Kenneth "Ken" L. Thompson
Executive Director of Academic Compliance, Effecti
Department:
SER-Assoc VC Academic Affairs
Email:
klthompson2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-5194
Education
| The University of Southern Mississippi, Certificate, Institutional Research | 2015 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi, PhD, Education/Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment | 2015 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Mathematics | 1995 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Dean, Millsaps College | 07/2021 - 05/2022 |
| Director, Millsaps College | 07/2017 - 06/2021 |
| Adjunct Faculty, The University of Southern Mississippi | 06/2015 - 12/2023 |
| Director, Millsaps College | 06/2015 - 06/2017 |
Publications
Technical Paper | |
| Thompson, K. L. Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Thompson, K. L. (2016, June). Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Delta State University. | 2016 |
| Thompson, K. L. Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Delta State University. Thompson, K. L. (2015, June). Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Delta State University. | 2015 |
| Strunk, K. K., Suggs, J. R., & Thompson, K. L. USM campus climate survey: Findings and conclusions. Strunk, K. K., Suggs, J. R., & Thompson, K. L. (2015, April). USM campus climate survey: Findings and conclusions. The University of Southern Mississippi. | 2015 |
| Thompson, K. L. Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Thompson, K. L. (2014, June). Analysis of pre- and post-test performance of teachers on the Diagnostic Teacher Assessment in Mathematics & Science (DTAMS) assessment. Delta State University. | 2014 |
| Thompson, K. L. Assessment literacy: Conceptions of USM teacher education graduates. Thompson, K. L. (2014, April). Assessment literacy: Conceptions of USM teacher education graduates. College of Education and Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi. | 2014 |
| Thompson, K. L. Analysis of modifications to the Mississippi state accountability system. Thompson, K. L. (2010, November). Analysis of modifications to the Mississippi state accountability system. Mississippi State Department of Education. | 2010 |
| Thompson, K. L. Validity of the Mississippi state accountability system. Thompson, K. L. (2010, October). Validity of the Mississippi state accountability system. Mississippi State Department of Education. | 2010 |
| Thompson, K. L. Methodology for defining persistently lowest achieving schools in Mississippi. Thompson, K. L. (2010, February). Methodology for defining persistently lowest achieving schools in Mississippi. Mississippi State Department of Education. | 2010 |
| Hebbler, S. H. & Thompson, K. L. Mississippi state accountability system. Hebbler, S. H. & Thompson, K. L. (2008). Mississippi state accountability system. Mississippi State Department of Education. | 2008 |
| Johnson, K.N., Thompson, K. L., Magee, C. Instructional management system for secondary students: Improving math achievement. Johnson, K.N., Thompson, K. L., Magee, C. (2016, January). Instructional management system for secondary students: Improving math achievement. The Center for Evidence-based Reform. | |
| Johnson, K.N., Thompson, K. L., Magee, C. Latent growth curve model: Determining growth sensitivity of STAR math. Johnson, K.N., Thompson, K. L., Magee, C. (2016, January). Latent growth curve model: Determining growth sensitivity of STAR math. The Center for Evidence-based Reform. | |
Technical Publication | |
| Thompson, K. L. Mississippi state accountability system scenarios for future years. Thompson, K. L. (2011, January). Mississippi state accountability system scenarios for future years. Mississippi State Department of Education. | 2011 |
Journal Article | |
| Meyer, E. R., James, A. M., Sinning, A., Thompson, K. L., & Cui, D. A pilot study of the impact of three-dimensional stereoscopic models of pelvic anatomy on short- and long-term retention in first-year medical students. Meyer, E. R., James, A. M., Sinning, A., Thompson, K. L., & Cui, D. (2020, December). A pilot study of the impact of three-dimensional stereoscopic models of pelvic anatomy on short- and long-term retention in first-year medical students. HAPS Educator, 24(3), 7-22. | 2020 |
| Johnson, K. N., Thompson, K. L. & Farmer, R. L. Determining growth sensitivity of STAR math with a latent growth curve model. Johnson, K. N., Thompson, K. L. & Farmer, R. L. (2020, May 21). Determining growth sensitivity of STAR math with a latent growth curve model. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 35(3), 97-209. | 2020 |
| Robertson, E. M.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. Perceived benefits of anatomy coursework prior to medical and dental school. Robertson, E. M.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. (2020, March 2). Perceived benefits of anatomy coursework prior to medical and dental school. Anatomical Sciences Education, DOI: 10.1002/ase.1882 | 2020 |
| Robertson, E. M.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. Student perception of the value of previous anatomy coursework on medical gross anatomy. Robertson, E. M.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. (2019). Student perception of the value of previous anatomy coursework on medical gross anatomy. The FASEB Journal, 31, 732.6 | 2019 |
| Reves, P.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. Approaches to study and preferred learning environments of first year medical students in an anatomy course. Reves, P.; Thompson, K. L.; & Notebaert, A. J. (2017). Approaches to study and preferred learning environments of first year medical students in an anatomy course. The FASEB Journal, 31, 582.26. | 2018 |
| Williams, S.R., Thompson, K. L., Notebaert, A., & Sinning, A. Prosection or dissection: Which is best for teaching the anatomy of the hand and foot? Williams, S.R., Thompson, K. L., Notebaert, A., & Sinning, A. (2018, August 17). Prosection or dissection: Which is best for teaching the anatomy of the hand and foot? Anatomical Sciences Education, DOI: 10.1002/ase.1808. | 2018 |
| Williams, S.R., Thompson, K.L., & Sinning, A. Difficulty of dissection: Which anatomical regions are hardest for medical students to dissect? Williams, S.R., Thompson, K.L., & Sinning, A. (2017). Difficulty of dissection: Which anatomical regions are hardest for medical students to dissect? The FASEB Journal, 31, 508.12. | 2018 |
| Lane, F. C., Martin, G. C., & Thompson, K. L. Distinguishing differences in the academic motivation of entering and persisting transfer students. Lane, F. C., Martin, G. C., & Thompson, K. L. (2015, Fall). Distinguishing differences in the academic motivation of entering and persisting transfer students. Journal of the First Year Experience and Students in Transition, 27(2), 9-27. | |
| Thompson, K. L. Consumerism and corporate culture in education. Thompson, K. L. (2013). Consumerism and corporate culture in education. Synergy, 3(3), 55-62. | |
Dissertation | |
| KL Thompson Measuring Student Growth in K – 12 Schools Using Item Response Theory Within Structural Equation Models | 2015 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Jazzing up ir – less improv, more collaboration., Southern Association for Institutional Research, New Orleans, LA | 10/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Preliminary model: Are teachers or parents better raters of social skills in preschool children?, Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA | 11/2019 |
| Workshop, Statistics for institutional research using Excel, Annual Conference of the Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Ridgeland, MS | 03/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Perceptions and performance impact of anatomy coursework prior to medical and dental school., Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH | 03/2018 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Propensity score matching: Moving towards causality in education., Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum, Washington, DC | 06/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Student perception of the value of previous anatomy coursework and recommendations for it as a pre-requisite., International Association of Medical Science Educators Annual Meeting, Burlington, VT | 04/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Student persistence as a model of change, Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Jackson, MS | 03/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, If data are going to be missing, why not plan for it?, Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Gulfport, MS | 03/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Propensity score matching: Moving towards causality in education, Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Gulfport, MS | 03/2016 |
| Workshop, An introduction to statistics using PSPP, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS | 03/2016 |
| Invited Symposia, Latent growth curve model: Determining growth sensitivity of STAR math, Education Symposium of Butler-Snowe, Ridgeland, MS | 12/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Successful program evaluation., Annual Conference of the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities, Jackson, MS | 10/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Assessment literacy: Conceptions of USM teacher education graduates, Professional Education Council of The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS | 04/2014 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using item response theory as the measurement model in structural equation modeling., Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA | 02/2014 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Assessment literacy of Mississippi teachers: A look at how teachers view themselves., Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using student growth residuals to build capacity and improve instruction., Mississippi Center for Education Improvement Common Core Institute, Greenwood, MS | 06/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Academic program prioritization as a response to budget reductions, The University of Southern Mississippi Annual Student Research Colloquium, Hattiesburg, MS | 04/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Assessing the assessment literacy of Mississippi teachers, The University of Southern Mississippi Annual Student Research Colloquium, Hattiesburg, MS | 04/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Reliable and valid data for making reliable and valid data decisions, Annual Southern Regional Minority Leadership Conference, Biloxi, MS | 06/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using student growth to measure teacher effectiveness, Mississippi Department of Education Educator Steering Committee for the Implementation of the Teacher Incentive Fund Grant, Jackson, MS | 03/2011 |
| Meeting of the Mississippi State Board of Education, Understanding the new Mississippi student growth model, Mississippi State Board of Education, Jackson, MS | 02/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Mississippi state accountability model and student assessment, Mississippi District Test Coordinators’ Semi-Annual Meeting, Jackson, MS | 02/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding student growth measurements in a Mississippi context, Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Winter Conference, Jackson, MS | 01/2011 |
| Invited Symposia, Understanding the new Mississippi student growth model, East Mississippi Center for Education Development, Meridian, MS | 12/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using data to target low-income students for academic success, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Conference, Jackson, MS | 11/2010 |
| Invited Symposia, Understanding the new Mississippi student growth model, Mississippi Gulf Coast Education Initiative Consortium, Biloxi, MS | 11/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using data to effectively implement school reform, Annual Mississippi School Improvement Symposium, Meridian, MS | 10/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using student assessment as an indicator of school effectiveness, Mississippi District Test Coordinators’ Semi-Annual Meeting, Jackson, MS | 02/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding the new Mississippi state accountability model, Annual Mississippi School Boards Association Conference, Meridian, MS | 2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding the new Mississippi state accountability model, Annual Mississippi School Improvement Symposium, Meridian, MS | 10/2009 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Best Presentation Award, Mississippi Association for Institutional Research | 2017 |
| John R. Rachal Dissertation of the Year Award, The University of Southern Mississippi | 2016 |
| Bobby Anderson Teacher-Leader Award, The University of Southern Mississippi | 2015 |
| Gubernatorial Commendation for Contributions to MS Longitudinal Data System, Office of the Governor, State of Mississippi | 2009 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Officer, Other Officer | 2022 - 2023 |
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Officer-President | 2021 - 2022 |
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Officer, Vice President | 2020 - 2021 |
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Member | 2018 - 2020 |
| Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Officer, Other Officer | 2017 - 2018 |
| Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Mississippi Association for Institutional Research, Member | 2016 - 2017 |
| Association for Institutional Research, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Southwest Educational Research Association, Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| American Statistical Association, Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| American Evaluation Association, Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| National Council on Measurement in Education, Member | 2010 - 2023 |
| American Educational Research Association, Member | 2010 - 2023 |
| Council of Chief State School Officers, Member, Technical Issues in Large Scale Assessment, State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards | 2010 - 2011 |
| Council of Chief State School Officers, Member, Education Information Management Advisory Council | 2007 - 2011 |
| Council of Chief State School Officers, Member, Accountability Systems and Reporting, State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards | 2007 - 2011 |
Committee Service
| Workday Steering Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Potential Academic Changes Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| External Research Request Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Academic Integrity Council, Member | 2022 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Administrative Structure and Business Redesign Working Group, Chair | 2019 - 2019 |
| Annual Administrative Assessment Review Committee, Chair | 2018 - 2022 |
| Commencement Committee, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| Academic Advising Committee, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| Administrative Multi-Year Review and Assessment (MYRA) Committee, Chair | 2017 - 2022 |
| Curriculum Committee, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| Compass Curriculum Council, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| Provost’s Academic Council, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| President’s Cabinet, Member | 2017 - 2022 |
| Dissertation Committee, Statistician/Methodologist | 2017 - 2018 |
| Committee to revise employee evaluation process, Chair | 2017 - 2018 |
| Data Standards Committee, Chair | 2016 - 2022 |
| Taskforce on Retention Support, Member | 2016 - 2022 |
| Retention and Care Committee, Member | 2015 - 2017 |
| Quality Enhancement Plan Leadership Team | 2015 - 2017 |
| Enrollment Management Committee, Member | 2015 - 2022 |
| Ellucian Colleague Steering Committee, Member | 2015 - 2022 |
Community Service
| Mississippi Department of Education Liaison to Parents for Public Schools, Liaison | 2008 - 12/2011 |
Other Service
| Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers | 07/2018 - 05/2022 |
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Peer Evaluator | 06/2016 - Present |
| Southwest Educational Research Association | 2014 - 03/2014 |
| Governing Council, Mississippi State Longitudinal Data System, Member | 07/2010 - 06/2011 |
Directed Student Learning
| Internship Advisor, Advised: Sarah Sellers | 2022 - 2022 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Vishal Balaji | 2022 - 2022 |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: | 2022 - Present |
| Internship Advisor, Advised: Summer Caraway | 2021 - 2022 |
| Dissertation Committee Member | |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: Edgar Myer | |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: Ellen Robertson | |
| Dissertation Committee Member, Advised: Sutton Williams |