Patrick Fleming
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: 352-***-****
EDUCATION:
August 2001-2008
University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida
Ph.D Candidate in Texts and Technology
Dissertation Research Area: Disability and Web Accessibility
Completed Coursework and qualifying exams
June 1998-May 2002
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, Florida
M.S. in Educational Technology
August 1979-1983
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Re.D in Recreation and Parks Administration
Completed coursework and qualifying exams
Sept.1972-March 1974
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
M.Ed in Recreation and Parks
Emphasis: Therapeutic Recreation
Sept. 1966-August 1970
Marist College
B.A. in English
Minor: Education
AWARDS:
2009
2008
2007
2005-2006
2004
2004
2003
2002
2002-2003
2001-2002
1999
1972
1973
Fulbright Hays Educational Award China
State of Florida Service Learning Award
Fulbright Hays Teaching Fellowship Poland
Fulbright Teaching Fellowship-Kyrgystan and Kazakstan
Project Harmony U.S.-Armenia Exchange Program Department of State
Fulbright Hays Educational Grant-India
Summer Doctoral Fellowship-Washington State University
Innovative Faculty of the Year, Central Florida Community College
Doctoral Merit Fellowship, University of Central Florida
Doctoral Fellowship, University of Central Florida
Environmental Education Award, Florida Department of Environmental Education
Traineeship, Bureau of Education of the Handicapped
Traineeship, Bureau of Education of the Handicapped
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
August 2001-2008
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Adjunct Instructor: Taught Composition II, Professional Writing, Technical Writing. Formulated course structure and requirements; taught in multiple modalities, including online and mixed media.
April 1993-May 2010
College of Central Florida, Ocala, Florida
Professor: Courses taught included Microcomputer Applications, Introduction to Computer Technology, Educational Technology, Leadership and Supervision, Personal Wellness, Business Math; taught via online and interactive television. Taught classes for three years in the Continuing Education Division including Microsoft application and operating system software.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
1993-2001
College of Central Florida, Ocala, Florida
Various Positions: Distance Learning Facilitator: 1997-2001; developed and implemented online course initiative which today serves more than 800 students each term; implemented training programs and other procedures; trained faculty in use of course authoring tool (Web CT); Media Coordinator: 1993-1997: worked with faculty and staff to produce, author and disseminate media products and equipment.
1989-1993
Marketing Consultant, Tampa, Florida
Consulted with a wide range of clients on marketing promotions designed to increase ticket sales and brand recognition. Clients included the Florida International Scholarship Foundation (FISF), the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago White Sox, Drake University. Included among these activities was the successful promotion of two multi- performer concerts featuring Jimmy Buffett in 1987 and 1989 for the benefit of the FISF.
1986-1989
Select A Seat, Tampa, Florida
Marketed computerized ticketing software to arena, stadia, parks and zoos throughout the United States. This mini-computer company provided turn key systems for its clients.
1983-1986
First State Financial, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Worked as an investment broker specializing in leisure industry investments.
1980-1982
Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Served as Media and Activity Coordinator for multi-billion dollar construction project; organized and programmed a cable televisions station; planned and conducted activities, coordinated cooperative education program in which Saudi nationals worked in internship programs with various professionals.
1974-1979 Youth Services Bureau, South Bend, Indiana
Served as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for community programs targeted at juvenile
youth experiencing legal and educational setbacks. Programs included tutoring, counseling,
residential camping and home visits.
1970-1972 Roselle Catholic High School, Roselle New Jersey
Taught High School English, Religion, Social Service while creating a student based Social
Action Club which served the local community service needs.
PUBLICATION/PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS
“Digitizing Disability: Intersections of Disability Theory, New Media and Accessibility Design in an age of Electronic Media.” Invited Dissertation Presentation, Wayne State University, November 21, 2003
“XML and Its Role in Building Accessible, Web-Based Information,” IEEE, IPCC 2003: The Shape of Knowledge, Orlando, FL, September 21-24, 2003
“When the Academy Meets THE ACADEMY! Lessons Learned from a High School Academy on a Community College Campus.” Presentation conducted at the 14th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL, April 2003
“Accessibility and Online Education: Developing An Institutional Strategic Plan.” Presentation conducted at the 14th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL, April 2003
“Making Online Courses Accessible for All People.” Presentation given at the Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, FL, February 2003
“All Things to All Online Students: Assessing Faculty Attitudes Towards the Disabled and the Accessibility of Their Online Courses.” With Dr. Paul Dombrowski, University of Central Florida Presentation to be given at The Eighth Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN): The Power of Online Learning: November 2002
"Whose Web Is It Anyway: Make Web Courses accessible to all students." Presentation conducted at the 13th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 2002.
"Lessons Learned from the Online Pits." Presentation conducted at the 12th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 2001.
"Florida Landscape Online." Poster session conducted at the 12th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 2001.
“Developing an online based environmental education curriculum: the community college perspective.” Poster presentation given at the 3rd Water Information Summit, Miami, Florida, November 2000.
“Make Every Drop Count.” Presentation conducted at the 12th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 2000.
“Developing Community Partnerships in Environmental Education: The Online Course Approach.” Presentation conducted at the Innovations 2003 Conference of the League of Innovations in the Community College, January 2000.
“The Florida Waters Story: Developing an Online Class.” Presentation conducted at the Inaugural International Conference on Web CT Training, Vancouver, Canada, June 1999
“The Florida Waters” Story Presentation conducted at the 12th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 1999.
“Putting the TECH in TeaCH” Presentation conducted at the Valencia Community College Symposium on Preparing Teachers in Florida, March 1999.
“CFCC Online: From Zero to Cyberspace in Six Weeks” Presentation conducted at the 12th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville FL, April 1998.
"Putting the TECH in TEaCH." Paper presented at the WebNet 98 Conference on the Internet, Orlando, FL November 1998.Erie, PA, April 1993.
SKILLS:
Microsoft Certified Professional, (Summer 2002)
MCSA, MCSE (Fall 2004)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications; Adobe Dreamweaver Suite including Fireworks and Flash
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Dance
United States Distance Learning Association
League of Environmental Educators of Florida
Society of Technical Communication
Association of Teachers of Technical Writing
Modern Language Association
REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request