


Our Samples:
Videos, Op-Eds, & Publications
Showcase of Expertise
Explore a curated collection of our thought leadership and expert insights through engaging videos, impactful op-eds, and comprehensive publications. These resources highlight our commitment to education, sustainability, and community engagement, providing valuable perspectives on today's most pressing challenges.

a. Dissertation Research
Petersen, S. (2009). THE ROLE OF GOAL SETTING AND AUTOMATICITY IN NOVICE ATHLETES’ DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF A TENNIS SKILL: A COACHING INTERVENTION. Dissertation. CUNY Graduate Center
b. 21st Century “Soft” Skills
Henderson, S., & Petersen, S. (2017). Can Civic Engagement Curb Millennial Outmigration? New Jersey Business & Industries Association, General Business. Trenton, NJ
Petersen, S. (2019). Postsecondary Taskforce’s Education Equation. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Business & Industries Association
c. Civic Learning
& Scholarship
Petersen, S., (2016). Multi-Year Community Engaged Programs for Students. A Report on the 2015 Leadership Summit: Informing 21st Century Practices in Higher Education. Jersey City, NJ
O’Meara, K., Eatman, T., & Petersen, S. (2015). Advancing engaged scholarship in promotion and tenure: A roadmap and call for reform. Liberal Education, 101(3), 52-57. Connecticut Campus Compact
Petersen, S. (2012). Engaged Scholarship Advisory Committee’s Framework for Community Engaged Scholarship. Connecticut Campus Compact. Fairfield, CT
d. Education for Climate Change
Repollet, L., & Petersen, S. (2022). Universities can Help Prepare Educators to Teach our Children About Climate Change / Opinion. NJ.com
Petersen, S. (2023). Helping Students Engage and Take Action. Green.org
Petersen, S. & Children (2020). Why on Earth.
Petersen, S. (2022-2024). Chair of School’s Green Team - https://sethboyden.membershiptoolkit.com/story/401559
e. Planning and Restructuring
Petersen, S. (2022). Engage NJ Strategic Planning Committee’s Advancing Democracy & Enabling Students to Thrive. Montclair, NJ
Petersen 2022. Proposal to Restructure the NJ Higher Education Partnerships for Sustainability - a Nonprofit Faculty Coalition. Montclair, NJ
Petersen, S. (2019). Chair, Carnegie Working Group’s Submission for Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. New Jersey, NJ
f. Conferences & Awards
Petersen, S (2013). MC and Chair of Connecticut Civic Engagement Awards. Hartford, CT
Petersen, S (2015). MC and Chair, Eastern Region Higher Ed Conference on Collective Impact. Newark, NJ
Petersen, S (2019 – Present). MC of THRIVE Student Conference. Edison, NJ
Petersen, S (2024). MC and Chair, Engage NJ Faculty Symposium. Edison, NJ