Rik Bair, Ph.D.
Associate Dean at University of Miami Division of Continuing & International Education- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Leading with Diplomacy, Data, and Drive: the Unique Imperative of the Professional, Continuing, and Online Leader
UPCEAOct, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
IT Project Management Training
Skillpath Corporate StrategiesJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Faculty Online Training
Frostburg State University -
Post-Secondary Faculty Training
Sloan-C Consortium
Experience
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Continuing Education at the University of Miami
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Dean
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Apr 2019 - Present
Accepted the nomination of President’s Academic Innovation Fellow for the 2021 Fall Semester; this may extend into the Spring Semester as well. The goal of this select faculty group is to explore the frontiers of undergraduate academic degree program design, taking lessons learned from the past 19 months as well as other projections of the future of higher education. A more specific goal is a conceptual design, including specific course titles/descriptions, possible syllabi, modes of instruction, etc. that lead to undergraduate degrees. For example, three years with a novel mix of in-person, online, experiential courses, individual and team oriented work. Other concepts and features are also possible that we expect and encourage the fellows to consider. The degree topic to be considered is in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design. Show less
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Executive Director, Center for Digital Learning and Design
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Jan 2017 - Present
Direct and manage the planning, creation, and pedagogy for distance education courses and certificates for domestic and international learners. Collaborate with, recommend options to, and advise faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff across the University to explore opportunities for online course development. Engage closely with faculty and adjunct instructors to facilitate the process of online teaching for specific courses. Create, manage, and administer operating budget and operational forecasts for the Distance Learning Institution (DLI) to be in compliance with regulations and policies of the Division and the University. Responsible for positively influencing the growth and expansion of the DLI by identifying, exploring, and implementing, initiatives and programs with various internal groups, e.g. Schools and Colleges, departments, and programs. Establish and maintain effective relationships with all members of the Division of Continuing and International Education (DCIE), the University, and external entities. Manage the activities of independent contractors to ensure compliance with the University’s interests, regulations, and policies, and procedures. Obtain approvals as required for contractual agreements. Show less
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Frostburg State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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EdD Chair Educational Leadership Technology Track
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Jan 2010 - May 2018
Teach master and doctoral level educational leadership technology courses and chair dissertations.
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Director of Instructional Design and Delivery
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2015
Supervise Instructional Design TeamTrain and mentor faculty members in the use of technology softwareDesign and provide access to online technology training sessionsFacilitate technical training of potential students and students enrolled in the programSupport faculty using Blackboard TechnologyManage Nursing Content Management SystemDesign and instruct online Master's and Doctoral coursesServe as Dissertation Chair and committee memberInstructor for Grad level College of Ed online courses Show less
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St. Thomas University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Online Instructional Design
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
Collaborate with university partners and faculty subject matter experts to design and develop rigorous online courses. Manage faculty teams involved in producing the online course content, multimedia and learning technology applications. Manage all aspects of course design, content production, quality assurance, expert reviews, course deployment and course updating. Collaborate with university partners and faculty subject matter experts to design and develop rigorous online courses. Manage faculty teams involved in producing the online course content, multimedia and learning technology applications. Manage all aspects of course design, content production, quality assurance, expert reviews, course deployment and course updating.
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Senior Consultant/Project Manager
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2010 - Nov 2016
Direct projects providing technology solutions for distance learning/training Assess human performance and institution technology-based learning agility Plan educational technology, e-learning, and curricular design Promote compliance and informational technology security activities Research and provide solutions for instruction design issues Evaluate and provide solutions for institutions in the accreditation process Direct projects providing technology solutions for distance learning/training Assess human performance and institution technology-based learning agility Plan educational technology, e-learning, and curricular design Promote compliance and informational technology security activities Research and provide solutions for instruction design issues Evaluate and provide solutions for institutions in the accreditation process
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President
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2012 - Jun 2014
Direct technology-based learning projects for training and education Oversee development and production of virtual newsletter Co-host internet radio show discussing latest developments in technology Supervise international staff and fostering a collaborative working relationship Direct web-site development Direct the marketing of training and education technology solutions world-wide Networking to remain current and knowledgeable of emerging educational trends Talk Radio Co-host - "Instructional Design Matters" Show less
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Teacher/Technology Trainer
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2006 - 2010
Taught high school social studies courses, coached basketball, trained staff to use multimedia technology tools Taught high school social studies courses, coached basketball, trained staff to use multimedia technology tools
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Capella University
PhD, Instructional Design for Online Learning -
2009 - 2010
Grand Canyon University
M. Ed, Curriculum and Instruction: Technology -
1997 - 1998
University of West Georgia
Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education and Teaching -
1988 - 1990
Penn State University
Associate's degree, Forestry -
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)
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