Education
Professional Development
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
Publications
Presentations

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Administration, Leadership and Technology (2005)
New York University, New York, NY
Dissertation: Online Technologies Self-efficacy, Self-regulated Learning, and Experiential Variables as Predictors of Final Grade and Satisfaction in College-level Online Courses

Master of Arts / Master of Library Science, Political Science and Public Administration (1996)
St. John's University, New York, NY
Thesis: The Evolution of the New Religious Right in the United States: A Test of the Status Politics and Resource Mobilization Theories, M.A. Thesis, St. John's University, 1996.

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1993)
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Professional Development

Sloan-C Online Teaching Certificate (2008).

Evaluating Distance Education Courses for College Credit Recommendations (2005). American Council on Higher Education.

Florida Leadership Academy (2004-2005). The Chair Academy.

Distance Education Certified Trainer (2005). State University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center, Carrollton, GA.

Certificate in Distance Education (2003). State University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center, Carrollton, GA.

Professional Experience

President + Provost, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
RMCAD

Dean of Academic Affairs, CSU-Global Campus
Colorado State University

Associate Dean, Distance Education (2001 - 2006)
Interim Dean of Virtual College and Student Success, Open Campus (2003-2004)
Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Associate Director, Information Technologies Institute, Virtual College (1998-2001)
New York University

Faculty Technology Coordinator (1994-1998)
St. John's University

Publications

Puzziferro, M. and Shelton, K. (2009. Challenging Our Assumptions about Online Learning: A Vision for the Next Generation of Online Higher Education. Distance Learning, 6(4), 9-20.

Puzziferro, M. and Shelton, K. (2009). Supporting Online Faculty: Revisiting the Seven Principles (A Few Years Later). Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, XII, (III). Available: http://westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall123/puzziferro123.html.

Puzziferro, M. and Shelton, K. (2008). A Model for Developing High-Quality Online Courses: Integrating a Systems Approach with Learning Theory. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 12(3-4).

Online Technologies Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulated Learning as Predictors of Final Grade and Satisfaction in College-Level Online Courses (2008). American Journal of Distance Education 22(2).

Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: A Virtual Mentoring Program (2005). Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 9(2), Special Awards Issue.

Managing Virtual Adjunct Faculty: Applying the Seven Principles of Good Practice (2005). Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 8(2).

Virtual Mentoring. (2004). Sloan-C Effective Practices. See database of all effective practices.

Santovec, M.L. (2004). [Interview] Building Better Online Adjuncts. Distance Education Report, May 1.

Online Adjunct Faculty: Issues and Opportunities (2004). Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8(3).

Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: Challenges and Opportunities. (2004). In M.N. Clay and J.P Gubbins (eds.), Distance Learning Administration Annual 2004. Carrollton, GA: State University of West Georgia: Distance Education Center.

Lorenzetti, J.P. (2003). [Interview]. Getting the Best Out of Online Adjunct Faculty: A Guide. Distance Education Report, 7(14), 2-6.

Recruitment and Development of Online Adjunct Instructors. (2003). Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 6(2).

Developing Online Courses: A College-Sponsored Approach. In M.N. Clay and J.P Gubbins (eds.), Distance Learning Administration Annual 2003 (p. 43). Carrollton, GA: State University of West Georgia: Distance Education Center.

Effective Practice - College Sponsored Online Course Development. (2003). Educause Effective Practices and Solutions.

Timpson, William M. & Bendel-Simso, Paul. (1996). Concepts and Choices for Teaching: Meeting the Challenges in Higher Education. Madison, WI: Magna Publications, Inc. Review in Education Review (1998)

Presentations

Online Learning: The Next Generation. Distance Learning Administration, June 21-24, 2009. St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. (Invited Keynote Presentation)

Faculty Recruitment and Retention for Online Teaching. Academic Impressions, October 9-11, 2007. St. Louis, Missouri.

Strategies for Quality Online Courses. In-service presented to faculty of Colorado State University, Human Development and Family Studies. Fort Collins, Colorado, August 28, 2007.

Recruiting and Interviewing Virtual Adjunct Faculty. Progressive Audio Conferences. February 28, 2007.

Getting Started: An Introduction to Teaching and Learning in and Online Environment. Cape Fear Community College. Wilmington, North Carolina, February 23, 2007. (Invited, Workshop)

Blended Learning: Why, How and for Whom. Colorado State University, Professional Development Institute. Fort Collins, Colorado, January 3, 2007.

Predictors of Online Learner Performance: Using Research to Inform Practice. Twelfth Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, "The Power of Online Learning: Realizing the Vision." Orlando, Florida, November 2006.
Conference Proceedings

Getting the Best Out of Virtual Adjuncts: Mentoring and Support Strategies. Twelfth Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, "The Power of Online Learning: Realizing the Vision." Orlando, Florida, November 2006.
Conference Proceedings

Growing Your Online Program: Recruiting, Hiring and Mentoring Virtual Faculty. League for Innovation Conference on Information Technology. Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2006. (Invited, Full-Day Workshop)

Getting the Best Out of Virtual Adjuncts: Mentoring and Support Strategies. 22nd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, Wisconsin, August 2006.

Building a Community of Virtual Adjunct Professionals. Distance Learning Administration, Jekyll Island, Georgia, June, 2006.

Building a Collaborative Teaching Environment: Mentoring Virtual Faculty. Educause Southeast Regional Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 2006.

Recruiting, Hiring and Mentoring Virtual Adjunct Faculty. Academic Impressions, May 2006. (Invited, Web Conference).

Listening to Those Who Matter: Developing a Student Advisory Group. 17th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2006.

Supporting New Online Faculty: Orientation and Mentoring Strategies. 17th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2006.

Predictors of Online Learner Performance: Using the Research to Inform Practice. 17th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2006.

Growing Your Online Program: Recruiting, Hiring and Mentoring Virtual Faculty. (Preconference workshop) e-learning. Savannah, Georgia, February 2006.

Online Student Success: Using Research to Improve Practice. e-learning. Savannah, Georgia, February 2006.

Building a Community of Virtual Adjunct Professionals: Virtual Mentoring. The 11th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks. Orlando, Florida, November 2005.

Span the Silos for Comprehensive Distance Education. The 11th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks. Orlando, Florida, November 2005.

Managing Proctored Testing in Distance Learning: Issues and Challenges. Distance Learning Administration. Jekyll Island, Georgia, June 2005.

Managing Virtual Adjunct Faculty: Tried and True Strategies for Success. Distance Learning Administration. Jekyll Island, Georgia, June 2005. (Best Paper Award)

Recruiting and Retaining Online Adjunct Faculty: Revisiting the Seven Principles of Good Practice. e-Learning. Dallas, Texas, April 2005.

Supporting "Virtual" Adjunct Faculty: Revisiting the Seven Principles of Good Practice. ITC Professional Development Audio Conference. April 12, 2005. 4:00pm-5:00pm Eastern Time. (Invited Presentation)

Effective Online Support Services. 16th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida, March-April 2005. (Invited Workshop)

Social Cognitive Variables as Predictors of Online Learner Performance. 16th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida, March-April 2005.

Supporting Online Faculty: Revisiting the Seven Principles of Good Practice. 16th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida, March-April 2005.

Hiring, Managing and Developing Online Adjunct Faculty: Emerging Challenges and Issues. The 10th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, Florida, November 2004. (Effective Practices Award)

Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: Challenges and Opportunities. Distance Learning Administration. Jekyll Island, Georgia, May 2004.

Online Course Development, Interjecting Teaching Style and Customization in College Developed Courses with Learning Object Repositories. 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida, April 2004.

Flexible Distance Learning: CD-Based Courses. 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida April, 2004.

Online Adjunct Faculty Satisfaction. 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida, April 2004.

Managing Online Adjunct Faculty: Building a Mentoring and Support System. ITC Professional Development Audio Conference. March 30, 2004, 4:00-5:00pm Eastern Time. (Invited Presentation)

Managing Online Adjunct Faculty: Building a Mentoring and Support System. Tel e-Learning. San Diego, California, February 2004.

Supporting Adjunct Faculty: Creating a Blackboard Mentoring and Teaching Community. Blackboard Southeast Users Group Conference, Orlando, Florida, October 2003.

Meeting the Demand of Growing Enrollments in Distance Learning: Course Development Projects. EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 2003.

Developing Online Courses: A College-Sponsored Approach. Distance Learning Administration. Jekyll Island, Georgia, June 2003.

Recruitment and Development of Online Adjunct Instructors. Distance Learning Administration. Jekyll Island, Georgia, June 2003. (Best Paper Award)

Team Teaching in the Online Environment. 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2003.

Managing Large Online Classes: Issues and Strategies. 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2003.

Evaluating Online Courses: How to Build a Virtual Evaluation Process. 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2003.

Developing Online Courses: A College-Sponsored Approach. 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2003.

Recruitment and Development of Online Adjunct Instructors. 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2003.

Issues and Strategies for Facilitating Interactivity in Large Online Classes. Blackboard Florida Users Meeting. Winter Park, Florida, March 2003.

Development of Online Courses: A Team Approach. Blackboard Florida Users Meeting. Winter Park, Florida, March 2003.

Strategies for Improving Student Success of Distance Learners in the Military. Telelearning 2003. Orlando, Florida, February 2003.

Recruitment and Development of Online Adjunct Instructors. Telelearning 2003. Orlando, Florida, February 2003.

Improving Student Success for Distance Learners. Florida Advisory Council on Military Education, Spring Conference, Key West, Florida, May 2002.

Strategies for Improving Success of Distance Learners in the Military. 13th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2002.

The Role of the Distance Learning Office in Managing Student and Faculty Support Services. 13th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2002.

The Internet for Social Scientists. American Sociological Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 1997.

Microsoft Outlook: Better Communication and Collaboration. St. John's University, Technology Conference, New York, New York, May 1997.

Teaching and Technology Workshop: Using the Internet in the Political Science Classroom. New York State Political Science Association, New York, New York, April 1997.

Bridging Technology and Academe: A Guide for Social Scientists. St. John's University, Center for Teaching and Learning Technology Conference, New York, New York, January 1997.

The Role of the Internet in Teaching Political Science: A Practical Approach for Faculty. Northeastern Political Science Association, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1996.

Bibliographic Instruction in Cyberspace: Collaboration for Better Assignments. St. John's University, Center for Teaching and Learning, Jamaica, New York, September, 1996; October 1996; November 1996.

The Internet for Institutional Researchers: An Overview of Grant-Making Resources on the World Wide Web. American Library Association Annual Conference, New York, New York, July 1996.

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