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B I O G R A P H I C A L D A T A S H E E T
MAURICE E. DENNIS, III (Maury) May 2011
Coordinator (1977-2006)
Safety Education Program
Health and Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-
4243
Professor Emeritus
(2006- Present)
Senior Research Scientist
TX. Trans. Institute
Center for Transportation Safety
(2007-Present)
Director (1997-Present)
Center for Alcohol and Drug
Education Studies
Texas A&M University
MS 4243
College Station, Texas 77844
Office: (979) 845-9929
Fax: (979) 845-4872
Email: med@hlknmail.tamu.edu
maurydennis@hotmail.com
m-dennis@ttimail.tamu.edu
PERSONAL:
Home: (979) 690-9586
Cell: (979) 219-1257
Married: Patricia Ann Kile (1965)
Children: Stephen Edward (1968)
Kyle Maurice (1972)
Mark Andrew (1977)
Grandchildren: Allison (2001)
Ashley (2001)
Garrett (2004)
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Teaching and curriculum development in alcohol and traffic safety education programs. Research in alcohol and
traffic safety related fields.
The following courses were taught or directed while at Texas A&M University.
SAED 201 Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse
HE 221 Safety
SAED 301 Nature and Scope of Safety Education
SAED 427 Driver Education
SAED 428 Teaching Driver and Traffic Safety Education
SAED 430 Motorcycle Safety Education
SAED 485 Problems
SAED 601 Behavioral Factors in Traffic Safety
SAED 604 Alcohol and Traffic Safety
SAED 608 Issues and Trends in Safety Education
SAED 610 Administration of Safety Education Programs
SAED 620 Traffic Safety Communications
SAED 624 School and College Accident Prevention
SAED 628 Professional Development in Safety Education
SAED 630 Traffic Safety Education Innovations
INED 680 Proseminar
SAED 681 Seminar
SAED 684 Internship
INED 685 Problems
SAED 690 Theory of Research in Safety Education
SAED 691 Research
SAED 692 Professional Study
The following courses were taught or directed while at Florida State University:
PLE 360 Driver and Traffic Safety Education
PLE 460 Teaching of Driver and Traffic Safety Education
PLE 461 Principles of Safety Education
HPF 460 The Highway Transportation System
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HPF 500 Research in Traffic Safety
HPF 560 Human Factors in Highway Safety
HPF 591 Directed Individual Study
HPF 597 Supervised Research
HPF 598 Supervised Teaching
HPF 660 Seminar in Traffic Safety
HPF 661 Field Experience in Traffic Safety
EDUCATION
Diploma Gillis High School, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1960
B.S. Mathematics, Northwestern State College of Louisiana, 1964
M.S. Physical Education, Northwestern State College of Louisiana, 1966
Ph.D. Education with emphasis in Traffic Safety and Physical Education, Florida State University, 1971
EXPERIENCE
Professor Emeritus (2006-Present).
Director, Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, Texas A&M University (1997 – 2006).
Coordinator and Professor, Safety Education Program, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education,
Texas A&M University (1991-2006).
Coordinator and Professor; Safety Education Program; Industrial, Vocational and Technical Education Department,
Texas A&M University (1984-1991).
Coordinator and Associate Professor; Safety Education Program; Industrial, Vocational and Technical Education
Department, Texas A&M University (1979-1984).
Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Safety Education Program, Industrial Education Department, Texas A&M
University (1977-1979).
Assistant Professor, Safety Education Program, Industrial Education Department, Texas A&M University (1976-1977).
Assistant Professor and Member of Graduate Faculty, Transportation and Safety Program, Florida State University,
Tallahassee, Florida (1971-1976).
Instructor, Traffic Safety Education Program, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida (1969-1971).
Graduate Assistant, Department of Physical Education (Traffic Safety Education Program), Florida State University,
Tallahassee, Florida (1968-1969).
Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education, Physical Education and Athletic Coach, Rickards High School,
Tallahassee, Florida (1966-1968).
Assistant Track Coach, Northwestern State College, Natchitoches, Louisiana (1965-1966).
Teacher of Mathematics and Civics and Athletic Coach, LaGrange Junior High School, Lake Charles, Louisiana (1964-
1965).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (Board of Directors, 1980-1982) (President, 1983-1984)
(National Conference Chairman, 1990-1991) (Budget Chairman and Executive Committee, 1991-1992) (Standards
Committee Chairman, 1995-1998, 1998-2001) (Chairman, Research Division, 2003-2004)
Fellow, American Academy of Safety Education
Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (Board of Directors, 1978-1982) (Secretary, 1983-1984)
(President, 1987-1988) (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1997-1998) (Chairman, Advisory Committee, 2001-
2005)
American Association for Automotive Medicine
Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association (President, 1979-1980) (Board of Directors, 1985-1987 and
1988-1990) (Constitution and Bylaws Committee, 1999-2001)
HONORS, AWARDS AND LISTINGS
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Texas A&M University College of Education Crystal Apple Outstanding Educator Award- 2006
Texas A&M University Division of Health Education Distinguished Career Award- 2006
Texas A&M University Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award - 2004
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Kaywood Award , 2003
Lifetime Membership Service Award Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 2002
Division of Health and Safety Research Award, 2001
Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Public Service Award, 1995
Lone Star Service Award for Youth Alcohol Education Program, 1992
College of Education Excellence in External Funding Award, 1992
Council of Principal Investigators, 1991-1992, Chairman
Council of Principal Investigators, 1990-1991, Executive Committee and Secretary
College of Education Master Teacher Resource Panel, 1990-1991
Faulty Senate, 1987-1990
Distinguished Teaching Award, TAMU Association of Former Students, 1988
College of Education nominee for Piper Professor Teaching Award, 1987
Silvernale Award, 1987
Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association President Honor Award, 1987
Fellow, American Academy of Safety Education, 1985
Honor Award, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982
Honor Award, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982
Automotive Safety Foundation Fellowship Recipient, 1968-1969
Honors graduate, Bachelor of Science Degree, 1964
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
State and National Professional Societies
Member, Editorial Advisory Council, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association, 1994-2005
Chairman, Panel of Referees, Journal of the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999-2005
Member, Technical Publication Editorial Advisory Board, National Safety Council, 1999-2005
Chairman, Legislative Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999-2004
Member, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1999-
2002
Chairman, Teacher of the Year Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1995-1998
Member, Standards Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1998-2000
Member, Texas Ignition Interlock Advisory Committee, 1998-2002
Member, Texas Research Society on Alcoholism, 1993-2002
Reviewer, Editorial Advisory Council, The Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 1994-1995, 2001-2002
Member, National Committee for Motor Fleet Supervisor Training and Certification, 1994-1995
Chairman, Resolution Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1993-1994
Member, Legislative Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1993-1994
Reviewer, Alcohol, Drugs & Driving, 1993-1994
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Member, Editorial Advisory Council, Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 1982-1991
Member, Committee on Operator Education and Regulation, Transportation Research Board, National Research
Council (National Academy of Sciences), 1988-1991
Chairman, Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1987
Member, Advisory Committee, National Study of School Evaluation for development of the sixth edition of
Evaluative Criteria, 1985-1986
Member, Executive Committee, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1982-1985, 1991-1992
Chairman, Standards Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1983-1984
Member, Driver Education Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 1981-1986
Member, R.W. Bishop Memorial Fund Committee, 1982-1983
Member, Executive Committee, National Safety Council, Driver Education Section, 1982-1983
Chairman, Constitution Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1980-1981, 1985-1986
Chairman, Teacher Certification Committee, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1979-1981
Member, Standardized Curriculum Committee, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1978-
1979
Member, Curriculum Review Committee, Youth Alcohol Safety Education Curriculum for the Secondary School,
U.S. Department of Transportation NHTSA, Washington D.C., 1976
National Conferences
Conference Chairman, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1991; Program Chairman of
Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, 1985 and 2004
Chairman, School Bus Safety Conference Session, Transportation Research Boards, National Academy of
Sciences, 1981
Chairman, Multiple-Car Driving Range Writing Committee for the 6th
National Conference on Safety Education,
1977-1978
Texas A&M University
Member, Bonfire Safety Task Force, 2000-2002
Chairman, College of Education, Center Evaluation Committee, 1999-2000; Member, 1999-2002
Member, Study Abroad Program Policy Committee, 1997-1998
Member, Read Scholarship Committee, HLKN Department, 1997-2000; Chairman, 1998-1999
Chairman, Promotion and Tenure Committee, HLKN Department, 1997-1998; Member, 1992-2002
Member, Texas A&M University Mentors, 1982-2002
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Member, Healthy Aggies 2000, 1992-2000
Member, College of Education Research Council, 1993-1995
Co-Chairman, Graduate Review Committee, Health and Safety Division, 1993-1994
Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, HLKN Department, 1993-1994
Member, Department of Health and Kinesiology Department Head Search Committee, 1992
Member, Texas A&M University Graduate Research Experience Committee, 1992
Member, Texas A&M University Strategic Research Planning Committee, 1992
Member, College of Education Faculty Advisory Council, 1981-1984, 1988-1991
Chair, Texas A&M University College of Education Awards Committee, 1990; Member, 1988-1990
College of Education Representative to Council of Principal Investigators, 1989-1990
Member, College of Education Dean’s Search Committee, 1989-1990
Member, Advisory Committee for External Funding, College of Education, 1989
Member, Alcohol/Drug Awareness Committee, 1985-1989
Member, Student Wellness Committee, 1983-1986
Member, Interdisciplinary Planning Committee, 1981-1984
Member, NCATE Committee on Students, 1982-1983
Chairman, Industrial Education Department Graduate Instruction Committee, 1981-1983
Member, College of Education Committee on Graduate Instruction, 1981-1983
Member, Steering Committee on Fostering Educational Inquiry, 1981-1982
Secretary, College of Education Committee on Graduate Instruction, 1981-1982
Secretary, College of Education Faculty Advisory Council, 1981-1982
PUBLICATIONS
Journals – National
Barry, A.E., & Dennis, M. (2011). A comparison of actual and perceived drinking problems among driving while
intoxicated (DWI ) offenders. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 55(1), 53-69.
Barry, A.E., Howell, S.M., & Dennis M. (2011). Evaluating impaired drivers confidence and intention to “(Please)
drinking responsibly.” Journal of Safety Research. 42. 137-142.
Darnell, R. & Dennis, M.E. (2008). Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Reduces Chance of
Future Alcohol Related Violations for Young Drivers. The Chronicle of the American Driver & Traffic Safety
Education Association, 55(3), 20-21.
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Barry, A.E., Misra, R., and Dennis, M.E. (2006). Assessing driving while intoxicated (DWI) offender
characteristics and drinking problems utilizing the numerical drinking profile (NDP). Journal of Alcohol and
Drug Education, 50(3), 66-79.
Cowan, J.M., Van Tassel, W.E., and Dennis, M.E. (April 2006). Is there a “Gender Factor?” A Comparison of
Blood – Breath Differences and Ratios Between Men and Women. Journal of the Alcohol Testing Alliance,
5(1), 10-16
Dennis, M.E. (Winter 2005). An Analysis of Risk and Young Drivers. The Chronicle of the American Driver and
Traffic Safety Education Association, 53(1).
Van Tassel, W., Donovan, K., Fredrickum, W., Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2004). Self-Assessments of Driving Skill:
Can They Be Manipulated. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association,
52(1).
Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2003). Is It An Accident or Is It a Crash? The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic
Safety Education Association, 52(1).
Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2003). Alcohol and Driving: Problems and Research Findings. The Chronicle of the American
Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 51(1).
Van Tassel, W. & Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2002). Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation: Observational
Experience. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(4).
Dennis, M.E. (Fall 2002). Analysis and Evaluation of the Effects of Varying Blood Alcohol Concentrations on
Driving Abilities. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(4).
Van Tassel, W., Dennis, M.E. and Manser, M. (Spring 2003). Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation:
Hands-On Experience. The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association,
52(1).
Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002). Developing Texas Curriculum Techniques with In-service Training. The Chronicle of
the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(2).
Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002). Texas Take Offensive to Improve Driver Education, The Chronicle of the American
Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(2).
Dennis, M.E. (Winter 2002). Evaluation of the Texas DWI and MIP Education Program. Journal of Alcohol and
Drug Education, 46(2).
Van Tassel, W. & Dennis, M.E. (Summer 2002) Beyond the Norm with Instructor Preparation: Special Topics,
The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 50(3).
Dennis, M.E. (Fall 1999) Evaluation of Measures to Deal with DWI Drivers. The Chronicle of the American
Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (4).
Dennis, M.E. (Winter 1999) Research on the Relationship of Wireless Communication to Traffic Crashes, The
Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (1).
Dennis, M.E. (1999) DUI/DWI: An Update for Driver Educators, The Chronicle of the American Driver and
Traffic Safety Education Association, 47 (2).
Dennis, M.E. (1997) Cellular Phones and Driver Education, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic
Safety Education Association, 45 (3).
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Dennis, M.E. (1995) Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities, The Chronicle of the American Driver and
Traffic Safety Education Association, 43 (3): 6-7.
Dennis, M.E. (1995) Risk Behavior Analysis, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association, 42 (4): 4-5.
Dennis, M.E. (1994) Driver Education, Past and Future, The Chronicle of the American Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association, 42 (3): 2-4.
Dennis, M.E. (1994) Alcohol Education for Young People Convicted of Minor in Possession, The Chronicle of the
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 42 (1): 6-8
Dennis, M.E. (1993) Chronic Alcohol Abuse Effects on Driving Task Abilities, Journal of Alcohol and Drug
Education, 39 (1): 107-110
Baker G., Dennis, M.E., and Bouck, L. (1990). Beyond OSHA: Hazard Communication Tips. Industrial
Education.
Dennis, M.E. Effect of alcohol on driving performance. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 36(3) April 1989.
Blaschke, J.D., Dennis, M.E. and Creasly, F.T. (June 1987). Physical and Psychological Effects of Alcohol and
Other Drugs on Drivers. Institute of Transportation Engineers Journal. (Data Based)
Dennis, M.E. "Dr. Thomas A. Seals". Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 33(2), January 1986. (Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. (April 1985). State Driver Education Newsletter Advertising Policies. Journal of Traffic Safety
Education, 32(3). (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. Driver education 1984 - problems and solutions. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 32(2), January
1985. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. What performance standards for high school driver education? Journal of Traffic Safety Education,
31(1), Fall 1983. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of public opinion about driver education in Texas. Journal of Traffic Safety Education,
30(4), Summer 1983. (Data Based)
Dennis, M.E. Teenage driving - freedom and responsibility. Living with Teenagers, 1983. (Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. Texas takes offensive to improve driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 30(1),
October 1982. (Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. Needs in highway traffic safety graduate education. Ideas, Issues, and Readings in Safety, American
Academy of Safety Education, 1982. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. Teacher preparation in driver and traffic safety education: Competency on credit hours? Journal of
Traffic Safety Education, October 1981. (Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. Myths in the alcohol-traffic safety education program. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 26(4),
Fall 1979. (Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. Evaluation in driver and traffic safety education programming. Journal of Traffic Safety Education,
Fall 1979. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. An instructional game for classroom driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 25(4),
July 1978. (Position Paper)
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Dennis, M.E. Supplemental classroom activities in driver education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, 25(3),
April 1978. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. The role of attitudes in traffic safety education. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, July 1975.
(Editorial)
Dennis, M.E. and T.A. Seals. Florida's changing traffic safety education program. Journal of Traffic Safety
Education, October 1973. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. In-service education through driver education workshops. Journal of Traffic Safety Education,
January 1973. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. Using small groups in developing the self-image of the driver. National Safety Congress
Transactions, School and College Safety, 23, 1972. (Position Paper)
Dennis, M.E. An evaluation of the testmate autocard system. Journal of Traffic Safety Education, April 1972.
(Data Based)
Journals - State
Darnell, R. and Dennis M. (Summer 2007) Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Reduces Chance
of Future Alcohol Related Violations for Young Drivers. TDTSEA Journal, Vol. 14.
Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Estimation of Blood Alcohol Concentration by Alcohol Dosed Subjects. Texas Journal of
Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-4.
Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Teaching the Facts about Alcohol/Drugs in Driver Education. Texas Driver and Traffic
Safety Education Association Journal, 29-1.
Van Tassel, W. and Dennis, M. (Fall 2002) Civilian Breath Testers: A New Approach to Breath-Alcohol Testing.
Texas Journal of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-3.
Dennis, M.E. and Castleberg, C. (Fall 2001) Road Rage – Fact or Myth? Texas Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association Journal. 28:1.
Dennis, M.E. and Sahmer, Amber (Winter 2002) Evaluation Analysis of the Texas DWI Education Program at
Texas A&M University. Texas Journal of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-1.
Dennis, M.E. (Spring 2002) Analysis of the Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. Texas Journal
of Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 02-2.
Dennis, M.E., Cowan, J.M. and Smith, L.F. (February 2002) A Comparison of Equal Alcohol Doses of Beer and
101 proof Whiskey on Eleven Human Test Subjects. Journal of Alcohol Testing Alliance, 4:1.
Van Tassel, William E. and Dennis, M.E. DWI Impact Panels: Behavior Change Agents, Texas Journal of Alcohol
and Traffic Safety Education, Winter 2001, Vol. 01-1.
Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Research Needs in Texas Alcohol/Drug Offender Education Programs, Texas Journal
of Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education, Winter 2001, Vol. 01-1: 4.
Dennis, M.E. Responsible Alcohol Service, Food and Service News, December 2000, Vol. 2 #12.
Dennis, M.E. Teaching the “Facts” About Alcohol/Drugs in Driver Education, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association Journal, Summer 2000, 26 #2.
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Texas Alcohol Crash Data, Key Ring, Fall 1999.
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Dennis, M.E. Analysis of DWI Education Instructor Knowledge, Key Ring, Spring 1999.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol, Country Music and the Driving Task, Key Ring, May 1999.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Adolescent Tobacco Cessation Program, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, April 1999, 25 #2.
Dennis, M.E. State of DWI in Texas: Success and Needs for the Future, Key Ring, February 1999: 1-7.
Dennis, M.E. Driver Education Needs to Address Cellular Phone Use, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, Summer 1997.
Dennis, M.E. and Terry Kline. Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Curriculum Survey Results, Texas Driver
and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Summer 1997.
Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Education Legislature Needs for 1997, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, Fall 1996.
Dennis, M.E. What is ALR and How Does it Affect Driver Education, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, Volume 21, #3 Summer 1995.
Dennis, M.E. Young People, Alcohol, and Responsibilities, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Journal, Volume 21, #1 Spring 1995.
Dennis, M.E. Reduction of Motor Vehicle Injuries to Teenagers, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, Volume 20, (1): 5-8, 1994
Dennis, M.E. Safety Belts and Young People, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal,
Volume 19, #1 Spring 1993.
Dennis, M.E. Education Programs For Alcohol Offenders, Texas Probation, 1 (3), Summer 1991.
Dennis, M.E. Traffic Conditions in New Zealand and Australia. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, 16(2) Summer 1990.
Dennis, M.E. The role of education in cutting recidivism. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Journal, 14(2) Summer 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Adapting the Texas DWI curriculum for public schools, The Magazine, Journal of the Texas
Commission on Alcoholism, 9(1), Winter 1983.
Chamberlain, I. and M.E. Dennis. Driving on the shoulder of the highway: a Texas tradition. Texas Driver and
Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Fall 1982.
Dennis, M.E. Adjusting to Reality: The 1982 American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal, Fall 1982.
Dennis, M.E. Motorcycle safety education in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Journal, Winter 1980.
Dennis, M.E. Improving driving education teacher certification in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association Journal, Summer 1980.
Dennis, M.E. Don't shortchange classroom instruction. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Journal, 6(1), Summer 1978.
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Dennis, M.E. In car evaluation instruments in driver education. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Journal, 6(3), Spring 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Youths need more than education. The Magazine, Journal of the Texas Commission on Alcoholism,
4(2), Spring 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Youthful drivers rate high among all traffic errants. Texas Police Journal, June 1977.
Dennis, M.E. Another look at the IPDE process. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Journal,
November 1976.
Proceedings
Van Tassel, W.E., and Dennis, M.E.. Pocket Model, Numerical Readout Breath Alcohol Monitoring Devices: A
Laboratory and In-Vivo Based Evaluation, in Proceeding of the 17th
ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August
2004.
Dennis, M.E., Expert Witnesses in Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes: Using Research Findings, in Proceeding of the
17th
International Conference on ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004.
Cowan, J.M., Dennis, M.E. Is There a Gender Factor? A Comparison of Blood-Breath Differences and Ratios
Between Men and Women, in Proceeding of the 17th
ICADTS, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004.
Dennis, M.E. Development and Analysis of a Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program in Proceedings of the
16th
International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Montreal Canada, August 2002.
Dennis, M.E. Evaluation of the Texas Youth Awareness Program in Proceedings of the 15th
International
Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2000.
Dennis, M.E. Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug Education for Offenders in Proceedings of the 14th
International
Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Annecy, France, September 1997.
Textbooks
Palmer, J., M.E. Dennis, D. Ritzel, C. Depue, W. Barta, and C. Butler. Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill Book
Co., New York, 2006.
Aaron, J.E., J.W. Palmer, M.E. Dennis, R. Russell, and C.A. Butler. Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
New York, 2000.
Kenel F., M.E. Dennis, J.W. Palmer, T.H. Culpepper, C.A. Butler, J.E. Aaron. . Responsible Driving, McGraw-Hill
Book Co., New York, 1997.
Hales, R.W., J.W. Palmer and M.E. Dennis. Sportsmanlike Driving, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1986.
Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Policies and guidelines for multiple vehicle plan. Proceedings of the Sixth National
Conference on Safety Education. Washington: American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association,
1980.
Technical Manuals - National
Dennis, M.E. "Cocaine and Driving - Curriculum Guide", Traffic Safety Programs, November 1987.
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Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Manpower development in highway safety. Research publication prepared for the
Highway Users Federation for Safety and Mobility, December 1971. Served as head researcher.
Technical Manuals - State
Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (10th
Edition), Texas Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2004.
Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (9th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2003.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (9th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2004.
Dennis, M.E., Drug Reference Materials for Texas Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of Transportation,
2003.
Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Reference Materials for Texas Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of Transportation,
2003.
Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Reference Materials for Texas Municipal Judges and Justice of the Peace, Texas Department
of Transportation, 2003.
Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (8th
Edition). Texas Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2001.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (8th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2003.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (7th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 2001.
Dennis, M.E., Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Course Guide, (2nd
Edition), Center for
Alcohol and Drug Education Studies at Texas A&M University in cooperation with the Texas Education
Agency, Revised 2001.
Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (7th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1999.
Dennis, M.E., Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (6th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1999.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. “A Responsible Alcohol Server Program.” (3rd
Edition), Texas Safety Association,
Austin, Texas, 1999.
Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (6th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1998.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (5th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1998.
Dennis, M.E. and K.M. Dennis, Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related
Offenses, 1997.
Dennis, M.E., Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (5th Edition), Texas Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1997.
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Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Minors: Instructor Manual (4th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Revised 1997.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. “A Responsible Alcohol Server Program.” (2nd
Edition), Texas Safety Association,
Austin, Texas, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual (3rd
Edition), Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, Revised 1995.
Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (4th
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1994.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual (2nd
Edition), Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, Revised 1993.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Manual for Elementary Schools, Texas Education Agency, 1993
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Instruction Curriculum Guide, Texas
Education Agency, 1993
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G. Occupant Protection Teacher's Guide, Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas, 1992.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education for Minors Instructor Manual , Traffic Safety Programs, 1991.
Dennis, M.E. Dusty Dillo's Bus, Pedestrian and Bike Safety Program Instructor Manual (2nd and 4th Grade), State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, Texas, 1990.
Dennis, M.E. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (3rd
Edition), Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1990.
Dennis, M.E. Development of Teacher Guide for videotape "Behind the Wheel with Jackie Stewart", Ford Motor
Co., Birmingham, Michigan, 1990.
Dennis, M.E., G. Nagy, J.A. Barrum. Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Prevention in Texas, Criminal Justice
Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1989.
Dennis, M.E. "Drug Education Supplement to Texas DWI Education Manual", Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, Austin, Texas, 1988.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. "Responsible Alcohol Server Program". Texas Safety Association, Austin, Texas,
1988.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. "In-service Training Manual for DWI Education". Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, Austin, Texas, 1988.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Effects of alcohol and other drugs on driver performance. Texas Education Agency,
Austin, Texas, 1987.
Dennis, M.E. (contributing author). Roadway Engineering Concepts for Tort Claims Attorneys, Texas Engineering
Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, March 1987.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Manual (2nd
Edition),
Texas Commission on Alcoholism, September 1984.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 13 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Louisiana Traffic Safety Education Program for Alcohol Related Traffic Offenders:
Administrator-Instructor Manual, College Station, Texas: D&M Enterprises, 1983.
Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Teacher Preparation Guide, Austin, Texas: Texas
Education Agency, 1982.
Dennis, M.E., J.M. Martin, Moss, R.G., and C. Coffee. Texas Traffic Safety Education Program for Alcohol
Related Traffic Offenders: Administrator-Instructor Manual, Austin, Texas: Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Simulation and In-Car Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency,
1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Multiple-Car Driving Range Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education
Agency, 1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Ed.). Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Instruction. Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency,
1978.
Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Driver Education for Secondary Schools: Alcohol-Traffic Safety Education Unit.
Tampa, Florida: Tampa Alcohol Safety Action Project, 1975.
Other Publications
Kline, T. and M.E. Dennis, ABS Curriculum for High School Driver Education, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and the Older Driver, Texas Department of Health, March 1993.
Dennis, M.E. Do You Know How to Control the Gas?, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association,
Washington, D.C. (1993)
Dennis, M.E. What Cost DWI?, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, Washington, D.C.
(1992)
Dennis, M.E. Development of Teacher Guide for videotape "Behind the Wheel with Jackie Stewart", Ford Motor
Co., Birmingham, Michigan, 1990.
Dennis, M.E. Don't let your vehicle control you. Texas EMS Messenger, May/June 1989.
Dennis, M.E. Wine coolers may kool you. Keyring, 8(3), Winter 1987.
Dennis, M.E. Competition in DWI education: boon or boondoggle? Keyring, 7(1), February 1986.
Dennis, M.E. Why eight does not always equal eight. Keyring, 5(2), March 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol problem evaluation. Keyring, 5(1), January 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M simulates on street riding. Safe Cycling, October 1981, 1(4), 7.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol-traffic safety education unit for high school driver education. Florida Highway Safety
Alcohol Education Association Newsletter, March 1976.
Dennis, M.E. Competency-based teacher preparation and certification in driver and traffic safety education.
Florida JOHPER, 13(1), February 1975.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 14 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Rationale for IPDE as an instructional strategy in driver and traffic safety education. Florida Journal
of Traffic Safety Education, January 1975.
Dennis, M.E. Improving court-referral education. Florida Driver and Traffic Safety Education Journal, Fall 1974.
Dennis, M.E. Driver education curriculum completed by Florida State University, Governor's Highway Safety
Commission Newsletter, 5(5), February 1974.
Dennis, M.E. Improving driver education in Florida. Florida JOHPER, 11(1), February 1974.
Dennis, M.E. The group discussion way to improving drivers' attitudes. Concepts in Traffic Safety, 6(2), Fall-
Winter 1973.
Dennis, M.E. Needs in driver education teacher preparation. Eastern Kentucky Traffic Safety Institute Newsletter,
December 1972, 6,(4).
PRESENTATIONS
(While at Texas A&M University)
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Driving, TDCAA Intoxication Manslaughter Seminar, Corpus Christi, TX, June 2011.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol/Drug Expert Witness Training Program. Texas Traffic Safety Conference, Austin, TX,
March 2011.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. Travis Country Underage Driving Alliance,
Austin, TX, April 2011.
Dennis, M.E. The Effects of Alcohol/Drugs on the Driving Task. International Association for Chemical Testing,
Dallas, TX, April 2010.
Dennis, M.E. Analyzing the Effects of Alcohol on Driving. Tarrant County Current Trends in Forensic Science,
Fort Worth, TX, December 2009.
Dennis, M.E. Programs Beyond Teacher Education, American Driver Traffic Safety Education Association,
Charlotte, North Carolina, July, 2009.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Effects on Driving, Texas County and District Attorneys Association, Austin, Texas,
January, July, 2009.
Dennis, M.E. Young Drivers: Alcohol, Drugs & Distraction, Wisconsin State Driver Education Conference, April,
2008.
Dennis, M.E. Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug Offender Education in Texas, Wisconsin Alcohol & Drug State
Conference, April, 2008.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Effects on Driving, Texas County and District Attorneys Association, Austin, Texas,
January, July, 2008.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Effects on Driving, Texas County and District Attorneys Association, Austin, Texas,
January, July, 2007.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program, American Driver and Safety Education
Association, Higher Education Division, August, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 15 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Effects on Driving, Texas County and District Attorneys Association, Austin, Texas,
January, July, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. Review of Alcohol Impairment on the Driving Tasks. Texas Impaired Driving Conference, Austin,
TX, May 2005.
Dennis, M.E. Expert Witnesses in Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes: Using Research Findings, International
Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, August 2004, Glasgow, Scotland.
Dennis, M.E. Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities: An Analysis of Case Studies. Texas County and
District Attorney Association, Austin, TX, July 2004.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Driving Task Analysis for Judges, State Judges Conference, Corpus Christi and Dallas, TX,
January and February, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. In-Service Education for Driver Education Teachers, Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Association
Conference, Galveston, Texas, April 2003.
Dennis, M.E. Provision of Expert Witness Testimony by Traffic Safety Specialists, American Driver and Traffic
Safety Association National Conference. Higher Education Division, July 2003, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dennis, M.E. Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities. International Association for Chemical Testing, April
2002, Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Development and Analysis of a Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program. International
Council on Alcohol, Drug and Traffic Safety Conference, August 2002, Montreal, Canada.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Driving Problems: Research Findings and Solutions. International Association of Chiefs of
Police Conference, June 2002, Dallas, Texas.
Dennis, M.E., Cowan, J.M. and Smith, L.F. A Comparison of Equal Doses of Beer and Whiskey on Human
Subjects, Poster presentation to the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference,
Montreal, Canada, August 2002.
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the Texas DWI Education Program, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, April 2002, Houston, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Alcohol Effects on Motor Vehicle Operations, Texas Association of Accident
Reconstruction Specialists, Austin, Texas, November 2001.
Dennis, M.E. Exploring DWI Education Goals, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference, April 2002, Houston, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Laws Related to Teens, 36th
Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference, April 2002, College Station, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. The Effects of Alcohol on Driving Abilities, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Trial
Skills Course, Austin, Texas, July 2002.
Dennis, M.E. and Van Tassel, William. Research Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association National Conference, “Analysis of Varying Blood Alcohol Concentrations on Driving Task
Performance,” August 2001, Nashua, New Hampshire.
Dennis, M.E.; Van Tassel, William; and, Miller, Terri. Higher Education Division of the American Driver and
Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, “College Students and Traffic Safety in the 21st
Century,” August 2001, Nashua, New Hampshire.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 16 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Region IV Education Service Center, “Analysis and Implication of Alcohol Law Changes,” July
2001, Houston, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol Alliance Conference, “Low BAC Levels and Driving Ability,” June 2001, San
Antonio, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Prosecutors Seminar, “Psychological and Physiological Effects
of Alcohol on the Body,” June 2001.
Dennis, M.E. Intoxication Manslaughter Investigators and Prosecutors Trial Advisory Seminar, Texas District and
County Attorneys Association, “The Effects of Intoxication,” May 2001.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Annual Conference, “Analysis of Low
BAC Levels and Effects on Driving Ability,” April 2001, Galveston, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Transportation Institute Research Seminar, “Traffic Safety Research Needs in Texas:
Alcohol/Drug Offender Education Programs,” November 2000, College Station, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Higher Education Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
National Conference, “University Involvement in Safety Research,” August 2000, Billings, Montana.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Legal Seminar, “Driving Task Effects of Alcohol,” June 2000,
Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Alcohol/Driving
Experiment,” April 2000, San Antonio, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Analysis of Alcohol Abuse
Screening Instruments,” April 2000, San Antonio, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “MIP Education Evaluation,”
April 2000, San Antonio, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Alcohol: How to Teach
Responsibility,” March 2000, Waco, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Research Division of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National
Conference, “Alcohol Impaired Driving Countermeasures,” August 1999, San Diego, California.
Dennis, M.E. Texans Standing Tall State Conference, “Youth Alcohol-Related Crashes,” July 1999, Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texans Standing Tall State Conference, “Texas Initiatives on Zero-Tolerance for Young Drivers,”
July 1999, Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Research Activities of the
Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies,” April 1999, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force, “Binge Drinking by Young People,” December 1998,
Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. MADD National Conference, “Prevention/Intervention Education Programs for Youth,” September
1998, Dallas, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Research Division, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference,
“Traffic Safety Implications of Cellular Phone Usage,” August 1998, Springfield, Illinois.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 17 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. North Dakota Traffic Safety Education Association, “The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Driving
and Zero-Tolerance for Minors,” March 1998, Mandan, North Dakota.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association, “Laws Related to Alcohol and Other
Drugs,” April 1998, Arlington, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Department of Public Safety Prosecutor Seminar, “Using Research on the Effects of Alcohol
on Driving in the Courtroom,” May 1998, Austin, Texas.
Dennis, M.E. 14th
International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, “Comprehensive Alcohol/Drug
Education for Offenders,” September 1997, Annecy, France.
Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, “A Comprehensive
Alcohol/Drug Education Program for Motor Vehicle Operators,” August 1997, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Dennis, M.E. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “DADAP in Texas,” April 1997
Dennis, M.E. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, “Revisions of the TEA Alcohol
Education Program,” April 1997
Dennis, M.E. Southwest Traffic Safety Workshop, "At Risk Drivers", May, 1996, Austin, Texas
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Development of an
Alcohol/Drug Profile", May, 1995, Austin, Texas
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Development of an
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Screening Instrument", April, 1994, Galveston, Texas
Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "The Effect of Alcohol on
Driving Abilities", August 1994, Burlington, Vermont (Division of Traffic Safety Research)
Dennis, M.E. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, "Risk and Young People",
August, 1994, Burlington, Vermont (4th General Session)
Dennis, M.E. Driving Task Effects of Alcohol, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia and Budapest, Hungry,
September 1993.
Dennis, M.E. Development of an Elementary Education Safety Curriculum, American Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association Conference, Detroit, Michigan, August 1993.
Dennis, M.E. Research on Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety
Education Association Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, April 1993.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Overview of the Texas Education Agency Driver Education Curriculum Guide,
Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Kerrville, Texas, April 1993
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Needs of Young People, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference, Austin, Texas, April 1992.
Dennis, M.E. Questions Teenagers Should Ask about Safety, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, June
1992
Dennis, M.E. Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, Austin, Texas, May 1991.
Dennis, M.E. Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education
Association, San Antonio, Texas, May 2, 1991.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 18 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Driver Alcohol Interdiction Program: Using the Proper Persuasion; Texas Safety Association,
Southwest Safety Conference, Arlington, Texas, March 1991.
Dennis, M.E. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Candlelight Vigil, College Station Conference Center,
December 10, 1990.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Drug Education for DWI Offenders, Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, May 1990.
Dennis, M.E. Driving Task Impairments and Alcohol. Hawaii State Department of Education Conference,
Honolulu, Hawaii, May 1989.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, August
1988.
Dennis, M.E. Minor in Possession Alcohol Education Program, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Improving Instruction in DWI Education, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, April 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Promoting Safety Restraint Use by Employees, Employer's Initiatives for Traffic Safety Seminar,
Brazos Valley Development Council, Bryan, Texas, March 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Relationship of Alcohol to Driving Task Problems, Texas Safety Association 50th Annual
Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Legal Aspects of Drinking and Driving, MADD Youth Conference, Austin, Texas, February 1988.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol and Drugs: Killer Combo, Southwest Traffic Safety Workshop, Austin, Texas, November
1987.
Dennis, M.E. Drugs and the Driving Task. First Southwest Institute on Alcohol and Drug Studies, Austin, Texas,
August 1986.
Dennis, M.E. Driver Improvement for Adults, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Conference, St. Paul,
Minnesota, August 1986.
Dennis, M.E. Teenage Drivers: The Endangered Species. Utah Childhood Injury Prevention Conference, Park
City, Utah, May 1986.
Dennis, M.E. Quality Standards for DWI Education Programs. Texas Commission on Alcoholism Meeting,
Brownsville, Texas, November 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education in the Public Schools. National Student Safety Program Conference, Huntsville,
Texas, June 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Standards in DWI Education Programs. Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education Association
Conference, Dallas, Texas, April 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education in High School Driver Education. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, March 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Development and Implementation of a state-wide uniform DWI Education Program - Paper
presented to the 9th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs, and Traffic Safety - San Juan, Puerto Rico,
November 1983.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 19 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Effectiveness of Driver Improvement Programs. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association National Conference, El Paso, Texas, August 1983.
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the International Symposium of Alcohol and Driving. Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety
Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, April 1983.
Dennis, M.E. Revision of the Texas DWI Curriculum for Public Schools, Texas Alcohol Traffic Safety Education
Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, March 1982.
Dennis, M.E. Validity of Driver Education, Governors Task Force Conference on Highway Safety, Austin, Texas,
March 1982.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Model Alcohol Education Program for DWI Offenders. ADTSEA National Conference,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 1981.
Dennis, M.E. Pupil Transportation Safety. Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences,
Washington, D.C., January 1981.
Dennis, M.E. Evaluation of Alcohol-Traffic Safety Rehabilitation Programs. Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety
Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, May 1980.
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of Driver Education Teacher Certification in Texas. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, March1980.
Dennis, M.E. Driver Education - Current Status and Needed Improvements in Texas. Texas Office of Traffic
Safety Workshop, Austin, Texas April 1979.
Dennis, M.E. The Texas Alcohol and Traffic Education Curriculum for Driving While Intoxicated Programs.
Texas Alcohol and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Huntsville, Texas, April 1979.
Dennis, M.E. The Role of Driver Education in Driving While Intoxicated Court Referral Program. Alabama
Driver and Traffic Safety Education State Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, September 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Integrating Alcohol Education into the School Curriculum. 21st Annual Institute of Alcohol Studies,
Texas Commission on Alcoholism, Austin, Texas, August 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Program for Driving While Intoxicated Offenders. Conference of the American
Association for Automotive Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, September 1977.
Dennis, M.E. The Role of Multiple Car Driving Ranges in a Cost-Effective Driver Education Program. Texas
Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 1977.
Dennis, M.E. High School Driver Education Alcohol Programs - Needs and Solutions. Texas Driver and Traffic
Safety Education Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 1977.
(While at Florida State University)
Dennis, M.E. Instructional Resources Relating to Alcohol and the Driving Task. Florida Highway Safety Alcohol
Education Symposium, Orlando, Florida, May 1976.
Dennis, M.E. Development and Evaluation of an Alcohol-Traffic Driver and Traffic Safety Unit for Driver
Education. American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, Warrensburg,
Missouri, August 1975.
Dennis, M.E. Performance-Based Curriculum in Driver and Traffic Safety Education. Southern Safety
Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1975.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 20 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Analysis of the Tampa Alcohol-Traffic Safety Instructional Unit. Florida Driver and Traffic Safety
Education Association, Gainesville, Florida, January 1975.
Dennis, M.E. Performance-Based Driver Education Teacher Certification in Florida. Florida Driver and Traffic
Safety Education Association, Winter Park, Florida, November 1973.
Dennis, M.E. Competency-Based Teacher Certification and Preparation in Driver and Traffic Safety Education.
The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association National Conference, High Education Section,
San Diego, California, August 1973.
Dennis, M.E. Using Small Groups in Developing the Self-Image of the Driver. National Safety Council, Teacher
Education and Research Section, October 1972.
Dennis, M.E. The Role of Higher Education in Improving Driver Education Instruction. Southern Safety
Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, March 1972.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
In-service Workshops/Seminars
Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J., Reeder, Albert. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshops, 2004-2005.
Dennis, M.E. and Luecke, J.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 2004-
2005.
Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J. and Moss, R.. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshops, 2003-2004.
Dennis, M.E. and Luecke, J.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 2003-
2004.
Dennis, M.E., Reeder, A., Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars,
2003-2004.
Dennis, M. and Kline, T., 5 Driver Education In-Service Workshops, April-July, 2003.
Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J. and Moss, R.. Texas A&M University, 3 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshops, 2002-2003.
Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops,
2002-2003.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Alcohol Laws Related to Driving and Effects of Alcohol on Humans, Texas Education
Agency, April, May, June 2002, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, Richardson, San Marcos, Texas.
Dennis, M.E., Cowan, M., Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars,
2001-2002.
Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J. and Moss, R.. Texas A&M University, 3 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshops, 2001-2002.
Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.e. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops,
2001-2002.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 21 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E., Cowan, M. and Keppler, J. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-
service Seminars, 2001-2002.
Dennis, M.E. and Van Tassel, W. Judges and Prosecutors Workshop, May 2002, United States, Texas.
Dennis, M.E., Luecke, J. and Moss, R.. Texas A&M University, 3 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshops, 2000-2001.
Dennis, M.E. and Dickson, C.e. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops,
2000-2001.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 2000-2001.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program Trainer Training
Workshop, Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, June 2001.
Dennis, M.E., Dickson, C.e and William E. Van Tassel. Texas A&M University, Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving
Awareness Program Instructor Training Workshop, Houston, Texas, May 2001.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 3 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 1999-
2000.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Administrator/Instructor Training Workshops, 1999-2000.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Administrator/Instructor In-service Seminars, 1999-2000.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 2 MIP Education In-service Seminars, 1999-2000.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Training Workshops 1998-99.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 MIP Instructor Training Workshops 1998-99.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor In-Service Seminars 1998-99.
Dennis, M.E. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 3 MIP Education Instructor In-Service Seminars
1998-99.
Dennis, M.E. Traffic Safety Programs, Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related
Offenses Instructor Training Workshop, April and September 1999.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Training Workshops 1997-98.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 7 MIP Instructor Training Workshops 1997-98.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 5 DWI Instructor In-Service Seminars 1997-98.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Instructor Workshops 1996-97.
Dennis, M.E. 5 DWI Instructor In-service Seminars 1996-97.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 6 MIP Instructor Workshops 1996-97.
Dennis, M.E. MIP Instructor In-service Seminar, 1996-97.
Dennis, M.E. Public Intoxication Instructor Workshop, 1996-97.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 22 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DADAP Instructor Workshops 1996-97.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 MIP Instructor Workshop 1994-95.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Workshops 1994-95.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 2 MIP Instructor Workshop 1994.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, 4 DWI Education Workshops 1993-94.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University MIP Instructor Workshop, June and November 1993.
Dennis, M.E., D. Dixon, and C. Tatum. Elementary Safety Education Workshop, (5 workshops), 1992-93.
Dennis, M.E. Texas A&M University, MIP Instructor workshop, December 1991, May, June and August 1992.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Sam Houston State University, DWI Instructor Workshop, January, May, August,
October, 1988, February, May, August, October 1989, January, May, August, October, 1990, September,
November 1991, February, April, 1992, January, May, July, 1993.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, DWI Instructor In-service
Workshop, May, July, August 1988.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. In-service Alcohol and Drug Education Workshop, Texas Education Agency (ten
during 1987).
Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, DWI Instructor Preparation Refresher Course, December 1985, June
1986.
Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January, April,
July, October, 1985, January, May, August 1986, January, May, August, October 1987.
Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January, April,
June, August, and November 1982 and January, May, July, August, and November 1983 and February, May,
July, and October 1984.
Dennis, M.E. Sam Houston State University, Driving While Intoxicated Instructor's Workshop, January and May
1979, August 1980, February, April, June, and August 1981.
Dennis, M.E. Killeen Independent School District, Innovations in Driver Education, August 1979.
Dennis, M.E. and Moss, R.G.. Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, Alcohol-Traffic Safety
Education, Corpus Christi, Texas, March 1979.
Dennis, M.E. Region I Educational Service Center, Preparation of Driver Education Teaching Assistants,
Edinburg, Texas, July 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Government of American Samoa, Alcohol-Traffic Safety Seminars, Pago Pago, American Samoa,
January and August 1977, and May 1978.
Dennis, M.E. Region I Educational Service Center, Teaching Techniques Using Simulation and Multi-Media,
Edinburg, Texas, November 1977.
Dennis, M.E. and W. Peevy. Region X Education Service Center, Implementing Competency-Based Driver
Education, College Station, Texas, February 1977.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 23 of 37 pages
Dennis, M.E. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, An Instructional Unit in Alcohol-Traffic Safety, Marianna,
Florida, March 1976.
Dennis, M.E. Alcohol Education Curriculum for High School Driver Education, Leon County, Florida, August
1975.
Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, Development of Survey Instruments for
Evaluation of Driver Education, Marianna, Florida, February 1973.
Dennis, M.E. Teaching Techniques Utilizing Electronic Simulation and Multiple-Car Instruction, Leon County,
Florida, January 1973.
Dennis, M.E. Instructional Techniques for the Driver Education Teacher, Leon County, Florida, June 1972.
Dennis, M.E. and W. Tatman. Panhandle Area Education Cooperative, Innovations in Media Usage for the Driver
Education Teacher, Panama City, Florida, April 1972.
Extension Programs
Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M DWI Education Program (1983-Present).
Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Alcohol Education Program for Minors (1989-Present).
Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (1996-Present)
Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug
Related Offenses (1995-Present).
Dennis, M.E. Director of advanced driver skill development activities for Dow Chemical, Union Carbide,
American Cyanamid and Nalco (1988-Present).
Dennis, M.E. Administrator of Texas A&M DWI Intervention Program (1989-1995).
Dennis, M.E. Designer and Director of Innovative Driver and Traffic Safety Education Program for Texas A&M
University student teachers and A&M Consolidated High School students (1976-1991).
FUNDED PROJECTS
(While at Texas A&M University)
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol and Drug Expert Witness Program to Assist Prosecutors, Texas
Department of Transportation, $287.839, October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2011.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol/Drug Traffic Safety Training for Adult and Juvenile Probation
Officers, Texas Department of Transportation, $77,101, October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training, Texas Commission
on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, $96,000, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator Seminar, Client-funded, $42,220, September 1, 2004 –
August 31, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Client-funded, $3,190, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor
Training, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $81,927, September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Seminar, Client-funded, $14,485,
September 1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Client-funded, $12,921, September
1, 2004 – August 31, 2005.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (Grant-funded), 2004-2005 –
$15,945.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (Grant-funded), 2003-2004 –
$15,945.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training, Texas Commission
on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, $96,000, September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator Seminar, Client-funded, $28,624, September 1, 2003 –
August 31, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Client-funded, $5,580, September 1, 2003 – August 31,
2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor
Training, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $81,927, September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Seminar, Client-funded, $14,140,
September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Client-funded, $16,200, September
1, 2003 – August 31, 2004.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Development of a Web-Based Driving Safety Program, Defensive
Driving.com, Houston, TX, $5,724 (2004).
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (Grant-funded), 2002-2003 –
$12,100.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training, Texas Commission
on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, $96,000, September 1, 2002 – August 31, 2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator Seminar, Client-funded, $34,100, September 1, 2002 –
August 31, 2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Client-funded, $5,800, September 1, 2002 – August 31,
2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor
Training, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $81,927, September 1, 2002 – August 31, 2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Seminar, Client-funded, $16,240,
September 1, 2002 – August 31, 2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Client-funded, $20,400, September
1, 2002 – August 31, 2003.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Materials for Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of
Transportation, $75,945, October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2003.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Instructor Training Seminar, Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator Seminar, Client-funded, $46,284, September 1, 2001 –
August 31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program, Client-funded, $5,975, September 1, 2001 - August
31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Training,
Texas Department of Transportation, $86,382, October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Seminar,
Client-funded, $18,079, September 1, 2001 – August 31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client-funded, $15,295,
September 1, 2001-August 31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program, Client-funded, $13,580, September
1, 2001-August 31, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Materials for Judges and Prosecutors, Texas Department of
Transportation, $78,792, October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation,
$113,295, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas DWI Education Instructor Training Seminar, Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Client-funded, $28,108, September
1, 2000-August 31, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education, Client-funded, $8,150, September 1, 2000 – August 31,
2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Training,
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $77,963, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education for Minors, Client-funded, $15,828, September 1, 2000 –
August 31, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Instructor Seminar, Client-
funded, $12,920, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education/Victim Impact Panel Evaluation Project, Texas Department
of Transportation, $56,848, October 1, 2000-September 30, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Driver Skill Enhancement, Client-funded, $14,068, September 1, 2000-August 31,
2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation,
$108,561, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In-
Service Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 1999-August 31,
2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Education Program, Client-funded, $10,247, September 1, 1999-August
31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies Alcohol Education Services,
Client-funded, $3,395, September 1, 2000-August 31, 2001.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors Administrator/Instructor Training
Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $77,693, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client-funded, $10,231,
September 1, 1999-August 31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) MIP Instructor Training, Client-funded, $22,330, September 1, 1999-August
31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Victim Impact Evaluation Project, Texas Department of Transportation,
$50,000, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Adult Education Video Tape Development, Texas Department of
Transportation, $56,176, October 1, 1999-September 30, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Safety Education Program, Client-funded, $4,100, September 1, 1999-August
31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Driver Skill Enhancement, Client-funded, $47,973, September 1, 1999-
August 31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related
Offenses, Client-funded, $1,247, September 1, 1999-August 31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program, Client-funded, $16,140, September
1, 1999-August 31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) DWI Instructor Training, Client-funded, $31,701, September 1, 1999-
August 31, 2000.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator) College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation,
$106,938, October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), DWI Education Program Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In-
Service Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $91,000, September 1, 1998-August 31,
1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor Training
Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $53,000, October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and B. Colwell, Development and Implementation of a Tobacco
Education Awareness Program, Texas Department of Health, $100,000, September 1, 1998-August 31, 1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Adult Education Video Tape Development, Texas Department of
Transportation, $53,444, October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $28,899, September 1, 1998-
August 31, 1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client funded, $18,420,
September 1, 1998-August 31, 1999.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), College Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation,
$17,324, August 1, 1998-September 30, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Safety Education Program, Participant funded, $4,513, September 1, 1997-
August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Enhancement, Private clients, $48,188, September 1, 1997-
August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP), Client funded, $12,595,
September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $7,560, September 1, 1997-August
31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Education Program for Public Intoxication and Other Alcohol/Drug Related
Offenses, Client funded, $845, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program, Client funded, $21,585,
September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Training, Client funded, $19,769, September
1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor
Training, Client funded, $21,458, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, $4,618, September 1, 1997-
August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Tobacco Education Program, Client funded, $25,095, January 1, 1998-
August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High School Safety Curriculum Program, Texas Department of
Transportation, $81,985, October 1, 1997-September 30, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Administrator/Instructor Training Workshop and In-Service
Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $90,851, September 1, 1997-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) Administrator/Instructor
Training Workshop, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $52,000, October 1, 1997-September 30,
1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and B. Colwell, Development and Implementation of a Tobacco
Education Awareness Program, Texas Department of Health, $80,000, March 1, 1998-August 31, 1998.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol/Drug Writing Workshop, Region IV Education Service Center,
$15,500, September 1, 1996-August 31, 1997.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), State Curriculum Guide for Prevention of Drug Use, Region IV Education
Service Center, $23,700, September 1, 1996- August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Safety Curriculum Project, Texas Department of Transportation,
$94,958, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Safety Education Program, client funded, $ 3,861, September 1, 1996 -
August 1, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of Alcohol/Drug Education Curriculum, Texas Education
Agency, $ 57,600, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Survey of Driver Education Curriculum needs in Texas, Texas Education
Agency, $ 9,972, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Presentation and In-service training, Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1996 - August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth (MIP) Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $49,256,
October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Enhancement, private clients, $ 65,342, September 1, 1996 -
August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, client funded, $ 22,155, September 1, 1996 -
August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, client funded, $ 18,959, September 1, 1996 -
August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, client funded, $ 25,888, September
1, 1996 - August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Public Intoxication Course, client funded, $ 1,860, September 1, 1996 -
August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program, client funded, $ 12,544, September 1, 1996 -
August 31, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $42, 000, October 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $ 47,554,
December 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Risk Module, Texas Education Agency, $39,000,December 1, 1995 -
September 30, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $63,342, September 1, 1995 -
August 31, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $23,599, September 1, 1995 -
August 31, 1996.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $11,390, September 1, 1995 -
August 31, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Client funded, $25,174, September
1, 1995- August 31, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program, Client funded, $12,988, September 1, 1995 -
August 31, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas Alcohol Education for Minors, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $47,554, December 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Teacher Training and Driver Education in Occupant Protection Project,
Texas Education Agency, $ 65,708, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Public Intoxication, Client funded, $1,835, September 1, 1995 - August 31,
1996.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1994 - August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $85,253,
October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department of
Transportation, $66,000, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development (private clients), $55,775, September 1, 1994 -
August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education (client funded), $16,025, September 1, 1994 -
August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program (client funded), $9,705, September 1, 1994 -
August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar (client funded), $28,630, September
1, 1994 - August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Instructor Program (client funded), $2,650, May 1, 1995 - August 31,
1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Emergency Medical Vehicle Crash Study, Texas Department of
Transportation, $25,000, September 1, 1994 - August 31, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Teacher Training and Driver Education in Occupant Protection Project,
Texas Education Agency, $ 65,708, October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas Alcohol Education Program for Minors, Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $58,203, November 8, 1994 - September 30, 1995.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $ 90,851, September 1, 1993 - August 31, 1994.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Junior High Traffic Safety Program, Texas Education Agency, $ 29,580,
June 1, 1994 - September 30, 1994.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department of
Transportation, $ 70,599, October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $80,774, September 1, 1993 -
August 31, 1994
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $14,467, September 1, 1993 -
August 31, 1994
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $10,332, September 1, 1993 -
August 31, 1994
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Administrator/Instructor Seminar Program, Client funded, $18,050,
September 1, 1993 - August 31, 1994
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Evaluation of Texas Education Agency Driver Education Curriculum, Texas
Education Agency, $118,000, November 1993.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $5,700, September 1993.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $16,800, September 1993.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $31,200, September 1993.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Interagency Traffic Records Assessment, Texas Department of
Transportation, $56,000, March 1993.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), School Bus Emergency Evacuation Project, Texas Department of
Transportation, $8,500, October 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), DWI Education Program, Client funded, $5,908, September 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Youth Alcohol Education, Client funded, $9,456, September 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Driver Skill Development, Private clients, $28,136, September 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Effects of Alcohol on Driving Task Abilities and Research Seminar, Texas
Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $47,850, September 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Alcohol Elementary Safety Education Curriculum, Texas Education Agency,
$235,000, September 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development and Evaluation of a Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program, Texas
Department of Transportation, $57,000, October 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of an Alcohol/Drug Screening Instrument, Texas Department
of Transportation, $75,411, October 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Emergency School Bus Evacuation, Texas Department of Transportation,
$93,995, June 1992.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Texas DWI Intervention Program, TCADA, $57,169, December 1991.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Elementary Safety Belt Education, Texas Education Agency, $73,368,
November 1991.
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Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), MIP Alcohol Education Program, TCADA, $61,122, November 1991.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Enhancement, Texas A&M University Office of Continuing
Education, $59,700, November 1991.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI & MIP), Texas A&M University Office of
Continuing Education, $34,000, September 1991.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Minor in Possession Education Film Development, Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, $14,900, November, 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), School Bus Boarding and Pedestrian Safety, State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation, $153,600, November 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Preparation Training for Commercial Drivers Licensing, State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation, $51,700, November 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $85,400, November
1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Model Minor In Possession Intervention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, $61,122, September 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$57,800, September 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI and MIP), TAMU Office of Continuing
Education, $30,800, September 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$8,800, September 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), School Bus Boarding and Pedestrian Safety, State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation, $201,267, February 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Preparation Training for Commercial Drivers Licensing, State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation, $36,790, February 1990.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $84,093, November
1989.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Model Minor In Possession Intervention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, $61,122, September 1989.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$58,000, September 1989.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Education Program (DWI and MIP), TAMU Office of Continuing
Education, $22,695, September 1989.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$8,904, September 1989.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Dusty Dillo Safety Belt Program, Texas Education Agency, $70,987, April 1989.
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Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator), Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse, $43,604, September 1988.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for high school students, College Station
Independent School District, $27,000, August, 1988.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$22,000, August 1988.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Skill Development for Industries, TAMU Office of Continuing Education,
$21,400, September 1988.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Minor In Possession Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Continuing
Education, $3,000, September 1988.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for high school students, College Station
Independent School District, $28,640, August 1987.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and W. Wylie, Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $43,604, August 1987.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, TAMU Office of Professional Development,
$12,000, August 1987.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Education, College Station Community Education, $500, August
1987.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, $43,604, August 1986.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School Students, College Station Independent
School District, $28,000, August 1986.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, $32,000, August 1986.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Safety Belt Incentive Program, Texas Safety Association, $14,962, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School Students, College Station Independent
School District, $28,080, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults, TAMU Continuing Education, $2,200, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, TAMU Office of Business
Services, $2,000, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Program, $32,000, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission
on Alcoholism, $43,605, August 1985.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, College Station Independent
School District, $28,000, September 1, 1983 - August 31, 1984.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults, TAMU Continuing Education, $2,700, September
1983 - August 1984.
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Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), TAMU Alcohol Education Project, Court $31,500, July 1983 - July 1984.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program - Texas Commission
on Alcoholism, $49,331, June 1, 1983 - May 31, 1984.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, Allen Academy, $3,500,
January 1983 - December 1983.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, TAMU Office of Business
Services, $1,280, August 1983.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Wylie, W. Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Texas Commission
on Alcoholism, $50,606, 1982-1983.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Shuttle Bus Personnel, Texas A&M University
Office of Business Services, $7,200, 1982-1983.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Program, Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program,
$240, 1982.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Adult Driver Education, $2,160, 1982.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for College Station Independent School District,
$24,840, 1982.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Education, Texas A&M University, $1,620, 1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education for Adults. Texas A&M University, $2,160, 1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Investigating Accidents for Behavioral Factors Workshop, Texas A&M University
Mini-Grant Program, $245, 1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program (Stipends and Assistantships for
Graduate Students), Texas Education Agency, $6,000, 1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Alcohol Traffic Safety Project, The Western Company of North America, $2,988,
1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for College Station Independent School District,
$20,800, 1981.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for Adults, Texas A&M University, $1,260, 1980.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program, Texas Education Agency, $11,103,
1980.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Chief Instructor Training Program, Texas Education Agency, $5,503,
1980.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Motorcycle Safety Education Program, International Training Division, Texas
Engineering Extension Service, $6,360, 1980.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Evaluation of Emergency Driving Techniques Instruction, Texas A&M University,
Mini-Grant Program, $350, 1980.
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Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Innovative Driver Education Program for A&M Consolidated Independent School
District, $19,100, 1980.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Evaluation and Instruction for the International Training
Division Road Traffic Control Program, Texas Engineering Extension Service, $9,200, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Development of a Model Guide for Driver Education Teacher Preparation in
Texas, Texas Education Agency, $15,508, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program, Texas Education Agency, $8,222,
1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Development of Driver Education Visual Materials, Texas Education Agency,
$14,401, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Program for High School students, A&M Consolidated
Independent School District, $12,300, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) and Koehler, M. Analysis of Driver Instructor Factors, U.S. Department
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, $100,853, 1979.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Printing of Driver and Traffic Safety Education Curriculum Guides, Texas
Education Agency, $13,754, 1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Analysis of Driver Education Teacher Preparation in Texas, Texas Education
Agency, $14,632, 1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Project for High School students, A&M Consolidated
Independent School District, $11,920, 1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Project, Texas Education Agency, $7,117,
1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Revision of Driver Education Curriculum Guides, Texas Education Agency,
$15,018, 1978.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Development of Procedures for Teaching Driver Education to Handicapped
Persons, Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program, $200, 1977.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), Driver Education Services for Dilly Shaw Farm and Vocational Training Center,
Brazos Valley Mental Health and Mental Rehabilitation Center, $600, 1977.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director) Driver Education Program for High School students, A&M Consolidated
Independent School District, $10,595, 1977.
Dennis, M.E. (Project Director), University Traffic Safety Education Program, Texas Education Agency, $8,600,
1977.
Dennis, M.E. (Principal Investigator), Evaluation for Three Approaches to Alcohol-Traffic Safety Instruction,
Texas A&M University Mini-Grant Program, $232, 1976.
(While at Florida State University)
Bishop, R.W. and M.E. Dennis. Design and Implementation of a Comprehensive Alcohol Education Plan for
Florida Public Schools, Florida State Department of Education, $8,000, 1976.
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Bishop, R.W., T.A. Seals, and M.E. Dennis. Driver and Traffic Improvement, Florida State Department of
Education and Florida Governor's Highway Safety Commission, $669,000, 1974-1976. While this project
contained nine separate tasks, my prime areas of responsibility were for: Development of a series of
instructional modules for high school driver education; conduction of in-service education activities for driver
education teachers; development and field testing of procedures for competency-based driver education teacher
preparation and certification; and the development and production of instructional aids for traffic safety
education.
Bishop, R.W., T.A. Seals, and M.E. Dennis. Driver and Traffic Safety Education Improvement Project, Florida
State Department of Education and Florida Governor's Highway Safety Commission, $391,200, 1971-1973.
Duties included co-development of the project proposal, procurement of approximately $150,000.00 in
equipment and facilities, and assisting in development of a state curriculum guide in driver and traffic safety
education.
ADVISORSHIPS
Darnell, Richard. Young Drivers and the Efficiency of the Texas Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program,
Thesis, Texas A&M University, August 2007.
Van Tassel, William E. An Evaluation of Pocket-Model Numerical Resident Breath Alcohol Testing Instruments,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 2003.
Kline, Terry L. Integrating Vehicle Control Skills Into the 1995 Washington State Traffic Safety Education Master
Curriculum Guide, Record of Study, Texas A&M University, December 1996.
Rodriguez-Akabani, Maritza. Understanding of Industrial Safety Symbols Among Culturally Diverse Groups,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1996.
Fonseca, Alma M. Development of an Instructional Guide on Occupant Protection for Older Adults, Record of
Study, Texas A&M University, May 1993.
Bouck, Linda. A British Road Safety Education Support Material Curriculum, Record of Study, Texas A&M
University, August 1992.
Jones, Daryl. An Analysis of Model Driver Education Programs in the United States, Dissertation, Texas A&M
University, December 1992.
Weigand, Michael. Development of an Associate Safety Professional Core Examination Preparation Seminar,
Record of Study, Texas A&M University, August 1991.
Richardson, William. A Thirty- Two Clock Hour Driver Education Classroom Curriculum Guide, Record of
Study, Texas A&M University, December 1990.
Zakrzewski, Szczepan E. A Comprehensive Driver Education Classroom Curriculum Guide, Record of Study,
Texas A&M University, August 1989.
Windbigler, John J. Evaluation of the Effects of Enforcement Tactics on Speed Characteristics on Urban Interstate
Highways, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1989.
Goodman, Barbara V. A Driver Education Handbook for Instructors of Persons with Orthopedic Disabilities,
Record of Study, Texas A&M University, August 1988.
Thornburgh, Kenneth A. The Impact of Exit Interviews Used by Texas Driving While Intoxicated Education
Programs on Offender Recidivism and Entrance to and Completion of Alcoholism Counseling, Dissertation,
Texas A&M University, May 1988.
MAURICE E. DENNIS, page 36 of 37 pages
Ockert, Gerald L. Assessing the Impact of the 1983 Minor's Restricted Driver's License Law Change in Texas,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1986.
Sparks, Berel R. Development of an Instructional Program to Use Simulator Films in a Driver Education
Classroom, Record of Study, Texas A&M University, December 1986.
Reardon, Dennis J. A Comparative Analysis of Problem Drinking Measures, Risk Taking Behavior, Personality
Subtypes and Alcohol Knowledge Among DWI Offenders Assigned to a DWI Education Program,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1985.
Thiel, Randall R. The Impact of the Raised Drinking Age in Texas on Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents and
Fatalities, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1985.
Montgomery, Johnny F. The Identification of Entering Competencies for Transportation Safety Professionals,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1983.
Piernot, William W. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Selected Driving While Intoxicated Programs in Texas,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1982.
Rogers, William C. The Effectiveness of Operation Lifesaver in Reducing Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing
Accidents, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1980.
Dempsey, C.A. An Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior About Alcohol Between the Texas Department
of Public Safety Trainee-Troopers and Highway Patrol Troopers, Dissertation, Texas A&M University,
December 1979.
Vinson, Gerald E. An Analysis and Revision of the Driving Guide for the Government of American Samoa,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1979.
Leach, Marvin A. An Analysis and Evaluation of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in American Samoa,
Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1978.
Kolb, Larry L. The Effects of Daytime Use of Headlight and Light Colored Clothing on Motorists' Perception of
Motorcycles, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1978.
Stern, David A. A Survey to Determining the Influence of Traffic Accident Severity and Selected Variables on
Seat Belt Usage by the General Public, Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1977.
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Board of Directors, Miracle Farm Home, 2003-2010, Chairman, 2009
Board of Directors, Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1998-2002 (Chairman - Future Care Committee, 1994),
(Chairman, Miracle Farm 1996-2000)
Texas A&M University Mentor Program 1989-2006
Teacher, Single Adult Sunday School class, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, 1983-2010
Board of Deacons, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, 1977-2010
College Station Teen Court Advisory Committee, 1998-2000
Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), 1992-93
Coordinator of Children Church, First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas, Fall, 1982
Senior Citizens Fair, 1980-1981
Volunteer in "Discovery" Program (teaching wives of foreign students driver education), 1977-1981, 1986
Safety City Advisory Committee, College Station, Texas, 1978-1979
Youth Soccer League Parent Representative, College Station, Texas, 1978
Florida State University Track Official, 1968-1976
Board of Directors, College of Education Alumni Association, Florida State University, 1975-1976
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Sunland Hospital Volunteer, Tallahassee, Florida, 1974-1976
Board of Deacons, First Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida, 1973-1976
Volunteer Counselor for Florida Probation and Parole Commission, 1975
Coach of Junior League Basketball, Tallahassee Recreation Department, 1972-1975