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Ken Brauchle, PhD Dean, Extended Learning Tirey Hall, room 134B Phone: 812.237.2334 Email: ken.brauchle@indstate.edu |
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Dr. Brauchle has been at Indiana State since July 2010. For
more than 20 years, he has been involved with the
administration, development and delivery of learner-centered
educational and training programs. He has 18 years of experience
directing degree and non-credit continuing education programs
for working adults. Brauchle earned his Ph.D. in the
administration of adult postsecondary education from the
University of Alaska. He has served in administrative posts with
Boise State University, Chapman University, University of La
Verne and the University Alaska. |
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Jill Blunk |
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As director of the College Challenge Program, Jill works with Indiana high schools to develop partnerships to promote higher education, and assists students in earning college credit while still in high school. An alumna of Indiana State University, Jill has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and has worked in higher education since 2001. Her areas of expertise include concurrent enrollment, community outreach programming and distance education. Jill has devoted her career to making higher education available to underserved populations in Indiana.
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Samantha Penney |
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Samantha has worked for over eight years in the education
industry and has experience in distance education, online
education, and instructional technology. She has management and
teaching experience in both career and higher education fields.
Other areas of experience are distance education policy
development and implementation, faculty development and
training, administered learning management systems and various
software programs, and instructional design. |
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Jamie Edwards |
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As an Instructional Design Specialist, Jamie works with ISU online faculty to develop the most successful online learning experience possible. His work in multimedia and education has helped him develop rewarding teaching experiences blending instructional design models to suit various online learning styles. Jamie has earned a M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and a B.S. in Communications from Austin Peay State University. Jamie has previously worked as a Multimedia Specialist for Distance Education and was also an adjunct professor for Austin Peay State University and The Art Institute of Tennessee. His interests include instructional design, multimedia technology, graphic design, social networking, and Web 2.0 tools. |
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Lisa Hughes |
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As an Instructional Design Specialist, Lisa collaborates with ISU faculty to design meaningful, interactive distance courses. Her work in the field of education for the past decade has brought her ample experiences in instructional technology, composition pedagogy and andragogy, and online learning. A member of the National Writing Project, the National Council of Teachers of English, the Indiana Computer Educators Network, and the Discovery Educators Network, she has served as a leader in the educational community. Lisa has a M.A.T. in English from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and a B.S. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and a Computer endorsement from Indiana University. She has written both personal and professional pieces and has had her work published in Trillium Literary Journal and other websites. Her interests include digital writing, collaborative project-based learning, social networking, and Web 2.0 educational |
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Michelle Bennett |
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Michelle Bennett is the Program Administrator of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University. She received her B.A. in Social Studies Education from Indiana State University in 1999. She has been employed at Indiana State since 2001. |
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Nick Aballi |
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As Course Delivery Coordinator for Distance Education, Nick
manages integrated media systems in Distance Origination Rooms
and some Video Conference Rooms on campus. He also works with
various departments on training and scheduling classes to use
the facilities. |
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Donna Isbell |
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Donna began working at ISU in 2002. She lends support to both
the Center for Community Engagement and Extended Learning. She
enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren. |
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Amy Taylor |
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Amy Taylor provides administrative support for Extended Learning
as well as the Correction Education Program. Amy has been an
employee of Indiana State University since 2009, having been
originally hired as the Administrative Assistant for the
Correction Education Program. Amy is currently pursuing a degree
in English/Creative Writing through Indiana State University.
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Beth Loudermilk |
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Beth, an ISU alumna, began working at the university in 1996.
Her job duties include distance ed student services and support
for credit outreach programs. |
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Cheryl Pruitt |
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Cheryl Pruitt began working at ISU in December 1996 for Conferences and Non-Credit Programs. Her current duties include administrative support for Extended Learning and the OLLI program. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, outdoor activities and traveling. |
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