PROFESSIONAL Experience
Anderson University (SC) - June 2018 - Present
Vice President of Technology, Online Learning, and Innovation
Executive Director, Center for Innovation and Digital Learning
Serve as the leader and manager of three units: AU Online & Continuous Learning, the Center for Innovation and Digital Learning (CIDL), and Information Technology
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to increase enrollment and support and enhance programming for AU Online & Continuous Learning (OCL). Highlights include:
Increased matriculations 35% in last four years
Increased total enrollment over 30% in last four years (-8% in 2018, -6% in 2017)
Revenue growth over 35% for OCL programs over the last three years
Centralized marketing, recruiting, enrollment management, and advising for over 40 adult undergraduate and graduate programs
Developed dedicated post-traditional advising team (retention increase >10%; persistence >90%)
Launched four post-traditional 1:1 mobile device graduate programs (Instructional Design, Doctor of Education, and Nursing)
Developed and implanted Preferred Partnership program for adult undergraduate and graduate programs (over 800 partner organizations)
Over 25 program launches in the last three years
Created Professional and Lifelong Learning unit
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support and enhance Academic Innovation across the institution through the Center for Innovation and Digital Learning (CIDL). Highlights include:
Lead campus efforts for digital transformation
Manage the Learning Experience Design team
Design, deliver and deploy a comprehensive portfolio of training and professional development that focuses on user (student) experience, facilitation of learning, and professional growth
Selection, deployment, training, and maintenance of learning technology core (Canvas, Zoom, Qualtrics, Canvas Studio, G Suite, Flipgrid, Adobe Cloud)
Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for fourth time (2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021).
Transformed CIDL from a cost center to a revenue generating unit with the launch of a Master’s degree (MS - Instructional Design and Learning Technology) with our College of Education (>80 enrollments in less than two years)
Host the Learning Design + Technology Forum in conjunction with the CIDL’s Design Institute and opened to external institutions (>60 institutions participated)
Expanded professional learning portfolio and efforts pre- and post-pandemic
Expanded Maker Space to include media studio with cyclorama
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support and enhance technology in coordination with the CIO. Achievements include:
Assessed, implement and deployed next-generation ERP (Workday) in 30 months serving in role of Executive Sponsor
Implemented Mobile Device Management (MDM) for entire campus and Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative
Implemented multi-factor authentication for all institutional stakeholders
Implemented new wireless system for entire campus
Develop, manage, and maintain budgets across TOLI
Management of 40+ personnel across three units
Fiscal supervision of >$3.6M OPEX and >$1.9M personnel
Anderson University (SC) - August 2017 - May 2018
Assistant Provost of Digital Learning and Academic Innovation
Executive Director, Center for Innovation and Digital Learning
Anderson University (SC) - Sept. 2013 – July 2017
Dean, Center for Innovation and Digital Learning (Faculty Position)
Essential Functions
Provide leadership for Online and Blended Learning, Mobile Learning, and Academic Technology
Supervising and evaluating Center for Innovation and Digital Learning (CIDL) staff
Providing leadership and direction for the CIDL’s four key areas of service to the institution (Professional Development and Training, Assessment and Evaluation, Support, and Strategic Planning and Development)
Providing strategic planning leadership and contributions to foster teaching and learning innovation through the use of learning technologies
Promoting and disseminating educational innovations on the campus and externally
Developing initiatives and programs that promote academic quality, accessibility, and innovation.
Identifying and developing programs that support emerging technologies and trends, engaged/active learning, mobile learning, media development, best practices for teaching and learning in face-to-face, blended and online environments.
Maintaining currency with technological and other educational support developments that impact instruction and administration of the institution.
Serving on university and national organization committees and task-forces
Fiscal supervision of budgets and budgetary matters within the CIDL.
Ongoing engagement in the institutional planning and budgeting process, including program initiation, evaluation, renovation, and elimination as appropriate.
Conducting and supervising assessment activities within the purview of the CIDL.
Communicate and provide reports to the institution’s Senior Leadership and to the Board of Trust and its various committees.
Engagement in ongoing professional development opportunities pertinent both to the college or school, the institution’s strategic goals and priorities, and the academic specialty of the dean.
Pursuit of external funding opportunities, including but not limited to grant proposals and other institutional development activities.
Representing the institution in local, regional and national professional organizations.
Anderson University (SC) - June 2010 – Sept. 2013
Director of Instructional Design (Faculty Position)
Faculty Training and Professional Development: Design and deliver training and workshops for online and mobile learning, pedagogy, instructional design, and technology integration
Course Design: Assist faculty in the design and development of online, blended, mobile, and traditional courses
Budgeting: Creating and aiding in the management of the Mobile Learning Initiative and Instructional Technology Advisory Boards
Strategic Planning: Aid in the strategic and long-term planning for mobile and online learning; aid in selection of technological solutions to support to teaching and learning
Research and Assessment: Design and develop several small and large scale research studies associated with the Mobile Learning Initiative; Design analysis tools and conduct analyses for online course assessment and those using mobile technologies
Technical Support: Provide technical support for faculty, students and staff related to online learning, learning management software, and mobile technologies
Clemson University (Clemson, SC) - Jan. 2009 – June 2010
Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction, Academic Success Center (Faculty Position)
Management and Supervision: Coordinated the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program; Manager and supervisor for 100-120 SI Leaders, 3 Graduate Students, and 6 SI Mentors per semester
Training: Designed, developed, and implemented training programs and workshops for SI Leaders and Mentors
Teaching: Designed and delivered instruction for two courses, Introduction to Supplemental Instruction and Clemson University (CU) 101.
Program Development and Assessment: Design, development, and implementation of a professional development mentoring program for new SI Leaders; Aid in the assessment of the SI program
University of Mississippi University, MS Apr. 2007 – July 2008
Instructional Design and Faculty Training Specialist – Department of Online and Independent Learning
Designed, developed, delivered, and managed an online teaching faculty training program. The purpose of the program was to recruit and train tenure-track faculty to teach online courses so that they could develop high-quality online courses and serve as campus leaders for online teaching. The training focused on pedagogy and instructional design.
Additional Duties:
Training: Design, development, and implementation of training programs and workshops on course management tools and principles of online learning)
Assessment: Collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for institutional and SACS reporting; design and development of assessment instruments (student evaluations and course assessment)
Course and Program Design: Work with faculty members to design and develop online courses and programs.
University of Mississippi (University, MS) - July 2006 – Apr. 2007
Instructional Designer – Department of Online and Independent Learning
Designed and developed courses for Ole Miss Online
Provided professional development experiences for faculty and instructors
Principal instructional designer for the Online MBA Program
Designed, developed, and proposed Ole Miss Online faculty training and course assessment initiatives