D. Ragan

 D. Ragan

D. Ragan

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Biography

University of South Carolina - English


Resume

  • 2011

    PhD

    Computing Technology in Education

    Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society

    DCTE Writing Group

    Nova Southeastern University

    Educational Specialist (EdS)

    Computer and Information Sciences; Computing Technology in Education

    Nova Southeastern University

  • 2004

    National AHEC Organization

    Entered purchasing requests into accounting software. Researched vendor information and requested new vendor establishment.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Public Relations and Special Programs Coordinator

    Responsible for coordinating public relations activities for the South Carolina AHEC statewide system including the scheduling of media coverage of AHEC-sponsored programs and the development and design of press kits and articles for publication in journals

    newsletters and newspapers.\nCoordinates the design

    content and maintenance for all South Carolina AHEC websites and social marketing portals.\nProvides management of database initiatives and prepares materials for the identification

    implementation

    and reporting of federal and private funding grants. \nSupports South Carolina AHEC educational activities through strategic planning

    curriculum development and needs assessment activities.\nDirects grant activities for distance-based continuing education and student training programs.\nServes as the information technology liaison to University and on behalf of the AHEC system.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Public Information and Community Outreach

    Procurement Technician

    Researched and mediated invoice discrepancies between University departments and vendors.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Freelance Public Relations Consultant

    Promotes non-profits

    educational-based organizations and small businesses through strategic planning

    marketing and public relations activities. \nDesigns

    develops

    maintains and promotes website activities for clients. Successfully facilitated business opportunities that led to increased commissions for

    Pluffmud Communications

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston

    South Carolina Area

    Associate Professor within the Academic Affairs Faculty

    Associate Professor

    Responsible for approving purchases

    resolving invoices discrepancies and providing customer service support to University departments and vendors.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Program Services Manager

    •\tResponsible for coordinating public relations activities for the South Carolina AHEC statewide system including the scheduling of media coverage of AHEC-sponsored programs and the development and design of press kits and articles for publication in journals

    newsletters and newspapers.\n•\tCoordinates the design

    content and maintenance for all South Carolina AHEC websites and social marketing portals.\n•\tProvides management of database initiatives and prepares materials for the identification

    implementation

    and reporting of federal and private funding grants. \n•\tSupports South Carolina AHEC educational activities through strategic planning

    curriculum development and needs assessment activities.\n•\tDirects grant activities for distance-based continuing education and student training programs.\n•\tServes as the information technology liaison to University and on behalf of the AHEC system.

    South Carolina AHEC

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Department of Library Science & Informatics

    Assistant Professor

    Compiled statewide marketing profile of orthopedic medical procedures and developed overview of Department's marketing position and strategy. \nResponsible for departmental payroll and purchasing functions.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Public Information Coordinator

    Created and disseminated public information materials to inform stakeholders of program activities and public events.\nManaged multifaceted marketing and designed approaches relating to hard-to-reach and diverse audiences.\nCoordinated and implemented special events for federally funded grant programs providing outreach to audiences on the local

    state and national levels.\nAssisted in the production of Emmy-nominated environmental health television programs.\n\nCharleston School of the Arts Strings Booster Club

    South Carolina Native Plant Society

    Chuck Morris Art & Old School Blues Band

    South Carolina AHEC

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Member of the National AHEC Organization. Serves of the Program Directors Constituency Group (Past-Secretary). Previously served as a member and Co-Chair of the Communications Committee.

    National AHEC Organization

    Program Coordinator

    Coordinated special events for grant funded programs at the local

    state and national levels. Provided logistical support to internal and external agencies by coordinating program functions.\nProvided technical assistance to public meetings

    hearings and conferences held at off-campus locations. Produced related media materials and community announcements.\nManaged program functions including purchasing

    reporting and strategic planning. \nPrepared reporting information and issue identification statements for funding sources and legislative bodies. Assisted in editing publications.

    Environmental Biosciences Program

    MUSC

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston

    South Carolina Area

    Working with amazing people to educate and advance telehealth across South Carolina.

    Telehealth Education Manager

    Charleston

    SC

    •\tServed as the Director of Learning Services and Director of the South Carolina Health Occupations Outreach Learning System (SCHOOLS) videoconferencing system.\n•\tParticipated in the development of educational programs for statewide consumption with faculty from MUSC and other institutions of higher education. \n•\tDirected and managed statewide communication activities for the SC AHEC system to include the development and design of press releases

    and articles for publication in journals

    newsletters

    bulletins

    newspapers and websites. \n•\tServed as the information technology liaison to University and on behalf of the AHEC system.\n•\tManaged the reporting process for federal and foundation grants

    and state of South Carolina funding.

    Director of Learning Services

    South Carolina AHEC

    Department of Library Science & Informatics

    Instructor

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston

    SC

    •\tServes as the Director of the Office for Telehealth Education for the South Carolina AHEC and the MUSC Center for Telehealth. \n•\tOversees the SCHOOLS videoconferencing and learning system

    which encompasses the four regional AHEC Centers

    over 40 rural South Carolina hospitals and community health clinics. \n•\tDevelops telehealth training programs for faculty

    providers and interprofessional teams of students. \n•\tAdministers telehealth education and clinical service initiatives in partnership with primary care practices across the state. \n•\tParticipates in the development of educational programs for statewide consumption with faculty from MUSC and other institutions of higher education. \n•\tDirects and manages statewide communication activities for the SC AHEC system.

    Director of the Office for Telehealth Education

    South Carolina AHEC & Medical University of South Carolina

    Conducted strategic research for clients on potential products and international markets. Wrote market research papers for clients.\nDesigned marketing brochure profiling the services available to clients and assisted in the development of Chartering Contracts for bulk shipping companies.

    Relship

    Inc

    Intern

    Wrote copy for upcoming events in the Charleston area. Researched information for resource lists.

    Charleston Regional Business Journal

    South Carolina Public Health Association

    Member

    Member

    Association of Computer Machinery

    Member

    American Telemedicine Association

    The NAI Fellows Program has 912 Fellows worldwide representing more than 250 prestigious universities and governmental and non-profit research institutes. Collectively

    the Fellows hold more than 32

    000 issued U.S. patents

    which have generated over 9

    400 licensed technologies and companies

    and created more than 1.3 million jobs. In addition

    over $137 billion in revenue has been generated based on NAI Fellow discoveries.

    https://academyofinventors.org

    Maralynne D. Mitcham Interprofessional Fellowship

    The purpose of the Maralynne D. Mitcham Interprofessional Fellowship is to prepare university faculty and staff to successfully assume new roles in interprofessional education

    research

    practice

    and/or administration. The program seeks to foster people who demonstrate interprofessional competencies that span multiple disciplines and contexts. Further

    the fellowship strives to enrich collaborative learning experiences and scholarship among the MUSC community

    including its students

    thereby supporting a deeper level of interprofessional engagement and integration.

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society

    Upsilon Pi Epsilon is an honorary society whose membership consists of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in Computing and Information Disciplines.

    http://upe.acm.org/

    2019-2020 Advanced Leadership Program

    MUSC Leadership Institute: Furthering MUSC's strategic priorities and mission through the support and development of leaders.

    Medical University of South Carolina

  • 2001

    M.A

    Media Studies

    New College of California

  • 1998

    in M.B.A

    Business Administration and Management

    General

    The Citadel Military College of South Carolina

    Dissertation

    Frontiers in Educational Technology

    Qualitative Research Methodologies

    Directed Research Spring

    Instructional Design & Development

    Telecommunication & Computer Networks

    Human Computer Interaction

    Instructional Delivery Systems

    Quantitative Research Methodologies

    Online Learning Environments

    Directed Research Fall

  • 1993

    BA

    Communications

  • TIGER began as a grassroots initiative in 2006

    with support from over 70 contributing organizations including HIMSS

    two grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a personal endowment. TIGER is dedicated to advancing the integration of health informatics to transform education and practice. Over ten years later

    many volunteer hours and efforts have helped advance the TIGER cause. Focused on better preparing the clinical workforce to use technology and informatics to improve the delivery of patient care

    TIGER transitioned to HIMSS

    effective September 22

    2014.\n

    HIMSS

    Strategic Communications

    Public Speaking

    Public Health

    Grant Writing

    Training

    Telehealth

    Strategy

    Research

    Social Media

    Program Development

    Press Releases

    Video Conferencing

    Public Relations

    Newsletters

    Program Evaluation

    Community Outreach

    Project Management

    Higher Education

    Grants

    Management

    MUSC Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Telemedicine

    MUSC will utilize state-of-the-art videoconferencing and telehealth solutions to provide immediate

    24/7 pediatric subspecialty consultations to rural

    underserved emergency departments throughout South Carolina to assist in the management and potential transfer of severely ill or injured children who present to these rural facilities.

    David Haseltine

    Dan McDaid

    MUSC Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Telemedicine

    MUSC will utilize state-of-the-art videoconferencing and telehealth solutions to provide immediate

    24/7 pediatric subspecialty consultations to rural

    underserved emergency departments throughout South Carolina to assist in the management and potential transfer of severely ill or injured children who present to these rural facilities.

    David Haseltine

    Dan McDaid

    MUSC Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Telemedicine

    MUSC will utilize state-of-the-art videoconferencing and telehealth solutions to provide immediate

    24/7 pediatric subspecialty consultations to rural

    underserved emergency departments throughout South Carolina to assist in the management and potential transfer of severely ill or injured children who present to these rural facilities.

    David Haseltine

    Dan McDaid

    Ragan

    DuBose-Morris

    Relship

    Inc

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Pluffmud Communications

    Charleston Regional Business Journal

    South Carolina AHEC

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Environmental Biosciences Program

    MUSC

    South Carolina AHEC

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Public Information and Community Outreach

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