Research/Publications

Donna Gober, Ed.D.
Clinical Instructor

Anderson, C., Fujii, T., Gober, D. (2017). A Case Study of the Southern Methodist
University Wellness Program. In T. Vakos (Ed), What Makes the First-Year
Seminar High-Impact? An Exploration of Effective Educational Practices.
Columbia, SC: National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience.
Wallace, M., Gober, D., Lambert, J. & Harris, S. (2009). Identifying at-risk first time in
college students: An equity audit. Graduate Research Journal.
Hernandez, B., Gober, D. Boatwright, D., Strickland, G. (2009). Jump Rope for Fun and
Fitness in Grades K-12. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,
80(7), 15-22.
Dupper, M.A., & Gober, D.L. (1998). Control theory and reality therapy:
Counseling methods for health and wellness professionals. Journal of Health
Education, 29(4), 230-233.

Professional Presentations; Peer reviewed

Gober, D.L. (2014, February). The effects of a one-semester wellness course on student perceptions of success in college. Paper presented at the 33rd annual conference the First-Year Experience, The National Resource Center for the First year Experience and Students in Transition, San Diego, California.
Gober, D., & Ward, T. (2013, February). Learn how Dave Ramsey and Southern
Methodist University are empowering students for financial success! Panel
presentation at the 32nd annual conference on the First-Year Experience,
National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in
Transition, Orlando, Florida.
Wallace, M., Lambert, J., Gober, D., & Harris, S. (2007, February). Identifying at-risk students: An equity audit of first time in college freshmen. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Educational Research
Association, San Antonio, TX.
Cammack, N. L., Delana, M., Gober, D.L., Lambert, J., Latimer, R., Smith, Z.,
Wallace, M., & Irons, E.J. (2007, February). Public Perceptions of Higher
Education. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southwest
Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Gober, D.L., Lambert, J., Wallace, M., & Harris, S. (2007, January). Identifying
at-risk first-time college students: An equity audit at a regional university
in the south. Poster session presented at the 5th annual Hawaii
International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Gober, D.L., DeLord, B., Henson, S. (2007, January). Body composition and
silent assumptions: Is there a relationship? Poster session presented at the
5th annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Barton, J.R, & Gober, D.L. (2006, December). Techniques and strategies for
enhancing health and wellness classes. Health division lecture
demonstration at the annual conference of the 51�Թ�ProAssociation
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Ft. Worth, TX.
Barton, J.R., & Gober, D.L. (2005 December). Assessing body composition
using bioelectrical impedance. Health division lecture demonstration
presented at the annual conference of the 51�Թ�ProAssociation of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sherald, P., Gray, J.P., Chilek, D. Nix, C.L., & Gober, D. (2004, November). The
relationship of undergraduate students’ resiliency, exercise identity and
physical fitness. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Texas
Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
Arlington, TX.
Todora, H., Boatwright, D., Strickland, G., & Gober, D. (2003, February). Aging
and balance: Modification of the functional reach test. Paper presented at
the annual conference of the Southern District American Association of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.