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Julia A. Smith, DSc, MS, BS, BA
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Biographical Information

Education:

D.Sc. Robert Morris University, Information Systems and Communications, 2003
M.S.   University of Pittsburgh, Information Sciences, 2000
B.S.   University of Pittsburgh, Business Management with Accounting Concentration, 1998
          Graduated Magna Cum Laude
B.A.   University of Pittsburgh, Economics, 1998
          Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Highlights of Qualifications:

Outstanding analytical, research and problem solving skills.
Proven organizational, communication and presentation skills.
Ambitious, highly motivated, and thrive in a challenging work environment.
Excellent computer background in statistical, business and word processing programs:
SAS, SPSS, C, C++, Visual Basic, VAX/UNIX, DOS, Windows, WordPerfect,
Lotus,Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Oracle, SQL, Internet Explorer,
Netscape, HTML, XML, CGI, Perl, Java, JavaScript, Lotus Notes, Web CT, Blackboard,
Web Publishing, Web Programming.

Experience:

1996 to 1997
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Researcher, Economic Impact Study

Collected and analyzed statistical data from community sources.
Researched and formulated the multiplier of the University.
Co-authored one technical and two non-technical documents.
Presented findings of the study to local government and business officials.

1996 to 1996
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Accounting Intern, Bradford Educational Foundation

Designed and established new comprehensive database.
Organized and converted documents of manual system going back 15 years.

1996 to 1996
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Tutor, Academic Development Center

Tutored undergraduate students in Statistics, Economics, Accounting and Algebra.

2002 to Present
County Express, Inc., St. Marys, PA
President

Web publishing and programming company.

2002 to Present
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Extension Instructor

Teach Creating Web Sites with HTML courses.

2002 to Present
Kaplan College, Boca Raton, FL
Online Instructor

Teach Business Software Applications courses.

2002 to 2002
Capitol College, Laurel, MD
Online Instructor

Teach Financial Management courses.

2002 to 2002
State University of New York Learning Network
Online Instructor

Taught CSC241: Internet/Web Programming

2001 to 2003
Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA
Online Instructor

Teach Business Software Applications courses.

2001 to 2002
American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Online Instructor

Taught Computer and Information Systems courses.
Courses: Introduction to IT, Introduction to Web Development, Data Modeling
and Design, and Beginning Programming.

2001 to Present
Saint Leo University, Tampa FL
Online Instructor

Teach Computer and Information Systems courses for the Center for Online Learning.
Courses: Personal Computer Applications and Spreadsheets Using Excel.

2000 to 2001
Jamestown Community College, Jamestown PA
Instructor

Full-time faculty member.
Taught: Microcomputer Applications I,Internet and Web Publishing, Introduction to the
Internet, Internet and Web Programming, Computer Organization.
Resigned to work on doctoral dissertation.

2000 to 2000
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, Smethport PA
Instructor

Taught Microsoft Word I, II, III and Your Classroom on the Internet.

2000 to 2000
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Instructor

Taught two sections of CS-0107 Integrated Business Microcomputing
(3 credit course) at the Community Education Council, St. Marys, PA.

1999 to 1999
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Instructor

Taught three sections of CS-0103 Integrated Business Microcomputing
(3 credit course) at the Community Education Council, St. Marys, PA
and the Warren/Forest Higher Education Council, Warren, PA.

1999 to 1999
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford PA
Instructor

Taught: Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Windows 95,
Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.

1997 to 1999
University of Pittsburg, Bradford, PA
Data Coordinator for Assessment and Institutional Research

Responsible for collection, coordination, and analysis of institutional and external
data for curriculum, institutional assessment, and institutional research.
Provide software support within the Registrar's and Enrollment Services departments.
Resigned to attend graduate studies on a full-time basis.

Conferences/Meetings/Training:

May 2004
“Pre-award Research Administration”. University of Pittsburgh in Bradford, PA

May 2004
“Fundamentals of Grant Management”. University of Pittsburgh in Bradford, PA

November 2003
“E-College Training for College Faculty”. Telcordia Conference and Learning Center in Lisle, IL

2002
“Copyright and Privacy Laws – What do we need to know”. Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA

March 2002
American InterContinental Online University Faculty In-Service Training,
Effective Student Communication and the New Virtual Campus, Hoffman Estates, IL

February 2002
CentraOne Online Training, Capitol College, Laurel, MD

January - February 2002
KIT eLearning Training, University of Liverpool, Rotterdam, 3011 TA,The Netherlands

November 2001
"National needs for digital library technology: images, languages, and data fusion"
presented by Michael Lesk, Division Director, Information and Intelligent Systems,
National Science Foundation at the School of Information Sciences Colloquium Series,
University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA

September - October 2001
Online Instruction Training, Franklin University, Columbus, OH

July - August 2001
School of Technology Online Instruction Course, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

SUNY Learning Network Faculty Development Training:

Workshop #1 - Introduction to your SLN Course Template
(September 27, 2000 - Binghamton University, Binghamton NY)

Workshop #2 - Instructional Design Intensive
(November 8, 2000 - Niagara County Community College, Sanborn NY)

Workshop #3 - Teaching and Managing your Online Course
(December 19, 2000 - Binghamton University, Binghamton NY)

Workshop #4 - Instructional Design Institute for Returning SLN Faculty
(June 13, 2001 - Niagara County Community College, Sanborn NY)

June 2000
CourseInfo/Blackboard Online Learning Training at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

April 1998
University of Pittsburgh's Fourth Annual Teaching Excellence Conference, "Active Learning Across the Disciplines" in Pittsburgh, PA

April 1997
Eastern Economic Association Conference in Crystal City, Virginia

Research / Publications:

Smith, J. A. The Establishment of Basic Computer Proficiency Guidelines for Students Entering Online Courses. April 2003.

Smith, J. A. Informed Consent Statement. November 2002.

Smith, J. A. Self-perception of Computer Proficiency Questionnaire. December 2002.

Gajanan, S. N. and J. A. Smith. Intermediate Microeconomics. December 1998.

Beatty, B., C. Bussard, S. N. Gajanan, L. Johnson, J. Smith, and N. Swartz. The Economic Impact of a College on the Local Region. March 1997.

Beatty, B., C. Bussard, S. N. Gajanan, L. Johnson, C. Ross, J. Smith, and N. Swartz. A Study of the Impacts of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on the Local Economy Fiscal Year 1995. Technical and Non-technical documents. October 1996.

Achievements / Honors / Presentations:

International Who’s Who of Professionals
The National Dean's List of American Universities and Colleges
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society in Social Science
National Science Foundation Course Grant "Advanced Guide to the Internet and Web Publishing" at the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH (May 1999, May 2000)
National Science Foundation Course Grant "Web Programming" at the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH (May 1999, May 2000)
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Staff Association Representative to Faculty Senate Academic Computing Committee (1998/1999 Academic Year)
Co-presenter "Multidisciplinary Outcome-Based Team Projects" at the University of Pittsburgh's Fourth Annual Teaching Excellence Conference, "Active Learning Across the Disciplines" in Pittsburgh, PA (April 1998)
Co-presenter "The Economic Impact of a College on the Local Region" at the Eastern Economic Association Conference in Crystal City, Virginia (April 1997)

Professional Memberships:

American Society for Information Science (ASIS)
School of Information Sciences Graduate Organization (SISGO)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) (Past Member)
Eastern Economic Association (EEA) (Past Member)