Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.

Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of New Media Center and Adjunct Professor at VSU

  • Education

    • Valdosta State University

      2006 - 2012
      BS Physics
    • Valdosta State University

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Educational/Instructional Technology 4.0
    • Valdosta State University

      2006 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Astronomy

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi Sigma, Valdosta Astronomical Society, Society of Physics Students

  • Experience

    • Valdosta State University

      Aug 2007 - now

      provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of digital media services in promoting student learning and faculty effectiveness for the benefit of the university’s educational mission. Deploy, assess, and expand media technology initiatives that facilitate teaching, research, and scholarship within a digital environment. Facilitates interaction and communication with other departments and academic programs. Ensures the smooth operation of campus media support services offered to the university. Ensures media services and superior customer services that adequately support a wide range of needs of university clients, including faculty, students, and staff. Advises university clients on digital media production and equipment needs, related cutting-edge digital technologies, and other technology-driven issues. Show less provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of digital media services in promoting student learning and faculty effectiveness for the benefit of the university’s educational mission. Deploy, assess, and expand media technology initiatives that facilitate teaching, research, and scholarship within a digital environment. Facilitates interaction and communication with other departments and academic programs. Ensures the smooth operation of campus media support services offered to the university. Ensures media services and superior customer services that adequately support a wide range of needs of university clients, including faculty, students, and staff. Advises university clients on digital media production and equipment needs, related cutting-edge digital technologies, and other technology-driven issues. Show less Create workshop material such as Photoshop, Movie Maker, and PremierTrain students on how to use software such as Adobe CS6 suite software (now CC 2015), Microsoft Office 2010 (now 2013) products, and other software heavily used in the Media CenterMaintain and update the website for VSU's Media CenterSupervise student employees working in the Media CenterDevelop training material for student workers inside BlazeVIEW D2L Learning Management SystemWork in coordination with other training areas across VSU to further expand what services are being offeredCoordinate meetings with the media center group to discuss future initiatives and servicesRepair hardware and software problems in the Mac lab, as well as, pc lab Show less - Designed lesson plans and instructional materials for compliance based course modules- Developed nine soft skills based course modules using SkillStudio for the VSU 2016 Annual Compliance in collaboration with the Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) department- Worked with content experts to finalize and execute lesson design and also gather desired course content like SCORM 1.2 RTE files for course upload and publication through SkillPublisher- Published and developed the Learning Program for the "2016 VSU Annual Compliance for Faculty & Staff" within SkillPort- Constructed instructional guides for future contractors or employees at EOD to use for the publishing process- Will complete a SkillStudio Certification by the end of November 2016 Show less Hardware and software installation and maintenance for VSU faculty and staff offices running Windows XP, Windows 7 and Mac OS operating systems· Installation and maintenance of networked assets, including departmental printers, scanners, and copiers· Processing of data backup and recovery requests· Projector and smart classroom hardware and software installation and maintenance· Training, support, and oversight of Desktop Support technicians· Creation and management of an online training course for Desktop Support technicians· Communication of system and network status changes to clients· End-user support for VSU electronic accounts (Active Directory, Banner Registration System, BlazeVIEW Course Management System, Windows Live E-mail)· Smartphone and mobile device setup and support· Technology support for campus events· Departmental nominee for the 2011 VSU Student Employee of the Year Award Show less Hardware and software installation and maintenance for Odum Library classrooms and computer labs· Computer lab inventory and imaging· Multi-function printer troubleshooting· Enterprise-level lab management client application troubleshooting· Lab monitor training, support, and performance reporting· Development and maintenance of lab monitor training material· Monitoring computer labs· “I Caught You Caring” customer service recognition card recipient· Departmental nominee for the 2010 VSU Student Employee of the Year Award Show less

      • Director of New Media Center

        Dec 2017 - now
      • Adjunct Professor

        Aug 2019 - now
      • Interim Director of New Media Center

        Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Instructional Technology Specialist

        Jun 2013 - Sept 2017
      • SkillStudio Content Developer (Contract Position)

        Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
      • Quality Assurance Analyst (Contract Position)

        May 2016 - Jul 2016
      • IT Lead Tech.

        May 2010 - May 2013
      • Assistant Technician

        Aug 2007 - May 2010
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Planetarium Host Certificate for VSU Planetarium Shows

      Valdosta State University
      May 2009
    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt

      Valdosta State University
    • Generative AI in the Classroom

      Adobe
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Management Certification

      Valdosta State University
      Dec 2014
    • Adobe Creative Educator Level 1

      Adobe
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate in Online Teaching

      Valdosta State University
      Dec 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      Valdosta State University
      Feb 2014
    • 9 Credit Hours towards Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Valdosta State University
      May 2015
    • Adobe Creative Educator Level 2

      Adobe
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      Employee of the Semester Spring 2024 Valdosta State University (COSA) Jul 2024 The Employee of the Semester Award is recognition of outstanding performance by Valdosta State University classified staff members who have contributed to the mission and goals of the university. These employees exemplify the values of Valdosta State University.
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      VSU Employee of the Semester Spring 2023 Valdosta State University (COSA) Aug 2023 The Employee of the Semester Award is recognition of outstanding performance by Valdosta State University classified staff members who have contributed to the mission and goals of the university. These employees exemplify the values of Valdosta State University.
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      VSU Leadership Academy Completion Valdosta State University Apr 2019 The VSU Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate our current and next generation of leaders. This program utilizes the expertise of the Leaders Lyceum (www.leaderslyceum.com) facilitators to create transformational experiences that accelerate the development of leaders to a stage of greater maturity and effectiveness. It employs a proven methodology that leverages relevant experiences both inside and outside of work that meets leaders where they are and moves them toward where they need to… Show more The VSU Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate our current and next generation of leaders. This program utilizes the expertise of the Leaders Lyceum (www.leaderslyceum.com) facilitators to create transformational experiences that accelerate the development of leaders to a stage of greater maturity and effectiveness. It employs a proven methodology that leverages relevant experiences both inside and outside of work that meets leaders where they are and moves them toward where they need to be. Grounded in empirical research, this unique approach fosters personal growth that leads to growth in others and a strengthening of relationships across campus units. This program includes important elements from the USG Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) shown to enhance leadership potential in preparation for future higher level leadership roles. Show less
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      VSU Excellence in Service for Classified Staff Award Valdosta State University Aug 2017 This award is given to an individual staff member once per academic year who has demonstrated outstanding service to VSU. This is for someone who exemplifies the following criteria: 1. High standards of service to VSU, 2. Exemplary work ethic, 3. Demonstrats initiative, 4. Always reliable, 5. Has a professional attitude, and 5. Demonstrats leadership.
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      Outstanding Masters Student in Technology Applications Award Valdosta State University Mar 2016 Goes to a student who has been chosen from among students from each of the departments in the college of Education. This award is based on the highest GPA.
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      Employee of the semester Runner Up (Spring 2015) Valdosta State University Jun 2015 I was honored as runner-up for the Employee of the Semester award. I was evaluated among all of VSU and came in second for the award for Spring 2015. Fifteen other employees were considered for the honor.
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      Management Certification Employee and Organizational Development Nov 2014 This program required 12 credit hours of electives and 26 credit hours of core curriculum. Classes taught in Core:Fundamentals of Management and SupervisionHR 101Conflict ManagementCoaching for Performance & Career DevelopmentLeading a Diverse Workspace Electives Taken:How to Hire the Right PersonWorkplace ViolenceLean Six Sigma White BeltLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltCPR Class
    • Awarded to Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.
      Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Astronomy Award Valdosta State University Apr 2012 Goes to a student who has been chosen from among students from each of the departments in the college of Science. This award is based on the highest GPA.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Captain

      Issued by Valdosta State University on Oct 2010
      Valdosta State UniversityAssociated with Kyle Culpepper, M.Ed.