985-present
• Rhode Island Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Life Member, 1984-present,
• State Delegate to National Convention, 1989-1990,
• State Delegate to Eastern District Convention, 1985-1990
• State PEPI Coordinator, 1986-1990
• Vice President Elect, 1986-1987
• Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps-TASH-National and New England Chapter, Life Member, 1984-present
• Pi Lambda Theta-Professionals in Education, Life Member, 1981-present
• Basketball Hall of Fame, Life Member, 1979-present
• International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Member, 1979-1985
• Eastern Connecticut Soccer Officials Association, Member, 1981-1985
• Association for Retarded Citizens ARC: National, Connecticut and Local Member, 1977-1993
• Executive Board Member-Quinebaug Valley ARC, 1989-1990
• Representative to Connecticut State ARC Board, 1989-1990
• The United States Olympic Society, Member, 1975-1993
• Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Member, 1996-1998
• Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Member, 1990-1993, Vice-President Elect-1991-1993,  PEPI Coordinator-1990-1993
• Council for National Cooperation in Aquatics, Member, 1987-1993
• Sibling Information Network-an organization fro those concerned with persons with disabilities and their families, Member, 1984-1993

Other Professional Service 

• St. Bonaventure University
  • Franciscan Sisters of Allegany-Canticle Farm Program 2002-Present
  • Franciscan Sisters of Allegany-Clinician for Activities Services 2002-2005
  • Consultant- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany-Associate Program-2007-Present
   
• Briar Cliff University
  • Team Advisor-Briar Cliff University-Honduras Mission Service Trip, November, 2006
  • Diocese of Sioux City Catholic Schools Academic Committee, 2005-Present
  • Student Development/Campus Ministry-Community Service Projects, 2004-Present
  • Co-Advisor- Briar Cliff University Mississippi Service Trip, March, 2005.
  • Briar Cliff University Scholarship Funds, 2004-Present
  • Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA-Mount St. Francis, Dubuque, IA-Volunteer Assisted
  • Living Program, 2004-2005
  • Siouxland Coalition for Peace and Justice, Sioux City, IA, 2004-Present
  • Sioux City ArtSplash-volunteer, 2006
  • Advisor Team, Briar Cliff University Honduras Mission Service Trip, November, 2006.
   
• Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
  • Pastoral Care-Franciscan Missionaries of Mary-Assisted Living and St. Antoine’s Nursing Center N. Providence, RI and N. Smithfield, RI, 1993-Present
   
• Gadsden Middle School, Anthony, NM
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach, 1999
  • Assistant Track and Field Coach, 2000
   
• University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
  • Coordinator:  Adapted Aquatics Program, 1984-1987
  • Coordinator:  Special Needs Recreational Program, 1984-1987
  • Guest Lecturer, Graduate School Department of Physical Education
  • Research Methods in Special Physical Education
  • Faculty Assistant Supervisor: Alton Jones Camp Project Adventure Weekend for Physical Education Majors
   
• University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
  • University of Connecticut Swim Team, Coaching Assistant, 1975-1976
  • Consultant: Motor Development Clinic, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1980-1983
   
• Brooklyn School System, Brooklyn, CT
  • Softball coach/Gymnastics Club and Folk Dance Club, 1976
   
• Putnam High School, Putnam, CT
  • Scholarship donor: Sport Leisure and Exercise Science Award 1976-Present
   

State/Regional Service 

• American Red Cross-New England Region: 
  • Water Safety Instructor: Adapted Aquatics Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Central Vermont/New Hampshire Valley Red Cross;
  • Castleton State College, Castleton, VT; Instructor: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI; University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, John N. Dempsey Regional Center, Putnam, CT; EASTCONN, Windham, CT, 1970-1993
   
• Connecticut/Rhode Island Special Olympics/Cerebral Palsy:
  • Rhode Island State Special Olympic Games Committee for Developmental Sports, 1985-1992
  • Special Olympics Coach: Swimming, Track and Field, Soccer, Cycling, Volleyball, Adult Games, for John N. Dempsey Regional Center, Putnam, CT, 1978-1995
  • Clinician-Connecticut Special Olympics Aquatics Coaches Training School, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1986
  • Ad-Hoc Committee-Policies and Procedures Handbook, Rhode Island State Special Olympics, Johnston, RI, 1986
  • Clinician-Connecticut/Rhode Island Special Olympics Team Sports Camp, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT, 1986
  • Sport Official-Connecticut Special Olympics State Games, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1985
  • Co-Director-Connecticut Special Olympics Coaches Training Clinic, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1983
  • Games Committee Windham Special Olympics Swim Meet, 1984-1990
  • Games Committee Northeast Regional Special Olympics Track Meet, 1985-1990
   
• Rhode Island Cerebral Palsy State Sports Team-Assistant Coach, 1985-1992

• John N. Dempsey Regional Center, 1977-1981
  • Camp Quinebaug Future Projects Committee
  • Client Spending Committee
   
• State of Connecticut: Connecticut
  • Consortium for Special Physical Education Committee, 1987-1990
  • State Special Physical Education Curriculum Guide Committee, 1987-1990
   
• University of Connecticut
  • Coordinator: Data-Based Motor Development Program, 1983-1984
   
• University of Connecticut 4-H Extension Programs
  • Windham/Tolland County 4-H Camp Committee, 1988-1990
   
• Connecticut State Department of Mental Retardation, Hartford, CT 
  • Chairperson Recreation Committee, 1980
   
• Educational Consultant
  • Siouxland  Area School Districts  Sioux City, IA and S.Sioux, NE-2004-Present
  • Special Physical Education Evaluations, Horace Porter School, Columbia, CT, 1983-1985
  • Special Physical Education Evaluations, Preston Plains School, Preston, CT, 1982-1984
  • Research Projects Career Education Program, Staff Development & Classroom Perceptual-Motor
  • Programs, Brooklyn School System, Brooklyn, CT, 1982-1985
   
• Franciscan Consultant
  • Secular Franciscan Order (SFO), St. Clare Fraternity, Omaha Nebraska, 2005-Present
   

National Service 

• National Cerebral Palsy/ Les Autres Games at Michigan State University Assistant Coach-Rhode Island Cerebral Palsy National Sports Team, Summer 1985
• Mississippi Service Trip, Okolona MS- Briar Cliff University March 2005

International Service 

• Lumbarqui, Ecuador - Summer volunteer service with Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 1989-1992
• Honduras Mission Service Trip-Briar Cliff University, November, 2006.