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Anand Vangipuram to join iCIT as AIS Manager

Anand Vangipuram will join iCIT as Manager of Application Information Systems (AIS), beginning Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.   In his new position, Anand will provide leadership to the application development team, while fostering project management methodology and culture across iCIT and the UW-
Whitewater campus.  As a member of the iCIT management team, Anand will report to Elena Pokot, CIO.

Anand brings a deep understanding of higher education and the University of Wisconsin system practices to the position, along with strong knowledge of PeopleSoft application development practices, systems development lifecycle,  and project management.  He joins UW-Whitewater iCIT from the UW System Division of Information Technology (DoIT) in Madison, where he led a project team and operational staff during the implementation of the Oracle-PS Human Capital Management (HCM) system across the state.  Prior to that, he worked at UW-Milwaukee as an IS Supervisor in Academic Affairs, overseeing talent management, and at UW System DoIT as a IS Consultant/Project Manager.   Anand holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Anand’s office will be near the iCIT Administrative offices, in room L2010.  Please join us in welcoming Anand to the iCIT team!

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Divisional Meeting Presentations

Fall 2011 Divisional Meeting

Attached are the presentation slides from the Fall Divisional meeting on Dec. 1.  If you have any questions or comments on any of the topics presented, please feel free to leave a post here or contact your manager for more information.

Thank you to all of the participants who presented information on technology initiatives and process development.  Your comments and updates were valuable for all iCIT members!    

 

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iCIT Positions Posted

Classroom Technology Technician

A new position in the AV Team has been posted on the UW-Whitewater job bulletin, and iCIT is actively recruiting applicants.  This position is a 50% LTE position to support the audio-visual and other equipment in classrooms and instructional facilities at UW-Whitewater.  The person in this position will participate in troubleshooting and maintenance of classroom technical equipment and will assist with classroom remodeling and upgrade projects funded by grants and the academic colleges.  The position reports to Sara Deschner, Assistant Director of Instructional Facilities. 

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in working with current AV equipment including data projectors, sound systems, and other peripherals, and their interface to computers and networked systems.  For a complete job description and details on how to apply, visit the UW-Whitewater Employment site.

TSC Coordinator

Reporting to the Technology Support Center Manager,  this position assists in managing day-to-day operation of the iCIT Technology Helpdesk, helping customers in the use of University-supported technology and coordinating technology training for IT student employees.  The position entails building a successful student team that delivers effective service as a first point of contact for technology problems and questions. For information, contact Kent Steinike, CTSS.

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Congratulations, Dr. Karen Skibba!

Congratulations to Karen Skibba, Instructional Design Specialist, LTC, who recently received a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education with an Adult and Continuing Education Specialization from UW-Milwaukee.  The title of Karen’s  dissertation is: “An Investigation of How Faculty Members Learn to Teach Adult Students in Blended Programs.”

Her study found that experienced faculty members needed to learn anew and rethink pedagogical strategies when designing and teaching new course delivery formats.  Faculty members learning to teach are also adult learners who learn through experience and by conducting experiments.    This study confirmed that faculty members who teach in a blended program need guidance on how to use technology and also seek pedagogical strategies to increase both student and faculty success.

Karen was recently notified that her research will be published in 2012 book titled “Virtual Mentoring for Teachers: Online Professional Development Practices.”  Her chapter will be titled “Adult Learning Influence on Faculty Learning Cycle: Individual and Shared Reflections While Learning to Teach Online Lead to Pedagogical Transformations.”

Way to go, Dr. Karen!