Education
MA: San Francisco State University 1996
BA: University of California, San Diego 1993
AA: West Valley College 1991
Work
MiraCosta College, Full Time Tenured Faculty Member in the CSIT Department 2001 - Present
San Diego State University 1998 - 2001
Stanford University 1997 - 1998
West Valley College 1997 - 1998
San Francisco State University 1996 - 1997
Financial Profiles 1995 - 1996
Franklin Templeton Investments 1993 - 1995
Bank of the West 1989 - 1993
MiraCosta College Classes Taught
CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers
CSIT 110 Computer Applications
CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business
CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business
CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business
CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business
CSIT 160 Technology, the Individual, and Society (CSU Area D, UC Area 4)
CSIT 165 Living in and Online World (CSU Area E, UC Area 4)
CSIT 195 Computer Studies Portfolio Development
CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation
INTR 100 Foundation Skills for the College Experience
MiraCosta College Curriculum
Course authorship of CSIT 100, 101, 105, 115, 125, 128, 131, 134, 137, 155, 160, 165, 195.
Shared course authorship and course revision of CSIT 110, 120, 149, and 286 and INTR 100.
Degree and Certificate authorship of Computer Studies, Certified Computer Desktop Support Specialist, Computer Applications Professional for Business, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist for Business, and Computer Applications User, Business Information Worker (BIW), Business Productivity Software Applications, Internet and E-Commerce, Information Technology, Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy, Business Productivity Software Essentials, Certiport Microsoft Office, and Emerging Technologies.
Co-authorship of Business Department Certificate Social Media for Business Certificate of Achievement.
MiraCosta College Service
Faculty Assembly Member
- Research Subcommittee Co-Chair and Member
- Budget Subcommittee Member
- Ombudsman Subcommittee Member
- Communications Subcommittee Member
- Peer Advocate
- Faculty Service Area Subcommittee Member
Collegial Negotiations Committee Member
- CTE Reassigned Time Process Ad Hoc Subcommittee Co-Chair
Courses and Programs Committee Member
- Class Size Maxima Ad Hoc Subcommittee Member
- AP4021 Ad Hoc Subcommittee Co-Chair
- MiraCosta AA Degree Rewrite Area E Ad Hoc Subcommittee Co-Chair
- FSA Ad Hoc Subcommittee Co-Chair
Room Renter-ship Office of Instruction Ad Hoc Committee Member
Professional Development Committee Member
Lodestar Committee Chair and Member
District Taskforce on Textbook Affordability Co-Chair
Budget and Planning Committee Member
Academic Senate Council Member
- Academic Senate Database Ad Hoc Subcommittee Member
- Committee on Committees Ad Hoc Subcommittee Member
- Spring Break Placement Ad Hoc Subcommittee Member
- Senate Dues Ad Hoc Subcommittee Member
- Governing Board Relations Subcommittee Member
Accreditation Standards Rewrite Participant
Basic Skills Initiative Participant
Guided Pathways Initiative Participant
NCHEA Faculty Mentor
Textbook Affordability Committee Chair
- Textbook Affordability Guidelines Sub Committee Chair
- Del Mar Racetrack "Run for the Money" Event Co-Coordinator
- Textbook Bookmark Awareness Campaign Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair
- Foundation Book Campaign Ad Hoc Subcommittee Co-Chair
- EOPS Textbook Lending Library Sub Committee Co-Chair
CSIT Program Student Learning Outcomes Lead
Computer Applications Program Lead
CIS Flexible Learning Program Lead
CIS Open-Entry Open-Exit Program Lead
Grievance Peer Advocate
Admissions and Records positive attendance subcommittee member
Hiring Committee Service
- CSIT Faculty (6), CTE Dean, Automotive Technology Faculty (3), Computer Science Faculty, Administration of Justice Faculty, Accounting Faculty, AIS Dean, Horticulture Instructional Assistant, and Follett Textbook Manager Hire. Associate Faculty (30+).
Tenure Review Committee Service
- CSIT (6), CS, HORT, KAHN (2), BUS, DESN, ACCT, AUTO (3), MAT (2), ADM
Aspire "College for Certain" High School Outreach Department Initiative Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair
Strong Workforce Advisory Council Member
MiraCosta College Grants
Full Technology Enhanced Lab Replacements (4)
Perkins 2013 $4,097
Perkins 2010 $3,393
Perkins 2009 $800
CTE Facilities Enhancement 2011 $3,518
Private Grant Award for Textbook Affordability 2011 $250
Perkins 2008 $2,440
VTEA 2007 $1,019
CTE SB1802 Facilities Enhancement 2007 $39,480
VTEA 2006 $900
VTEA 2005 $1,470
VTEA 2004 $2,350
VTEA 2003 $3,662
VTEA 2002 $6,548
San Diego County Regional Mini-Grant 2001 $3000
MiraCosta College Department Chairships
Department Chair, Computer Studies and Information Technology (10 years)
Department Chair, Computer Information Science (4 years)
Interim Department Chair, Administration of Justice (3 years)
Interim Department Chair, Business Office Technology and Medical Administrative Professional (3 years)
Interim Department Chair, Horticulture, Automotive, and Design (1.5 years)
MiraCosta College Workshop and Conference Presentations and Attendance
MCC Open Educational Resources Presenter
CBEA Statewide Conference Attendee and Presenter, San Francisco and Orange County
EOPS Statewide Conference Textbook Affordability Presenter, Anaheim
BESAC Statewide Conference Presenter, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, and Asilomar
Countywide CIS Instructor Conference Presenter, MCC
SDICCA Intern Workshop Presenter and co-faculty Mentor
MCC Textbook Affordability Workshop Presenter
MCC Vocational Education Career Opportunities Workshop Presenter
MCC CTE Reassigned Time Workshop Presenter
Vista High School Careers in Information Technology Presenter
MCC CLC Computer Careers Presenter
MCC CTE Open House Presenter
MCC CSIT Career Panel
SD4C Textbook Affordability Presenter
MCC "3rd Graders Go to College" Presenter
Santa Barbara City College Host Visit Chair
Cuyamaca College Host Visit Chair
Palomar College Host Visit Chair
Pearson Conference Attendee, Costa Mesa
Course Technology National Conference Attendee, San Diego, Las Vegas, Nashville
Course Technology Forum Conference Attendee, Orange County and Anaheim
League of Innovations Conference Attendee, New York, San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Anaheim
Appreciative Inquiry Training
Leadership Architect Training
Program Study Field Trips, Santa Rosa College, Modesto College, Community College of Denver, Palomar College, San Diego City College, and Grossmont College.
MiraCosta College Other
LGBTQIA Safe Space Trained
Black Community Ally Trained
Student Internship and Occupational Work Experience Supervision
Program and Departmental Budget Supervision and Oversight
Class Schedule and Textbook Adoption Coordination
Regional Advisory Board Participation
Academic Teaching Lab and Student Worker Supervision
Sabbatical on Textbook Affordability
North County High Schools Articulation and Coordination: Oceanside, Mission Vista, El Camino, Sage Creek, Carlsbad, San Dieguito Academy, La Costa Canyon, Torrey Pines, Canyon Crest Academy, Sunset.
College Coordination: Palomar, Cal State San Marcos, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, National University, Point Loma Nazarene University, University of California, San Diego.
Certifications
Microsoft Office Expert Certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority US Securities and Exchange Commission Series 6 License
CSIS 160 Survey of Computer Science, CBT 162 Web Page Creation, Social Media Practitioner Training, Online Pedagogy Training, Blackboard Training, Canvas Training
Project Consulting
Web design, database, payment portal consultant, Blake and Michaels
Database and spreadsheet consultant, Carlsbad Oceanside Art League and Gallery
Web design, database, payment portal consultant, ProUniversity
Web design, database consultant, Bocks Awards
Web design, database consultant, AMI Property Management
Expert Witness - Public Interest Case, Pease Law
Awards
MiraCosta EOPS Service of Distinction Award 2009
West Valley College Associate Faculty Member of the Year 1997