Degrees and Universities
BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, Illinois State University
PhD, Michigan State University
Athletic Training Education, Illinois State University - Current Practice Setting: Injury Care Center University Recreation Central Michigan University
Honors and Recognitions
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Michigan Licensed Athletic Trainer
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor
National Athletic Trainers' Association Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
National Athletic Trainers' Association Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee Bill Chisolm Professional Service Award
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Dedicated Service Award
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Outstanding Educator's Award
Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
Dr. Nell C. Jackson Memorial Award
Central Michigan Faculty Affirmative Action Award
United Way of Isabella County Quality of Life Award
Professional Organizations
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Publications
Sabo, R., Shingles, R., Lopes, J., Toner, J., Naeve-Velguth, S., & Woods, S. (April 2012). Using online instruments to assess learning styles of health profession students: A pilot study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 10(2).
Cartwright, L. & Shingles, R. R. (2011) Cultural competence in sports medicine. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Marra, J., Covassin, T., Shingles, R. R., Canady, R., & Mackowiac, T. (2010). Assessment of certified athletic trainers’ levels of cultural competence in the delivery of health care. Journal of Athletic Training. 45 (4), 380-385
Marra, J., Covassin, T., Shingles, R. R., Canady, R., & Mackowiac, T. (2009). Assessment of certified athletic trainers’ levels of cultural competence in the delivery of health care. Supplement to Journal of Athletic Training, 44(3), S62-S63 .
Shingles, R. R. & Smith, Y. R. (2008). Perceptions of sexual harassment in athletic training. Athletic Training Education Journal. 3(3), 102-107.
Research Areas
Women in Athletic Training, Cultural Competency