Dr. Dianne Timm
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Dr. Dianne Timm

Chair, School of Human Development Office: 2109 - Buzzard Hall
Phone: 217-581-5327
Fax: 2175816090
Email: dtimm@eiu.edu
Website: http://eiu.edu/hscl

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Dianne Timm graduated with a Doctorate in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia and has worked in higher education for over three decades.  She has a passion for helping students transition into and through college.

Publications

Woosley, S. & Timm, D. (2022). Sense of Belonging: Findings During the Time of COVID-19. In E. Bentrim and G. Henning (Eds.) The Impact of Sense of Belonging in College. Stylus.

Corder, M. & Timm, D. M. (2021). Student Impressions of the President: A Community College Perspective. Journal of College Presidents. (FALL) 3-18

Timm, D. M., Lindhart, R., Olausen, K., Walk, A. (2018). Motivation behind males decision to participate in a study program abroad: A study conducted in the United States.  In P. Blessinger, J. Hoffman, (Eds.) International Perspectives in Higher Education: Perspectives on Diverse Student Identities. 2.Emerald Group Publishing.

Higgerson, P. & Timm, D. M. (Under Review). Developing student veteran orientation. Developments.

D’Andrea, J. M.  & Timm, D.M. (2013). Utilizing research methods to evaluate and assess sexual aggression and gender roles. AFA Essentials. Retrieved from http://www.afa1976.org/Portals/0/documents/Essentials/Dandrea%20Timm%20Essentials%20June%202013.pdf.

Timm, D. M., Davis Barham, J., McKinney, K., & Knerr, A. (Eds.) (2013). Assessment in practice: A companion guide to the ASK standards. Washington, D.C.: American College Personnel Association.

Timm, D. M. & Lloyd, J. (2013). Ethical assessment. In D. M. Timm, J. Davis Barham, K. McKinney, & A. Knerr (Eds.) Assessment in practice: A companion guide to the ASK standards. Washington, D.C.: American College Personnel Association.

Timm, D. M. (2010). Online Social Networking on Campus: Understanding What Matters in Student Culture (Review). The Review of Higher Education, 33(2). 301-303.

Junco, R. & Timm, D.M. (2008). Using emerging technologies to enhance student engagement. New Directions for Student Services, 124.

Timm, D. M. & Duven, C. J. (2008). Privacy and Social Networking Sites. In Junco, R. & Timm D.M. (Eds), New Directions for Student Services, 124. 89-102.

Timm, D. M. & Junco, R. (2008). Beyond the Horizon. In Junco, R. & Timm D.M. (Eds), New Directions for Student Services, 124. 117-124.

Timm, D. M. (2008). Developing Outcomes-Based Assessment for Learner-Centered Education: A Faculty Introduction (Review). Journal of College Student Development, 49(4). 392-394.

Conference Presentations

      Timm, D. M., Coleman, J.C., Paniagua, L., Woosley, S. (2025). Assessment in Practice Roundtable. Presentation at the NASPA European Conference on Student Affairs and Support (ECSAS) Symposium in Porto, Portugal

        Timm, D. M., and Carrara, C. (2025). Understanding student transition to university. Presentation at the NASPA European Conference on Student Affairs and Support (ECSAS) Symposium in Porto, Portugal

Timm, D., Woosley, S. & Paniagua, L. (2025). Think you’re not doing assessment? Think again! Presentation at the NASPA annual convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Otuo-Srebour, K.A. & Timm, D. (2025). The involvement in co-national groups on the transition to American higher education for international students. Presentation at the NASPA annual convention, New Orleans, Louisiana

Abdahramonava, G. & Timm, D. (2025). Transfer student orientation; understanding needs and expectations. Presentation at the NASPA annual convention, New Orleans, Louisiana

Wallace, J., Timm, D., Lichterman, H., & Woosley, S. (2024). Craft your career: A discussion about mid-career options and experiments. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

        Timm, D. M. (2024). Understanding collegiate environments. Presentation at the International Symposium on Student Affairs hosted by the University of Science and Technology in Beijing, China.

Lichterman, H., Nelson, A., Timm, D., & Woosley, S. (2024). Fast, furious, and fruitful: Unlocking practical assessment tips. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

Estabrook, T. J., & Timm, D. (2023). The transition into higher education: From the perspective of students with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brightman, D., Bentrim, E., Hennig, G., Vaccaro, A., Strayhorn, T., Ellison, B., Williams, M., Woosley, S., & Timm, D. (2022). Sense of Belonging Webinar. Presented through Stylus Webinar Series.

DeBoth, D. & Timm, D. (2022). Advocating for students and staff: A mid-level manager’s perspective. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri.

Dudley, A. & Timm, D. (2022). Students’ reflection of cross-cultural experiences: A study abroad narrative. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri.

Jezik, A. & Timm, D. (2022). Faculty perceptions of students with learning disabilities. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri.

Timm, D., Gibson, B., Woosley, S., & Flaherty, A. (2022). New insights in to belonging: Lessons from recent research and experience. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri.

Timm, D., & Woosley, S. (2022). New Insights into Sense of Belonging: Lessons from recent research and experience. Presented through Macmillan Learning Webinars.

Venaas, M., Woosley, S., & Timm, D. (2022). An unexpected experiment: Six assessment lessons from the asterisk year. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri.

Timm, D., Venaas, M., & Woosley, S. (2021). An experiment we didn’t want: Assessment lessons from an asterisk year. Presented at the NASPA Virtual Assessment, Persistence, and Data Analytics Conference.

Timm, D., & Venaas, M. (2021). Becoming a Storytelling Superhero: Strategies for communicating our value with data. Presented at the NASPA Virtual Assessment, Persistence, and Data Analytics Conference.

Timm, D., Woosley, S., Conde, T.  (2021) Becoming a storytelling superhero: Strategies for communicating our value with data. Presented at ACPA National Convention, Virtual.

Haug, C., Long, N., Timm, D., & Woosley, S. (2021). Four perspectives on student affairs assessment. Presented at NASPA National Convention, Virtual.

Timm, D. Woosley, S. Conde, T. Lichterman, H. (2021) Becoming a storytelling superhero: Strategies for communicating our value with data. Presented at NASPA National Convention, Virtual.

Timm, D. M., Woosley, S., & Venaas, M. (2020). Assessment Coffee Hour. Webcast sponsored by Student Affairs Assessment Leaders.  (First and Third Thursdays of every month April –December).

Michaels, D. & Timm, D. (2020). Female student veterans and their transition to college. Presented at the NASPA Student Veteran and Military Connected Student National Symposium, Seattle, WA.

Simmons, S. & Timm, D. (2020). Black males in higher education: Their motivating factors. Presented at ACPA National Convention, Nashville, TN.

Woosley, S., & Timm, D. (2020). Assessment Choices: Moving beyond the either/ors of assessment work. Presented at ACPA National Convention, Nashville, TN.

Timm, D., & Doyle, C (2020). Developing internships for U.S. Students at colleges abroad: A plan. NASPA European Conference, Rome Italy.

Timm, D. & Michaels, D. (2019). Female student veterans and their transition to college. Presented at the NASPA Student Veteran and Military Connected Student National Symposium, Seattle, WA.

Krausen, R. & Timm, D. (2019). Impact of first-generation status on graduate school experience. Presented at ACPA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Timm, D. M., & Lindhart , R.(2019). Motivation Factors of Male Students to Study outside their home country. Presented at ACPA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Timm, D.M. & Starwalt, A. (2016). Support our Troops: Creating a Climate for Veteran Success on College Campuses. Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Indianapolis, IN.

Timm, D. M., Davis Barham, J., McKinney, K., & Knerr, A. (2014). ASK Us: Assessment in Practice. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Timm, D., Gifford, D. & Savage, M. (2013). The use of social media in student services.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Confederation of Student Services in Ireland, Dundalk, Ireland.]

Junco, R. & Timm, D. M. (2008). New Directions for Student Services: Emerging Technologies for Building Inclusion. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Atlanta, GA.

Elkins-Nesheim, B., Youssey, K. and Timm D. (2008). Assessment Basics. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Atlanta, GA.

Elkins-Nesheim, B. Youssey, K. and Timm, D. (2007). Assessment Basics. Presented at the ACPA Assessment Conference, Columbus, OH.

Timm, D. M., Lloyd, J., Gibson, W., Savatta, N. (2005). Multiple identity development of college age women. Presented at the annual Cross Cultural Conference, Savannah, GA.

Lloyd, J., Woodard, B., Gibson, W., Timm, D. M., Ralphel, A., Coleman, J. K., Wilson, A., and King, S. (2004). Identifying and selecting the right doctoral program. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Education & Training

Ph.D.: University of Georgia - College Student Affairs Administration

Master of Science: University of Nebraska at Kearney - Community Counseling

Bachelor of Science: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Elementary Education