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
IAHPERD www.iahperd.org
ACSM www.acsm.org
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