Ryan Torma, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Luther Seminary

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Director of Learning Design and Technology

  I worked with students, faculty, and staff to design, create, and support online and hybrid courses, classrooms, collaborative learning environments, e-portfolios, web sites, webinars, and technology training seminars.

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  Ryan Torma Design

  Jan 2013 - now

  Owner

  I lead human-centered design processes to help people learn. Working with collaborative teams in higher education and non-profit organizations, I design online and hybrid programs and courses, faculty training seminars, and classrooms and physical learning spaces.

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  Trinity Lutheran College

  Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Professor & Chair of Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Associate Dean of Learning Design & Tech

  As Professor and Chair of the Graphic Design & Visual Communication program, I worked with faculty and students to help them be successful in their teaching and learning. I taught courses in design thinking, graphic design, photography, web design, and faith and visual culture. As Associate Dean for Learning Design & Technology, I partnered with faculty, staff, and students to design courses, curricula, classrooms, and digital learning tools.

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  Valparaiso University

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Assistant Dean of Online, Distance, Adult and Continuing Education

  I led projects to develop and grow existing and new online, adult, and continuing education programs and taught courses in graphic design.

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  University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies

  Jan 2019 - now

  I lead the Professional Development and Lifelong Learning team in the University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies. We help people to learn and grow personally and professionally through professional development and continuing education courses, certificates, events, and conferences. Led the Professional Development and Lifelong Learning team in the University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

  • Associate Dean of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Executive Director of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2024