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Myron R. Anderson, Ph.D.
Address:Metropolitan State University of Denver
Office of the President
Campus Box, P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone: (303) 556-3022
Current Position:Associate Professor, Associate to the President for Diversity
EDUCATION
December - 2001Doctor of Philosophy (Instructional Technology)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
May - 1994Master of Science(Curriculum and Instruction)
Radford University, Radford, Virginia
May - 1990Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
June - 1987Associate in Arts and Science (General Studies)
New River Community College, Dublin, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 - Present Associate to the President for Diversity, Office of the President,
Associate Professor of Education Technology, Department of Teacher Education,
Metropolitan State University of and Denver, Denver, Colorado
Serve on the President’s Cabinet as the Associate to the President for Diversity, Chief Diversity Officer, to articulate and resolve current and future issues related to campus diversity. Responsible for investigating complaints, mediating fair settlements between aggrieved faculty, staff and students throughout the institution. Implemented two campus-wide climate surveys yielding a 63% response rate, from the full-time work force, to assist in Identifying campus climate trends with the goal of developing strategies to promote “Inclusive Excellence”. Work with the Universities executive officers (President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Equal Opportunity Officers, etc.) to lead institution-wide efforts to ensure civic engagement and promote diversity and inclusive excellence. Furthermore, serving on the Universities strategic planning steering committee and chairing the communication efforts to institutionalize this plan. Supervise the UniversitiesEmbeds program designed to resolve conflict as the lowest level and promote a healthy University climate.
Remain current in teaching “Education Psychology Application to Teaching”, “Applications for Education Technology”, Issues in Multicultural Education, and efficient in teaching the courses; “Instructional Delivery for Interactive Learning Environments” and “Educational Research” for the Masters in Teaching program.
2007 - 2011Assistant Professor of Education Technology, Department of Teacher Education,
Associate to the President for Diversity (Interim), Office of the President,
Metropolitan State College of and Denver, Denver, Colorado
Tought “Education Psychology Application to Teaching”, “Applications for Education Technology” and efficient in teaching the courses; “Instructional Delivery for Interactive Learning Environments”, “Process of Education in Multicultural Urban Schools” and “Educational Research” for the new Masters in Teaching program. The Education Psychology course is a foundations course connecting education psychology theories to classroom environments. The education technology course is a core course designed to teach future teachers how to use technology in their classrooms to improve instructional delivery. The instructional delivery course focuses on advanced cconcepts related to the design of instructional material. The multicultural course takes an analytical assessment of teaching and learning with an emphesis on multicultural secondary schools. And the education research course provides a platform for students to become knowledgeable consumers of research including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)
Facilitate the development and implementation of the College’s diversity strategic plan and manage the Office of Institutional Diversity, including the diversity initiatives program, witha budget of $300,000. Facilitate ongoing assessment of campus climate; reorganizing people and programs that contribute to community building; in cooperation with the Provost’s Office, lead efforts to integrate diversity throughout the curriculum, reviewing existing curriculum for inclusion of diversity content where appropriate. Collaborate with the President, Deans and Vice Presidents in thedevelopment and monitoring of institution, school and division “Equity Scorecards” to assess student persistence toward graduation; develop institutional strategies for achieving greater diversity of faculty, staff and students.
Serve as a reviewer of faculty dossiers, in collaboration with the President, on all retention, tenure and promotion discussions to ensure equity and inclusiveness in re-appointment decisions and identify issues affecting faculty persistence toward tenure and promotion.
2007 - 2009 Associate/Assistant Chair, The Department of Teacher Education,Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Assisted the Chair with department scheduling, communication with the “Secondary Area” faculty, enrollment management, campus space authorities, observed tenure-track and full-time temporary faculty’s instructional delivery methods and provided feedback, met with students and faculty regarding student problemsand advised department licensure students. Shared in planning monthly department meetings and served as signature authority, in the Chair’s absence, on College forms and procedures that pertain to the Department of Teacher Education.
Assisted in supervising office staff members including assistants and the Teacher Application Center. Collaborated with the Chair, as needed, to stay updated on departmental matters. Assisted the Chair with implementing departmental administrative oversight tasks. Assisted the Chair by attending and reporting back on meetings representing the Department of Teacher Education, i.e. Council of Chairs, CoPER, PEAC, and others as needed. Chaired the “SecondaryArea” monthly meetings, organized and finalized semester teaching schedules for nineteen (19) tenured, tenure track, visiting and affiliate faculty.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)
2004 - 2007 Assistant Professor of Education Technology, The Department of Teacher Education,Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Duties included teaching the courses “Education Psychology Application to Teaching” and “Applications of Education Technology”. The Education Psychology course was a foundations course connecting education psychology theories to classroom environments. I taught the “Applications of Education Technology” class in face-to-face and on-line environments, to include teaching technology foundations and how to use the technology platforms, “LiveText” and the
“Adventure of the American Mind”. This course teaches fundamental technology skills to students and prepares them to integrate technology into their future classrooms. Additionally, I worked with faculty to plan and develop future courses to complete the established technology minor. I also served as the coordinator for the “Technology Area”.Recommended the hiring of and executed the scheduling of adjunct faculty to teach technology courses.
Managed the long-term operations of the Educational Resource Center (ERC). This included collaborating with faculty to chart a vision for the ERC, identifying and developing short-term and long-term goals to improve resources. Responsible for overseeing the $40,000 operating budget, hiring and training of ERC employees and the purchasing of center equipment.
Served as a “Faculty Fellow” for the Office of Academic Affairs, academic year 2006. Duties performed included; assisting in researching and designing the Center for Instructional Development (CID), collecting information and formatting the final report reflecting Metro State’s contributions/partnerships with Denver Public Schools, attended training sessions on the WebCT Vista on-line platform. Contributed to the survey development team on faculty needs with WebCT Vista, presided over the “On-line” committee meetings in the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs’ absence, contributed to standing meetings to include the Deans Council, Provost Management Group, On-line Task Force and 2+2 Committee. Performed duties as assigned including reviewing published materials, the Summer School re-design initiative, and impromptu meetings with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
2003 - 2004Program Leader, Continuing and Professional Education (Interim),Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Led ten (10) administrative faculty and seven (7) administrative assistants in developing strategies to implement approximately 400 continuing education non-credit programs regionally, nationally and internationally. Developed departmental marketing and collaboration materials and strategies to improve relationships with Faculty, Community Leaders, and Government Agencies. Taught program development strategies to university community constituents.
Presided over Department meetings to listen critically to issues and concerns of the staff and develop an action plan to seek resolution and articulate the vision of the Continuing and Professional Education Department. Met often with the Vice Provost for Outreach to communicate departmental successes and challenges and to work collectively to maximize resources to improve outreach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
1998 - 2003Assistant Director for Program Development,Continuing Education,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)
Collaborated with faculty to develop, market, and implement Continuing Education non-credit programs in the Colleges of Engineering, Arts and Science, Human Resources, Administrative Units, Public Service Programs, and external clients. Taught the class First Year Seminar and team taught Media Literacy and Models of Teaching.
Managed the accounting, marketing, funding, execution, and reconciliation of approximately fifty (50) programs annually, totaling $600,000 in gross revenue, as well as advised and supervised Program Administrators, Graduate Assistants, and Undergraduate Interns.
1997 – 1998Director, Thompson Student Services Center, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Managed the Thompson Student Services Center and provided leadership in the areas of facility operations, student activities, and student services. Supervised eighteen (18) operation and professional staff members, in the areas of recreational sports, leisure programs, student activities,facility management, food service, technology, and other entities of Student Services. Managed a $1.5 million dollar operating budget to maintain the center.
Worked directly with university faculty and staff to implement large scale programs including summer orientation, university job fairs, educational seminars, and international programs. Served on university planning committees to develop long-range and strategic plans for the student services center and university, to improve the areas of; technology, administrative leadership and capital improvements.
1992 – 1997 Program Coordinator, University Unions and Student Activities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,Blacksburg, Virginia
Advised and provided direction in the areas of program planning and implementation, organizational development, and fiscal management to the Virginia Tech Union and Black Student Alliance organizations.
Advised, counseled, and mentored twenty (20) student leaders in leadership, academic and career achievement strategies, and referred students to specialized campus departments when needed. Designed and implemented leadership workshops and monthly seminars for student leaders and committee members within the Virginia Tech Union, Black Student Alliance and the Virginia Tech community.
1990 – 1992 Building Manager, University Unions and Student Activities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,Blacksburg, Virginia
Managed student activities facilities, provided support to recreational and leisure programs, engaged in a broad range of decision-making both operational and programmatic regarding efficient, effective and safe use of a 250,000 square foot facility.
Prepared and monitored wage and capital expenditure budgets totaling $100,000 while directing the hiring, orientation, and training of approximately forty (40) student employees. Created and revised a standard operation procedures manual for a newly renovated and expanded facility.
SCHOLARSHIP
1.Publications
- Book Review, Text Book, Work Book
Anderson M., A review of See, L.A., (2008). Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American. Journal of Human Services, Fall vol 27, No 1.
Anderson, M., Glick, A., (1996). “Achieving excellence: programming and leadership for the 21st century”, Student Leadership Workbook, 125 pages, Blacksburg, VA. Kinko’s Inc, self publication.
- Refereed Publications
Chung M., Yeh T., Anderson M., Chavez L.(2013) “Identifying Issues Impeding Teacher Education Faculty’s Ability to Integrate Technology in Their Teaching”, Jounal of Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación, vol 29.
Young K., Anderson M., Stewart S. (2013) “Hierarchical Microaggressions in Higher Education” Journal of Higher Education, (in progress).
Alejano-Steele A., Worthy S., Tull T., Paul E., Ruch D., Anderon M., Schwab N. (2013) “Institutional Processes Designed to Promote Diversity and Equity at Metropolitan State University of Denver,” Journal of Cuaderno de Investigacion en la Educacion, vol 28.
Anderson M., (2009). “How distance education can play a role in Africana Studies”, Journal of Africana Studies, vol 15. No 2.
- Other Reviewed Publications
Anderson M., (2008). “How hide-away technology can transform your traditional computer lab into a 21st century instructional delivery environment”. College Planning and Management Magazine, Peter LI Education Group, Inc.
- Non-refereed Publications
Anderson M., (2008). “The Office of Institutional Diversity at Metro State”, Denver, CO,
The Office of Transfer Services, February, 2008 (e-newsletter article).
Anderson M., Joseph S., (2006). “Applications for education technology: integrating technology in the K-12 classroom”, EDT 3610 Custom Course Textbook for use in instructing the EDT 3610 Applications for Education Technology course, self publication.
Anderson M., (2001). “The Faceless Community”, Atlanta, GA, Black Politics.com.
SCHOLARSHIP (Cont.)
2.Presentations and Exhibits
a.Refereed Presentations
Young K., Anderson M. “A slap in the face: The relationship between microaggressions and race, gender, and role hierarchy”, National Association for Multicultural Educators Conference, Okland CA, November, 2013.
Anderson M. “The intersection between technology and flip course principles: how they
can improve hybrid on-line course delivery”, Research and Education Challenges Toward the Future ICRAE 2013, Shkoder, Albania, May, 2013
Anderson M. “Process to Policy: How to execute a climate survey that leads to new organizational policies” 2013 Oxford Roundtable the University of Oxford, Brasenose College, United Kingdom, March, 2013.
Vegil P., Anderson M., Chavez L. “Considering Crucial Turning Points in the Professorial Careers of Latino Faculty”, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, San Antonio Texas, April, 2011.
Vegil P., Anderson M., Chung M. “Student Teaching: Guiding the development of Urban Teachers”, Great Teachers for our City Schools, 4th Annual National Summit, Denver CO, April, 2011.
Anderson M., Worthy S., Tull T. “Institutional Processes Designed to Promote Diversity and Equity at Metro”, XI Puerto Rican Congress on Research in Education, San Juan Peurto Rico, March, 2011.
Swetnam L., Anderson M., Vegil P., Chung M., presentation on “Fear, Finances, or Family: Why Do Qualified Candidates Withdraw From Student Teaching?”for the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) conference, Orlando FL, February, 2011.
Anderson M.,Jordan S., (invited) revised presentation inclusion of 2010 climate initiative “Putting Students First—A Demographic Imparitive”, for the 29th Annual Conference for the First Year Experience, Denver CO, February, 2010.
Anderson M., Bonacquisti J., Coates H., Jordan S., (invited) panel presentation “Putting Students First—Multiple Voices and Multiple Strategies”, for the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) National Conference, Denver CO, August, 2009.
Anderson M., Morehouse P., Chung M., A presentation on “How Technology can be used to promote Diversity: Excellence and Inclusiveness on College Campuses and Communities” for the American Association of Affirmative Action (AAAA) conference, Chicago IL, April 2009.
Swetnam L., Milligan K., Phifer S., Anderson M., presentation on part two of research performed on “Interviews and interventions: a follow-up on unsuccessful student teachers”, for the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) conference, San Diego CA, February, 2007.
Anderson M., Anderson R., Regan T., presentation and panel discussion on “Student notebooks and tablet PC’s: how this technology can improve administrator effectiveness, instruction delivery, and student learning”, for the Windows Higher Education Conference, Seattle WA, July, 2006.
Anderson M., Kershaw T., presentation on “The technological divide in africana studies: how distance education platforms can improve instructional delivery in africana studies” for the 30th annual National Council for Black Studies Conference, Houston TX, March, 2006.
Swetnam L., Phifer S., Milligan K., Anderson M., presentation on research performed on “Unsuccessful student teachers: identifiers, intervention and program implications”, for The Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Conference, Atlanta GA, February, 2006.
b. Non-refereed Presentations
SanJurjo C., Anderson M., Vegil P. “Perspectives in Multicultural Education” A seven day seminar associated with an exchange program between MSU Denver and the University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan Peurto Rico, June, 2012.
Anderson M., Baker J., Butler A., Chatrath I. “Boot Camp for EEO/Affirmative Action/Diversity Professionals” The American Association for Affirmative Action Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, 2011.
Anderson M., presentation on “A mixed methods approach to engineering your career in higher education” for the University of Denver National Summer Institute, “Promoting Multicultural Excellence in the Acadamy”, Denver CO, June, 2010.
Anderson M., et al., panel discussion on “Technology Higher Education and the Relationship to Diversity”, for the Denver University, “Diversity in Organizations” graduate course focusing on the impact and challenges of diversity in the workplace, Denver CO, October, 2009.
Anderson M., Hanzlik J., et al., panel discussion on “What Works: Recruiting Minority Graduate Students,” for the Colorado State University Diversity Conference, Fort Collins, September, 2009.
Anderson M., Moorehouse P., et. al., panel presentation on “'Bridging the Urban-Rural Gap: what have we done and how could we do better', for Colorado State University Conference “Bridging the Gap”, Fort Collins, September, 2009.
Anderson M., Guzman F., presentation on “Experiences of scholars of color in the academy: challenges and opportunities”, for the University of Denver Diversity Summit on Inclusive Excellence, “Great Hope and Major Changes”, Denver CO, April, 2009.
Anderson M., presentation on “Technology in education”, for the Metropolitan State College of Denver, Student Teaching Supervising Training, Denver CO, August, 2008.
Anderson M., Easley N., Mckee S., panel discussion on “Diversity in organizations”, for the Denver University, “Diversity in Organizations” Graduate Course that focuses on the impact and challenges of diversity in the workplace, Denver CO, June, 2008.
Anderson M., Frank T., Trevino J., panel discussion on “Diversity in Organizations”, for the Denver University, “Diversity in Organizations” Graduate Course that focuses on the impact and challenges of diversity in the workplace, Denver CO, November, 2007.
Anderson M., Kershaw T., presentation “Instructional strategies leading to improved teaching and learning”, for the National Symposium on Achievement in Math and Science, Danville VA, November, 2007.
Anderson M., Joseph S., poster session on “Communicating how the adventure of the american mind (AAM), primary resource collection, are infused in teacher education applications for education technology classes”, Senator Wayne Allard Welcome to MSCD, Denver CO, September, 2006.