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Curriculum Vita
Stephen CysewskiPO Box 70723 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 (907) 456–5622 ffsdc@uaf.edu EducationAlaska Pacific University I earned a Masters of Liberal Arts Degree from APU in 1987. I received many of my Education classes at APU, through the Anchorage school districts bilingual program. I received my Secondary Education Certificate in Social Studies in 1982. Western Washington State University I graduated, Magna Cum Laude, in 1967 from WWSU with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. Work ExperienceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks, Professor, Computer Applications (2004 to Present) I am a Professor with tenure in the Information Technology Program. I teach Providing Computer Support, Photoshop CS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. I have given the coordinator position of the ITS program to my colleague in preparation for my Sabbatical in the 2005-2006 academic year. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Professor, Computer Applications (2003 to 2004) Promoted to Professor with tenure May 2003. I am the Tanana Valley Campus coordinator for the Information Technology Specialist Program. I am also the CRA coordinator for the Business Systems and Technology division. I teach Providing Computer Support, Independent Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Associate Professor, Computer Applications (1997 to Present) Promoted to Associate Professor with tenure May 1997. I am the Tanana Valley Campus coordinator for the Microcomputer Support Specialist Program. I am also the CRA coordinator for the Business Systems and Technology division. I teach Providing Computer Support, Independent Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Assistant Professor, Computer Applications (1991 to 1997) I am responsible for both teaching and coordinating the computer applications program for the Tanana Valley Campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I teach Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, and introductory computer classes. In addition to teaching I coordinate the CIOS program, advise students and chair the Technology Planning Committee of Tanana Valley Campus. Alaska Pacific University, Coordinator, Academic Support Center (1987 to 1991) I was responsible for operating the PLATO computer based education system, teaching computer related classes, including the Introduction to the Macintosh, Introduction to Microcomputers for Science and Engineering and Introduction to Microcomputers in Business, the ordering and distribution of University media, providing computer support and training to the APU computer users, supervising of student employees, general supervision and coordination of the Academic Support Center, and being an academic adviser for provisionally admitted students to Alaska Pacific University. In addition I helped create the Academic Computing Plan for Alaska Pacific University, chaired the Academic Computing Task Force, set–up the Higher Education Purchase Plan with Apple Computer, and helped design a multi–media language learning center. I received an award from the Associated Student Body of Alaska Pacific University for providing service to the students. Alaska Pacific University, Graduate Assistant (1986–1987) In addition to being a full time student, I provided tutoring for adult students, provided assistance to the Center for Access to Lifelong Learning, helped in the teaching of a class on Objectivity, and developed and implemented a proposal for a computer lab for the Learning Resources Center. AIME Inc., Discipline Engineer (1986) I ordered and set–up a network of Macintosh computers and improved the performance of the database and spreadsheets being used to track the completion of test packages for the Lisburne oil field processing plant. Indian Education Community Counselor (1973–1986) I worked twelve years at West High School as an Indian Education Community Counselor. My range of activities included personal and family counseling, academic and career counseling, sponsoring the Alaska Native Culture Club, coaching Native Youth Olympics, organizing a basketball league, working with human relations workshops, developing an alcohol and drug intervention program, and advocating for the needs of the students. Cook Inlet Native Association Summer Youth Program Director (1974–1975) I worked two summers for CINA managing their JOM summer youth program. We arranged many trips, ran a recreation center, and operated a summer camp program. Alaska Children Services Director of Program Development (1972 –1973) I worked for one year as the Director of Program Development for Alaska Children Service. I was responsible for managing a series of grants for youth organizations. These programs ranged from the Cooperative Extension Service Willow Park Youth Program to the Fairview Research Project. I also worked with the other ACS programs in staff training and supervision. Alaska Children Services "All of Us" Program Coordinator (1970–1972) I wrote a grant proposal and created and operated a group home for students who were having difficulty with alcohol, suicide, and living in the city. The program primarily served students who came to Anchorage through the State of Alaska boarding home program. State of Alaska Project Hire Counselor (1969–1970) I worked in Fairbanks for one year as the Project Hire Counselor. My responsibility was to provide support to Alaska Native people who were training for permanent career positions with the Department of Defense. Alaska Methodist University, Upward Bound teacher and recruiter (1969) I was a recruiter and teacher for the Upward Bound program at AMU. This was an important job in that I found I loved working with teenagers. My job with the school district and the idea to start the "All of Us" program came from this summer job. Anchorage Community Action Agency Director of the Emergency Food and Medical Program (1969) As a VISTA planner we investigated and held hearings on the Food Stamp program. We received a grant to start Food Stamp offices in community centers in Anchorage. I started the program and implemented it. We hired and trained people from the community to take the Food Stamp applications and to sell the Food Stamps. VISTA Planner Anchorage Community Action Agency. (1968–1969) I was trained to help community members develop program plans that would meet the needs of their communities. I worked with neighborhood councils to develop programs for the Anchorage Community Action Program. VISTA Volunteer, Shaktoolik Alaska (1967–1968) I was a VISTA volunteer in Shaktoolik Alaska. I did basic community organization and helped operate a pre–school. Special Projects (Pre-UAF)I helped organize the Anchorage Open Door Clinic and Alaska Youth Advocates. I also served on the board of both these organizations. I also have done professional photo assignments for the North Slope Borough, the Ahtna corporation and many politicians. I was a photographer for the first Inuit Circumpolar Conference. Special Programs and Workshops (Pre-UAF)As part of my work I have attended many workshops and conferences. Some of the subjects of these workshops include alcoholism and drug counseling, suicide prevention, community organization, cross–cultural education, and program management. I have also attended training programs on HyperCard and Interactive Multimedia. Recently I have attended workshops on the use of the Internet and World Wide Web to teach courses. University Courses Taught (UAF)Spring Semester 1991CAPS 100-100 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-101 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-102 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-200 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-201 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-202 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 193-105 Introduction to DOS, 1 Credit OP 151-200, Introduction to WordPerfect 5.1, 2 Credits Summer Semester 1991CAPS 100-10D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-11D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-12D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-13D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit Fall Semester 1991CAPS 150-101 Computer Business Applications, 3 Credits CAPS 193-102 Microsoft Windows, 3 Credits CAPS 100-102 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-103 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-104 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-200 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-201 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit CAPS 100-202 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit Spring Semester 1992CAPS 193-105 Microsoft Windows, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 16 Students CAPS 193-101 Microsoft Word for Windows, 2 Credit Hours, 30 Contact Hours, 16 Students CAPS 193-103 Microsoft Excel, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 100-102 Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit, 15 Contact Hours, 12 Students Summer Semester 1992CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 100-10D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit, 15 Contact Hours, 16 Students CAPS 100-11D Introduction to Personal Computers, 1 Credit, 15 Contact Hours, 12 Students Fall Semester 1992CAPS 193-102 Microsoft Excel, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 150-101 Computer Business Applications, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications, 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students CAPS 150-202 Computer Business Applications (WINDOWS), 3 Credit Hours, 45 Contact Hours, 12 Students Spring 93 ClassesCAPS 160-100 Intro to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 12 Students, 15 Contact Hours CAPS 193-102 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 12 Students, 30 Contact Hours CAPS 150-103 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 193-102 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) , 1 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours Ft. Yukon Class CAPS 160 Intro to Word Processing (Word For Windows) , 1 Credit, 8 Students, 15 Contact Hours Summer 93 ClassesCAPS 150-201 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 135-201 Microcomputer Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours Eldernet Class CAPS 049-050 Microcomputer Applications (Eldernet), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours Fall 93 ClassesCAPS 150-101 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 135-101 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 160-101 Intro. to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 12 Students, 15 Contact Hours CAPS 260-101 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 12 Students, 30 Contact Hours CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours CAPS 150-103 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 12 Students, 45 Contact Hours Spring 94 ClassesCAPS 160-101 Intro to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 16 Students CAPS 260-101 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 16 Students CAPS 150-103 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 16 Students CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 12 Students CAPS 135-100 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 16 Students Summer 94 ClassesCAPS 150-161 Computer Business Applications (Mac), 3 Credit, 16 Students Fall 94 ClassesCAPS 135-101 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 16 Students CAPS 275-100 Microcomputer Databases (FileMaker Pro), 3 Credit, 12 Students CAPS 160-100 Intro. to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 16 Students CAPS 260-100 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 16 Students CAPS 160 Intro to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credits, 8 Students (GALENA) CAPS 201 Intro to Microsoft Excel, 1 Credits, 10 Students (GALENA) Spring 95 ClassesCAPS 160-100 Intro. to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 17 Students CAPS 260-100 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 18 Students CAPS 150-101 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 15 Students CAPS 150-102 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 17 Students CAPS 135-100 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 18 Students Summer 95 ClassesCAPS 150-161 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 16 Students CAPS 135-161 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 11 Students Fall 95 ClassesCAPS 135-100 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 14 Students CAPS 150-100 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 18 Students CAPS 160-100 Intro. to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 15 Students CAPS 260-100 Advanced Word Processing (Word For Windows), 2 Credits, 15 Students CAPS 201 Advanced Excel, 3 Credits, 9 Students Spring 96 ClassesCAPS 135 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), 3 Credit, 14 Students CAPS 150 Computer Business Applications (Windows), 3 Credit, 18 Students Combination English 111 and Computer Business Applications Class (Combined 6 credits) CAPS 160 Intro. to Word Processing (Word For Windows), 1 Credit, 15 Students Summer 96 ClassesCAPS 150 Computer Business Applications (Windows) 3 Credit, 18 Students CAPS 201 Microcomputer Applications: Internet 3 Credits Fall 96 ClassesCIOS 130 Microcomputer Word processing (Microsoft Word) 3 Credit CIOS 135 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) 3 Credit CIOS 275 Microcomputer Applications: Internet 3 Credits CIOS 275 Microcomputer Applications: Internet 3 Credits CIOS 276 Microsoft Excel Independent Study 3 Credit Taught using e-mail, instructor created materials, and computer conferencing Spring 97 ClassesCIOS 130-100 Microcomputer Word Processing Word 7.0, 3 Credits CIOS 135-100 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 7.0, 3 Credits CIOS 135-200 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 7.0, 3 Credits CIOS 275-100 Microcomputer Applications: Using the Internet, 3 Credits Summer 97 ClassesCIOS F146 T61 Using the Internet, 3 Credits CIOS F150 T62 Computer Business Applications Office 95, 3 Credits Fall 97 ClassesCIOS F150 TO2 Computer Business Applications Office 97, 3 Credits CIOS F135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 7.0, 3 Credits CIOS F135 TE1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 7.0, 3 Credits CIOS F146 TO1 Using the Internet, 3 Credits Spring 98 ClassesCIOS 135 TE1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 150 TO1 Computer Business Applications 3 credits CIOS 146 TO1 Using The Internet 3 credits CIOS 135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 135 UD1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits Internet (Distance) ABUS F001C Non-credit professional development CIOS 197 TO1 Individual Study CIOS 297 TO1 Individual Study Summer 98 ClassesABUS F049C Non-credit professional development ABUS F049C Non-credit professional development CIOS 297 TO1 Individual Study Fall 98 ClassesCIOS 135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 150 TO2 Computer Business Applications 3 credits CIOS 146 TO1 Using The Internet 3 credits CIOS 135 TE1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 135 UD1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits Internet (Distance) ABUS 010C Non-credit professional development Spring 99 ClassesCIOS 135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 150 TO3 Computer Business Applications 3 credits CIOS 211 TE1 Providing Computer Support 3 credits CIOS 276 TO1 Independent Project 3 credits CIOS 135 UT1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits Internet (Distance) Summer 99 ClassesCIOS 146 T61 Using The Internet 3 credits CIOS 150 T61 Computer Business Applications 3 credits Fall 99 ClassesCIOS 135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 211 TO1 Providing Computer Support 3 credits CIOS 211 TE1 Providing Computer Support 3 credits CIOS 276 TO1 Independent Project 3 credits Spring 2000 ClassesCIOS 135 UT1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits Internet (Distance CIOS 135 TE1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 135 TO1 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Excel 3credits CIOS 211 TO1 Providing Computer Support 3 credits CIOS 275 T02 Advanced Desktop Publishing: Indesign Fall 2000 Classes
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Independent Study Classes1994 ED 275 Computers for Teachers course for a student who needed the course to graduate. Independent study course for a student who was getting a BA of Technology degree on teaching computer skills for adults. Independent study course for a student taking a course in creating training materials for teaching computers for adults. CAPS 275 class for FileMaker Pro for a student who needed the course to graduate. Curriculum Innovations1991 Created Excel, Word, and Windows classes 1992 Re-wrote and revised entire CAPS curriculum to simplify the courses, to remove the need for special topics classes, and to better meet the needs of changing computer applications Wrote a modular Computer Business Application curriculum for the Interior Campus that could be delivered by distance delivery. 1993 Designed and implemented the Computer Applications specialty of the ABUS degree 1994 Created a new class, Microcomputer Databases: Filemaker Pro, in response to community requests 1995 Implemented the integration of the CAPS and OMT program into the CIOS program Created and taught an Advanced Excel class in response to community requests. 1996 Integrated direct Internet access and Windows 95 into our courses and curriculum. Taught combined Microcomputer Business Applications and English 111 class with Pete Pinney. The purpose was to use microcomputers to improve the teaching of English Taught an independent study class for Microsoft Excel using my own text book, my Internet Home page, e-mail and attachments. The purpose was to begin using Internet tools to deliver classes Created a Home Page with Internet resources to enhance the courses that I teach. There are resources for Internet Authoring, Searching, Graphics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Distance Delivery. The Home Page is a tool to improve my classes. Created three new classes for the CIOS program CIOS 146 Using the Internet CIOS 246 Advanced Internet CIOS 211 Providing Computer Support 1997 Coordinated and presented at the CRA Teaching With The Internet Conference. Paricipated in the planning and implementation of the Computer Support degree and certificate. I helped implement the CIOS 100 class that is now being offered, on a continuing basis, through the Department of Corrections. Presentations and Workshops (Also Public Service)1991 One week Using HyperCard Workshop for TVC faculty. 1992 Immaculate Conception School Jr High: Taught a week long computer course for the ICS Jr High Students 1993 Taught a Microcomputer Applications for Seniors class sponsored by the Private Industry Council ASTE 1993: Workshop on “Thinking with a Computer.” Cooperative Extension Service : Taught two sections of Microsoft Excel to the CES employees as part of a state wide conference. Taught a Microsoft Word Class in Ft Yukon Trish Hart interned in my Computer Business Application Class. 1994 ASTE 1994: Workshop on Excel for Beginners St. James: Taught a week long computer course for Jr High students who were part of the St James AME summer program. Taught a Word and an Excel class in Galena Taught an Excel class for the Adult Learning Program of Alaska staff. Faculty workshop on using both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. 1995 DENE Community Development Conference: Workshop on using and supporting computers in rural Alaska Taught a class for the Fairbanks School district business teachers on teaching Microsoft Office. 1996 UAF Computing and Communication: Using Netscape Gold Bethel Conference: Workshop on using the internet 1997 I taught two sessions of Windows 95 training for ALPA. The courses were for people making the transition from Windows 3.1 or the Macintosh to Windows 95. I taught a Windows 95 workshop in August for Tanana Valley Campus staff making the transition from the Macintosh to Windows 95. I made a presentation on Using Front Page to the CRA faculty participating in the Using the Internet to Teach conference I made a presentation on Mix and Match Using the Internet to Teach to the CRA faculty participating in the Using the Internet to Teach conference 1998-1999 New Course Preparation
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