Mark Greger Email & Phone Number

Rome, Georgia, United States

With a focus on best training practices and adult learning principles, I effectively plan, design, and facilitate in-person, online, and blended courses to serve the needs of over 250 students annually. Whether teaching beginner to advanced levels, specialized language courses, or cultural immersion experiences, I pride myself on engaging learners, assessing progress, and providing constructive feedback for measurable outcomes. My expertise spans across a wide range of levels, including beginner to advanced levels, Spanish for specific purposes, and Spanish culture courses. Some of my key achievements in this role include:• I revamped our department's course offerings by creating new courses and remodeled course-specific learning outcomes, content, and assessment activities for our foreign language courses to align with national standards, resulting in increased student engagement, performance, and overall learning outcomes across diverse learning levels and styles.• I collaborated effectively with colleagues and actively participated in departmental, university-wide, and state-level committees to develop innovative curriculum and program ideas, align mission statements and goals, and enhance the quality and consistency of university-wide curricula.

Rome, Georgia, United States

In this role, I led the development and launch of the Foreign Languages department's first online language courses, introducing a new online curriculum that expanded access to language education for hundreds of students. I conducted extensive research on technology-based learning and leveraged expertise in instructional design to plan, create, and deliver synchronous and asynchronous eLearning content. I monitored and evaluated the success of the program, making ongoing improvements to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.Some of my key responsibilities and achievements in this role include:• I applied principles of Universal Design to successfully convert traditional elementary and intermediate Spanish courses to online and hybrid formats and implement them in the LMS.• I crafted assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to improve the quality, accessibility, formatting, and effectiveness of instructional materials and maximize knowledge retention.

Rome, Georgia, United States

As the primary representative and advocate for 30+ faculty members, I led the faculty shared-governance body, shaping college policies, procedures, and the overall strategic direction of the institution. Some of my key responsibilities in this role include:• I organized and facilitated monthly meetings, set the agenda, and skillfully directed discussions on student and faculty affairs, such as hiring, promotion, training, professional development, conflict mediation, and academic advising.• I reviewed and approved academic policies, including course proposals and academic standards, while ensuring responsible and efficient allocation of budgets and resources.

Georgia, United States

As the chair of the Foreign Language Academic Advisory Committee, I spearheaded the promotion of foreign language and culture studies in the state university systems by presiding over meetings and facilitating the participation of members from 28 universities in constructive discussions. I mentored and empowered committee members, and acted as the key representative to the Board of Regents, regularly updating them on the latest developments and offering recommendations to advance the objectives of the committee.Some of my key responsibilities and achievements in this role include:• I collaborated extensively with colleagues, committees, and organizations involved in foreign language education, both within and beyond the state university systems, to ensure that FLAAC's activities aligned with the overall mission and goals of the organization. • I facilitated clear and effective communication between FLAAC committee members and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing. I leveraged strong communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders, listen to their needs, and provide relevant updates on committee activities, goals, and achievements.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Spanish Language And Literature, A (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Foreign Languages And Literatures, General