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Keith M. Campbell

"The education that I received at Lake Superior State University has opened many doors for me. I have worked with Firefighters and Paramedics for over thirty years as a co-worker, educator, and student. I have been very blessed in my life to have these opportunities. I truly believe that education is the cornerstone of everyone’s career and LSSU provides the best.

My future goals are to become the Director of a Fire Science program and follow in the footsteps of the great educators that I have had the privilege of learning from. This will not be easy, but I believe that these Professors have prepared me to be successful. My achievements will be a direct result of the knowledge that they have bestowed upon me. It will then be my obligation to share this knowledge with others. ”

Keith M. Campbell '07

Firefighter/Paramedic

Fire and hazardous materials response coordinator for the U.S. Navy based in Bahrain

		FLSA Designation EXEMPT
Date Issued:	2007-01-03	Department:	Extended Learning
Title: Director of Extended Learning and Educational Technology

Function and Responsibility
Under the administrative direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Director of Extended Learning and Educational Technology is responsible for the direction of all credit and non-credit extended learning programs, on and off-campus. The Director serves as a liaison between Information Technology, Academic Services and the academic units in the management of educational technology.

Duties and Responsibilities
Direct the distance educations programs, including program and course offerings at regional centers and other off-campus locations, and offerings through the use of educational technology. Coordinate scheduling of courses with academic deans to insure access to program offerings at convenient times and locations, and economy of operations. Coordinate advertising and publicity with University Relations and Marketing. Insure that an adequate level of services is provided to students by coordinating with Enrollment Management, academic deans, and Student Affairs. Direct the summer semester program. Coordinate scheduling with the academic deans to insure economy of operations and adequacy of course offerings, including graduate and non-credit programs. Coordinate the offering of summer camps, working with academic deans and academic services. Provide publicity and promotion for programs. Work with public and private agencies, businesses, and organizations to provide educational opportunities for their employees, members or clients, including CEUs and professional development, training, and credit courses and programs, consistent with the University mission and resources. Coordinate with the academic deans to insure that academic programs in demand are offered on-campus with a multi-year rotation of course offerings on evenings or weekends that allows students to complete degree requirements in a reasonable period of time. Encourage the use of educational technology by faculty members in their course delivery. Serve as a liaison with Informational Technology and Academic Services to develop training programs, provide information, and recommend incentives for the adoption of educational technology. Develop and promote on-line learning opportunities. Supervise regional center directors and other staff members assigned to Extended Learning. Assure that all activities are conducted in a manner consistent with the University’s contractual obligations, including the collective bargaining agreements. Conduct studies to determine the needs for programming in Extended Learning. Working with the academic deans and other offices of the University, recommend the employment of adjunct instructors for credit courses and hire instructors for non-credit offerings.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree is required in an appropriate discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred. Technical expertise, business or marketing experience, and the ability to conduct market research desired. Experience or background in project management preferred. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is required. Experience in higher education program delivery is preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands
Adequate health and fitness to maintain long hours and a busy schedule, and to travel long distances and stay overnight, under adverse weather conditions, is required. Use of gross motor skills to perform organizational duties; use of fine motor skills in operation of computers and other educational technology; ability to hear, see and speak clearly, with or without aids, to represent the University in public appearances, promotional and recruiting activities. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds.