Rodney B. Murray

E-Learning Executive / Podcaster / Pharmacologist

Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Industry: E-Learning

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Rodney B. Murray's Overview

Current

Executive Director of Academic Technology at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Secretary at PA/DE/NJ Distance Learning Association (PADLA)
President at MCS Consulting

Past

Adjunct Professor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at Jefferson Medical College
Director of Application & Web Services at Thomas Jefferson University

Director of Computer Services at Biosearch Incorporated
Doctoral Student at Temple University School of Medicine

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Education

Temple University School of Medicine
Temple University

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Dr. Murray is an educational technology executive, podcaster, pharmacologist, and an internationally recognized author and software developer. With 20 years of experience leading entrepreneurial software development teams in the higher education, healthcare and biotech sectors, he has brought innovative cutting edge solutions to clients. Using the latest technologies, he has helped organizations grow revenue by building online educational offerings, improving customer service, attracting and retaining talented staff, managing business partners, and expanding markets.

Specialties

project management, content management, knowledge management, web design, e-learning tools, podcast, podcasting, blogs, wikis, e-portfolios, training, medical education, healthcare education, pharmacology education, online learning, distance learning, business development, pharmacokinetics

Executive Director of Academic Technology

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry

March 2009 – Present (2 years 11 months)

The Executive Director of Academic Technology is responsible for planning and coordinating campus classroom and course technology including efforts to integrate pedagogically appropriate instructional design, educational technology and online learning techniques into new and existing educational programs and courses.

Secretary

PA/DE/NJ Distance Learning Association (PADLA)

2007 – Present (5 years)

President

MCS Consulting

January 1989 – Present (23 years 1 month)

MCS Consulting - Innovation in Web Technology

With over 20 years experience in technology, MCS helps clients design and implement cutting edge technology on the World Wide Web.

• Creative application of leading edge technology solutions
• Entrepreneurial approach to developing new business opportunities

Areas of Expertise:
• e-Learning, computing, medicine, pharmacology
• Web 2.0, blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking, web services
• Systems analysis, instructional design, marketing
• Website design and hosting

Adjunct Professor

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry

November 2008 – January 2009 (3 months)

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Jefferson Medical College

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry

February 1987 – September 2008 (21 years 8 months)

Dr. Murray was an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Jefferson Medical College where he taught sophomore medical students pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles.

Director of Application & Web Services

Thomas Jefferson University

Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry

February 1987 – September 2007 (20 years 8 months)

Rod directed a team of skilled application programmers, web designers and database administrators responsible for academic and administrative information systems, including public websites, intranet, portal, and content and learning management systems. He's promoted the latest web technologies including Web 2.0 applications, blogs, wiki's, podcasts and e-portfolios. He is a collaborative leader with broad-based hands-on expertise in education, medicine, and technology who builds relationships and teams in entrepreneurial and traditional environments.

Director of Computer Services

Biosearch Incorporated

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry

July 1982 – February 1987 (4 years 8 months)

Doctoral Student

Temple University School of Medicine

1974 – 1979 (5 years)

Published original research on the neuropharmacology of opiod agonists with special attention to the pupillary control system. Developed an infrared video pupillometer, and wrote and published pharmacologic calculation software, PHARM/PCS.

Temple University School of Medicine

1974 – 1979

Temple University

1968 – 1971

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Interests:

New technology, Second Life, motorcycles, recumbent biking, hiking, swimming, traveling, movies, and enjoying the beach in Cape May, NJ.

Groups and Associations:

TPNG (Technology Professionals Networking Group) PADLA (PA/DE/NJ Distance Learning Association) ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) GPSEG (Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group) Computers in Healthcare Education Symposium CMAC Philly