Publications

• Jacobs, W. J. (2009). Faith integration in Wellness Courses. Presentation given to the Christian Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, International Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Jacobs, K. L. (2009). Incorporating Active Learning in both Face-to-Face and Online Environments. Critical Issues in Teacher Education. Illinois Association of Teacher Educators, XVI, pp. 32-39.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Moers, B. K. (2009). Improvement of Reading through Brain-Based Learning Instruction. Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Winter Reading Conference, LeTourneau University - Friday, January 30, 2009.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2009). Learning for adults. Presentation given to the Leadership Longview Class, University of Tyler, Longview Campus, January 10, 2009.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Castillo, S. E. (2008). Technology Tips for Teachers. Workshop presented to 85th Annual Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Corpus Christi, TX, , December 2, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2008). Active Learning Using Technology. LeTourneau University Fall Faculty Development, Longview Center, Oct 24, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2008). Active Learning Using Technology (three presentations), LeTourneau University Fall Faculty Workshop, Houston, TX, October 17, 2008.
• Jacobs, W.J. (2008). Active Learning Using Power Point, LetNet Lunch 'n Learn, September 23, 2008.
• Jacobs, W.J. and Jacobs, K.C. (2008). Active Learning in an Online Environment, Blackboard World Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 15, 2008.
• Jacobs, W.J., Pautsch, A. and Evans, C. (2008). Rambunctious Reading Revitalized. Presentation for the Texas Association for the Advancement of Reading Conference, LeTourneau University, February 1, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2008). Healthy for Life for students! Presentation given to the LeTourneau University Student Resource Center, January 29, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2008). Healthy for Life! Presentation given to the Longview Independent School District Support Staff monthly meeting, January 24, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2008). Learning for adults. Presentation given to the Longview Partnership, LeTourneau University, January 10, 2008.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Jacobs, K. L. (2007). Personality differences and their relevance to married couples. Presentation given to LeTourneau University married students, October 25, 2007.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2007). Integrating your faith in the classroom. Presentation given to new faculty members during faculty orientation, August 17, 2007.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Castillo, S. E. (2007). Technology Tips for Teachers. Workshop presented to Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Summer Conference, Austin, TX, July 27, 2007.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2007). Active Learning Using Power Point. Presentation for the East Texas Back to School Conference. LeTourneau University, Longview, TX, August 14, 2007.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2007). Building Better Brains. Presentation for LeTourneau University Student Services Spring Lecture Series, March 29, 2007
• Jacobs, W. J., Vickery, L., and Stowers, B. (2007). Rambunctious Reading: Active Learning for Reading. Presentation given for the Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading. February 2, 2007.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Vickery, L (2007). Brains in Motion In-service provided for the Longview Independent School District Elementary Physical Education Teachers. January 4, 2007.Jacobs, W. J. (2006). Active Learning: Creating an Environment Where Students Thrive, Presentation at the Graduate and Professional Studies Spring Workshop LeTourneau University, April 1, 2006.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2006). Nutrition. Online course manual for KINE 2913.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2006). Building Better Brains. Workshop presented for LeTourneau University Study Skills Seminar, February 2, 2006.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2006). Brains in Motion. Math Integration Workshop presented to pre-service teachers at LeTourneau University, January 19, 2006.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2006). Rambunctious Reading. Reading Integration Workshop presented to the Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, January 20, 2006.
• Jacobs, W. J (2005). Building Better Brains. Workshop presented for the Jacksonville Christian Academy, Middle School Study Skills Seminar, 10/27/2005.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2005). The Child Obesity Epidemic: What We Can Do. Texas Association HPERD Journal, 74:1, pp. 8-12
• Jacobs, W. J. and Reynolds, G.A (2005). Problem-Based Learning. Workshop presented during Fall Faculty Workshop, LeTourneau University, 8/23/05.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2005) The Child Obesity Epidemic - What We Can Do, Workshop presented on February 12 for LeTourneau University parents during Heritage Scholarship weekend.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2005) Rambunctious Reading II, Presentation given to the TAIR Conference LeTourneau University, January 28.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2005) The Child Obesity Epidemic - What We Can Do, Workshop presented on January 21 for LeTourneau University campus and community.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2004) Rambunctious Reading, Presentation given to the TAIR Conference, LeTourneau University, February 2.
• Jacobs, W. J. and Jacobs, K. L. (2003) Power Point for Not-so-dummies, Two workshops presented at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Galveston, TX.
• Emberton, S. and Jacobs, W. J. (2003) Seven Highly Successful Habits for Teachers, Presented to the faculty of LeTourneau University during Faculty Workshop, Longview, TX.
• Jacobs, W. J. (2003) Improving Your Health series, Presentation to the Longview Police Department, March - June, 2003 (11 presentations)
• Jacobs, W. J. (2000) Power Point Primer, Presentation given as part of Faculty Development Seminar Series, Louisiana College.

Awards & Grants

• Robert H. Selby Teaching Scholar Award, 2005-2006
• Shining Star Award, 2003

Professional Activities

• American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
• Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Texas All-Well Health Promotion Conference

Service

• Sunday school teacher and administrator (2002-present)
• Discipleship leader and coordinator (2005-present)
• Church deacon (2002-present)
• Church chair (2005-2006)
• Pastor's leadership team (2003-present)
• Worship team chair and planning member (2004-present)
• Board member and consultant for Mission Assist Team, Nacogdoches, TX (1995-present)

Community Involvement

• LeTourneau University Speakers Bureau
• Profnet contributor
• Regular blood donor for Stewart Regional Blood Center and American Red Cross
• Keynote Speaker for the Kilgore Independent School District's 2003 Job Shadowing Day Luncheon