UVSC Experts
 

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

 
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 Byrnes

Department: 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. Bauer

Department: 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 Birch

Department: 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. Jackson

Department: 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 Martin

Department: 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. Keller

Department: 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 Yells

Department: 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. Ferreira

Department: 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. Powell

Department: Business Management

Degrees Received: BA, MED

Expert Speaking Topics: Written Business, Communications

Contact Information: 796-7983 or powelldi@uvsc.edu

Doug Gardner

Department: 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 Miller

Department: 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 Miner

Department: 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 Englehardt

Department: 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. Seeley

Department: 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 Briscoe

Department: 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. Hunter

Department: Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security (and
Adjunct in Communication)

Degrees Received: BA History, BS Sociology (both BYU), MA
Communication, EdS Administration (both Univ. of Wyoming).

Expert Speaking Topics: Military History (WWI to date), Public Speaking
Skills, Genealogy, Military Special Operations, Terrorism.

Contact Information: 863-7739 or hunterja@uvsc.edu or
james.hunter@us.army.mil

Janel Mitchell

Department: 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 Stein

Department: 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 McClellan

Department: 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 McCormick

Department: 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 Krutsch

Department: 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. Macfarlane

Department: 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 Moore

Department: 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 Merrick

Department: 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 Snedegar

Department: 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 Richards

Department: 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 Marshall

Department: 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 Miner

Department: 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 Hugentobler

Department: 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 Haynes

Department: 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 SPHR

Department: 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 Storrs

Department: 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 Georgi

Department: 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 Crandell

Department: 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. Hammond

Department: 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 Butler

Department: 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 Stephenson

Department: 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. Madsen

Department: 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 Branam

Department: Telephone Service

Degrees Received: A.S., B.S

Expert Speaking Topics: Telecommunication and data networks

Contact Information: 863-8189, branamto@uvsc.edu

Travis Begay

Department: 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. Nielson

Department: 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 Hale

Department: 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 Huo

Department: 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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