Education

• University of St. Francis

  Certificate

  Teaching in Higher Education
  
  

• University of St. Francis

  Adjunct Instructor

  
  College of Education, Nursing, and Undergraduate Programs & College of Health Arts, Graduate and Professional Studies, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL Courses: Computers in Healthcare Administration (Online), Technology in Leadership (Online), and Computer Concepts & Applications (Blended and Web Enhanced Formats using Canvas, previously Blackboard and WebCT)
  

• Northern Illinois University

  Doctor of Education - EdD

  Higher Education Leadership
  
  

• Lewis University

  Master of Arts (MA)

  Organizational Leadership
  
  

• Lewis University

  Student Success Coordinator

  
  All the same responsibilities as the Student Success & Technology Specialist (previous position) with the following additional responsibilities: • Coordinator of the Success Program • Develop and lead the summer Bridge Program, an engaging residential, intense college preparatory program. • Mentor approximately 60 students throughout their freshmen year through one-on-one meetings and 2nd semester Introduction to College Experience course. • Provide academic advising to the Success Program students and other undecided students. • Help ensure academic success of all undecided students, with primary focus on Success Program students. • Develop and implement programs to improve the persistence and retention of Success Program students. • Collaborate with the Academic Services staff to improve persistence and retention of undecided students. • Supervise six to ten student employees that serve as Peer Mentors for the students in the Success Program. • Supervise one to four part-time professional staff Testing Proctors. • Supervise a Graduate Assistant (graduate student employee). • Represent department on the Administrative Technology Roundtable (ATR), ensuring the acquisition of required technology. • Maintain budgets that pertain to the Success Program. • Maintain departmental dashboard (statistics that pertain to academic support services for the Center for Academic Success and Enrichment). • Work on special projects for the Director of Academic Services.
  

• Lewis University

  Student Success and Technology Specialist

  
  • Work collaboratively with staff of Academic Services, Career Services, Service Learning, Scholars Academy, the Writing Center, and Study Abroad to support their technology, multimedia and software needs. • Research, develop, maintain, and monitor a social media strategy/campaign (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for all areas in LARC. • Provide comprehensive technology support for the Summer Bridge and Success Programs. • Provide technology support for the Introduction to College Experience (ICE) program. • Serve as the administrator and trainer for software applications used in LARC, including, but not limited to: WC Online, Smarthinking.com/Brainfuse, Kurzweil, and Get Connected. • Identify and research software applications, hardware, and online tools that will streamline, automate and enhance academic support functions. • Develop and implement strategies to promote Smarthinking.com among students and faculty; run appropriate reports and monitor usage; and train students through individual tutoring and workshops. • Collaborate with the Disability Services Specialist to research and recommend assistive technology software and hardware that will benefit students with documented special needs. • Provide technology support for assistive technologies; including, but not limited to JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, reading pens, and wearable recording devices. • Serve as the primary administrator of the LARC Testing Center/Computer Lab. • Develop a series of technology workshops for students that support LARC’s overall student success and academic support mission. • Provide support for the creation and maintenance of databases used within LARC. • Serve as an academic advisor. • Serve as the content manager for the LARC website. • Serve as primary liaison between LARC and the Office of Technology. • Represent LARC during SOAR, Campus Visit Days, and Summer Preview Days. • Work on special projects for the VP for Mission and Academic Services.
  

• Lewis University

  First-Year Experience Course Mentor

  
  Instructors of the Introduction to the College Experience (ICE) courses are commonly referred to as First Year Mentors. Mentors may be faculty or staff members. Regardless of their background, First Year Mentors assist students in the areas of diversity, time management, social justice, social responsibility, ethics, morality, organizational skills, study skills, and more. A First Year Mentor is… • a CONTACT after the ICE class is over • a RESOURCE person • a MEMBER of the University Community • an ADVOCATE for students • a CONNECTION to the University • a FACILITATOR of learning • a GUIDE to resources, information and contacts • ACCESSIBLE to first year students • An ADVISOR for decision-making
  

• Lewis University

  Adjunct Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer

  
  Began teaching in Spring 2000, as an Adjunct Instructor. Promoted to Adjunct Assistant Professor in Spring 2005 and to Adjunct Associate Professor in Spring 2010. College of Arts & Sciences – Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Course: Leadership and Technology (Developed course and delivered, Online) College of Arts & Sciences, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Courses: Computer Applications (Face-to-face, developed and delivered course in Web Enhanced and Blended formats) Access, Excel, Mail Merge, PowerPoint, & Publisher - 1 credit hour workshops
  

• Lewis University

  Academic Technology Specialist

  
  • Provide scheduled and ad hoc student workshops on all University supported software: set the training schedule, design sessions and tutorials • Provide scheduled and ad hoc student workshops on new and emerging technologies: set the training schedule, design session and tutorials • Serve as the Blackboard Collaborate lead for faculty and student training and support • Serve as the SMART Board and SMART Notebook lead for faculty and student training and support • Offer workshops in online and face-to-face formats • Provide technology support to the university community • Research, recommend, acquire, and maintain technology for teaching and learning • Research and develop new technology support programs, policies, and initiatives • Develop online technology resources • Develop and maintain an online social network presence for the CATS Lab • Serve as the lead for Assistive Technology • Provide technology assistance to Academic Support Services (LARC) staff • Research, recommend, and serve as the administrator for software used by LARC • Serve as a SUCCESS/Bridge Program staff/support team member • Manage and maintain the CATS Lab with its computers, software, and related hardware and materials • Provide future vision, coupled with expertise and passion, for educational and professional development of technology • Collect, maintain, analyze and interpret CATS Lab use statistics • Based on statistics, determine CATS Lab strategic initiatives for the future • Represent the CATS Lab and student technology support at various meetings and on committees • Work with University Webmaster to create and maintain CATS Lab webpage content • Provide management, supervision, and leadership for graduate assistant and student employees (through 2014) • Provide and oversee the equipment check out process (through 2014)