Denise completed her doctoral program in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) at Nova Southeastern University. She also has a master's in Information Systems and a bachelor's in Technical Management.
Prior to becoming an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she was a systems analyst in the Learning Technology Services department. She was also a system administrator for the learning management system, a project manager for new learning technology implementations and a faculty trainer, helping faculty build their courses and use various learning technology systems provided at Embry-Riddle. She is currently supporting the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy in recruiting, developing and training faculty.
Ed.D. - Doctor of Education in Education: Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Nova Southeastern University
M. - Master in Information Systems Management: Data Administration and Management, DeVry Institute of Technology-New York
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, DeVry Institute of Technology-New York
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
- Professor and Course Developer/Monitor for Introduction to Management Information Systems, IT Management, Strategy, and Governance, Information Security Management
- Implementation of Scholarly Commons (Bepress) – Digital Repository Project
- Design and implementation of template for annual academic assessment and annual administrative strategic planning and assessment – Assessment Planning replacement tool
- Trained student employee on the support of technology to support institutional effectiveness (Nomination for Student Employee of the Year)
- Development and deployment of Multi-Modality templates in Blackboard for the College of Business (Ww)
- Developed a framework to allow student learning data to be collected and analyzed throughout all campuses/locations/modalities
- Support for accreditation processes. Developed a template to be used for the self-study report as well as providing analytical reports from various systems are currently using across the university to support accreditation processes
- Attended the Aviation Accreditation Board International Conference (impromptu Presentation on program assessment), February 18-21, 2014
- Presented Academic Assessment techniques at Prescott campus (All Faculty Sept. 2013)
- Presented assessment techniques through technology at the College of Aviation (DB) faculty retreats – Fall 2013
- Presented assessment techniques through technology at the College of Business (Ww) retreat – Fall 2013
- Assisted in organization and presentation during the University Institutional Effectiveness Committee retreat – February 2014
- Presented assessment techniques through technology at the Instructional Design and Development retreat (Ww) – February 2014
- Presented An Analytics Approach to Academic Assessment (Educause Connect – May 2014)
- Setup evidence assessment collections and preparations for attendance and participation at the annual Ignite Assessment Summit, Daytona Beach, FL,
DESIGN EXPERT, HALIFAX HEALTH
- Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO
- Built relational database to manage corporate contacts
- Built relational database to manage and report capital equipment
- Organized and managed board meetings and executive committees
- Assist with creation of patient-centered general surgery program
- Design continuous improvement processes to evaluate and make processes more efficient throughout various specialty areas, including Trauma and Intensive Care Units
- Design patient flows and assist in development of new Hernia Institute
- Design workflows and processes based on patient-centered care assessments
- Create reports to show patterns and trends in care delivery based on analysis of data collected
- Assist in Meditech and Logicare training activities
- Continuously improve technology-based tools to promote and enhance patient-centered care
- Report any changes in laws and regulations, especially with respect to healthcare reform back to team members to revise current processes
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTOR/DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR/CIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PENINSULA COLLEGE
- Taught hybrid courses with face-to-face instruction and lab hours to include an online component
- Converted 13 lab courses/curricula into online courses using learning management system
- Microsoft Office Master Instructor
- Created and instructed multiple new course offerings to increase enrollment within targeted market niches
- Develop curricula and syllabi
- Update college website and databases
- Administer Microsoft certification exams
- Responsible for reporting to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as the program coordinator for the Continuous Improvement Program
- Align outcomes/curricula within dual enrollment programs
- USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association)
- SoLAR (Society for Learning Analytics Research)
- AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology)
- AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International)
- ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
- Educause
- Council on Undergraduate Research
- Gartner
- Inside Higher Ed
- Taskstream Knowledge Ambassador Group
- Canvas Outcomes Committee
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Certified Instructor
Certified Online Instructor
EDUCAUSE Presenter
TitleEDUCAUSE Presenter
License CREDLY-124692
Certification DateMay 2014 – Present
Certification authorityEDUCAUSE