Kim M. Steil
Brandon
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Hinds Community College, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to foster critical thinking and utilize educational technology to enhance learning. Committed to mentoring diverse student populations and promoting community outreach initiatives, driving academic success and lifelong learning.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Sociology Instructor
- Introduction to Sociology
- Community Involvement
- Social Problems
- Marriage and Family
- American National Government
- Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures, and presentations.
- Student Veterans Organization Faculty Advisor - Assisted in organizing campus events to promote student involvement and engagement.
- Student Success Center Tutor - Supported struggling students regarding educational issues such as study strategies and academic goals.
Adjunct Instructor
Itawamba Community College
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Instructor, Distance Learning Program
- American National Government
- Principles of Economics 1
- Principles of Economics II
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Utilized educational technology to support interactive learning experiences.
Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Sociology Instructor
- Introduction to Sociology
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students.
- Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, and demonstrations.
Research Associate II
Water Resources Research Institute
01.2003 - 01.2007
Regional Program Coordinator, GeoResources Institute
- Administered EPA Grant Program for rural water systems, including the daily operations, communications, and administration of approximately 15 projects throughout the Southeast. Supported outreach efforts to educate community stakeholders on watershed issues.
- Extension Sevice role brought together stakeholders throughout Mississippi and the Southeast to identify and meet local environmental challenges and opportunities. Educational programming centered on local capacity building concepts, skills, and tools related to environmental stewardship.
- Outlined key research in documents, presentations, and reports.
Extension Associate II
Mississippi State University
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with team members to deliver educational programs and technical assistance to community groups, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and local officials statewide.
- Developed and conducted workshops and economic studies, including needs assessments and feasibility studies, to support informed decision-making.
Program Assistant
Mississippi State University
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Assisted team in delivering technical support to statewide professional associations, stakeholders, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders in community strategic planning, conflict resolution, partnerships, organizational development, board development, and grant proposal development.
- Coordinated planning and logistics for educational activities, ensuring materials met participants' needs.
- Coordinated planning and logistics for activities and educational materials.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to identify programming needs and enhance outreach efforts.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Sociology
Mississippi State University
01-2008
Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) -
Mississippi State University
01-1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
Mississippi State University
01-1990
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Online instruction
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Community outreach
- Data analysis
- Mentoring students
- Diverse student populations
- Instructional design
- Strong communication skills
- Student engagement
Affiliations
- Rural Sociological Society
- Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association
- Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society
- Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics
- Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Invited Presentations
- Oldham, J. Larry, Kim M. Steil, and Duane A. Gill, Social Indicators of Best Management Practice Adoption, Agronomy Abstracts: ASA, Madison, WI, 2005
- Steil, Kim M., J. Larry Oldham, and Duane A. Gill, Social Capital: A Unifying Framework for Understanding Conservation Decisions, Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Safe Management and Utilization of Animal Waste / 35th Annual Mississippi Water Resources Conference, Jackson, MS, 04/26/05
- Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery A. Ballweber, The Engaged University: A Model to Promote Safe Water and Public Health in the Southeastern United States’ Small Rural Water Systems, Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Restoration Special Issue: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Safe Water, 130-138
Professional Presentations
- Teaching ‘Community’ in Community Engagement and Service-Learning Courses, Steil, Kim M., Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association Annual Conference, Starkville, MS, 02/22/19
- Environmentalism and Social Capital in Context of Rural Development Policy in the United States, Steil, Kim M., Rural Sociological Society Annual Conference, Manchester, NH, 07/30/08
- Environmentalism and Social Capital in Context of Rural Policy, Steil, Kim M., Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Mississippi State, MS, 02/21/08
- SE-TAC: A Regional Catalyst for Small Public Water Systems’ SDWA Compliance, Steil, Kim M. and Jeff Ballweber, National Ground Water Summit, San Antonio, TX, 04/23/06 - 04/26/06
- Social Indicators of Best Management Practice Adoption, Oldham, J. Larry, Kim M. Steil, and Duane A. Gill, American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Salt Lake, UT, 11/06/05 - 11/10/05
- From Science to Society: Facilitating Best Management Practice Adoption, Steil, Kim M., J. Larry Oldham, and Duane A. Gill, Southern Region Extension Water Conference, Lexington, KY, 10/23/05 - 10/26/05
- Panel Organizer and Moderator: University Outreach: At the Intersection of Research and Practice, Steil, Kim M., National Environmental Training Institute for Small Communities, Morgantown, WV, 07/26/05
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center: Progress and Impacts, Ballweber, Jeffery A. and Kim M. Steil, Environmental Protection Agency’s FY 05 TAC Planning Meeting, Washington, D.C., 2005
- SE-TAC: Developing Tools and Training to Enhance Capacity of Small Public Water Systems, Steil, Kim M., National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities Institute, Morgantown, WV, 07/28/04
- The Engaged University: A Model to Promote Safe Water and Public Health in the Southeastern United States' Small Rural Water Systems, Steil, Kim M. and Jeff Ballweber, International Conference on Safe Water, Atlanta, GA, 10/31/03
Workshops Conducted
- Environmental Issues Facilitation and Conflict Resolution, 05/17/04 - 05/19/04, Biloxi, MS, 11 Extension environmental management professionals
- Gemstones Personality Inventory, 08/08/01, Meadville, MS, 20 coalition volunteers
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Workshop, 07/12/01, Meridian, MS, 6 coalition volunteers
- The Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Community Development, The Civic Index, and Developing Grant Proposals, 05/10/01, 05/15/01, 08/09/01, 30 participants of Promoting Mississippi Through Leadership (PRO-MISS) county leadership development classes
- Understanding & Mapping the Key Features of Your Community, 01/11/01, 01/16/01, 01/17/01, 05/08/01, 56 participants of Promoting Mississippi Through Leadership (PRO-MISS) county leadership development classes
- Youth Assets, 10/27/00, Tunica, MS, 75 participants
- Fundamentals of Organizational Development, 09/05/00, 9 Extension agents
- Understanding Secondary Data and an Overview of Demographic, Economic, and Social Characteristics of Coahoma County, 04/04/00, 50 participants
- Community Asset Mapping, 11/12/99, Madison, MS, 15 participants
- Community Asset Mapping, 10/18/99, 3 international practitioners
- Exploring Communication, 10/01/99, 30 4-H volunteer leaders
- Exploring Communication, 04/27/99, 19 youth
- Exploring Communication, 04/03/99, 12 youth
- Community Development Resources on the Internet, 03/15/99, 15 Extension agents
- Proposal Development Workshop, 08/26/98, 22 participants
- Community Education Self-Evaluation Tool, 01/14/98, 26 participants
- Strategic Planning for Economic Development, 02/19/97, 20 Extension agents
- Extension Community Development Resources, 02/21/97, 23 participants
- Rural Water System Rate Structure Software Program Demonstration, 03/20/96, 120 participants
Exhibits Presented
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Florida Rural Water Association Annual Technical Conference, 08/07/06 - 08/09/06, Daytona Beach, FL
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Business Conference, 08/02/06 - 08/04/06, Gatlinburg, TN
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Louisiana Rural Water Association Annual Awards Banquet, 07/19/06, Alexandria, LA
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition, 06/11/06 - 06/15/06, San Antonio, TX
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, National Ground Water Summit, 04/23/06 - 04/26/06, San Antonio, TX
- From Science to Society: Facilitating Best Management Practice Adoption, Soil and Water Conservation Society Chapter Meeting, 12/06/05, Lake Tiak-O’Khata, MS
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities Institute, 07/26/05 - 07/29/05, Morgantown, WV
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Louisiana Rural Water Association Annual Conference, 07/11/05 - 07/15/05, Alexandria, LA
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Georgia Rural Water Association Annual Conference, 05/21/05 - 05/24/05, Jekyll Island, GA
- National Rural Water Association (NRWA) Annual Conference, 10/10/04 - 10/13/04, Biloxi, MS
- American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference, 06/13/04 - 06/17/04, Orlando, FL
- North Mississippi Watershed Forum, Public Service Commission Conference, 07/16/03, Southaven, MS
Selected Service Activities
- Hinds Community College Student Veterans Organization, Faculty Advisor, Spring 2019 - 2023
- Hinds Community College Student Success Center, Academic Tutor, 2023 - 2024
- Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association, Board Member, 2012 - 2014
- Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Mississippi Chapter, Secretary, 2006 - 2007
- National Environmental Training Institute for Small Communities, Planning Committee, 2005
- MSU-ES 4-H 'Reality Check' Financial Management Simulation/Workshop, Judge, 06/01/05
- Reviewer: 'Safe Drinking Water Tools' Resource CD, 2005
- Mississippi Assembly for Community Arts, Board of Directors, 1997 - 1999
Publications
Solicited presentations for 'Safe Drinking Water Tools' CD, Steil, Kim M., 2006, The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pws/tools/index.html, Proposal Development 101, Steil, Kim M., 50 Tips on How to Write Grant Proposals, Steil, Kim M., SE-TAC’s 4th Annual Report, 11/01/03 - 10/01/04, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) web site, www.wrri.msstate.edu/se-tac/, SE-TAC component of Environmental Protection Agency Technical Assistance Center (TACNet) website, http://www.tacnet.info/, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 6th Annual Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 11/01/05 - 10/01/06, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 5 Year Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 01/01/00 - 12/31/05, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 5th Annual Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 11/01/04 - 10/01/05, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Choctaw County Lake Project: Summary of Alternative Mechanisms to Fund and Obtain Project Property, Ballweber, Jeffery A. and Kim M. Steil, 05/01/05, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Choctaw County Lake Project: Alternative Operation and Management Institutions, Ballweber, Jeffery A. and Kim M. Steil, 04/01/05, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 4th Annual Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 11/01/03 - 10/01/04, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Phase II – Feasibility Study for Potential Multi-Use/Multi Purpose Impoundment in Choctaw County, Mississippi: Task 2 Final Report, Steil, Kim M. and Larry Oldham, 01/01/04, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 3rd Annual Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 11/01/02 - 10/01/03, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center (SE-TAC) 2nd Annual Report, Steil, Kim M. and Jeffery Ballweber, 11/01/01 - 10/01/02, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Choctaw County Multi-Use/Multi-Purpose Impoundment Preliminary Feasibility Study: Institutional Infrastructure, Ballweber, Jeffery and Kim M. Steil, 09/01/02, Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Coahoma County Action Plan, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/01, Prepared for Mayor of Jonestown and City Council, Jonestown, MS, Rural Development: An Economic Process, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/00, Prepared for Extension agents, community leaders, local government officials, Mississippi State University, MS, Coahoma County Community Profile, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/00, Prepared for Coahoma County Urban/Rural Ensemble for Tourism (CURET), a local nonprofit organization, Clarksdale, MS, Panola County Solid Waste Management Study, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/99, Prepared for Panola County Board of Supervisors, Batesville, MS, Choctaw County Strategic Planning Project: A Grass Roots Approach, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/98, Prepared for Choctaw County Economic Development Foundation, Ackerman, MS, Simpson County Solid Waste Management Options, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/97, Prepared for Simpson County Board of Supervisors, Mendenhall, MS, Water System Rate Structure Program Instruction Manual, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/96, Prepared for Mississippi Rural Water Association, Raymond, MS, A Market Study of Panola and Quitman Counties to Describe Demand for the Crenshaw Health Clinic, Steil, Kim M., 01/01/96, Prepared for local physicians group, Crenshaw, MS, SE-TAC Program Begins Second 5-Year Cycle, Steil, Kim M., Summer/Fall 2004, Lakes, Oceans, Rivers, and Estuaries (LORE) Newsletter, Vol. 26, No. 2, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, SE-TAC Projects Enhance Capacity of Small Public Water Systems, Steil, Kim M., 11/01/03, Lakes, Oceans, Rivers, and Estuaries (LORE) Newsletter, Vol. 25, No. 4, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, MS, Farm Structure, Rural Economy, and Opportunities, Steil, Kim M., 05/21/99, Farm Policy Notes, Department of Agricultural Economics Newsletter, Mississippi State University, MS
Funded Research Grants
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Ballweber, Jeffery and Kim Steil M., The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, $492,600, 09/01/06 - 08/31/08
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Ballweber, Jeffery and Kim Steil M., The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, $514,000, 09/01/05 - 08/31/07
- Southeastern Regional Small Public Water Systems Technical Assistance Center, Ballweber, Jeffery and Kim Steil M., The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, $479,100, 09/01/04 - 08/31/06
- Phase 3 – Feasibility Study for Potential Multi-Use/Multi-Purpose Impoundment in Choctaw County, MS, Ballweber, Jeffery, Kim Steil M., and Darryl Schmitz, Pickering, Inc., $4,500, 05/14/04 - 04/30/05
- Phase 2 – Feasibility Study for Potential Multi-Use/Multi-Purpose Impoundment in Choctaw County, MS, Ballweber, Jeffery, Larry Oldham, Kim Steil M., Darryl Schmitz, and Charles Wax, Pickering, Inc., $30,500, 05/26/03 - 05/25/04
- Choctaw County Multi-Purpose Surface Water Impoundment, Ballweber, Jeffery, Duane Gill, Steve Grado, Kevin Hunt, Kim Steil M., Darryl Schmitz, J. Martin, D. Truax, and Charles O’Hara, $25,000, 06/15/02 - 09/15/02
Research
- Graduate Research Assistant, National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center, Mississippi State University, 08/01/07 - 05/01/08
- Research Associate II, Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University, 08/01/06 - 05/01/07
- Regional Program Coordinator, GeoResources Institute, Mississippi State University, 08/01/03 - 05/01/06
- Extension Associate II, Plant & Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University, 08/01/03 - 05/01/06
- Extension Instructor, Community Resource Development Unit, Extension Service, Mississippi State University, 08/01/01 - 05/01/02
- Extension Associate II, Community Resource Development Unit, Extension Service, Mississippi State University, 08/01/00 - 05/01/01
- Program Assistant, Community Resource Development Unit, Extension Service, Mississippi State University, 08/01/95 - 05/01/00
- Graduate Internship, Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development, Tourism Division, 08/01/92 - 12/01/92
- Graduate Internship, Mississippi Secretary of State, Elections Division, 08/01/91 - 12/01/91
- Graduate Research Assistant, Office of Institutional Research, Mississippi State University, 08/01/92 - 05/01/93
- Graduate Research Assistant, Vice President of Business Affairs, Mississippi State University, 08/01/90 - 05/01/92
Timeline
Full-time Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2012 - 01.2024
Adjunct Instructor
Itawamba Community College
01.2009 - 01.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2009 - 01.2012
Research Associate II
Water Resources Research Institute
01.2003 - 01.2007
Extension Associate II
Mississippi State University
01.2000 - 01.2006
Program Assistant
Mississippi State University
01.1995 - 01.2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Sociology
Mississippi State University
Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) -
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
Mississippi State University