Jennifer Darrow, MAT '00

Jenny is putting her GC education to good use "just over the Connecticut River." Keene State College is getting the benefit of her talents as she serves as their Team Leader for Instructional Technology. In this capacity she heads up faculty development, training and faculty technology grants.

"It's a challenge but I'm thoroughly enjoying it," says Jenny. "It's a juggling act between sustaining the technology that we currently support (technology enabled classrooms, Blackboard, Contribute, Dreamweaver, digital video, etc., etc.) and keeping abreast of new trends."

What are those trends? Jenny relates that the talk around the Keene State campus has been about electronic portfolios. According to Jenny, they're at the very beginning stages and have yet to examine how they could be used across campus but the interest is definitely there, especially in their education department.

"My year at the GC will certainly come into play if KSC heads in this direction."

As an alum of the Grad Center, all this will come as no surprise to Jenny. "E-Portfolios are a great example of the merging between curriculum, pedagogy and technology. My year at the GC will certainly come into play if KSC heads in this direction."

Leading Keene State's technology efforts isn't the only "career" for this energetic multi-tasker. On October 9, 2004, she married Dave Saxe in South Newfane, Vermont.

I had two major developments in the last year: Dave and I were married on October 9th 2004 in South Newfane, Vermont. And on August 27, 2005 the couple welcomed their baby boy into the world. Happily adds Jenny, "Bennett Dan Saxe is now 9 weeks old and is the absolute joy of my life! He's just learning that he has hands and is constantly putting them into his mouth. It's amazing how parenthood puts all extraneous things in perspective."

From the sounds of it, we're sure you have just the right perspective on life, Jenny, and we're proud that you're a member of our community.

Move Ahead, Save Time and Money with Certificate Programs

We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our Certificate Program offerings. This move is being made to respond to the needs of our alums and the public, in general. Those with advanced degrees may be seeking further knowledge but not another Master's degree. Others are simply desiring to upgrade their skills. In both cases, however, students want "something to show for their efforts" rather than just a transcript listing their courses. Our Certificate Programs provide the focus, education, and "seal of approval" to meet this demand. There's additional good news for residents of Vermont as well. We are in the process of finalizing the opportunity for tuition assistance for many of these programs Under the Provisions of the VT High Skills Training Project, 70% of a student's tuition cost may be eligible for coverage.

Undergraduate level intro courses are fully online and require that the applicant has studied at an institute of higher education prior to admittance. The advanced certificates require prior completion of a Bachelor's degree. Advanced courses are hybrid by design with attendance encouraged on a twice-monthly basis. However, distant participants can access the classes through podcasting and use of our discussion platform. All classes are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. Certificates can be completed within a year.

Undergrad Programs:

• Networks and Computer Systems Administration
• Web Development
• Managing Through IT

Grad programs:

• Advanced Certificate in Web Design
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Teaching
• Advanced Certificate in Web Programming
• Socially Responsible Management

For more information, please contact Margaret Donahue at mdonahue@gradcenter.marlboro.edu.

New Gallery at the GC

We've put the finishing touches on our new gallery.

The gallery is located on the first floor in the space formerly occupied by the USDA. Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Grad Center employees Kelly Fletcher, Kathy Urffer, and KP Peterson, this inviting space has been completely refurbished. Visitors will now find a changing display of works of art in a comfortable, brightly lit environment that allows the pieces to be fully appreciated.

Currently on display is the astounding /microMODERN /- an exhibit of art in science. Sponsored by Chroma Technology Corp. /microMODERN / features formerly microscopic images created for research by some of the world's top scientists re-formatted as photographic works of art. Most of the images were obtained via CCD cameras showing fluorescence microscopy. Viewed in this enlarged presentation, they capture the goal of all great art - our re-thinking the world around us.

When you're dropping by the Center, make time to enjoy this terrific addition to our community.

Class Notes

Trish (Mellett) Keenan, ISM '98 recently told us: In September, I completed the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. I continue to have more fun than I should doing development in ColdFusion, as well as web design and print publications for the Cambridge Public Schools. Life remains great for the girls and I in the big city.

Kamini Fernandez, MSIE '04 updated us: Monsoon days are over and the sun is shining again. "October heat" in Mumbai is said to be the "hottest"! My company- http://www.mielesecurity.com, is spreading its tentacles throughout the globe now with clientele in various parts of the world, like Mauritius (my native country), China, Middle East. They are planning to walk towards Europe and US as well. I read a lot when I have time and planning to give as much exam as I can to strengthen my career. I must say that I got interested in the network security field when I was doing the MSIE course from Marlboro College. Part of the credit goes to the college and my husband who explained to me the basics of networking and answered whatever queries I used to have.

Career Opportunities

Instructional Technologist
Empire State College


The Center for Learning and Technology, Saratoga Springs, NY, seeks an instructional technologist to support use of technology to enhance learning, particularly to faculty and students of the college's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.

Responsibilities:

• Work with curriculum developers to design and create technology-mediated learning experiences.
• Provide instructional design and technical support for faculty using technology in teaching.
• Identify and organize web and multimedia resources for students and faculty.
• Provide helpdesk technical support to faculty and students at a distance.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. At least 2 related work experiences. Demonstrated ability to create multimedia or interactive learning experiences. Ability to provide PC support at a distance. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on a development team.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong preference for candidates experienced with Flash. Coursework in Educational Technology or a related area. Ability to use Dreamweaver, Photoshop/Illustrator, Director, Premier or similar tools. Knowledge of user interface design. Knowledge of adult learning, K-12 education, instructional design or learning theory. Experience with online communities.

Special Information (e.g., travel required, evening hours, etc.): This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours, and occasional overnight travel within New York State. This position is best suited to someone who prefers a fast paced environment and seeks to actively develop new skills.

Rank/Salary: $36,000-$40,000
Applications due by: 11/23/2005
Anticipated start date: 1/06

Empire State College
Office of Human Resources
One Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866


Flash Consultant
Mok3 Incorporated

Mok3 Incorporated of Waltham, MA, is developing a new travel portal. We are looking for a Flash consultant for the next one to two months, and possibly more if the need materializes. Our preference is to have someone who can work onsite, in our Waltham offices. This is a very important, time-sensitive project. The consultant will need to be able to start right away, and work full-time during the duration of the contract.
Requirements:
Excellent understanding of the following aspects of the flash API: actionscript, and well designed, modular code practices XML parsing local connection objects the Datagrid object, or an equivalent widget interacting of flash and javascript in a web page Good UI design skills
Optional:

• Shockwave (Director, Lingo, 3D)
• Web design skill, including HTML, DHTML, CSS and AJAX
• Artistic talent to create icons, web page layouts, etc...
• Knowledge of ASP.NET, C#

About the company:
Mok3 is committed to providing travel and hospitality companies with the most compelling visual content on the market. Our high quality SuperTours are easy to use, web-friendly, and so interactive and lifelike that they give travel consumers the feeling of *actually being there.* Mok3 was founded in 2002 and is a venture-based company in Waltham, MA.

Imad Jureidini
Mok3 Incorporated
55 Moody St, Suite 21
Waltham, MA
imad@mok3.com
tel: 781-250-4740
fax: 781-893-5797

Training Coordinator
Center for Health and Learning, Brattleboro, is a nonprofit health education organization: workshop administration.
Job Description
1. Coordinate professional development events from identifying and planning through to training follow-up and filing. This process includes, but is not limited to:

• Assisting in initial arrangements
• Determining budget and participant costs
• Creating announcements, web page, and flyer
• Coordinating mailing
• Recruitment
• Processing registrations and cancellations
• Communications with registrants, trainers and site
• Arranging site, AV equipment, food, and lodging
• Preparing training materials
• Compiling post-training information, evaluations and follow-up billing
• Filing records in both paper and computer forms

2. Maintenance of records

• Data entry of participant information into Access
• Maintenance of mailing lists, list serves
• Providing reports and labels

3. Administration

• Answer telephone
• Support of Executive Director
• Office Management
• Research

Qualifications

• Administrative, organizational and coordination skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Access
• Communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Experience in training and publications design helpful
• Experience with budgets and mathematical skills helpful
• Experience and/or interest in health education

Deadline: immediate. Send cover letter, resume and three references to: info@healthandlearning.org

Ellen Tarallo-Falk, Executive Director
Center for Health and Learning (CHL)
28 Vernon St. Suite 319
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-0488 direct line
(802) 254-5816 fax
joellen@healthandlearning.org

Manager of Web Services
Landmark College, Putney, VY

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Manager of Web Services is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the Intranet campus-wide communication and information system, and related web-based course management systems. The Manager collaborates with faculty and staff on web project planning and implementation, and provides user training on web resources and consultation and back-end maintenance for the College's public website.

Qualifications: Master's Degree or equivalent experience related to web-based technologies and a minimum of five years of experience managing web services, preferably in a higher education environment. A minimum of two years experience with web application, design and programming; strong working knowledge of HTML, SQL, JavaScript, and CGI and experience maintaining web servers are required. Experience with CSS, Cold Fusion and Apache web servers is preferred. Solid understanding of web usability and accessibility requirements and strategies as well as site, page, and content design is necessary. Successful experience leading and managing projects and a strong ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students is essential.

See: http://www.landmarkcollege.org/about/employ_current.html#fac_staff

Landmark College offers challenging employment with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program.

Graphic Artist/Web Designer
Vermont Living magazine is accepting applications for full and part-time positions to work in their Bethlehem, NH office.

Graphic Artist/Web Designer - working knowledge of Adobe GOLive!, HTML, Photoshop, strong writing skills.

Multimedia, Inc. is a Vermont based internet marketing company and publisher of Vermont Living magazine, NHLiving.com, Meliving.com, NorthernNew England.com and many other web portals.

Mai or e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
Multimedia, Inc.
P.O. Box 64
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
jobs@masresults.com

Director of Educational Technology Services
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Smith College invites applicants for the position of Director of Educational Technology Services, in the department of Information Technology Services. The Director functions as the chief academic technology officer of the College and manages Educational Technology Services. The Director provides leadership and vision in the field of information technology for teaching and learning and actively promotes the use of technology in support of the educational and research mission of the College. This person is a manager of support services, consulting with and advising faculty, academic departments and divisional committees and directing 13 professional staff, including an assistant director, software developers, media specialists, and classroom technology specialists, and 40 student staff. The Director develops and monitors equipment and operating budgets in excess of $1,800,000 and manages a fund for the promotion of educational innovation. The Director conducts long-range planning for educational technology, leads College policy deliberations, and serves on the Committee on Educational Technology, a standing committee of the faculty, and the Information Technology Coordinating Committee, the highest-level IT committee at the College. The Director reports to the Executive Director of ITS.