at University of Rochester
Rochester, New York Area
- Current
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- Educational Activity Coordinator & Webmaster at University of Rochester
- Past
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- Lead Researcher, Lab for Technological Literacy at Rochester Institute of Technology
- Chair, Board of Directors at ArtPeace Inc.
- Director of Digital Ripple at Rochester Institute of Technology CACSI Lab
- COO at Art For Everyone
- Educator at Rochester City School District
- Professional Artist at Freelance Commissions
- Education
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- Rochester Institute of Technology
- State University of New York at Buffalo
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Eric M. Grace’s Summary
I am focused on learner-centric pedagogies and enhancing the technological literacy of both students and staff, within the higher education environment, using the latest theory, practical resources and applications.
My goal is to continuously advance my knowledge of effective methodologies and best practices to provide faculty with the best support and students with the highest level of quality education.
Visit: http://ericmgrace.com
Eric M. Grace’s Specialties:
Educational Management, Program Management, Personnel Management, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Training, Client Relations, Grant Development, Branding, Marketing
Eric M. Grace’s Experience
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Educational Activity Coordinator & Webmaster
University of Rochester
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
I am an Educational Activity Coordinator & Webmaster for the University of Rochester Medical Center, Office of Continuing Professional Education.
I am responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing continuing medical education activities accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians and health-care professionals. As a webmaster, I am responsible for creating, managing, and editing the CPE office websites and online registration for educational events. -
Lead Researcher, Lab for Technological Literacy
Rochester Institute of Technology
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — August 2009 (1 year 8 months)
I was the Lead Researcher & Developer for the Lab for Technological Literacy at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The LTL is supporting technological development and outreach initiatives focused on narrowing the digital divide locally & abroad.
In addition, I was an Adjunct Faculty Member for the Information Technology Department at RIT. I developed, implemented, and taught a new course in HFOSS development for the international OLPC efforts in collaboration with Sugar Labs and Fedora, focused on 4th grade level mathematic games and educational applications. -
Chair, Board of Directors
ArtPeace Inc.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2008 — July 2009 (1 year 7 months)
As the Chair of the Board of Directors, I am responsible for strategic planning, program development, and guiding the organization to a successful future. ArtPeace, Inc. is a 501(c3) not-for-profit organization founded in Rochester, New York, that cultivates positive living and working. ArtPeace is transforming education and creating social change by developing strengths in under-served youth and adults, through the integration of arts, recreation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
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Director of Digital Ripple
Rochester Institute of Technology CACSI Lab
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2006 — January 2008 (2 years 1 month)
I was the developer and director of the Digital Ripple Program, resulting in the first free municipal WiFi mesh network created by students in the world. The Digital Ripple is an 100 hour job training course for youth, ages 14-20. The program teaches math, science, technology, literary arts, visual arts, and physical education while addressing all of the Developmental Assets of the Search Institute.
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COO
Art For Everyone
(Education Management industry)
July 2004 — December 2007 (3 years 6 months)
I was the Chief Operations Officer for a small educational company that I co-founded, to serve a need in the community, addressing the educational and digital divide.
Art for Everyone developed and implemented after school programing for the Rochester After School Academy, the Rochester City School District, and the City of Rochester. The programming varied from grades 4-12 and the content ranged from visual arts, technology, and business training. -
Educator
Rochester City School District
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)
September 2004 — August 2007 (3 years )
I was responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for art classes grades 7-12. I taught, managed, and assessed 500 students/year for a three year period to a socially, culturally, and economically diverse population. 100% of my student population is identified as urban, under-served, and at-risk youth. A large percentage of the students have learning and emotional disabilities. The district consists of a large international community where English is a second or third language. The Rochester City School District has the highest poverty rate in the state as well as highest rate of violent incidents in a school setting.
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Professional Artist
Freelance Commissions
(Fine Art industry)
January 2000 — December 2006 (7 years )
I've worked on several professional commissions, some including public bronze sculpture castings for the University of Buffalo's Center for the Arts Foundry, on commissions worth up to $ 500,000.00 . My roles included client relations, planning & implementation, fine art restoration, mold making, casting, and finishing.
Eric M. Grace’s Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Science for Teaching , NYS Certified K-12 Visual Arts Teacher
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Fine Art , Art History Minor
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Eric M. Grace’s Websites:
Eric M. Grace’s Groups:
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One Laptop Per Child - OLPC -
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Official RIT Alumni Association
