Jim Woodell
Director of Innovation and Technology Policy at Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
- Location
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Industry
- Higher Education
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Jim Woodell's Overview
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- Director of Innovation and Technology Policy at Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
- Principal at HELIX: the Higher Education Leadership and Innovation eXchange
- PhD Candidate at The Pennsylvania State University
- Past
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- Assistant Director at TRE Networks
- Consultant at Jobs for the Future
- Advisory Board Member at National University Telecommunications Network (NUTN)
- Dean of Academic Technology and Distance Learning at North Shore Community College
- Director of Distance Education at Southern New Hampshire University
- President at SCN Consulting (Self-employed)
- Director, Teaching with Internet Technologies at Marlboro College Graduate Center
- Director, Online Productions at Globalearn.com
- Professional Development Consultant at Tom Snyder Productions
- Independent Consultant (Self-employed)
- Videoconference Coordinator, Adult Learning Service at Public Broadcasting Service
- Training Specialist at Learning Systems International
- Research Assistant at Hezel Associates
- Education
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- Penn State University
- Harvard University
- Syracuse University
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Jim Woodell's Summary
I am currently Director of Innovation and Technology Policy at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), where I work closely with member institutions to develop tools and resources to enhance their regional engagement and economic development efforts. I serve as the lead staff member for APLU’s Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity (CICEP), and work to maintain APLU’s strong presence in the development and implementation of the national innovation and economic recovery agenda.
I am also a candidate for a Ph.D. in Higher Education at Penn State University, the #1 ranked Higher Education program in U.S. New and World Report's Best Graduate Schools. My scholarly focus is on how public research universities organize for their “fourth mission” of economic engagement.
Recently, I served as assistant director for Transformative Regional Engagement (TRE) Networks, focused on bringing together participants in the “quadruple helix” of business, government, universities, and non-profits for innovation-driven regional development.
Previously, I worked in distance education, instructional media, and e-learning for nearly 20 years. My experience ranges from the design and production of video for training, to coordinating the distribution of satellite-based videoconferences, to the development of online courses for teachers. I was a college teacher and administrator for ten years, including managing a large-scale distance learning program for Southern New Hampshire University, recently highlighted in Clayton Christenson’s book The Innovative University. I also served as Dean of Academic Technology and Distance Learning at North Shore Community College in Massachusetts.
I hold a Master of Education degree from Harvard University, and a BS in Public Communications (TV, Radio, and Film) from Syracuse University.
Specialties
Public policy; organizational development; technology-based economic development (TBED); technology transfer; public outreach and engagement; assessment and accountability; administration of large-scale online education program; best practices in online teaching and learning; instructional design; student services development; integration of academic and administrative technology; design, planning, and implementation of new student and faculty services; marketing, recruitment and retention.
Jim Woodell's Experience
Director of Innovation and Technology Policy
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Government Relations industry
September 2011 – Present (6 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area
Work closely with member institutions to develop tools and resources to enhance their regional engagement and economic development efforts. Serve as the lead staff member for APLU’s Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity (CICEP), and work closely with the organization’s Council on Engagement and Outreach (CEO) to advance APLU’s economic engagement agenda. Maintain APLU’s strong presence in the development and implementation of the national innovation and economic recovery agenda, and coordinate the organization’s advocacy efforts on technology and intellectual property issues.
Principal
HELIX: the Higher Education Leadership and Innovation eXchange
April 2010 – Present (1 year 11 months)
HELIX is not a company, but rather a project I'm working on to foster conversation about innovation in higher education. HELIX stands for Higher Education Leadership and Information eXchange, and my colleagues and I are working to make it an information sharing resource for Higher Education research, policy, and practice. We would like for HELIX to serve as the springboard for the next generation of higher education.
PhD Candidate
The Pennsylvania State University
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
August 2007 – Present (4 years 7 months)
Began full-time doctoral coursework in August, 2007. Prior to this, enrolled in a Penn State graduate certificate program in Institutional Research. Research interests include public policy development in the higher education arena; currently focusing on the role of information processing in decision making for science and technology and economic development policy. Also interested in public policy related to assessment and accountability; technology and distance learning.
Assistant Director
TRE Networks
August 2009 – September 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Transformative Regional Engagement (TRE) Networks is creating a national dialogue focused on higher education’s role in regional economic development. My responsibilities included: designing and developing toolkits for regional partnership building and benchmarking against effective program models; researching and pursuing funding opportunities; planning and coordinating a public policy-focused conference related to regional development involving the "quadruple helix" of business, government, higher education, and non-profits; coordinating with partners such as the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Council on Competitiveness, Center for American Progress, Manufacturing Institute, and numerous public research universities.
Consultant
Jobs for the Future
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry
February 2009 – December 2009 (11 months)
Assisted education and workforce development non-profit in developing strategies for and approaches to integrating Web 2.0 and online collaborative tools into grant initiatives. Focused on helping grantees with communication and dissemination, with an emphasis on enhancing conference experiences through online tools.
Advisory Board Member
National University Telecommunications Network (NUTN)
June 2005 – June 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Advisory Board Member, 2005 – 2008; Resource Groups Chair, 2007 – 2008; Organizational Development Committee Co-Chair, 2007 – 2008; Creator and developer of “NUTN Radio” professional development audioconferences and podcasts, 2006
Dean of Academic Technology and Distance Learning
North Shore Community College
Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry
October 2004 – June 2007 (2 years 9 months)
Responsible for all instructional media and technology as well as distance learning. Worked closely with Academic Affairs senior staff to strategically plan and implement online degree and certificate programs. Oversaw instructional design and media production staffs. Designed and implemented new, technology-infused learning spaces (physical and online), including "smart classrooms," and informal learning spaces. Provided guidance and support, working with other college components, for the development of online student services. Served as a member of Enrollment Management Team. Chair of the Information Technology Committee. In collaboration with peers on Academic Affairs senior staff, designed offerings specifically geared to adult, non-traditional learners (continuing education and "flexible learning options").
Director of Distance Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry
December 2002 – October 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw day-to-day operations of second largest online distance learning program in New England; responsible for strategic development of program; developed plans for and implemented marketing strategies and recruitment efforts; analyzed retention rates and developed student and faculty service enhancements focused on retention; conducted program evaluation; designed faculty development strategies; played lead role in campus-wide academic technology and administrative technology integration efforts.
President
SCN Consulting (Self-employed)
June 1999 – January 2003 (3 years 8 months)
Consulted on the design, development and strategic planning for K-12, postsecondary and corporate distance/e-learning, Web-based collaboration, knowledge management, professional development. Built staff of 5 full-time employees and 15 contractors; increased revenue from $65K in first year to $350K in third year. Clients and projects included:
• Educational Testing Service, Teaching and Learning Division, distance learning and collaboration for educational leaders
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) TeacherLine, online professional development for teachers
• University of Vermont, College of Education and Social Services, faculty development and collaboration delivered via learning management system (WebCT), case studies on improving classroom practice with technology
• Tufts University, Academic Technology, strategies for faculty development and use of online tools
Director, Teaching with Internet Technologies
Marlboro College Graduate Center
Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry
January 1997 – January 2003 (6 years 1 month)
Provided leadership for faculty and curriculum development in master’s program in educational technology. Supported the development of course delivery strategies and student support services. Assisted in program marketing and outreach. Taught three courses in curriculum design for educational media integration and in developing strategic plans for organizational change around technology implementation. Coordinated faculty and curriculum planning for 8 adjunct instructors.
Director, Online Productions
Globalearn.com
April 1998 – July 1999 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw the design and production of educational Web site; coordinated development of appropriate technology and grades 4-8 Social Studies curriculum; created teacher professional development materials; managed three-person Web development team and 8 contractors
Professional Development Consultant
Tom Snyder Productions
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry
July 1996 – April 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Responsible for the design and delivery of in-service professional development courses to teachers; contributed to the development of effective applications of technology in the classroom; participated in planning of Internet strategy, products and services
Independent Consultant
Self-employed
September 1993 – April 1996 (2 years 8 months)
Provided services related to the research, development, and application of technology in educational environments; clients and projects included:
• BBN-Bolt, Beranek & Newman, teacher professional development online service
• Blackside Film Productions, Inc., educational media coordinator for "Breakthrough" TV series
• Classroom, Inc., teacher professional development for technology integration
Videoconference Coordinator, Adult Learning Service
Public Broadcasting Service
Nonprofit; 201-500 employees; Media Production industry
April 1992 – June 1994 (2 years 3 months)
satellite-delivered continuing education
Training Specialist
Learning Systems International
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry
May 1991 – April 1992 (1 year)
video and computer-based training applications
Research Assistant
Hezel Associates
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Research industry
November 1988 – May 1990 (1 year 7 months)
educational telecommunications studies
Jim Woodell's Education
Penn State University
Ph.D., Higher Education
2007 – 2011
Begin full-time doctoral coursework in August, 2007. Prior to this, enrolled in a Penn State graduate certificate program in Institutional Research. Emphasis of doctoral work will be the roles of evaluation and assessment in higher education problem solving, decision making and strategic planning.
Harvard University
Ed.M., Human Development and Psychology; Technology in Education
1994 – 1996
Coursework included studies of strategic planning and organizational dynamics in education, and especially technology's role in change across the school enterprise. Completed courses at MIT's Sloan School of Management and Media Lab as part of masters program.
Syracuse University
B.S., Communications--Electronic Media; Education--Instructional Media
September 1985 – May 1989
Began a minor in Education Studies during junior year to focus my work in media production on educational and instructional media. Completed half of the coursework for the minor at the graduate level, in the School of Education's Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation program.
Activities and Societies: Executive Producer and Executive Director for Newhouse Student Productions, a student-run video and film production company serving the training and industrial film needs of local businesses; resident advisor in student housing.
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public policy, higher education, evaluation and assessment, strategic planning, problem solving, decision making, organizational learning, knowledge management, collaborative work, collaborative learning, distance learning, educational technology
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National University Telecommunications Network (NUTN), Association for Institutional Research (AIR), American Evaluation Association (AEA), University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), Obama '08, Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
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