Paul E. LaMere, MS, RRT

601 South 25th Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

Work 651.690.7820

FAX 651.690.7849

Cell Phone 612.860.0750
plamere@stkate.edu

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Master of Science
Educational Administration and Supervision 
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 1981 

Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy 
University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, 1972 

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Natural Resources 
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1969

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Respiratory Care Practitioner,
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
RCP  Number 1858

Registered Respiratory Therapist,
National Board for Respiratory Care
RRT Number 3267

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Member - Educational Policies Committee, 1988-1992
Academic Advising, 1989-present
Member - Promotion & Tenure Committee, 1992-1993
Chair - Nominations & Elections Committee, 1993-1994
Member - Strategic Directions II Academic Unit Subcommittee, 1993-1994
Member - Strategic Directions II Steering Committee, 1993-94
Member - Ad Hoc Group for Clinical Education, 1993-1996
Chair - Promotion & Tenure Committee, 1993-1996
Member - Program Director's Subgroup on Curriculum Change, 1994-1996
Member - Mediation Committee, 1996-1997
Chair - Mediation Committee, 1997-1998
Member - Faculty Personnel Committee, 2000-2002
Member - Faculty Dispute Resolution and Grievance Committee, 2002-2004

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member - American Association for Respiratory Care, 1974-present
Member - Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care, 1974-1987
Member - Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care Quiz Bowl Committee, 1984 1986
Member - Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC), 1987-present
Chair - MSRC Annual Education Planning Committee, 1988, 1991, 1992
Board of Directors - MSRC, 1994-1995, 2003-2004
Member - MSRC Annual Education Planning Committee, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2003
Chair - MSRC Education Seminars Committee, 1990
Treasurer - MSRC, 1991 & 1992 Vice-President - MSRC, 1993
Chair - MSRC Judicial Committee, 1999
Executive Committee Member - North Regional RC Committee, 2003-2004
Site Visitor - Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1992-present Item
Writer - National Board for Respiratory Care, 1992-present
Examination Development Consultant - National Board for Respiratory Care, 1998-present
Textbook Reviewer - Delmar Thomson Learning, 2000

EMPLOYMENT

Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education, 1986 to present
Respiratory Care Program College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Faculty, 1981-1986
Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Program
Clinical Coordinator, 1977-1981
Respiratory Therapy Technician Program
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Advanced Respiratory Therapy Practitioner, 1974-1977
University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Therapeutic Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy, 1972-1974
Staff Technician, 1971-1972
St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, Wisconsin