High School University
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Victoria Lynn Walker, PhD - Vita *
VICTORIA LYNN WALKER, PHD
Director of Professional Licensure Programs
Regent University
Professional and Continuing Education
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Virginia Beach, VA. 23464
757-***-**** office ********@******.***
Portfolio: http://www.victoriasdrive.com
EDUCATION
2006 - 2009 Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), in Education, Regent University
Concentration: Distance Education
Concentration: Higher Education - Research and Institutional Planning
Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Award
2001 - 2004 Master's of Education (M.Ed.), University of Hawaii
Major: Educational Technology
Research Fellow
1996 - 1998 Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program, University of Hawaii
Specialization: Secondary Education Social Studies
1990 - 1994 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Virginia Wesleyan College
Major: History
Graduated with honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor - Regent University - Taught various courses online and face-to-face for the
doctoral program in education and the master s program in educational leadership. Collaborated
with the graduate program faculty to develop and evaluate course materials and delivery methods.
Courses taught include educational technology for administrators, and research courses in research
design and analysis and qualitative research.
2011 - Present
Director of Professional Licensure Programs - Regent University - Responsible for the
development and implementation of the university continuing education professional licensure
programs providing education opportunities for university alumni and professional community
members including online, hybrid and traditional programs and fostering collaborative partnerships
internally and externally. Developed, maintained, and enforced the educational policies based on
requirements from accrediting agencies, approval boards, and government licensing agencies.
Interviewed, reviewed credentials, and supervised professional licensure program faculty,
instructors and staff to ensure the development and implementation of quality programs.
Developed, reviewed, and revised course, seminar and program curriculum to provide education
opportunities in accordance with approval board standards and program objectives.
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2009 - 2011
Director of Continuing Education & Instructional and Web Technologies - Regent University -
Served as program director and administrator of instructional and web technologies. Responsible
for the development and implementation of the Continuing Education (CE) Program providing
education opportunities for university alumni, professional community members, and six academic
programs including an online, hybrid and traditional programs and fostering collaborative
partnerships internally and externally. Developed, maintained, and enforced the CE educational
policies based on requirements from accrediting agencies, approval boards, and government
licensing agencies. Lead the strategic planning process and program development to establish
realistic goals and action plans. Developed, reviewed, and revised course, workshop and program
curriculum to provide education opportunities in accordance with approval board standards and
program objectives. Also, directed instructional and web technology use and training and served as
instructional technology expert. Provided consultation opportunities for faculty and staff on the use
of instructional and web technologies for the continual integration of current and new technologies
in traditional, hybrid and online programs. Served the chair and as a committee member on
numerous instructional technology and education committees to improve the use of educational
technology. Served as an instructional technology liaison with university departments. Presented
and co-presented research at national conferences and publish to peer reviewed journals. Electronic
portfolio trainer and administrator. Performed direct supervision of web support staff, continuing
education support staff, and graduate assistants.
2006 - Present
Instructional Systems Consultant and Instructional Designer - Private consultant to private and
public higher education institutions, k-12 schools and companies. Training and implementation of
instruction systems, instructional technologies, Web 2.0 technologies, instructional design
standards, electronic portfolios and assessments. Online program development, program and
evaluability assessments. Recent services where provided to the School of Education at the
University of Arizona and the Learning Resource Center at Virginia State University.
2005 - 2009
Instructional Designer - Regent University - Developed, implemented, and evaluated university
faculty and staff training in instructional and web technologies. Designed and developed traditional
and distance education training materials. Presented workshops and provided support to university-
wide academic advising units. Provided instruction, advising, and mentorship to faculty, staff, and
students in the use of technology and served as chair and committee member on numerous
technology and education committees. Designed and developed a virtual training facility in in a 3-
D virtual environment and completed extensive research on its use in education. Served as
Blackboard Administrator and Website Administrator. Monitored, managed, and evaluated web
and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires.
2003 - 2005
Curriculum Technology Support Coordinator - Regent University Provided mentoring and
training to new faculty in instructional technologies and online instruction. Served as Blackboard
Administrator and Website Administrator overseeing the development and maintenance of
Blackboard courses and school Websites. Established and facilitated the Regent University
Technology Professionals, a committee for instructional designers, technology training
professionals, distance education professionals, Web designers, and other technology personnel.
Created, developed and implemented electronic portfolio component for online PhD program,
developing all curriculum, content, and resource materials. Monitored, managed, and evaluated
web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and
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hires. Supervised web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff
searches and hires.
2002
Research Fellow - Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii - Worked with program
faculty researching instructional design practices, educational technologies and electronic
portfolios.
1999 - 2003
High School Teacher - Kamehameha Schools, Department of History - Taught high school level
world history courses during summer sessions to multicultural students from various socio-
economic backgrounds. Designed course syllabus, prepared lessons and class discussions,
facilitated group activities, and evaluated students. Collaborated with other high school teachers on
instructional practices, student support and discipline, and curriculum.
1998 - 2003
Middle School Teacher - Kamehameha Schools, Department of History - Taught middle school
level U.S. history courses to multicultural students from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Collaborated with middle school team members on instructional practices, student support and
discipline, and curriculum. Selected textbooks and hardware and software instructional technology.
Served as technology committee member establishing policies for technology integration in the
classroom and providing instructional technology training for students and faculty. Student
electronic portfolio trainer and advisor.
1987 1992
Teacher s Aid with Exceptional Children Princess Anne High School
Assisted in the instruction and tutoring of exceptional children.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2011-Present Chair, Educator Conference School of Education, Regent University
2011-Present Vice Chair, Advisory Committee Gifted Education Community Advisory
Committee VA Beach School Board
2011-Present Technology Survey Committee Regent University
2009-Present Chair, Continuing Education Regent University
Committee
2009-Present Editor Faith and Therapy Journal, Regent University
2009-Present Ad-Hoc Reviewer Journal of Virtual Worlds Research
2008-Present Advisory Committee Gifted Education Community Advisory
Committee VA Beach School Board
2009-2010 Chair, Educator Conference School of Education, Regent University
2009 Identification Subcommittee Gifted Education Identification
Subcommittee VA Beach School Board
2009 Virtual Conference Virtual World Best Practices in Education
Conference
2008-2009 Curriculum Committee Continuing Education Committee, Regent
University
2005-2007 Integration Committee Regent University
2004-2006 Chapter Officer - Phi Delta Kappa Tidewater, Virginia
2003-2006 Chair Technology Committee Regent University
1999-2003 Technology Committee Kamehameha Middle School
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2009 - Present Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE)
2009 - Present Regent Leadership Society
2008 - Present Counselor Educators in Second Life (CESL)
2007 - Present International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
2007 - Present Association of Virtual Worlds
2006 - Present Learning Technologies Learner Group
2007 - Present Microsoft Online Research Panel
2001 - Present Phi Delta Kappa - International Association for Professional Educators
1993 - Present Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
1993 - Present Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
PUBLICATIONS
Walker, V. L. (under review). Experiential learning experiences in a 3-D virtual environment for clinical
skill development: Interviewing and mental health diagnosis role-playing. International Journal of
Virtual and Personal Learning Environments.
Walker, V. L. (under review). Using mixed-methods to examine student perceived learning benefits of a
virtual environment for applied skill development. Journal of Virtual World Research.
Walker, V. L. & Bauman, S. (under development). Using the 3D virtual environment Second Life to
practice group facilitation skills and improve student learning.
Walker, V. L. (2010, January). Displaying leadership when responding to new technologies. Thoughts on
the Matter. Christian Leader. Regent University.
Walker, V. L. (2009). Traditional and 3D virtual learning activities: Evaluating cognitive,
affective, and psychomotor learning. Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba
Queensland, Australia. http://www.learningtechnologies.com.au/files/Walker_LT2009.pdf.
Walker, V. L., & Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J. (2009). Educational opportunities for clinical
counseling simulations in Second Life. Innovate, 5(5).
http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=711&action=synopsis.
Walker, V. L. (2009). 3D virtual learning in counselor education: Using Second Life in
counselor skill development. Journal of Virtual World Research, 2(1).
https://journals.tdl.org/jvwr/article/view/423/463.
Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J. & Walker, V. L. (2009). Web 2.0: Facilitating interactivity and collaborative
relationships in an online human service counseling skills course. Journal of Technology in Human
Services, 27(3), 175-193. doi:10.1080/15228830903093031
Walker, V., Rehfuss, M., & Parks-Savage, A. (2008). Using e-portfolios in a counseling distance learning
program. Journal of Technology in Counseling, 5(1). http://jtc.colstate.edu/Vol5_1/Walker.htm.
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Walker, V. L. (2007, June 18). Developing a distance learning ePortfolio system. The eLearning Guild,
Learning Solutions e-Magazine, 1-10.
Bruce, S. & Walker, V. L. (2006, Fall). NAGAP 2006 Promotional Excellence Award Recipient:
Winning Strategies for Effective Web Design. Perspectives Newsmagazine, 18(4), 12-14.
Dissertation:
Walker, V. L. (2009). Using three-dimensional virtual environments in counselor education for mental
health interviewing and diagnosis: Student perceived learning benefits. (Doctoral dissertation, Regent
University). ProQuest Direct Complete database. (UMI 3374779). Retrieved from
http://gradworks.umi.com/3374779.pdf
Thesis:
Walker, V. L. (2004). Integrating video in electronic portfolios. (Masters thesis, University of Hawaii).
ERIC Database. (ED490538). Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED490538.pdf
INVITED ADDRESSES, WORKSHOPS, & SEMINARS
Walker, V. L. (2010, November 6). Using Virtual Environments to Reach Our Global Goals. Regent
University Global Summit. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2010, June 17). Developing an ePortfolio for Academic and Professional Marketing
Purposes- Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, November 19). Traditional and 3D Virtual Learning Activities: Evaluating
Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Learning, Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba
Queensland, Australia.
Walker, V. L. (2009, June 22). Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio - Ph.D.
Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, April 16). Designing Your Online Courses for Successful Teaching and Learning
Experiences. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, March 16). Virtual Worlds & Second Life: Exploring an Immersive Virtual
Environment for Education. ACCESS/ Next Step Conference, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Building a Sensible Foundation for Constructing and Evaluating
Your Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Web 2.0 Technologies in Hybrid and Online Courses. Virginia
State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, June). Creating a Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio. Ph.D.
Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2007, July). Learning and Marketing ePortfolios. Ph.D. Counseling in Education,
Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2006, July 18). What is an ePortfolio an How do I Create One? Ph.D. Counseling in
Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
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Walker, V. L. (2005, July 13). Creating an ePortfolio. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral
Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2004, July 14). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One? Ph.D.
Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
CONSULTATIONS
Sept.10 - Present Virtual Environments and Webcasting for Global Initiatives, Global Affairs,
Regent University
Dec. 09 - May 2010 Virtual Environments for Improved Learning, School of Education, University of
Arizona
January 12, 2010 Online Program Development. Virginia State University.
April 16, 2009 Designing Hybrid and Online Courses. Virginia State University.
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Media in Online Courses. Virginia State University.
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Effective Instructional Design: Constructing and Evaluating Traditional, Hybrid,
and Online Courses. Virginia State University.
Feb. - April, 2007 Evaluability Assessment, Human Services Program, Regent University.
Oct. - Dec., 2006 Effective Communication and Practices by Chesapeake Virginia s Adult
Education Continuing Education (AECE) Department.
PRESENTATIONS
Walker, V. L. (2010, September 15). Evaluating Student Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor
Learning During Patient Interviewing and Diagnosis Activities. 2nd Virtual Conference on Counseling.
2009-2010 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School
Board on June 22, 2010.
Walker, V. L. (2010, April 24). Using 3-D Virtual World Learning Environments in Education: A
Discussion of Two Studies and Their Implications. Educator s Conference, Regent University, Virginia
Beach, VA.
Walker, V. L. (2009, September 12). Simulations and Role-Playing in Second Life: Interviewing and
Diagnosing Clients in a 3-D Virtual Environment. Association for Assessment in Counseling and
Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA.
Walker, V. L. (2009, September 11). Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies in an Online Course for Improved
Interaction and Learning. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old
Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Walker, V. L. & Rehfuss, M. (2009, September 11). Using ePortfolios to Evaluate Student Learning and
Assist Students in Marketing Their Skills. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education
Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
2008-2009 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School
Board on June 16, 2009.
Walker, V. L. (2009, March 27, 28, & 29). Using a 3D Virtual Environment for Improved Student
Learning. Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference, Second Life.
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Walker, V. L. (2009, March 19). 3D Virtual World Learning: Using Second Life in a Counseling Mental
Health Diagnosis Course. UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference.
Walker, V. L. (2008, March 12-14). 3D Virtual World Learning Environments (i.e. - Second Life) in
Blended and Online Education. UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference - Raleigh, NC.
Walker, V. L. (2007, November 7-9). Virtual World Learning Objects in Online Education. Sloan
Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L., Biles. E., & Dominguez, A. (2007, November 7-9). Web 2.0 Learning Objects in Online
and Blended Courses. Sloan Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L. (2007, April 27). Website (Re)-Design: Key Considerations and Lessons Learned. National
Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L. (2006, September 28). Assessing, Testing, and Evaluating Learners. Doctorial Teaching
Seminar, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2006, September 14). ePortfolios: A Career Advantage. Regent University, Virginia
Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, December 14). Analyzing Your Web Traffic: Using Urchin Software to Improve
Your Website. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, February 23). Electronic Portfolios - The Next Step. Regent University, Virginia
Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, February 9). Electronic Portfolios and My Career. Regent University, Virginia
Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2004, June 30). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One? Regent
University. Virginia Beach, Va.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES & CERTIFICATIONS
2011 Blackboard Course Management System 9.1, Regent University
2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Major: Distance Education,
Regent University
2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Major: Higher Education Research and Institutional
Planning, Regent University
2006 Doctoral Teaching, Regent University
2006 Blackboard Course Management System, Regent University
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: Master CIW Designer
Certified Internet Web Professional: E-Commerce Designer - August 2005
Certified Internet Web Professional: Professional - March 2005
Certified Internet Web Professional: Associate - November 2004
1998 Teaching Certification - Secondary Education, University of Hawaii
TECHNICAL SKILLS
WEB DESIGN PROGRAMMING GRAPHIC DESIGN
Victoria Lynn Walker, PhD - Vita 8
Adobe Dreamweaver, XML, XHTML, DHTML, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Contribute, HTML, CSS, Java Script (basics), JASC Paint Shop Pro,
Microsoft Front Page PHP (basics), Coldfusion (basics) Adobe Fireworks
OPERATING SYSTEMS WEBSITE ANALYTICS PRESENTATION
Windows, Google Analytics, Urchin, Smart Station, PowerPoint,
Macintosh OS Web Trends Hyperstudio
COURSEWARE SCREEN CAPTURE SIMULATION/ 3D VIRTUAL
Blackboard Adobe/Macromedia Captivate Second Life, Active Worlds,
TechSmith Camtasia Google Wave
MULTIMEDIA ONLINE CONFERENCING OFFICE
Adobe Flash Wimba, Elluminate, Skype Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
Outlook, Publisher, OneNote
AWARDS
2009 Outstanding Graduate of Doctorate of Philosophy in Education Regent University
2008 Distinctive Service Award - Regent University
2006 Promotional Excellence Award - National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions
Professionals. Category: Winning Strategies for Web Design
2005 The American Association of Webmasters Gold Award
Website: http://www.regent.edu/psychology
2002 Research Fellow, Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii.
1994 Merit Award Virginia Wesleyan College
IN THE MEDIA
SPC Faculty Honored for Academic, Community Achievements October 20, 2011
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Rachel Judy.
http://www.regent.edu/news_events/?article_id=1117&view=full_article
The Wave of the Future - July 2010
Charisma Magazine. Interviewed by Amy Green
http://strang.imirus.com/Mpowered/imirus.jsp?volume=str10&issue=8&page=70
SPC Launches Continuing Education Website January 7, 2010
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Sarah Dolan.
http://www.regent.edu/news_events/?article_id=583&view=full_article
Alumna Pioneers Online Counseling Learning in Second Life June 9, 2009
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Sarah Dolan.
http://www.regent.edu/news_events/?article_id=460&view=full_article
Counselor Education in a 3D Virtual Environment - January 10, 2009
Education in Second Life: Highlights from 2008.
https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/features/blog/2009/01/10/education-in-second-life-highlights-
from-2008
VOLUNTEER
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2011-Present Chair of Educator s Conference Regent University
The Changing American Student
2011-Present Vice Chair Community Advisory Committee on Gifted
Education
2010-Present Children s/Youth Ministry Vineyard Community Church
2009-Present Hospitality Team Connect Vineyard Community Church
2008-Present Committee Member Community Advisory Committee on Gifted
Education
2010 United Way Day of Caring United Way
2009-2010 Chair of Educator s Conference Regent University
2009 Identification Committee City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education
Identification Subcommittee
2009 Outreach Center Soup Kitchen Meal Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
Preparation
2009 Operation School Supply Volunteer WAVY TV 10 - Operation School Supply
2009 Conference Volunteer 2009 Virtual World Best Practices in
Education Conference
2006 Outreach Center Soup Kitchen Meal Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
Preparation
2004-2010 Girl Scouts Parent
2003-2006 Parent Teacher Association PTA Windsor Oaks Elementary School
1996 Instructional Aid Virginia Living Museum
1987-1992 Teacher s Aid with Exceptional Princess Anne High School
Children
1985-1986 Summer Camp Aid St. Joseph s Villa, Richmond, Virginia
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