Dr. Raymond
J. McCandless
Professor of Political Science & Public Administration
Director, Academic Technology Services
ext. 4565 or mccandless@findlay.edu
Dr. McCandless began teaching at the University of Findlay
in 1980. His main focus has been the instruction of and writing
about political science, but over the years, he has also been
involved in a variety of instructional and faculty development
initiatives. Dr. McCandless was drawn to the work of Academic
Technology Services because of its mission as a faculty development
resource for the UF campus and the Teaching, Learning &
Technology Center's commitment to the enhancement of good
teaching practices and innovation. His work as Director of
Academic Technology Services allows Dr. McCandless to assist
his colleagues in the exciting venture of connecting new ideas
on teaching/research with actual project development, implementation,
and assessment.
|
 "I
see my work in the area of Academic Technology Services (ATS)
as a way of continuing the tradition of the collegial sharing
of teaching ideas, curriculum/program development strategies,
and research endeavors. It is an extraordinary privilege to
provide the UF community with innovative and useful means
to turn great ideas into classroom and professional development
reality." |
Ms.
Mimi Chan
Academic Technology Specialist: Blackboard
chan@findlay.edu
Ms. Chan received her B.S. degree in Business Computer Information
Systems at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
In 2004, she completed her Masters Degree in Information Science
at Indiana University. Her interests lie in utilizing computer
technologies to advance computer-based education and training,
along with digital information delivery and organization.
|
 "As
I start my first year with UF, I look forward to meeting and
working with the faculty, staff, and students here. I believe
there are many unique opportunities to be involved with, including
improving current Blackboard services while helping to implement
new Blackboard modules."
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Mr.
Denny Coughlan
Academic Technology Specialist:
Blackboard
ext. 5513 or coughlan@findlay.edu
Mr. Coughlan brings a wealth of academic and professional
experience to his work with faculty members in the area of
quality online instruction. His prior positions teaching chemistry
and physics at the high school and university level, as well
as serving the teaching profession as a Labor Relations Consultant
for the Ohio Educational Association, as the Technology Coordinator
for Putnam County Educational Center, and grant administrator
for the National Center for Excellence in Environmental Management,
lend credibility to his current position of UF Blackboard
Administrator. He manages the online instructional environment
for The University of Findlay with attention to detail, with
an eye to the future and always with the faculty member and
their students in the forefront of his attention.
|
 "With
the advent of the computer age and the attendant exponential
growth of human knowledge, life long learning is really here...now.
It is therefore imperative that tools, devices or methods used
in the teaching/learning process be readily accessible (anytime
and anywhere), engaging and easy to use. The TLTC staff is dedicated
to helping faculty bring that version to reality." |
Mr.
Jens Hatch
Academic Technology Specialist: Multimedia
ext. 5944 or hatch@findlay.edu
Mr. Hatch received a B.S.T. in Visual Communications Technology
from Bowling Green State University in 2001. He began his
work with Academic Technology Services at the TLTC in the
fall of 2001. Mr. Hatch works with faculty interested in enhancing
their teaching by using still and video images. He is responsible
for training and educating on the use and implementation of
technology tools.
|
 "I
love the opportunity to watch faculty make headway in their
professional development and creation of classroom materials,
no matter how small the progress may be. It is a joy to meet
different faculty and learn about what they do. This gives
me the opportunity to introduce them to new technology tools
that they might not have otherwise considered using.
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Dr.
Corey Lee
Academic Technology Specialist: Instructional Design
ext. 4149 or clee@findlay.edu
Dr. Lee obtained an M.S. in Instructional Technology from
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1999. Upon the completion
of his master's program, Dr. Lee attended the University of
Central Florida and received a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction,
with an emphasis on Instructional Systems Design. Dr. Lee
began his work for Academic Technology Services at the TLTC
in August 2003.
|
 "I
enjoy working with faculty members in order to introduce advanced
technology into the design of their teaching materials. Throughout
my doctoral studies, I was particularly interested in online
instruction and student motivation. What excites me the most
is helping UF faculty bring their innovative teaching ideas
to life either online or in the classroom."
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Ms. Beth Stewart
TLTC Coordinator
ext. 4538 or stewart@findlay.edu
Ms. Stewart's professional experience in training and development
within corporate cultures has proved to be exceptionally valuable
to the work of Academic Technology Services. Beth is responsible
for managing technology tools and their maintenance in TLTC,
maintaining budgetary work, and scheduling courses for training
and appointments for mentoring. Beth is the first person a
faculty member has contact with when they request support
from the TLTC. Beth is always available with a friendly, personal
phone conversation or meeting to learn of their needs and
connect them with the proper ATS staff member.
|
 "Our
support staff at the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
provides wonderful resources for faculty to learn and incorporate
new ideas into their classroom teaching, both traditional and
online. We provide a relaxed, casual environment for faculty
to experiment with new technology "toys", work with
staff on individual projects, or just come and have a cup of
coffee. I enjoy being able to help faculty members meet their
needs." |
Mr.
Scott Trimmer
Academic Technology Specialist: Technical Support
ext. 4150 or trimmer@findlay.edu
Mr. Trimmer began working for The University of Findlay in
August 2003 for Academic Technology Services. He has combined
his five years of working for Oberlin College's Center for
Information Technology and his degree in Computer Science
to provide a friendly, helpful, technical resource to the
faculty here at UF.
|
 "In
my previous job I spent all day working on computers, with very
little human interaction. Working for Academic Technology Services
at the TLTC gives me the opportunity to not only work with technology,
but also to interact with the faculty. Few things brighten up
my day more than explaining a simple technical concept to a
faculty member, and seeing the 'light-bulb' moment. The excitement
is contagious.
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Ms. Cheryl
Cape (half-time)
Senior Lecturer, College of Sciences
Academic Technology Specialist: Faculty Liaison
ext. 4817 or cape@findlay.edu
Ms. Cape has been affiliated with The University of Findlay
as a part-time faculty member since 1992. She began her work
for Academic Technology Services in September 2002 as Faculty
Liaison and Academic Technology Specialist. With strong technical
skills from years as a professional earth scientist, plus
her teaching experience, Cheryl helps faculty to integrate
technology with their teaching methods in appropriate and
useful ways.
|
 "My
work at the TLTC has been a logical continuation of years
of helping colleagues with technology. Even in graduate school,
I was viewed as a "go to" person who could explain
technology to novice technology users and content to technology
experts. I thrive on the exciting cross-disciplinary environment
here at The University of Findlay, and enjoy helping our faculty
experiment with new ideas and innovative technology."
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Mr.
Brian Reynard
Academic Technology Specialist: Multimedia Specialist/Graphic
Designer
Mr. Reynard received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the
Digital Arts Program at Bowling Green State University. He
began work with the TLTC in the summer of 2004. Brian primarily
reviews and critiques Academic Technology Services materials
for aesthetic and visual communicative capability as well
as assisting the ATS/TLTC staff in assigned special projects.
|
 "Artistically
I gravitate towards chaos with an underlying order. My artwork
generally consists of a rigid, meticulously built architectural
structure created within a 3D application, which is then systematically
torn apart and frozen in tension. My work here is the opposite,
and is just as interesting to me. I start with a given idea/concept
from the TLTC and try and present it with a strict emphasis
on order and usability contained within a clean, streamlined
presentation.
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Mr. Noah Kreischer
Blackboard Resource Manager and Trainer
kreischern@findlay.edu
Mr. Kreischer is currently working towards undergraduate
degrees in International Business Management, with a planned
graduation date of May 2005. Noah began his work at the TLTC
in the summer of 2002 as a student coach, where he assisted
instructors with the integration of technology into their
teaching and curriculum. He now specializes in the use of
Blackboard, the University's online learning tool, and serves
the faculty as a trainer and support specialist for the use
of the online system.
|
 "I
really enjoy being able to help and train the faculty on the
use of Blackboard. I believe that by helping the faculty use
Blackboard more easily and efficiently, I am doing my small
part to make our University grow and become a major innovator
of higher education." |
