Mrs. Carolyn Alexander

Mrs. Carolyn Alexander
Computer Specialist/Instructor
870-575-7088
alexanderc@uapb.edu

Education:

• Presently: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  Learning Systems Technology Education
  M. Ed. – Hours Completed – 15 hours * Expected, Fall, 2012
• 2000 – 2002: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
  Educational Leadership / Instructional Resources in Education
  M. Ed. – Hours Completed – 12 hours
• 1984 – 1989: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
  Computer Science / Business
  B.S. – May 1989

Professional Experience:

• Instructor – 2005 – 2011: Sections of Introduction to Business Programming
  Taught Students via a hands-on approach the fundamentals of MS Office applications by exposing them to proper procedures to create professional looking documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. I am prepared to teach the following courses:
  Introduction to Business Programming
  Introduction to HTML
  Technology and Instruction in Society
  Survey Comp. Based Learning Sys
  Sys. Integ. Tech In Learning
• 2005 – Present: UAPB / Dept. of Mathematical Sciences and Technology – Pine Bluff, AR
  Computer Specialist II – INSTR: Provide support to academic and administrative personnel in the development and implementation of various technology initiatives which includes campus agreements, site licensing and security for infrastructure. Work with faculty in grant writing for programs that will fund technology integration for the classroom. Assist users with questions related to particular areas such as hardware, software, networking, MS Products and purchasing and make recommendations that will satisfy requirements for special needs. Provide supervision to lower level support specialist in the coordination of activities associated with technology support.
• Summer 2005: UAPB / Dept. of Graduate Studies and Continuing Ed. – Pine Bluff, AR
  Trainer: Conducted Computer Basics / Power Point training for employees of International Paper Company – Pine Bluff Facility
• 1991 – 2005: UAPB / Dept. of Mathematical Sciences & Technology – Pine Bluff, AR
  Associate Director of Computer Services: Assisted the Academic Computer Center Director and Computer Science Coordinator in daily operations of the computer center which served Computer Science and other university departments. Developed methods for more effective utilization of computer labs, interviewed, scheduled and trained college work-study students and other lab staff. Assisted with developing and implementing plans for technology acquisition and maintenance of technology that supported ABET standards, liaison for external industry supporters such as Microsoft Corporation.

Computer Skills:

• Windows OS Management:
  • Networking Essentials/Network Management
  • MS Office 2010
  • Introduction to HTML
  • Introduction to Statistics
• Research Interests:
  • I have strong interest in integrating technology and digital media into the classroom by providing practical and efficient ways to include technology resources and technology-based methods into everyday curriculum-specific practices.
• Project Experience:
  • Title III / Strengthening Classroom Instruction Through Technology Implementation – 1999
  • Northwest Mutual Life
  • Microsoft Curriculum Development Project
  • Union Pacific Technologies / Foundations Management Information Systems
  • Title III / Strengthening Classroom Instruction Through Technology Implementation – 2004
• Additional Courses & Training:
  Windows Server / Workstation 4.0
  • Complete Computing, Authorized Technical Education Center
    Microsoft Solutions Provider, 1998
  • Windows Server / Workstation 3.51
    Complete Computing, Authorized Technical Education Center
    Microsoft Solutions Provider, 1996
  • Building Successful Websites
    ETC Career-Track, 1997
  • Information Technology Workshop
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1995
  • IEF (Information Engineering Facility) Case Tool I, II
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1992, 1993
  • Local Area Networking
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1992
  • Professional Conferences
    IBM I Series Power 7 Event, 2010
  • UNCF/ MICROSOFT “Advancing Technology in the Academic Community”
    • Microsoft Corporation Campus, Redmond, WA, 1997
    • Technology Resource Institute-Seattle, WA, 1999
    • Microsoft Corporation Campus, Redmond, WA, 1999
  • Client Server Technology, Memphis, TN, 1994
  • Arkansas Computer Conference, Arkansas Society for Computer and Information Technology, Little Rock, AR – 1993, 1994
  • ARKnet Confederation Network Debut & Fiber Splicing Ceremony – Little Rock, AR – 1991