Julie McElhany

 Julie McElhany

Julie McElhany

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Biography

Texas A&M University Commerce - Business

Director, Office of Faculty Development & Support at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Julie
McElhany
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Experienced leader in the field of online learning and instructional technology. Skilled educator with a Doctorate of Education in Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction in Higher Education. Strong background in leadership, teaching, program development, and curriculum writing. Teaching experience includes post-secondary undergraduate and graduate courses, community college, secondary, and industry.


Experience

    Education

    • Texas A&M University-Commerce

      Doctor of Education

      Supervision, Curriuclum, and Instruction in Higher Education

    • Texas A&M University-Commerce

      Coordinator of Instructional Design


      Supervised and assisted in the development of online, blended, and enhanced courses. Developed and conducted training and support in the development and delivery of online and blended courses. Led the administrative management of the university's learning management system and related instructional technologies. Led in research and implementation of emerging instructional technologies to aid in engaging online instruction.

    • Texas A&M University-Commerce

      Director, Center for Faculty Excellence & Innovation


      Responsibilities included instructional design, development, and delivery of online and competency-based courses. Provided leadership and oversight of the Faculty Center by developing a vision and strategic plan for ongoing faculty development and support services supporting faculty in their teaching and learning, scholarship, and engagement in service. Oversaw team of professionals in service areas to include online course design and development, accessibility of online and blended courses, faculty development, educational technology innovation, and educational assessment. Established process for Student Rating of Teaching Effectiveness (SRTEs) paper based and online course evaluation process, and oversee timeliness of SRTE reports. Ensured the accessibility of online priority courses. Budget oversight and management. Served as manager for the Learning Management System for the University to include contract negotiations. Promoted services and support provided for faculty. Chaired the Faculty Center Advisory Committee (FCAC) which provided guidance to the programs, service, and support provided to faculty. Served as the University contact/lead with appropriate technology vendors to include the University adopted Learning Management System (LMS) regarding support issues, technology integrations, and payment invoicing. Represented the University on the Texas A&M University System Council for Academic Technology & Innovative Education (CATIE).

    • Texas A&M University-Commerce

      Adjunct Instructor


      Served as an adjunct instructor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Taught the following courses for several semesters during this period of time. Undergraduate: ETEC 424 Integrating Technology Across the K-12 Curriculum Graduate: ETEC 524 Introduction to Educational Technology ETEC 561 Learning and Technology ETEC 562 Applying Instructional Media and Technology HIED 697 Developing an Online Course BA 595 Applied Business Research Teaching Excellence Award (Texas A&M University)

    • Mississippi State University

      Master of Science

      Technology Teacher Education

    • Mississippi State University

      Trainer


      Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit for Vocational-Technical Education, Starkville, Mississippi “Instructional Use of the Internet” – Training for Brandon Middle School teachers, Pilot site for state project

    • Mississippi Department of Education

      Trainer


      Mississippi Department of Education “Computer Applications Workshop for Teachers” – A Certification course for computer applications teachers

    BA 595

    4.7(3)