Experience

St. Cloud State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retired-Director of SCSU Online and Distance Learning

  • Dec 2009 - Jan 2018

  Administered for credit online offerings at SCSU; each spring and fall semester we offered 275 online courses with a duplicated head count of around 5000 students (number varied with course offerings). Supervised one full time employee who preformed registrar functions for online courses (course scheduling, publication of course schedule, scheduling of facilities and faculty, paying faculty). Oversaw two full-time employees engaged in course development. Oversaw two contract employees providing… Show more Administered for credit online offerings at SCSU; each spring and fall semester we offered 275 online courses with a duplicated head count of around 5000 students (number varied with course offerings). Supervised one full time employee who preformed registrar functions for online courses (course scheduling, publication of course schedule, scheduling of facilities and faculty, paying faculty). Oversaw two full-time employees engaged in course development. Oversaw two contract employees providing Quality Matters support to faculty. Overssaw 2 full-time employees and eight graduate students providing student services (tutoring, information, orientation, testing, student conduct) to online students. Shared with Information Technology Services two full-time employees providing instructional technology services to faculty. Personally supervised one GA working on outreach and program assessment activities Coordinated with academic deans in the development of new online course and program offerings. Grew the number of online/low residency offerings, in collaboration with the Graduate School, from 5 to 30. Twice during my tenure (Spring 2011 and Spring 2018) SCSU experienced record Online/Distance Learning enrollments. Committees: Academic Policy Work Group; University Assessment Committee: Academic Affairs Council; University Management Team. Collaborated with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in the development and delivery of academic technology training for faculty and staff. Collaborated with Student Support (Advising, first year transitions , academic support) in the development and delivery of online student services. Collaborate with Student Life and Development in the delivery of online student life programs and activities. Managed an annual budget including course payroll in excess of $2 million Show less Administered for credit online offerings at SCSU; each spring and fall semester we offered 275 online courses with a duplicated head count of around 5000 students (number varied with course offerings). Supervised one full time employee who preformed registrar functions for online courses (course scheduling, publication of course schedule, scheduling of facilities and faculty, paying faculty). Oversaw two full-time employees engaged in course development. Oversaw two contract employees providing… Show more Administered for credit online offerings at SCSU; each spring and fall semester we offered 275 online courses with a duplicated head count of around 5000 students (number varied with course offerings). Supervised one full time employee who preformed registrar functions for online courses (course scheduling, publication of course schedule, scheduling of facilities and faculty, paying faculty). Oversaw two full-time employees engaged in course development. Oversaw two contract employees providing Quality Matters support to faculty. Overssaw 2 full-time employees and eight graduate students providing student services (tutoring, information, orientation, testing, student conduct) to online students. Shared with Information Technology Services two full-time employees providing instructional technology services to faculty. Personally supervised one GA working on outreach and program assessment activities Coordinated with academic deans in the development of new online course and program offerings. Grew the number of online/low residency offerings, in collaboration with the Graduate School, from 5 to 30. Twice during my tenure (Spring 2011 and Spring 2018) SCSU experienced record Online/Distance Learning enrollments. Committees: Academic Policy Work Group; University Assessment Committee: Academic Affairs Council; University Management Team. Collaborated with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in the development and delivery of academic technology training for faculty and staff. Collaborated with Student Support (Advising, first year transitions , academic support) in the development and delivery of online student services. Collaborate with Student Life and Development in the delivery of online student life programs and activities. Managed an annual budget including course payroll in excess of $2 million Show less



University of Central Missouri

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Adjunct Professor of American History

  • Aug 2004 - May 2016

  January 2009 to May 2016: taught two online sections of US History from 1877 each fall and spring semester August 2004 to December 2008: Taught one on campus section of US History from 1877 each fall and spring semester

• Adjunct Online Professor of Geography

  • Jan 2006 - May 2012

  Designed and taught online and on campuses courses: Military Geography The Military Geography of the American Civil War World Regional Geography Geography of North Africa and South West Asia Political Geography Geography of Terrorism hired on a semester by semester basis in response to need; assignments ranged for one course to full-time (4 courses) depending on semester; I stopped teaching when the department reorganized and dropped political geography courses

• Outreach Program Administratior

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2008

  I directed an education outreach program for state and local public safety agencies. The primary focus of our training program was the National Incident Management Systems (ICS-100/200/300/400 and associate support courses); we also trained on management of weapons of mass destruction incidents and on basic IED recognition and response and on the implementation and use of Emergency Management Information Systems; I oversaw all aspects of program administration to include budget and student… Show more I directed an education outreach program for state and local public safety agencies. The primary focus of our training program was the National Incident Management Systems (ICS-100/200/300/400 and associate support courses); we also trained on management of weapons of mass destruction incidents and on basic IED recognition and response and on the implementation and use of Emergency Management Information Systems; I oversaw all aspects of program administration to include budget and student records; I supervised three contract trainers; I taught ICS-100 and 200 by myself and I team taught ICS-300 and I team taught the emergency management resources system course. I was also the UCM representative to the Higher Education Sub-Group of the Governor’s Homeland Security Oversight Committee ( we coordinated state level homeland security matters pertaining to institutions of higher education both public and private); I also was one of several UCM representatives on the Johnson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (This is a federally mandated body that is responsible for Hazardous Materials response planning in a county level jurisdiction. In reality they take on responsibility for all emergency planning coordination. We scheduled and managed joint exercises and managed joint training and planning.) I managed a $100,000 annual training budget

• Outreach Coordinator for Distance Learning/Adjunct Professor of Crisis and Disaster Management

  • 2002 - 2005

  50% time; managed the development of the Crisis and Disaster Management Bachelor’s degree program (program was designed for distance delivery primarily using the Blackboard Learning Management System); worked in collaboration with faculty program manager to identify and hire faculty, recruit students and develop courses. I participated in numerous state level groups to promote the degree. 25% time Adjunct Professor of Safety: initially taught one course a semester in the Crisis and… Show more 50% time; managed the development of the Crisis and Disaster Management Bachelor’s degree program (program was designed for distance delivery primarily using the Blackboard Learning Management System); worked in collaboration with faculty program manager to identify and hire faculty, recruit students and develop courses. I participated in numerous state level groups to promote the degree. 25% time Adjunct Professor of Safety: initially taught one course a semester in the Crisis and Disaster Management Bachelors program; later expanded to two. Designed and taught the following courses: Disaster Technology; Integrated Emergency Management; Research Issues in Crisis and Disaster Management; Disaster Exercise Design. At the end of 2002 my duties were expanded to include management of the off campus Industrial Safety masters degree program (I collaborated with the faculty lead to recruit students; manage course delivery; hire and pay faculty).



Central MN Chapter of the American Red Cross

• Program Director: Disaster Response and Community Education

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

  Supervised the chapters disaster resposne activities and community education programs; recruited and trained and supervised disaster response team (25 individuals); liaison to other emergency response agencies in 10 country service area; managed emergency planning activities; managed a $300,000 annual emergency service budget Supervised chapter's community education efforts in health and safety; maintained an instructor pool and recruited qualified instructors, conducted instructor… Show more Supervised the chapters disaster resposne activities and community education programs; recruited and trained and supervised disaster response team (25 individuals); liaison to other emergency response agencies in 10 country service area; managed emergency planning activities; managed a $300,000 annual emergency service budget Supervised chapter's community education efforts in health and safety; maintained an instructor pool and recruited qualified instructors, conducted instructor training; supervise one employee who scheduled classes, recruited students and maintained student records. Show less Supervised the chapters disaster resposne activities and community education programs; recruited and trained and supervised disaster response team (25 individuals); liaison to other emergency response agencies in 10 country service area; managed emergency planning activities; managed a $300,000 annual emergency service budget Supervised chapter's community education efforts in health and safety; maintained an instructor pool and recruited qualified instructors, conducted instructor… Show more Supervised the chapters disaster resposne activities and community education programs; recruited and trained and supervised disaster response team (25 individuals); liaison to other emergency response agencies in 10 country service area; managed emergency planning activities; managed a $300,000 annual emergency service budget Supervised chapter's community education efforts in health and safety; maintained an instructor pool and recruited qualified instructors, conducted instructor training; supervise one employee who scheduled classes, recruited students and maintained student records. Show less



Warrensburg Fire Department

• Firefighter/EMT

  • 2002 - 2008

  paid on/call paid on/call



Spokane County Fire Protection District #3

• Fire Fighter/EMT

  • 1999 - 2001

  paid/oncall paid/oncall



Eastern Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interm Assessment Coordinator/Assessment Specialist

  • 1998 - 2001

  Administered the university academic assessment program; coordinated the development of program assessment plans; collected and reviewed program assessment data provided by the academic programs and reviewed program assessment data with the senior administration and the governing board. Collaborated with the Associate Provost for Student Life on outreach efforts aimed at developing deeper community engagement on the part of the university; wrote grants and supervised students engaged in… Show more Administered the university academic assessment program; coordinated the development of program assessment plans; collected and reviewed program assessment data provided by the academic programs and reviewed program assessment data with the senior administration and the governing board. Collaborated with the Associate Provost for Student Life on outreach efforts aimed at developing deeper community engagement on the part of the university; wrote grants and supervised students engaged in outreach and research activities related to this effort. Show less Administered the university academic assessment program; coordinated the development of program assessment plans; collected and reviewed program assessment data provided by the academic programs and reviewed program assessment data with the senior administration and the governing board. Collaborated with the Associate Provost for Student Life on outreach efforts aimed at developing deeper community engagement on the part of the university; wrote grants and supervised students engaged in… Show more Administered the university academic assessment program; coordinated the development of program assessment plans; collected and reviewed program assessment data provided by the academic programs and reviewed program assessment data with the senior administration and the governing board. Collaborated with the Associate Provost for Student Life on outreach efforts aimed at developing deeper community engagement on the part of the university; wrote grants and supervised students engaged in outreach and research activities related to this effort. Show less



KS Department of Education

• Topeka KS

• Program Consultant

  • Oct 1990 - Aug 1998

  March 1993 to August 1998 (moved to this position when the project described below ended): Program Evaluation Consultant; worked with Kansas public schools in the assessment of school programs and services. Used assessment and program evaluation strategies to facilitate school school restructuring activities in Kansas public schools. October 1990 to March 1993: State School to Adult Life Transition Consultant; developed and implemented state education policy to support the successful… Show more March 1993 to August 1998 (moved to this position when the project described below ended): Program Evaluation Consultant; worked with Kansas public schools in the assessment of school programs and services. Used assessment and program evaluation strategies to facilitate school school restructuring activities in Kansas public schools. October 1990 to March 1993: State School to Adult Life Transition Consultant; developed and implemented state education policy to support the successful the transition of special education students form secondary school to adult life (grant funded position--grant ended March 1993 and I was asked to move to the position noted above) Show less March 1993 to August 1998 (moved to this position when the project described below ended): Program Evaluation Consultant; worked with Kansas public schools in the assessment of school programs and services. Used assessment and program evaluation strategies to facilitate school school restructuring activities in Kansas public schools. October 1990 to March 1993: State School to Adult Life Transition Consultant; developed and implemented state education policy to support the successful… Show more March 1993 to August 1998 (moved to this position when the project described below ended): Program Evaluation Consultant; worked with Kansas public schools in the assessment of school programs and services. Used assessment and program evaluation strategies to facilitate school school restructuring activities in Kansas public schools. October 1990 to March 1993: State School to Adult Life Transition Consultant; developed and implemented state education policy to support the successful the transition of special education students form secondary school to adult life (grant funded position--grant ended March 1993 and I was asked to move to the position noted above) Show less



United States Army

• Ft Riley KS

• Education Guidance Counselor

  • Apr 1987 - Oct 1990

  April 1987 to December 1987: Education Guidance Counselor (Laid off in budget cut, hired back when position reinstated) August 1988 to October 1990: Lead Guidance Counselor managed one of 3 Education Centers at Fort Riley. Provided adult basic education services, post-secondary education services, career and academic advising to 3000 soldiers (traditional and non-traditional aged students, diverse by gender and ethnicity and socio-economic status). April 1987 to December 1987: Education Guidance Counselor (Laid off in budget cut, hired back when position reinstated) August 1988 to October 1990: Lead Guidance Counselor managed one of 3 Education Centers at Fort Riley. Provided adult basic education services, post-secondary education services, career and academic advising to 3000 soldiers (traditional and non-traditional aged students, diverse by gender and ethnicity and socio-economic status).



United State Army

• Varied

• Armor Officer

  • May 1974 - May 1990

  Active and reserve component officer. Assignments: Armor Platoon Leader; Armor Company Executive Officer; Armor Company Commander; Armor Battalion Logistics Officer; Armor Battalion Signal Officer; Ground and Industrial Safety Officer; Headquarter Company Commander; Clearing Company Commander (Medical); Brigade Logistics Officer; Major Command Physical Security Officer (full-time position at a State Military Headquarters); Military Support to Civil Authority Planner(Homeland Security… Show more Active and reserve component officer. Assignments: Armor Platoon Leader; Armor Company Executive Officer; Armor Company Commander; Armor Battalion Logistics Officer; Armor Battalion Signal Officer; Ground and Industrial Safety Officer; Headquarter Company Commander; Clearing Company Commander (Medical); Brigade Logistics Officer; Major Command Physical Security Officer (full-time position at a State Military Headquarters); Military Support to Civil Authority Planner(Homeland Security Planning; emergency preparedness planning; state military support to law enforcement) (full-time assignment at a state military headquarters). Skills: Personal Management (recruiting, payroll, evaluation and discipline, training) Budget Management (managed budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million) Planning (long-range strategic planning and short range operational planning and management of contract activities) Project Management Logistics Management (supply chain management and inventory control) Threat Assessment Physical Security Evaluation (assessment of facilities and personal vulnerability) Physical security response planning (I left the Reserve Component in the post-Cold War draw down) Show less Active and reserve component officer. Assignments: Armor Platoon Leader; Armor Company Executive Officer; Armor Company Commander; Armor Battalion Logistics Officer; Armor Battalion Signal Officer; Ground and Industrial Safety Officer; Headquarter Company Commander; Clearing Company Commander (Medical); Brigade Logistics Officer; Major Command Physical Security Officer (full-time position at a State Military Headquarters); Military Support to Civil Authority Planner(Homeland Security… Show more Active and reserve component officer. Assignments: Armor Platoon Leader; Armor Company Executive Officer; Armor Company Commander; Armor Battalion Logistics Officer; Armor Battalion Signal Officer; Ground and Industrial Safety Officer; Headquarter Company Commander; Clearing Company Commander (Medical); Brigade Logistics Officer; Major Command Physical Security Officer (full-time position at a State Military Headquarters); Military Support to Civil Authority Planner(Homeland Security Planning; emergency preparedness planning; state military support to law enforcement) (full-time assignment at a state military headquarters). Skills: Personal Management (recruiting, payroll, evaluation and discipline, training) Budget Management (managed budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million) Planning (long-range strategic planning and short range operational planning and management of contract activities) Project Management Logistics Management (supply chain management and inventory control) Threat Assessment Physical Security Evaluation (assessment of facilities and personal vulnerability) Physical security response planning (I left the Reserve Component in the post-Cold War draw down) Show less