Staff and Services
Our services include:
- Software and Technology Workshops
- One-on-one training
- Instructional Design / Curriculum Development / Course Redesign
- Blackboard training and online course design and development
- Research and communication of emerging educational technology
- SMART classroom design and equipment consultation
- SMART classroom equipment and software training
- Exam Proctoring
- Interactive Video Network Support
Detailed List of Staff Services - click here
The LEC staff is ready to introduce you to various tools and provide training, to aid in the design and development of technology-enhanced classrooms, and to help access the resources and people who can bring your ideas to fruition. Staff offices are located in the International Center, third floor.
The LEC staff will be happy to provide one-on-one assistance or consultation. Due to their multifunctional roles, they are available by appointment only.
Sheri Rawls
Bonnie CooperTraining Specialist
Blackboard Certified Product Specialist for CE/Vista
bonnie.cooper@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.4688
International Center Room 310
Megan MulloyTraining Coordinator
Blackboard Certified Product Specialist for CE/Vista
megan.mulloy@usm.edu,
Tel: 601. 266.6958
International Center Room 307
Linda BassProctoring and Training Specialist
linda.bass@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6261
International Center Room 323
Adrian CastilloMultimedia Developer
adrian.castillo@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6407
International Center Room 308
Sherry FinneranIVN Coordinator
sherry.finneran@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6229
International Center Room 322
Julie GreenInstructional Technologist
Blackboard Certified Product Specialist for CE/Vista
julie.green@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6634
International Center Room 325
Shanna LukeInstructional Designer
shanna.luke@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6899
International Center Room 320
Vanessa McCullumAdministrative Assistant
vanessa.mccullum@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.5518
International Center Room 315
Marlissa NorthropPeoplesoft Trainer
marlissa.northrop@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6244
International Center Room 309
Susan RaybornInteractive Course Design Specialist
Blackboard Certified Product Specialist for CE/Vista
susan.rayborn@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6589
International Center Room 314
Chad SealsBlackboard Administrator
chad.seals@usm.edu
Tel: 601.266.6611
International Center Room 321
Amy ThorntonInstructional Technologist
Blackboard Certified Product Specialist for CE/Vista
amy.thornton@usm.edu,
Tel: 601.266.6197
International Center Room 324
The center is also highly dependent on people in the Southern Miss community who are willing to share their expertise, experience, and enthusiasm for incorporating technology into higher education. A collaborative effort among diverse units, departments, colleges, and organizations is required to be effective in integrating instruction with appropriate technology.