Personal profile

Contact Information

Office: 2511 - Lantz
Phone: 217-581-3510
Fax: 217-581-7973
Email: [email protected]

Teaching

KSR 5640 - Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription for the Apparently Healthy and the Cardiac Patient

KSR 5450 - Advanced Exercise Programming and Leadership

KSR 5260 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology

KSR 5250 - Exercise Electrocardiography

KSR 4900 - EKG and Exercise Physiology

KSR 4450 - Exercise Prescription for Apparently Healthy and Special Populations

KSR 4440 - Physical Fitness Assessment & Evaluation

Research interests

Cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation

Diabetes prevention and management

Metabolic syndrome

Professional Affiliations

Honors and Awards

Recipient of Leadership and Service Award, 2020.

Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Teaching for 2015-2016 academic year.

Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Service for 2013-2014 academic year.

Distinguished member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013. 

Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Service for 2011-2012 academic year.

Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Teaching for 2008-2009 academic year.

Publications

Ruholl, S.& Oliver, J. (2011, March). Diabetes in School-Age Children: It’s Not Limited to Type 1 Anymore. Illinois Journal, p. 46-48.
 
Oliver, J. & Ruholl, S. (2008, March). Vending Machines in Illinois High Schools. Illinois Journal, p. 47-53
 
Ruholl, S.(2006, March). Children and Adolescents with Diabetes: A Physical Educator’s
Guide. Illinois Journal, p. 41-44.

External Affiliations

IAHPERD Midstate Conference Site-coordinator, 2007

SE District of IAHPERD, 2014 - 2005 (Treasurer), 2007 (Past-President), 2006 (President), 2004 (Secretary)

Planning committee for the Diabetes Education Day through the Coles County Health Department, 2007

Line judge/ volunteer at EIU Special Olympics, 2014 - 2007 

EIU Council on Academic Affairs, Chair - 2017 - 2018

EIU Council on Academic Affairs, Vice Chair - 2014, 2013; Representative - 2012 - 2009

EIU Council on Academic Affairs Committee on General Education and University Learning Goals - 2018-2012

EIU Student Success Taskforce, 2017-2018

EIU University Naming Committee, CAA Representative, 2018, 2014

EIU Office of the Registrar’s Advisory Committee, CAA representative, 2011

EIU Campus Recreation Advisory Board, 2007 - 2005

EIU Enrollment Management Advisory Committee, 2011-2010, 2008 - 2006

EIU Library Advisory Board, 2005 - 2002

EIU Textbook Rental Service Advisory Committee, 2010, 2005 - 2003

EIU DARWin Committee, 2006

College of Education and Professional Studies Grade Appeals Committee, 2014 - 2010, 2009 (chair), 2008 (vice-chair), 2007

College of Education and Professional Studies Social Committee, 2014-2008, 2007 - 2004 (Chair), 2003 - 2001

Kinesiology and Sports Studies Department Curriculum Committee, 2014 (Secretary), 2013 - 2010, 2007 (Chair), 2006, 2005 (Secretary)

Kinesiology and Sports Studies Honors Club Faculty Co-Advisor, 2011 - 2003

Kinesiology and Sports Studies Department Personnel Committee, 2011 (Chair), 2010, 2005 (Chair), 2004, 2003

Kinesiology and Sports Studies Exercise Science Assessment Committee Chair, 2014 - 2008