John Weidert

9850 Hollowbrook Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 USA SUMMARY

Curriculum Vitae
johnweidert@cox.net

Fifteen years full-time higher education: teaching communication, advising and mentoring students, and leadership experience as a faculty member and administrator Research interests: media literacy, mobile media, social media, uses and gratifications, and diffusion of innovations Extensive experience developing courses through collaboration with colleagues and updating programs of study Over 30 years of media industry experience: Voice talent; radio and television; advertising/public relations for electronic media and print; Internet and interactive media; and social media and marketing Over 15 different communications courses taught Instruction delivery and content consistently ranked Excellent by student evaluations. (Last three semesters: 3.8/4.0)

ACADEMIC HISTORY
Ed.D. Educational Leadership w/Media Studies concentration, Fielding Graduate University, 2012 Overview: A practitioners degree that develops leaders at every level to transform the educational, human services, and delivery systems in schools, colleges, organizations and communities. Dissertation: The mobile college community: A study of adult learners adoption and use of digital communication technologies on the campuses of Floridas community colleges Major Knowledge Areas: Media Studies; Technology, Learning and Teaching; Information Systems and Change; Media Studies Research Methods; Leadership and Change; Ethics, Education and Law; Structural Inequality and Diversity; Systems Thinking and Intervention; and Action-oriented Research M.A. Communication Arts, University of West Florida, 2001 Major Coursework: Community Journalism; Wed-based Instruction; Television for Education; Instructional Management and Technology; Theories of Communication; Quantitative Research Methods; Technology and Southern Civil Rights Rhetoric; and History of Film I

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Argosy University, Hawaii/American Samoa, March-April 2013 Advise and mentor doctoral students Assist with assessments for WT7000 Advanced Academic Study and Writing Researcher, Florida State University, December 2012-May 2013 Field testing of a new Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading instrument for the Florida Center for Reading Research in Escambia County School District schools Observe prescribed testing procedures and experimental protocols Chair, Communication Department (6 years) Dean, Communicative Arts Division (4 years), College Faculty, Communicative Arts Division (15 years), Pensacola Christian College, 1997-2012 Advised and mentored Communication majors Taught a broad portfolio of Communication courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels Various administrative duties related to chair and dean positions

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Instructor, Social Media Strategist Precertification Training, National Institute of Social Media, in process with anticipated certification on or before March 15, 2013 Professional Certificate of Online Teaching, University of Wisconsin, 2012 Protecting Human Research Participants, National Institutes of Health, Office of Extramural Research, 2012 Notary Public, Appointed and commissioned by the governor of Florida, bonded, and insured, 2012 Human Research Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 2011

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
*Graduate curriculum, MA Media Communications

Curriculum Vitae
Communication Ethics and Law* Broadcast Media Management Instructional Media Technologies* Announcing Styles and Techniques Creative Thesis* (multi-semester) Internship (undergraduate & graduate) Senior Capstone Project (multi-semester) Directed Studies*

Introduction to Mass Communication Video Production (fundamental & intermediate) Audio Production (fundamental & intermediate) Advanced Video Production* Advanced Audio Production* Advanced Communication* Multimedia Design and Applications* Media Programming

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer, over 400 student-produced audio, video and multimedia projects, 1997-2012 Director, over 350 multi-camera productions for various live events and field productions, 1997-2012 Supervisor, campus TV system and on-campus camera assignments, 1997-2012 RBN Radio Network, Pensacola, FL, Program Director, Announcer, 2002-2005 Programming development for 60 station satellite network, evaluated new programming, managed production personnel. Webmaster/Social Media, design, content, search engine optimization, and audio/video creation, 1995-present Small Newspaper Group, Inc., Kankakee, IL, Advertising Executive, 1992-1995 Selling and servicing local and regional advertising accounts and display advertising design for a large regional daily. Nixon Newspaper, Inc., Peru, IN, Advertising Executive, 1986-1992 Selling and servicing local, regional, and national advertising accounts, managing advertising insert flight schedules, display advertising design, and design layout for dailies, weeklies, and special sections publications for an eight publication group. Iroquois County Broadcasting, Inc., Watseka, IL, Morning Drive Show Host, Voice Talent, 1984-1986 Morning drive show host for Good Morning Guys, talent for special events by live remote broadcast, voice talent for commercials, PSAs, promos, and station continuity, and production of interview programs, special news events, and public affairs programming. Livingston County Broadcasters, Inc., Pontiac, IL, Advertising Executive, 1984 Selling and servicing local and regional advertising accounts for a local AM & FM radio group. Palmer Communications, Inc., Davenport, IA, Talk Show Producer, Announcer, 1983 Part-time talk show producer for Charles King and evening announcer for WOCa regional AM news/talk station. WGFA Radio AM/FM, Watseka, IL, Announcer, Voice Talent, 1979-1982 Part-time announcer and voice talent for commercials, promos, station continuity, and live remote broadcasts. Voice Talent, over 5,000 recordings of commercials, PSAs, RAPs, promos, and narratives for television, radio, video productions, planetarium shows, multimedia presentations, and interactive media projects, 1979-present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Broadcast Educators Association National Communication Association Association for Media Literacy Society for Cinema and Media Studies Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Society for Technology in Education

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Research Interests Media Literacy

Curriculum Vitae

RESEARCH INTERESTS, WRITING, & CREATIVE AGENDA

Aesthetics, message design, production techniques, and the language of converged media Cross-cultural media literacy Social media and advocacy Media dependency and multifunctional devices Mobile media uses Social media communication, collaboration, and sharing Media convergence and mobile technology adoption Adoption of mobile communication devices Concentration of ownership and control; ownership by minorities and women Influence of new media and the diversity of voices Socioeconomic influences Aptitude and intuitiveness

Uses and Gratifications Theory

Diffusion of Innovations Theory

Media Ownership

Digital Divide Concept

Writing & Publication (Published, Book review) Razlogova, E. (2011). The listener's voice: Early radio and the American public, Journal of Radio and Audio Media. (Published on UMI/ProQuest) The mobile college community: A study of adult learners adoption and use of digital communication technologies on the campuses of Floridas community colleges, (Dissertation), Fielding Graduate University, 2012. (In development) Adult learners learning style preference(s) and their levels of willingness to communicate with instructors and fellow learners through social media networking for academic purposes (In development) Media ownership in the United States (In development) Social media activity and learning (In development) Instructional design and technology (In development) Transformational educational leadership and social media (In development) Uses and gratifications of social media (In development) Media theories: Practical, simple applications in a complex society (In development) A guide to media communication internships for minorities and women Creative Agenda Down on the Farma video narrative about modern agriculture and the changes of the American family farm. Countries Withina video essay about the current state of affairs of Native Americans and life on the reservation. Rememorya dramatic presentation set in the future where the printed word no longer exists.

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ADVISING AND MENTORING

Curriculum Vitae

Advised students at all levels about coursework and career path planning, 1997-2007 Advised seniors in division about post-graduation plans, 2007-2012 Mentored GAs and GTAs about career opportunities and personal goals, 2007-2012 Mentored division and department faculty and staff about strategic career development and personal growth, 2001-2012 Coordinated various remote-site internship programs for Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Broadcasting, and Media Production students, 1997-2012 Directed and advised students in the daily operations of the campus radio station and all student-produced media productions, 1997-2010 Developed alumni networking to improve opportunities for student internships and employment prospects Dissertation Committee, 2012-present: Alisa Wolf, West Lake Village, CA: The Therapeutic Effects of Film-making on Children with Autism, Educational Leadership w/Media Studies concentration, EdD program, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA.

Committee Chair for (MA) Creative Thesis, 2003-2008: Soho Farah, Gaza, Palestine: Understanding the Arab culture, 2008 A study of how to effectively communicate the differences between the Arab culture and religious extremism; an interactive multimedia DVD. Sempijja Lukubisa, Ladysmith, South Africa: Lifes choice, 2008 A discussion of freedom of choice and the abortion debate portrayed in the media; a 30-minute video presentation. Nathan Acker, Burlington, WI: An interactive history of media, 2007 A historical study of advances in communication technology; an interactive multimedia CD-ROM. Megan Lavanchy, Jackson, MO: More than conquerors, 2007 A historical study of the persecution of people of faith in post-WWII Poland; a 4-hour audio drama. Alana Pletcher, Rockwood, PA: The fifty United States, 2006 A study of teaching US History to grade school children; an interactive CD-ROM. Dan Mingo, Ladysmith, South Africa: Christians and the media, 2006 A narrative about people of faith and their use of media; a 30-minute video presentation. Nathan Lund, Aleppo, PA: Founding fathers, 2006 A historical study of Americas founders and their lasting contributions; an interactive CD-ROM. Sharon Foster, Pensacola, FL: Exploring phonics, 2005 A study of different systems of teaching grade school students how to read; an interactive CD-ROM. Josh Dyer, Hastings, NY: The road to Iraq, 2005 A chronological narrative of the events leading up to the start of Gulf War I and the role of the media; interactive CD-ROM. Billy Allen, Bartow, FL: Promoting communications, 2005 A study of how to promote communications programs for colleges and universities; a 30-minute, interactive video-based DVD.

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ACADEMIC SERVICE

Curriculum Vitae

Reviewer Panel Member, Journal of Online Teaching (Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching, Long Beach, CA, 2012-current Review author submissions within the disciplines of communication studies, media studies, general education, educational leadership, and humanities Member, Academic Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2001-2012 Established academic policy for all undergraduate programs Coordinated comprehensive self-assessment program for the majors within the Division of Communicative Arts Evaluated student requests for academic policy exceptions Member, Academic Subcommittee for Accreditation, Pensacola Christian College, 2010-2012 Established program assessment procedures for each academic division Provided faculty guidance for program modifications necessary for compliance Assembled and generated reports such as faculty credentials and program assessments Established evidence-based objectives and outcomes for each degree program Ensured alignment of academic programs with the college mission and institutional effectiveness plan Conducted self-study to identify program deficiencies and recommend corrective actions Chair, Communications Curriculum Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Systematically reviewed department curriculum Evaluated faculty program proposals Ensured compliance with accreditation policies and procedures Chair, Visual Arts Curriculum Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Created core curriculum standards to allow for greater student choice of concentrations Initiated improvements through creating new courses, modifying existing courses, and updating programs Chair, Speech Curriculum Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Restructured curriculum to reflect an emphasis on performance studies Ensured compliance with accreditation policies and procedures Chair, Communicative Arts Facilities Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Assessed facilities and equipment needs for the Communication, Visual Arts, and Speech departments Evaluated faculty requests, set purchasing priorities reflecting outcomes from curriculum meetings and administrative directives, and generated an annual budget with a presentation to the Academic Committee Chair, member of Sophomore Ability Platform Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 1997-2012 Reviewed sophomore performances and academic records for broadcasting concentration students Generated individual student reports and an aggregate report for review by the Academic Committee Member, Graduate Division Academic Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Established academic policy for all graduate programs Participated in a comprehensive self-assessment program for the programs within the Division of Graduate Studies Evaluated transfer student degrees and credits Member, Graduate Division Curriculum Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Systematically reviewed department curriculum to ensure compliance with accreditation policies Evaluated faculty program proposals Member, Vespers Committee, Pensacola Christian College, 2007-2012 Reviewed program policies and procedures Evaluated and approved production elements and expenditures

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PERSONAL SERVICE

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Chair, Board of Directors, Iroquois County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Watseka, IL, 1988-1992 General oversight of paid staff and volunteers and provided leadership for a twelve member board Chaired monthly meetings, developed agendas by identifying key issues relevant to the growth and sustainability of volunteer services programs and countywide blood drive initiatives Developed relationships with corporate and key individual contributors Editor of the bimonthly publication of Caring newsletter for Partners in Caring donors program

Vice-chair, Board of Directors, Iroquois County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Watseka, IL, 1986-1988 Developed strategic initiatives to enlarge sources of funding for chapter programs Provided administrative support to chapter volunteer service initiatives Designed and launched Partners in Caring program for corporate and large individual donors

Iroquois Arts and Education Council, Watseka, IL, 1986-1992 Developed 8 week media experience programs Taught hands-on programs to learners from 8-72 years old

Independent Baptist Indian Missions, Inc., San Carlos, AZ, 1995 Lived among the Apache Indian nation during the summer Generated a 100+ page report about the culture and life on the reservation

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative Created 12 new courses, including an entire MA Media Communications degree program Developed curriculum for, but have not taught, the following: Media Writing, International Communications, and Introduction to Electronic Communications Directed instructional process for students in three majors, six concentrations, across three academic departments Provided faculty and graduate teaching assistants with individual evaluations and professional development plans for improvement and growth Directed management and maintenance of computer labs, broadcast facilities, art studios, and fine arts performance theaters in three separate building complexes Professional Consistent record of achievement and promotion Creative and critical thinker Goal-driven, enthusiastic mentor and leader Cultivates and grows positive, productive relationships Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills Quickly fluent with new technology Proficient with various software programs for desktop and mobile platforms for Windows and Apple OS. o o o o o MS Office Suite Professional Adobe Creative Suite (including Audition) Apple Final Cut Pro ENCO DADpro Automation System IBM SPSS Statistics o o o Moodle LMS 4D database Various Internet browsers, email clients, blogs, wikis, podcasting and vodcasting, and virtual environments (e.g. Second Life)

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AWARDS AND HONORS

Curriculum Vitae

Excellence in Teaching, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, 2009 Merit and Accomplishment Award, Who's Who Among American University and College Students, 1996 Excellence in Advertising Design, Illinois Press Association, 1992 Volunteer of the Year Award, American Red Cross, Iroquois County Chapter, Watseka, IL., 1992. Advertising Design Award, Nixon Newspapers, Inc., Peru, IN, 1989, 1990, 1991

SOCIAL MEDIA AND INTERNET

LinkedIn: 700+ connections: communication educators, higher education leadership, and diverse media industry professionals. Facebook: 1000+ connections: friends, family, former students, and alumni. Twitter: 20,000 followers, 24 following: communication, technology, social media, and education

/mediaprofessor.net: (In development.) A vision for a collaborative online blog with contributions from
scholars and practitioners and industry professionals representing a diversity of media disciplines.

REFERENCES
Dr. Eric Bostwick, ebostwick@uwf.edu University of West Florida Former colleague Pensacola, FL 32514 Dr. Rena Palloff, rpalloff@fielding.edu Fielding Graduate University Mentor, Dissertation research faculty Alameda, CA 94502 Mr. James McDonald, jmcdo12384@aol.com Pensacola Christian College Former colleague Pensacola, FL 32503 Mr. Dave Pasqualone, david.pasqualone@totallc.com Total Employee Leasing Former colleague Pensacola, FL 32514 Dr. Art Hunt III, ahunt@utm.edu University of Tennessee, Martin Former colleague Martin, TN 38238 Mr. James Hutchinson, jim@dbu.edu Dallas Baptist University Former supervisor, colleague Lewisville, TX 75067

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