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Utah Valley State faculty and staff are scholars and teachers. Many are considered to be experts in their field of study, and the following is a list of those who are willing to be contacted for speaking engagements on campus and throughout the community. These individuals may also be contacted by members of the press for expert opinions on issues relating to their specialty.
Andy ByrnesDepartment: Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security Degrees Received: BA in Emergency Services Management, Executive Fire Official National Fire Academy, AAS Fire Science Expert Speaking Topics: Hazardous Materials, WMD/Terrorism, Fire Officer Development, Leadership Team Building Contact Information: byrnesan@uvsc.edu Boyd H. BauerDepartment: International Degrees Received: PhD School of International Service American U., Management certificate hospital management UCLA extension Expert Speaking Topics: China today, The U.S. healthcare system, Understanding Terrorism- myths and realities Contact Information: bauerbo@uvsc.edu Brian BirchDepartment: Philosophy and Humanities Degrees Received: PhD in Philosophy of Religion, and Theology, MS, Philosophy Expert Speaking Topics: Religious Studies, Ethics, Mormon Studies, Diversity Issues Contact Information: 863-8759 or brianbirch@uvsc.edu Bruce H. JacksonDepartment: The Center for the Advancement of Leadership Degrees Received: BA in Psychology EdM in Psychology, MBA Org Behavior, PhD Org Behavior Expert Speaking Topics: Leadership, Team Building, Psychology, Personal Excellence, Stress Management Contact Information: 863-7431 or brucejackson@uvsc.edu Cameron MartinDepartment: Office of the President Degrees Received: B.S. in Political Science MPA in Masters of Pursue Admin, PhD in Educational Leadership Expert Speaking Topics: How to do Presentations, Student Centeredness, Presidential Transitions-Employing an Intern President, Motivational, Use of Policies and Procedure--Improving the process with accountability, Planning your organizations budget to the plan and being accountable to your own constituencies, Business Protocol and Dining Etiquette Contact Information: 863-8245 or Cameronmartin@uvsc.edu David R. KellerDepartment: Philosophy, Ethics Center Degrees Received: PhD in Philosophy Expert Speaking Topics: What is the study of Ethics? , What is the Connection between Ethics and Religion?, Environment Ethics, Why Conversation is Conservative Contact Information: 863-6363 or david@keller.cc David YellsDepartment: Behavior Science Degrees Received: B.A., M.A, PhD in Psychology Expert Speaking Topics: Brain and Behavior Psychology, Addiction Contact Information; 863-8585 or yellsda@uvsc.edu Debora R.S. FerreiraDepartment: Foreign Languages Degrees Received: PhD University of Georgia-Romance Languages Expert Speaking Topics: Portuguese, Brazil, Women in Brazil, Technology in Foreign Languages Classroom, Brazilian Immigration Contact Information: ferreide@uvsc.edu or 863-6919 Diane L. PowellDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: BA, MED Expert Speaking Topics: Written Business, Communications Contact Information: 796-7983 or powelldi@uvsc.edu Doug GardnerDepartment: Wasatch Campus Degrees Received: MA-Education Administration, PhD (Spring 2007) Expert Speaking Topics: Program Evaluation, P-16 State Systems, Access to Higher Education Contact Information: Gardnedo@uvsc.edu Doug MillerDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: PhD Tourism Mgt./ Recreation Expert Speaking Topics: Tourism issues, Hospitality, Hotel Resorts, Restaurant, also South Pacific Expertise- Languages, Culture, business, research Contact Information: 863-8859 or millerdo@uvsc.edu E. Odell MinerDepartment: Political Science Degrees Received: BS, MPA, PhD Expert Speaking Topics: Public Administration, Public Policy, American Constitutional History, American Political Systems, State and Local Government Admin, Public Finance and Taxation, Land Use Regulation and Zoning Contact Information: 863-8487 or odell@uvscnet.com Elaine EnglehardtDepartment: The Center for the Study of Ethics Degrees Received: PhD from University of Utah Expert Speaking Topics: Ethics and Life, Business Ethics, Medical Ethics, Computer Ethics, Leadership Ethics Contact Information: 863-6464 or Elaine.englehardt@uvsc.edu Eugene L. SeeleyDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: BA in French from BYU, Master of International Management (Thunderbird), PhD in Business Administration from University of Utah Expert Speaking Topics: Industrial Clusters, Cross Cultural, Communications, General International Business Topics, Business Topics, Business Strategy Contact Information: Seeleyeu@uvsc.edu or 863-8736 Greg BriscoeDepartment: Foreign Languages Degrees Received: PhD Spanish, University of Pennsylvania MA (Spanish) University of California, Berkley, TESOL certificate BYU Expert Speaking Topics: Spain and the Moorish/Arabic influence on Spain, Cuba and the government's role in cultural expression, foreign language acquisition and foreign language context based methodology, Hispanics in the U.S. Contact Information: 863-7224, briscogr@uvsc.edu James G. HunterDepartment: Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security (and Degrees Received: BA History, BS Sociology (both BYU), MA Expert Speaking Topics: Military History (WWI to date), Public Speaking Contact Information: 863-7739 or hunterja@uvsc.edu or Janel MitchellDepartment: Distance Education, Instructional Design Services Degrees Received: M.Ed. Instructional Technology, B.S. Business Management Expert Speaking Topics: Distance Education, Course Design / Development, Copyright Contact Information: janel.mitchell@uvsc.edu Jared SteinDepartment: Distance Education, Multimedia Communication Technology Degrees Received: BA, English; MS, language teaching Expert Speaking Topics: Web Design, Web Usability and Accessibility, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Moodle Learning Management System Contact Information: steinja@uvsc.ed Jeff McClellanDepartment: Career Academic Counseling Degrees Received: BA: History, MA: Org Management, Pursing PhD Leadership Studies Expert Speaking Topics: Stress Management, Conflict, Resolution, Leadership Development, Transcendent, Servant Leadership, Myers-Briggs in Communication, Team Building, Organization Learning, and Change Leadership and Complexity Theory, Systems Thinking, Appreciative Inquiry, Leadership and Spirituality, Advising Career Counseling/Decision Making Contact Information: 863-7184 or mcclelje@uvsc.edu Joanna McCormickDepartment: Financial Aid and Scholarships Degrees Received: BS, Master Public Administration- BYU Expert Speaking Topics: How to Finance a College Education, How to find Outside Scholarships for College-Including Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Scholarships (Tax Benefits), Borrowing Wisely For College, Investing In a College Degree, Student Financial Literacy Contact Information: mccormjo@uvsc.edu John KrutschDepartment: Distance Education Degrees Received: M.Ed. Instructional Technology, B.S. Elementary Education Expert Speaking Topics: Distance Education, Academic Honesty at a Distance, Blended Learning, Computers in Education, Video Games and their Instructional Value, Technology and its Role in the Transformation of Education Contact Information: john.krutsch@uvsc.edu John P. MacfarlaneDepartment: Evening School Degrees Received: B.S. in Political Science/M.E.D Education/ PhD candidate working on dissertation Expert Speaking Topics: U.S. Defense Policy-Aircraft, International security issues, U.S. Presidency-Decision making and war/war powers Contact Information: 863-8432 or macfarjo@uvsc.edu Jon MooreDepartment: History of Political Science Degrees Received: BA Geography and Environment Studies from Washington University, MS in Geography Mason University, PhD Geography from Ohio State University Expert Speaking Topics: Local Economic Development, Tourism, Urban Politics, Terrorism, Geography Education, NCAA Issues, Rugby Contact Information: 863-8642 or moorejo@uvsc.edu Karen MerrickDepartment: Distance Education Degrees Received: B.S. Elementary Education Expert Speaking Topics: Support Services for Distance Education, High School Concurrent Enrollment, Nationwide Exam Proctoring Services Contact Information: merricka@uvsc.edu Keith SnedegarDepartment: History and Political Science Degrees Received: A.B.(Michigan), MSc (Edinburgh), D. Phil (Oxford) Expert Speaking Topics: History of Astronomy, Archaestronomy, (astronomal traditions of early and non-western peoples), History of South Africa Contact Information: 863-8847 or snedeke@uvsc.edu Lori RichardsDepartment: Community Health Degrees Received: Masters Health Ed Expert Speaking Topics: Women's Heath Issues, Sexuality Issues, Coaching Volleyball, Personal Health, Wellness, First Aid Contact Information: richarlo@uvsc.edu Lujean MarshallDepartment: Turning Point Degrees Received: Bachelor of Social Work Expert Speaking Topics: Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Assertiveness, Domestic Violence, Personal Development Contact Information: 863-7581 M. Vinson MinerDepartment: Physical Education and Recreation Degrees Received: BA-BYU, Masters- BYU, PhD University Of Wyoming Expert Speaking Topics: Motivation and Education-Dissertation, Motivation/Cognitive Domain/Education, Mapping/Blueprint Motivation-Apply to Work Business, Exercise/Fitness/Motivation, Flow/Zone/Goals-Sports Psychology Motivation Contact Information: 863-8656 or minervi@uvsc.edu Marc HugentoblerDepartment: Distance Education Degrees Received: B.S. in art and philosophy, M.S. in instructional design Expert Speaking Topics: Teaching/training, Online Course Development, Faculty Development, Instructional Presentations, Teaching Technology, Humor in Instruction, Instructional Development and Course Management Systems Contact Information: marc.hugentobler@uvsc.edu, 863-6523 Marsha HaynesDepartment: Career Services & Student Employment Degrees Received: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Expert Speaking Topics: Building a Resume, Interviewing for a Job, Labor Market-Hot Jobs, Internships-Why & How Contact Information: 863-6004 or haynesma@uvsc.ed Marty Val Hill SPHRDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: MED, MBA Expert Speaking Topics: Human Resources, Presentation, Skills, Corporate Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Pharmacy-Related, Business and Professional Ethics, and Global Business Contact Information: 863-6493 or hillmv@uvsc.edu Maryna StorrsDepartment: International Affairs/Utah-Russia Institute Degrees Received: B.S. Business Management Expert Speaking Topics: Doing business in Russia/Ukraine, Culture, Traditions, Customs, Communication, and other topics related to Russia/Ukraine, Translation Services in Russian/Ukrainian Contact Information: 863-8897 or storrsma@uvsc.edu Monty GeorgiDepartment: Distance Education Degrees Received: B.A. Communications Expert Speaking Topics: Instructional Technology, Distance Education Technology System Design and
Operation, Distance Education Support Services, Teleconferencing Systems,
Database Design Contact Information: georgimo@uvsc.edu Rich CrandellDepartment: Aviation Science Degrees Received: BS Expert Speaking Topics: Aviation History at UVSC, Vietnam and Desert Storm--Perspective of a retired pilot both military and political views, Space Operations-retired Air force space command pilot- why the Challenger and Columbia accidents?, Aviation Merit Badge Counselor-BSA, Youth Motivational Speaker--"You can do it" Contact Information: 863-7784, 368-1499 crandari@uvsc.edu Ron J. HammondDepartment: Behavioral Sciences Degrees Received: PhD in Sociology-Family Studies, MS in Health Science Expert Speaking Topics: Family Relations, Marriage, Enhancement, Race Relations, Communication, Marriage Prep, Research Survey Contact Information: 863-8344 or hammonro@uvsc.edu Rusty ButlerDepartment: International Affairs Degrees Received: B.A, M.A., PhD Linguistics Expert Speaking Topics: Russian and Former Soviet Republics (Honorary Consol General of Russia) Contact Information: 863-8994 or Butlerro@uvsc.edu Sue StephensonDepartment: Career Services & Student Employment Degrees Received: MPA, professional resume writer and interview coach Expert Speaking Topics: Career Skills, Professional Resumes, Interview Skills, Portfolio and Presentations Contact Information: 863-6219 or stephesu@uvsc.edu Dr. Susan R. MadsenDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: Ed.D, MS, BA Expert Speaking Topics: Leadership Development for Women/Young Women Contact Information: madsendu@uvsc.edu or 863-6176 Tom BranamDepartment: Telephone Service Degrees Received: A.S., B.S Expert Speaking Topics: Telecommunication and data networks Contact Information: 863-8189, branamto@uvsc.edu Travis BegayDepartment: Distance Education Degrees Received: BS, Multimedia Communication Technology Expert Speaking Topics: Video Production, Graphic Design and Photography Contact Information: 863-6122 or begaytr@uvsc.edu Troy R. NielsonDepartment: Business Management Degrees Received: PhD Business Administration from University of Utah, B.S. Information Management from BYU Expert Speaking Topics: Mentoring, Human Resources, Leadership, Career Development/Management Skills, Motivating Employees Contact Information: 863-8235 or neilsotr@uvsc.edu Val HaleDepartment: External Affairs Degrees received: B.A., M.A in Public Relations Expert Speaking Topics: Motivational Speaker, talk about attitude, overcoming adversity, achieving potential, athletics, etc. Contact Information: (801) 372-0977, 863-8359, halva@uvsc.edu Dr. Yang HuoDepartment: Business Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management Degrees Received: PhD Expert Speaking Topics: Restaurant and Hotel Feasibility Study, Restaurant, Hotel, Motel Franchising Contact Information: huya@uvsc.edu or 863-8010 Are you an Expert?UVSC faculty and staff can add their names to the expert list by contacting Megan Laurie at (801) 863-7149 or laurieme@uvsc.edu. |
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