MAC ADKINS
CURRICULUM VITAE
Roger Mac Adkins, Ed.D.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
Ed.D. Auburn University – Educational Leadership
M.Div. Southern Christian University
M.A. Southern Christian University
B.A. Heritage Christian University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 - Present Dean of Distance Learning and Extended Academic Services, Troy University Montgomery Campus
1999 – 2001 Director, Instructional Design and Technology, College of Education, Troy State University
1998 – 1999 Web Coordinator, Distance Learning Center, Troy State University
1989 – 1998 Director, Admissions and Student Services, Southern Christian University
FALL 1999
EDU 4499 Technology Across Curriculum
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (on-campus)
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
SPRING 2000
EDU 4499 Technology Across Curriculum
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum
SUMMER 2000
EDU 4499 Technology Across Curriculum
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (on-campus)
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (online)
FALL 2000
EDU 6607 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (on-campus)
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (online)
SPRING 2001
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (on-campus)
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (online)
EDU 3305 Microcomputers in Education (on-campus)
SUMMER 2001
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (on-campus)
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (online)
FALL 2001
EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technology (online)
EDU 6607 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (online)
SPRING 2002
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
SUMMER 2002
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
FALL 2002
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
SPRING 2003
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(Online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SUMMER 2003
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(Online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
FALL 2003
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(Online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SPRING 2004
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(Online)
ED7540
Higher Education Leadership, Capella University (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SUMMER 2004
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED7540
Higher Education Leadership, Capella University (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
FALL 2004
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED7540
Higher Education Leadership, Capella University (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SPRING 2005
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SUMMER 2005
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
FALL 2005
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
WINTER 2006
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
WEB101 EQUIP – Equipping Quality University Instructors Program
(online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SPRING 2006
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SUMMER 2006
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
FALL 2006
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
SPRING 2007
REL 2280 World Religions (online)
ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education
Programs,
Capella University (online)
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS – CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
Alabama Distance Learning Association
Alabama Telecommunications Management Association
International Society for Technology in Education
EDUCAUSE
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES – CURRENT (NON TEACHING)
Editorial Board Member, Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, University of West Georgia
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Educators Online. Troy State University
Higher Education Partnership, State-wide membership planning committee, Spring 2003
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Interactive Online Learning, University of Alabama.
Board of Directors of the Alabama Higher Education Partnership, 2002.
State of Alabama 2001-02 State Course of Study Committee for Computer Applications.
Instructional Technology Advisor Board, “Teaching and Research in the Humanities.” 2001 till present.
AlaPT3 (Alabama Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology) Advisory Board, 2001 – 2001.
PUBLICATIONS – PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL ARTICLES (1993-PRESENT)
A dissertation for the completion of the Doctor of Education degree at Auburn University
Among student's at Southern Christian University what are the differences in student's perception of learning between Extended Learning Program students and on-campus students.
Adkins, M. (2000, November). Assessing the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum. Paper presented at the National Computers on Campus Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Adkins, M. (2001, March). Assessing the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Williams, K., Adkins, M. (Spring, 2001) Connections: Covering Technology Across Campus. Faculty Finds Ways to Save Money.
Adkins, M. (2001, Winter). Technology Integration Assessment. Teaching and Research in the Humanities.
Adkins, M. (2001, Fall). Integrating Technology and Writing Into a Graduate Education Assignment. Writing Across the Curriculum.
Adkins, M. (2002, March). Assessing the Readiness of Distance Learning Students. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Determining Students' Readiness for Distance Learing, Flordia Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, Faculty Workshop, Orlando, FL, March, 2007.
Integration of Testing and Learning, Association of Test Publishers Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA, February, 2007
Teaching via Distance Education: An overview of the CDEI
- Certified Distance Education Instructor course. Association of Real
Estate License Law Officials 2006 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Using FacultyFinder and READI to promote quality in
distance learning programs. The 2006 Distance Learning Administration
Conference, Jekyll Island, GA, June 2005.
Developing Programs to Prepare Faculty for Online Instruction: Equipping Quality University Instructors Program (EQUIP), The 2005 Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, GA, June 2005.
Extracting Additional Value from your IMPACT data. Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL, June 2005
Who Said What? A Strategy For Tracking Student Engagement and Providing Sustentative Feedback in the Course Room. Capella University Faculty Development Colloquium. Atlanta, GA, March, 2005
Administrative Issues in Higher Education Regarding the Quality Oversight of Delivering Distance Learning Programs and Courses - Panel Discussion. Perfecting the Paradigm Distance Learning Conference, Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, February 16, 2005
Senior Leadership Primer on Technology, 20th Annual International Conference on Information Technology, League For Innovation, Tampa, FL, November, 2004
The Quest For One Brand, 4th
Annual Stamats Presidents’ Institute on Integrated Marketing,
Washington DC, October 2004
Using FacultyFinder and READI to promote quality in
distance learning programs. National University Telecommunications Network
Annual Event, Kennebunkport, Maine, June 2004
Extracting Additional Value from your IMPACT data. Alabama Educational
Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL, June 2004
Integrating PowerPoint Producer into instructional
training activities. Professional development training for Technology
Coordinators in Shelby County, Alabama, Alabaster, AL, December, 2003.
Developing Programs to Prepare Faculty for Online Instruction: Equipping Quality University Instructors Program (EQUIP), The 2003 Annual Meeting of the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Nashville, TN. December, 2003.
Building, sustaining, and managing partnerships/alliances with the community. Troy State University Montgomery Faculty Colloquium, Montgomery, AL. October, 2003.
Connecting IMPACT standards to measurements of local technology integration, Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL June, 2003
Assessing the Readiness of Distance Learning Students and Measuring Levels of Technology Integration, the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, March, 2003.
Emerging Trends in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. TSUM Faculty Development Round Table, Montgomery, AL., November, 2002.
Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum, TSU Florida & Western Region Regional Conference, Ft. Walton Beach, FL., October 2002.
New Tools for the New Millennium. Troy State University System Retreat, Eufaula, Alabama, August, 2002.
Assessing the Integration of Technology Into the Curriculum. Air Force Educational Technology Conference. Montgomery, Alabama, July, 2002.
Identifying Students Who Are At-Risk of Not Succeeding in an Online Educational Environment. Air Force Educational Technology Conference. Montgomery, Alabama, July, 2002.
An Introduction to the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Presented on behalf of the Alabama State Department of Education, The University of South Alabama, June, 2002.
An Introduction to the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Presented on behalf of the Alabama State Department of Education, Alabama State University, June, 2002.
Assessing the Readiness of Distance Learning Students, the Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, July, 2002.
Preparing for Technology Literacy: A Review of the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Alabama K-12 Faculty Professional Development Session, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL June 2002.
Preparing for Technology Literacy: A Review of the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Alabama K-12 Faculty Professional Development Session, Andalusia High School, Andalusia, AL June 2002.
Preparing for Technology Literacy: A Review of the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Alabama K-12 Faculty Professional Development Session, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL June 2002.
Using Technology As A Tool to Create Knowledge. Keynote address at the Dr. Fred Patterson Colloquium Series, Troy State University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL., April, 2002.
Preparing for Technology Literacy: A Review of the Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education. Alabama Technology Coordinators Professional Development Session, Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL, March 2002.
Assessing the Readiness of Distance Learning Students, the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, March, 2002.
Using Wireless PDA’s in the Classroom: An overview of the iRespond Feasibility Study, Alabama PT# Collaborative Exchange, University of South Alabama, March, 2002.
Use of Digital Learning Objects to Stimulate Creativity in Problem Solving. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) International Conference, Tampa, FL, August, 2001.
Assessing the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum, the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida, March, 2001.
Equipping Students to be Wise Consumers of Information, Alabama Distance Learning Symposium. Montgomery, AL March, 2001
Technology Integration Assessment: The TSU College of Education Model. Troy State University, School of Business, System Wide Business Symposium. Troy, AL February, 2001
TSU College of Education’s approach to measuring technology integration, AlaPT3 Vision Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama, December, 2000.
Assessing the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum, National Computers on Campus Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, November, 2000
An Overview of Building Web Pages Using Netscape Composer, Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL, June, 1999
Principles of Instructional Design in Distance Learning Courses, Alabama Distance Learning Symposium, Troy, AL March, 2000.
Foundations of Building Web Pages Using Netscape Composer, and Panel: Pros and Cons for Web Editors, Faculty Development Consortium Fifth Annual Instructional Technology Conference, Auburn, AL, March, 1999
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Troy University, Virtual University Sub-Team for Faculty Orientation, Chair, 2004 till present.
Troy State University, Student/Faculty online orientation
committee, 2004 till present.
Troy State University, Chair, Search Committee,
Acting/Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Troy State University, Marketing and Communications Committee. 2003 - present
Troy State University System Management Team for Academics, Advising Strategic Management team Sub-Team. 2003 - present
Troy State University System Management Team for Advancement, Visual Identity Sub-Team. 2003 - present
Troy State University Montgomery, Enrollment Management
Committee
Troy State University System Virtual University Strategic Management Team, sub
team for technology – 2002 - present
Troy State University System Virtual University Strategic Management Team, sub team for Portal implementation – 2002 - present
Troy State University System Virtual University Strategic Management Team – 2002 – present
Troy State University 2002 System Retreat Planning Committee - 2002
Troy State University System Distance Learning Advisory Committee – 2001- present
Troy State University, System Management Partnership – 2001 - present
Troy State University Montgomery Academic Computer Resources Committee – 2001 – present
Troy State University Montgomery Council of Deans – 2001 – present
Troy State University Montgomery Technology Resources Committee – 2001 – present
Troy State University Montgomery Undergraduate Council – 2001 - present
Troy State University System Blackboard Users Group, 2001 - present
Troy State University System Blackboard Executive Steering Committee, 2001 - present
College of Education, Technology Committee, Chair, 1999 – 2001
College of Education, Executive Committee, 1999 – 2001
Academic Web Server Advisory Committee, 2000 –2001
TSU Distance Learning Committee, 1999 – present
PEW Grant Program in Course Redesign Committee, Chair, 1999 – 2000
Ad hoc advisory committee – Design / Technology / Industry Center, 2000 - 2000
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS OR OTHER AGENCIES
(1993 – PRESENT)
Design, administration and data reporting of the Survey of Administrators Technology Use and Integration for the Shelby County School System, Spring 2003.
Design, administration and data reporting of the Survey of Faculty Technology Use and Integration for the Shelby County School System, Spring 2003.
Design, administration and data reporting of the Technology Survey for the Shelby County School System, Spring 2003
Collection of data on Students enrolled in Distance Learning subcommittee, Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Information Technology in Education Subcommittee, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce.
Taskforce member – Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education, Alabama State Department of Education.
Creation and administration of Technology Competency Assessment for Troy City Schools.
Administration of Technology Competency Assessment for Troy State University.
Participation in the Economic Development and Education Symposium, June 12, 2000, Pike County Chamber of Commerce and Troy Pike School to Work.
Troy/Pike County School to Career Methods Teachers Consortium Member, 2001 - 2002
GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS
Ed-ACUMEN: Assessment Rubrics, Advanced Pattern Recognition Algorithms and School Reform, Larry Shaw & Mac Adkins, U.S. Department of Education. Funded for $60,000.
2001 Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3): USA Consortium Subcontract, UA Director and Writer -- $17,000
2000 Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology: USA Consortium Subcontract, UA Director and Writer -- $9000
Using E-Folios to Document Pre-service Teacher Competencies, Mac Adkins & Ed Noreiga, Preapring Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology, 2000 – not funded
Data Mining for Technology Success Predictors and Indicators , Mac Adkins & Larry Shaw, Field-Initiated Studies Education Research Grant Program, 2001 – not funded
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chair, Education Committee, Hunter Hills Church
Chair, Youth Minister Search Committee, Hunter Hills Church
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
I am founder and CEO of DECADE – Distance Education Consulting and Development Experts (http://www.decadeconsulting.com). This consulting firm provides support to individuals and schools systems in the establishment, administration, and assessment of distance education activities.
I am CAO (Chief Academic Officer) of Alliance Consulting, LLC. This consulting firm provides a wide range of educational technology services and solutions to governmental, educational, and private clients.
I have fourteen years of computing experience on both the Macintosh and PC platforms. I am proficient in the use of the following programs:
· Adobe Acrobat (PDF file production and management)
· Adobe PageMill (web page production)
· Adobe Photoshop (image manipulation and design)
· CorelDraw (graphic design)
· DVD Studio Pro (DVD design)
· Email VoiceLink (voice-based email)
· Final Cut Pro (video editing)
· Firestarter (Flash animation)
· Gradebook (classroom management)
· HTML and Web editors: Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, Netscape Composer, DreamWeaver,
· HyperStudio (interactive presentations)
· Message Parse (email extraction)
· MGI VideoWave III (video editing)
· Micrographix Quick FlowCharts
· Microsoft Access (database management)
· Microsoft FrontPage (web page design and management)
· Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, accounting)
· Microsoft Image Composer (graphic design)
· Microsoft NetMeeting (web-based video conferencing)
· Microsoft Office (general computing solutions)
· Microsoft Outlook (electronic communications)
· Microsoft Project (project management)
· McAfee Nuts & Bolts (PC tools)
· Norton Ghost
· PC Anywhere (remote system management)
· PowerPoint (presentation)
· Printshop (graphic design)
· QuarkExpress (professional graphic design)
· Quicken (personal financial management)
· QuickView Plus (file viewer)
· SnagIt (Screen Capture)
· SPSS (Statistical Program for the Social Sciences)
· Survey Solutions (web-based testing)
· Lotus (spreadsheets, charts, and graphs)
· Word Perfect (word processing)
· WS_FTP (file transfer protocol software)
I have planned, developed, and maintained the following technology-related projects:
(1) Design and maintenance of the enrollment management system at Southern Christian University. This system utilized the mainframe computer, a suite of laptops, and web-based input from the students. I was responsible for the trend analysis and market assessment in the enrollment strategy.
(2) Webmaster for Southern Christian University. I introduced the use of the Internet into the curricular and administrative functions of the University. This involved training of the faculty members in the navigation of the Web as well as production of web-based courses. I designed and maintained the University's web site including student application and registration components.
(3) Creation and maintenance of the web presence for the Distance Learning Center and College of Education of Troy State University.
(4) Training and assisting several faculty members at both Southern Christian University and Troy State University in the production of web-based courses.
(5) Graphic design of all of the print-based promotional material for Southern Christian University emphasizing the seamless integration of graphics, form, and text. I was responsible for producing documents such as the University Catalog, Student Handbook, quarterly newsletter, and course schedules. In addition to creating these documents for print, I also converted them to be available via the World Wide Web.
(6) Evaluate and recommend all software adopted by Southern Christian University.
(7) Editor and Manager, SCU's Schedule and News, 1992 to 1998
•Created and maintained SCU’s only
publication for student and alumni news.
•Designed and edited every issue of the quarterly, 16-page newsletter..
•Ran all daily operations, including budgeting, and oversaw all publications of
the newsletter and other information resources including web-delivery of the
publication.
(8) Serve in lead position in the
adoption of Blackboard's web-course production software at Troy State
University.
I have written and directed one fifteen-minute promotional video tape as well as six thirty-second television ads. I collaborated with a professional videographer to produce these items.