Jessica

M. Wicks 1

Jessica M. Wicks, Ph.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Central Michigan University


1280 S. East Campus Drive, CMED 2419
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

(C) 989.506.5192

wicks1jm@cmich.edu
http://about.me/jessicawicks

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I have led a variety of units including distance learning, instructional technology and design, user
help desk support, web programming, and multimedia production. My diverse experience also
spans curriculum and instructional design, program development and administration,
accreditation, and faculty development. As a scholar, I am engaged in research on the design of
social, technology-enhanced systems for faculty development and student instruction.

NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Securing comprehensive accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission to launch

fully-online programs at MMCC;
Promoting highly-interactive, constructivist models of design for online, blended, and faceto-face master courses that transcend plug-and-play industry norms;
Creating & chairing the Action Committee Coordinating Electronic Student Services
(ACCESS), resulting in use of screen-sharing & other technologies for student & academic
support services such as advising, placement testing, etc.;
Leading the design & institutional adoption of flexible, research-based training experiences
(e.g., microlearning for faculty development, scenario-based advisor training, etc.);
Serving as a conference chair and planner for both national and state-level events related to
LMS pedagogy and other educational technology topics.

EDUCATION

August
2015

August
2005

May
2003

Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Educational Technology

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Practicum: The Socialization of Contingent Faculty: Potential of Social Media
Dissertation: Adjunct Socialization with Social Media: The Moodle Socialwall
M.A. - Human Development & Family Studies (a terminal degree at CMU)
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Thesis: Narratives of Academically Suspended First Year Students: Perceptions of
the Impact of Parent-Child Relationships on College Transition
B.S. - Family Studies: Family Science & Psychology, Honors Program Graduate
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Honors Project: Meeting the Needs of Michigans Exceptional Youth: Plans for
a College Summer/Transitional Program for Youth with Learning Disabilities

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2016-
TBD

2016-
TBD

2011-
TBD

2004-
TBD

Manager, Curriculum Implementation, College of Medicine

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Championing continuous quality improvement in years 1 & 2 curricula.
Collaborating with course directors & administration to design formative
assessment weeks and transitional experiences to 3rd year clerkships.
Coordinating day-to-day implementation of a complex curriculum which
leverages both vertical and horizontal integration.
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Educational Leadership, Research, & Technology
Western Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Developing/facilitating EDT 6430: Fundamentals of Online Learning.
Adjunct Faculty, Depts. of Education & Sociology
Mid Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Developing/facilitating blended/online courses (e.g., EDU 290: Technology
in Education & SOC 220: Sexuality & Society).
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Human Devt. & Family Studies & CMU Global Campus
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Facilitating courses in online & face-to-face formats including: HDF 213:
Intro to Human Sexuality & HDF 302: Infant/Toddler Development.

2014-
2016

Director, Distance Learning, Multimedia, & Instructional Design (DLmid)

Mid Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Coordinating online program accreditation & assessment with faculty &
administrative departments.
Overseeing program & material development for the Distance Learning,
Multimedia, & Instructional Design (DLmid) department.

2011-
2014

Director, Internet Technologies & Distance Education

Mid Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Leading a broad array of technical units including Distance Education, Help
Desk, Web Programming Team, and Multimedia Production Studio.
Championing institutional copyright and ADA compliance.

2009-
2011

2007-
2009

Instructional Designer, Internet Technologies & Distance Education

Mid Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Providing consultation & support to faculty in designing online & blended
course materials that align with learning outcomes & industry best practices.
Developing/facilitating faculty development related to topics such as course
development, copyright and creative commons, accessibility, etc.
Academic Advisor, Student & Academic Support Services
Mid Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Supporting student academic progression through individual advisement.
Developing training experiences for advisor and student development (e.g.,
scenario-based advisor training, online orientation for students, etc.).

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2005-
2007

2003-
2005

Specialist Clerk, CMU Online Graduate Programs

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Supporting student & faculty success in online graduate programs (e.g., DHA,
Au.D., MSA, M.S. in Nutrition/Dietetics, etc.).
Serving as an advocate for military students separated from program
centers in identifying pathways for degree completion.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Human Devt. & Academic Assistance
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Facilitating online/blended courses (e.g., AAD 101: Academic
Empowerment, AAD 102: College Learning Strat., HDF 100: Human Growth
& Devt. - Lifespan, & HDF 411: Families in Social, Legal, & Political Contexts.
Developing HDF 213 lessons & materials for use with online course & on-site
discussion groups.

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles

Wicks, J.M. (in preparation). Social media for adjunct faculty socialization: Participant
perspectives. To be Submitted July 2016.

Wicks, J.M. & Greenhow, C. (in preparation). The organizational socialization of adjunct faculty:
Exploring natively-hosted social media solutions. To be Submitted July 2016.

Unpublished Theses

Wicks, J.M. (2015). Adjunct socialization with social media: The Moodle Socialwall format. (Order
No. 3719015, Michigan State University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 190. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/docview/1712355515?accountid=12598

Wicks, J.M. (2005). Narratives of academically suspended first year students: Perceptions of the
impact of parent-child relationships on college transition. (Masters Thesis). Central Michigan
University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Oct. 2010-
Oct. 2015

Aug. 2012-
Aug. 2015

GRANT ACTIVITY
Title III Grant: Empowering Students to Succeed Initiative - $1.9 million
Mid Michigan Community College, Contributor & Advisory Board Member
Natl Science Foundation (NSF) Grant: Plastics Technology - $750,000
Mid Michigan Community College, Contributor

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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Teaching Experience (Blended, Face-to-Face, & Online)

AAD 101: Academic Empowerment
AAD 102: College Learning Strategies
EDT 6430: Fundamentals of Online Learning
EDU 290: Educational Technology
HDF 100: Human Growth & Devt: Lifespan

HDF 213: Intro to Human Sexuality

HDF 302: Infant & Toddler Development
HDF 411: Families: Social, Legal, & Political
SOC 220: Sexuality & Society

Instructional Design Oversight / Support for Online & Blended Courses (MMCC)
ACC 201: Financial Accounting
ACC 205: Payroll Accounting
ACC 211: Managerial Accounting
ACC 231: Principles of Cost Accounting
ACC 261: Computerized Accounting
ACC 275: Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 276: Intermediate Accounting II
ALH 100: Medical Terminology
BIO 101: College Biology
BIO 110: Concepts in Microbiology
BIS 120: Office Mathematics
BIS 126: Intro to Medical Transcription
BIS 127: Applied Office Accounting
BIS 138: Basic Legal Terminology
BIS 140: Beg. Word Proc. & Keyboarding
BIS 142: Interm. Word Proc. & Keyboarding
BIS 164: Business Communications I
BIS 238: Legal Transcription
BIS 240: Adv. Word Proc. & Keyboarding
BIS 246: Medical Transcription III
BIS 250: Records Management
BIS 254: Office Procedures
BIS 255: Medical Office Procedures
BIS 264: Business Communications II
BUS 153: Business Law
BUS 171: Principles of Sales
BUS 225: International Business
BUS 255: Entrepreneurial Finance
CJS 202: Juvenile Law & Procedures
ECO 110: Economics & Society
ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics

EDU 290: Technology in Education

ENG 111: Freshman English Composition
ENG 222: Expository Writing & Research
ENG 225: Creative Writing
ENG 289: Film, Filmmaking, & Culture
HIS 211: History of the U.S. I
HIS 212: History of the U.S. II
HUM 101: World of Creativity
HUM 102: World of Creativity II
HUM 200: Modernity & Culture
MAT 104: Basic Algebra
MAT 105: Intermediate Algebra
MAT 107: College Algebra
MAT 114: Mathematical Reasoning
MAT 116: Business Mathematics
MAT 124: Pre-Calculus
MAT 126: Calculus I
MAT 212: Probability & Statistics
MUS 275: Music Appreciation
NUR 221: Family Centered Nursing
NUR 227: Leadership
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
PSY 205: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 212: Developmental Psychology
PTA 101: Orientation to Physical Therapy
SCI 200: Science, Technology, & Society
SOC 101: Principles of Sociology
SOC 202: Social Psychology
SOC 220: Sexuality & Society
SOC 250: The American Family
SPE 101: Fundamentals of Communication
SSC 200: Social Science & Cont. America

Instructional Design for Faculty / Staff / Student Development (MMCC)

Adjunct Faculty Orientation Micro-Series
Advising Flow Advisor Training System

Online Student Orientation

Teaching Online Credential

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SCHOLASTIC GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, & SCHOLARSHIPS

Mar. 2015
Dec. 2014
May 2014
Jan. 2014

May 2012
Aug. 2011
Jun. 2011
Jun. 2010

Aug. 1999

Grants
$835 Ed. Psych. & Ed. Tech. Mid Stage Research Grant, Michigan State Univ.
$625 Ed. Psych. & Ed. Tech. Mid Stage Research Grant, Michigan State Univ.
$6000 Ed. Psych. & Ed. Tech. Summer Research Grant, Michigan State Univ.
$3865 Ed. Psych. & Ed. Tech. Research Devt. Grant, Michigan State University
Fellowships
$2000 College of Education Educational Fellowship, Michigan State University
$600 College of Education Educational Fellowship, Michigan State University
$2000 College of Education Educational Fellowship, Michigan State University
$3000 College of Education Educational Fellowship, Michigan State University
Scholarships
$20,000 Centralis Gold Full-Tuition Scholarship, Central Michigan University
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Bond, J. & Wicks, J. (2012). You dont need sex or the Mafia to engage studentsbut it doesnt hurt.
Poster presentation. Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching & Learning, Sept. 23-26.
Traverse City, MI.

Diegel, B., Cortez, L., & Wicks, J. (2014). To Ph.D. or not to Ph.D.? Breakout session. Michigan ACE
Network for Women Leaders in Higher Education, Jun. 2-3. East Lansing, MI.

Freds, A. & Wicks, J. (2015). Moodlegate & Moodlegate II: Navigating the bumpy roads of
implementation & upgrade. Accepted proposal. Moodle Moot US 2015. Aug. 4-6. Minneapolis, MN.

Freds, A. & Wicks, J. (2010). Popping the bubbles: Student opinion surveying without Scantrons.
Concurrent session. Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching & Learning, September 23-36.
Traverse City, MI.

Heath, P. A., Sarigiani, P. A., Camarena, P. M., Saltarelli, A. J., & Wicks, J. M. (2005). The social
context of young adolescents with different patterns of depressed mood. Poster. Society for
Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting, April 7-10. Atlanta, GA.

Kish, B. & Wicks, J. (2012). Take a load off: Real life Moodle clustering. Breakout session. Midwest
Moodle Moot, Jul. 25-27. Goshen, IN.

Wicks, J. (2010). Stimulating simulation: Scenario-based staff training via LMS. Concurrent session.
Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching & Learning, Sept. 23-26. Traverse City, MI.

Wicks, J. (2015). Socializing adjuncts: Building community with the Moodle Socialwall plug-in.
Accepted proposal. Moodle Moot US 2015. Aug. 4-6. Minneapolis, MN.

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Wicks, J. (2015). Bringing multimedia into Moodle: Sources, methods, and copyright. Breakout
session. Michigan Moodle Moot, Jan. 8-9. Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Wicks, J. (2016). Open Texts: Open your options with open content. Breakout session. Michigan
Moodle Moot, Jan. 7-8. Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Wicks, J. & Borowiak, D. (2014). A master course model that goes beyond plug-and-play. Breakout
session. Michigan Moodle Moot, Jan. 8-9. Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Wicks, J. & Cortez, L. (2012). Do something Google-worthy: Build an online portfolio. Breakout
session. Michigan ACE Network for Women Leaders in Higher Ed., May 21-22. East Lansing, MI.

Wicks, J. & Kish, B. (2012). Get participants doing instead of viewing: PD doesnt have to be painful.
Breakout session. Midwest Moodle Moot, Jul. 25-27. Goshen, IN.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SKILLS

Professional Memberships:
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

Professional Service:
Educational Technology Organization of Michigan Institutional Rep. (ETOM)
Michigan Colleges Online Institutional Rep. (MCO)
Michigan Moodle Moot Conference Chair/Planning Committee Member
United States Moodle Moot Program Committee Member

Institutional Service:

Academic Services Administration

Administrative Council
Assessment Team
Campus Safety & Security Team
Curriculum Committee
Directors Council
Distance Learning Advisory Group

Enrollment Management Team

Institutional Tech. Steering Committee
Involvement Task Force
Laker Distinction Scholarship Panelist
Safety & Security Team
Title III Grant Advisory Board
Web Advisory Group

Information & Web Technology Skills:

Learning & Content Management Systems: Moodle, Blackboard, D2L, One45, WordPress, etc.
Operating Systems: Macintosh, Windows, iOS, Android, etc.
Audio/Video Production & Editing: Final Cut, iMovie, GarageBand, etc.
Web/Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, etc.
Student Information Systems: SAP, Ellucian Colleague, etc.
Web Conferencing: Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Hangouts, Adobe Connect, etc.
Google Apps for Education: Group & User Management, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, etc.