Vickie Cook
- Courses3
- Reviews4
- School: University of Illinois Springfield
- Campus: Springfield
- Department: Education
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1 University Plz
Springfield, IL - 62703 - Dates at University of Illinois: June 2004 - July 2010
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Biography
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield - Education
Executive Director, Online, Professional & Engaged Learning at University of Illinois Springfield
Higher Education
Vickie
Cook, Ph.D.
Springfield, Illinois
I hold the position of Executive Director of Online, Professionals, and Engaged Learning (OPEL) includes the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS), Office of Engaged Learning, Faculty Developments Resource Office, and Continuing and Professional Education. I hold the faculty title of Research Professor of Education at the University of Illinois Springfield.
Previously, I held the position of Associate VP of Innovation and Technology at Greenville University 2012-13. I served as the Dean of the School of Education and Director of Online Learning at Greenville University from 2009-2012. Prior to joining Greenville in 2009 I was an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
I am most interested in the areas of research that focus on the impact of student engagement and generational learning in the classroom.
Other areas of specialization:
I provide professional development speaking engagements and workshops in Generational Impacts on Higher Education Classrooms, Students Engagements, Emerging Technologies for Student-Centered Learning, and Online Leadership in Higher Education.
I serve as a consultant for higher education institutions with a special emphasis on small colleges and universities or faith-based institutions as an educational consultant.
Specialties: Self-determined Learning, Heutagogy, Leadership, Generational Learning and Online Learning and Leadership.
Experience
University of Illinois at Springfield
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership teaching Educational Research at the masters and post-masters levels. Taught Teacher Leadership courses at the masters level. Developed certification program in teaching English as a Second Language. Served on numerous university committees. Research focused on the impact of professional development of teachers on student achievement.
University of Illinois Springfield
Executive Director, Center for Online Learning, Research & Service
Led the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service.
University of Illinois Springfield
Interim Department Chair Educational Leadership & Teacher Education
Leadership of Educational Leadership and Teacher Education departments on an interim basis.
University of Illinois Springfield
Director, Center for Online Learning, Research and Service/Associate Research Professor of Education
Provide leadership for online learning, research and service. Strategically plan faculty development and service to the internal university community. Assist Associate Vice Chancellor of Online Learning with grant and outreach opportunities. Provide external partners with consulting services and professional presentations related to online learning and continuing education. Teach in the Educational Leadership and Master of Education programs.
University of Illinois Springfield
Executive Director, Online, Professional & Engaged Learning
Lead units for online learning support, engaged learning for internships and international study programs, faculty development resource office, and continuing and professional education.
Kaskaskia College
Dean of Continuing Education & University Alliance
Provided leadership to develop and deliver adult basic education, continuing and professional education, and oversight of all off CPUs/CEUs, and credit and non-credit courses offered at five off-campus centers. Provided leadership to develop and sustain university collaborations and partnerships, develop new programs, and increased enrollment. Served on the President's cabinet.
I held the positions of Adult Literacy and ESL Family Literacy Coordinator, Director of Career Services, and taught literacy courses, computer application courses, and reading courses during my career at Kaskaskia College.Greenville College
Dean - School of Education/Director of Online Learning
Led all operations of the school of education at Greenville College, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs in Teacher Education. Led accreditation efforts.
In my role as director of online learning, I worked with collegeauges across campus to implement online learning in both traditional and non-traditional programming. I provided the leadership to build and implement the college's inaugural online programs including infrastructure and faculty development for Greenville College.Greenville College
Associate VP, Innovation & Technology
Lead all operations, budgeting, and development of the following areas:
Information Technology
Instructional Technology
Online Learning
New Program Development
Served on the President's cabinet.Dr. Vickie S. Cook
Faculty Development Speaker
I regularly provide professional development by speaking at events and workshops for Higher Education Faculty. I specialize in generational teaching and learning, emerging technologies to engage students in the classroom, and student-centered engagement strategies.
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Education
Winfield College
Teaching Certificate
English as a Second Language
Capella University
Master of Arts in Education
Adult Education
Capella University
Ph.D.
Higher Educational Administration
I enjoyed the focus of the faculty of Capella University on the role of the adult learner. Capella really makes their focus on the learner and her role in the educational process. It was a great experience and I now have a national network of colleagues due to this experience.
Publications
Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine in - Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
Rosetta Books
Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George Otte. 10 authors. Co-authored Ray Schroeder & Vickie Cook - Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine.
Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine in - Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
Rosetta Books
Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George Otte. 10 authors. Co-authored Ray Schroeder & Vickie Cook - Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine.
Alternative Models of MOOCs
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World (Editors: C. Bonk, M. Lee, T. Reeves & T. Reynolds)
Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine in - Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
Rosetta Books
Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George Otte. 10 authors. Co-authored Ray Schroeder & Vickie Cook - Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine.
Alternative Models of MOOCs
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World (Editors: C. Bonk, M. Lee, T. Reeves & T. Reynolds)
Continuing Education Divisions as Impact Agents in Online Initiatives
Evolllutions
Continuing Education divisions have an opportunity to work with their institutions to impact change through standalone centers focused on supporting campus-wide online program development. This article will look at seven key components that will benefit an institution’s centralized approach led by the CE Division as well as the impact of this standalone center approach on the long-term sustainability of a CE Division.
Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine in - Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
Rosetta Books
Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George Otte. 10 authors. Co-authored Ray Schroeder & Vickie Cook - Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine.
Alternative Models of MOOCs
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World (Editors: C. Bonk, M. Lee, T. Reeves & T. Reynolds)
Continuing Education Divisions as Impact Agents in Online Initiatives
Evolllutions
Continuing Education divisions have an opportunity to work with their institutions to impact change through standalone centers focused on supporting campus-wide online program development. This article will look at seven key components that will benefit an institution’s centralized approach led by the CE Division as well as the impact of this standalone center approach on the long-term sustainability of a CE Division.
Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Leadership
University Professional and Continuing Education Association
We identify seven facets of leadership and organizational development in this young domain: internal advocacy, entrepreneurial initiative, faculty support, student support, digital technology, external advocacy, and professionalism.
Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine in - Change We Must: Deciding the Future of Higher Education
Rosetta Books
Edited by Matthew Goldstein and George Otte. 10 authors. Co-authored Ray Schroeder & Vickie Cook - Why New Modes are Not New Bottles for Old Wine.
Alternative Models of MOOCs
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World (Editors: C. Bonk, M. Lee, T. Reeves & T. Reynolds)
Continuing Education Divisions as Impact Agents in Online Initiatives
Evolllutions
Continuing Education divisions have an opportunity to work with their institutions to impact change through standalone centers focused on supporting campus-wide online program development. This article will look at seven key components that will benefit an institution’s centralized approach led by the CE Division as well as the impact of this standalone center approach on the long-term sustainability of a CE Division.
Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Leadership
University Professional and Continuing Education Association
We identify seven facets of leadership and organizational development in this young domain: internal advocacy, entrepreneurial initiative, faculty support, student support, digital technology, external advocacy, and professionalism.
