Joel L. Gardner, PhD

Experience

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  Rose Education Foundation

  May 2002 - Oct 2002

  English Teacher

  - Taught English on 5 different levels to Guatemalan students in Patzicia, Guatemala. - Designed, implemented and evaluated English curriculum.- Learned Spanish and worked with locals on humanitarian projects.

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  Discover Card

  Nov 2002 - Aug 2006

  Training Specialist

  - Trained new and current employees in product/service knowledge and in effective customer service skills.- Recognized as Trainer of the Month and Top Performer- Developed practical visuals toward the improvement of the new-hire curriculum

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  Utah State University

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Instructional Designer

  Designed and developed online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses for various departments and colleges at Utah State University. Used multiple technologies to achieve instructional goals.

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  Franklin University

  Jul 2010 - now

  I lead several instructional design faculty, the office of assessment, and the interactive media team within the International Institute for Innovative Instruction. - Lead a team of 7 PhD instructional design and assessment expert practitioners- Prioritize instructional design needs and direct the work of design team members- Conduct and coordinate large-scale analyses to improve student success in key courses- Design and develop courses and curricula for Franklin University programs * Systematically improved effectiveness and quality of IDPT curriculum and teaching. * Work with advisory board to refine and improve IDPT curriculum. * Hired, managed, coordinated, and trained teaching faculty. - Revived struggling program by working with key university partners to revitalize enrollment and improve student retention - Redesigned several courses in the curriculum, resulting in improved student retention and satisfaction rates Designed and maintained online and face-to-face courses in collaboration with excellent faculty members in the Department of Humanities and Communication Arts. I also taught as a faculty member in the Instructional Design and Performance Technology Program.

  • Assistant Dean, Instructional Design

    May 2019 - now

  • Executive Director of Design and Assessment

    May 2017 - May 2019

  • Department Chair, Instructional Design and Assessment

    Jul 2015 - May 2017

  • Program Chair, Instructional Design and Performance Technology

    Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Interim Program Chair, Instructional Design and Performance Technology MS Degree

    Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Instructional Design Faculty

    Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
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  Utah State University

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Visiting Scholar

  - Conducted teaching and learning needs analysis for University Provost - Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to identify needs- Proposed solution set for improving teaching and learning at Utah State