Coordinator of the Interactive Media program at Columbus State Community College. I have been teaching at Columbus State for over two decades. The majority of my background comes from the print industry, until 20 years ago, when I dived into website design, animation and CD/DVD development. Areas of Expertise: Interaction/Web and Graphic Director/Coordinator with immense experience in interactive web & motion design projects, expertise with complex information architecture, UI… Show more Coordinator of the Interactive Media program at Columbus State Community College. I have been teaching at Columbus State for over two decades. The majority of my background comes from the print industry, until 20 years ago, when I dived into website design, animation and CD/DVD development. Areas of Expertise: Interaction/Web and Graphic Director/Coordinator with immense experience in interactive web & motion design projects, expertise with complex information architecture, UI design and web maintenance, with an eye for details, enjoy challenging projects and provides creative design solutions to students-----------------------------------------------------------------------2014 Distinguished Full Professor:The Distinguished Full Professor Award recognizes faculty members who have achieved the rank of Professor and who continue to perform in an exemplary manner through service, scholarship, innovation, leadership, and other professorial achievements. It is intended both to recognize those professors whom faculty should emulate and to reward professors who show outstanding leadership at the college.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Strengthening Mobile Application Resources and Technician Training: The SMARTT Project : National Science Foundation $680,000 GrantAug 2017 – Aug 2020Project descriptionPrincipal Investigator: National Science Foundation - Mobile Media Design degree/certificateBy 2024, the number of targeted occupations for Mobile Application Development Technicians in central Ohio is projected to grow by 20%. The Strengthening Mobile Application Resources and Technician Training project (SMARTT) serves the national interest by preparing students to fill this workforce need. SMARTT will develop an education program to meet the increased demand for Mobile Application Development Technicians in the Ohio region and contribute to the diversity of the region's work force. Show less

The project is a complex evaluation and coordination effort between highereducation faculty, secondary career –technical instructors, Ohio Board ofRegents and Ohio Department of Education professional staff.• Provided not only the leadership and vision necessary to facilitate thisproject but also the detailed analysis needed to align curriculums offeredin divergent modalities.• Created 5 new CTAN’s for all Visual Design and Imaging majors in allOhio High Schools and… Show more The project is a complex evaluation and coordination effort between highereducation faculty, secondary career –technical instructors, Ohio Board ofRegents and Ohio Department of Education professional staff.• Provided not only the leadership and vision necessary to facilitate thisproject but also the detailed analysis needed to align curriculums offeredin divergent modalities.• Created 5 new CTAN’s for all Visual Design and Imaging majors in allOhio High Schools and articulation to 2 and 4 year colleges.• Included multiple phases of the development process- providedguidance and dedication geared towards students best interest andadherence to the academic quality and rigor in the curriculum alignmentprocess has helped assure that students matriculating into Ohio’s publicHigher Education institutions receive the appropriate credit forcoursework completed, while having the necessary foundation toproceed to the next level and be successful in their educational pathway.• Provided the lead role throughout the 3 year project in a statewide surveyof all of Ohio’ public Colleges and Universities offering the Visual Designand Imaging major. Over 90% of the respondents were in agreement withthe work presented . Show less