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Curricula Vita
Jace Hargis, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost
209.910.3610 (Google Talk)
 
Education
1999 Ph.D. Science Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Dissertation: The Internet as an informal learning environment: Assessing knowledge acquisition of science students using constructivist and objectivist formats. Chairperson Dr. John J. Koran/Stanford University
 
1992 M.S. Environmental Engineering Sciences (emphasis Environmental Chemistry)
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Thesis: Trichloroethene degradation and subsequent mobilization and attenuation into a nearby natural wetland system. Chairperson Dr. Joseph Delfino/University of Wisconsin
 
1984 B.S. Biological/Chemical Oceanography
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
Senior Project: Investigation of the propagation of sustainable invertebrate species in Indian River Estuarine sea grass communities. Advisor Dr. John Trefry/Texas A&M University


Professional Experience
Assistant Provost; Director Center for Teaching and Learning; and Associate Professor.
June 2007 - Present: University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
As Assistant Provost, the primary purpose is to promote high quality teaching, productivity in research and creative endeavors, and faculty satisfaction through the delivery of faculty development programs.  The responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of faculty development programs, including new faculty orientation program; the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; working with the Committee on Academic Planning and Development; oversight of teaching incentive awards and other grants; and work with various other stakeholders.  As Director, the primary purpose is to support faculty in the development of effective teaching and assessment of skills and strategies, which includes helping faculty explore and develop innovative teaching strategies that are responsive to a diverse range of student learning styles, including the effective use of technology, interdisciplinary approaches, and application of learning theory; developing and coordinating a range of teaching support services, including individual consultations, assistance with course design, seminars, and workshops focused on best practices in teaching; promoting the scholarship of teaching, including activities such as faculty research, innovative teaching strategies, and disciplinary pedagogical scholarship.

Director Office of Faculty Enhancement and Assistant Professor.
August 2002 - June 2007: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Directed faculty development as well as engaged in active teaching, research and service.  Courses taught include:
EDF1005 - Introduction to Education (large course sections)
EME2040 - Introduction to Educational Technology
SCE3310 - Science Methods for Elementary Teachers (undergraduate)
SCE5737 - Science, Technology and Society
SCE6117 - Science Methods for Elementary Teachers (graduate)
SCE6337 - Science Methods for Secondary Teachers
EDF6442 - Assessment and Measurement and in Belize City, Belize
PET4945 - Clinical Training Internship Supervision

Visiting Assistant Professor.   July 1999 - August 2002: University of North Florida, FL
Distance Learning Instructor. December 1999 - August 2003: University of San Diego, CA
Environmental Chemist.       February 1989 - August 2000: CH2M Hill Engineering, FL
Community College Adjunct.  December 1996 - August 1998: Central Florida College, FL
Analytical GC Chemist.         August 1986 - December 1989: CIBA Vision, GA
Secondary Science Teacher. August 1984 - June 1986, FL
 
Specialized Education Projects
  • Cartagena, Colombia - July 2009 presented research on travel pedagogy.
  • San Joaquin Valley, CA - January-May 2008 and 2010 taught Money, Power and Green Profit, met in context at landfills, water treatment plants, engineering firms, wastewater treatment plants, and the Port of Stockton.
  • St. Johns River Environmental Science course - March 2007, traveling the St. Johns River using the river as a context to learn about the connections between disciplines. 
  • Euro Rail - June 2006, taught science course integrating literature and media on Euro rail passenger trains traveling from London, Paris, Zurich, Munich, Venice, Rome and Barcelona. (segment on NPR)
  • Rome, Florence, Venice, Italy - May 2005 taught course on da Vinci science and engineering. 
  • Murmansk, Russia - September 2005, traveled to Murmansk State University to develop partnership for internships.
  • Amtrak across the US - May 2005, taught environmental science course on Amtrak passenger trains traveling across the country (segment on CBS Early Show - www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/05/earlyshow/living/studyhall/main693059.shtml).
  • Havana, Cuba - Summer 2004 presented electracy research.
  • Belize City, Belize - Summer 2002 taught an Assessment and Measurement course. 
  • London, England and Paris, France - Spring 2002, 04, 05, 06 course in Global Awareness.
  • Miami, Florida - spring, 2001 co-taught science methods online with Florida International University faculty.
  • Travel/Work - in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin and Puerto Rican Islands as well as traveled over 20,000 miles on passenger trains through the U.S., Europe and Asia. Internationally, I have been fortunate to travel/work in 30 countries including the Cuba, Bahamian Islands, Jamaica, Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Great Britain (8), Canada (3), France (5), Belize, Holland, Germany (2), Austria, Switzerland (2), Italy (3), Spain (2), China, Indonesia, Singapore, Greece, Peru, Guatemala, Colombia and Russia.
Publications
2011
  • Hargis, J. and Marotta, S. (Winter 2011). Using FLIP camcorders for active classroom metacognitive reflection in higher education. Journal of Active Learning in Higher Education, vol. 11, issue 2, pp. xx-xx.
  • Marotta, S. and Hargis, J. (Winter 2011). Active learning strategies for mathematical classes. Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies (PRIMUS), vol. xx, issue x, pp. xx-xx.
2010
  • Hargis, J., and Schroeder, P. (Spring 2010). Student and Faculty Perspectives of a Scalable, Sustainable Higher Education Learning Rich Classroom. Mountainrise SoTL journal, vol. x, no. x.
  • Cavanaugh, C., and Hargis, J. (2010). Redefining school from site to service: Learning In and from K-12 online education. Distance Learning, 7(2), xx-xx.
  • Nadershahi, N., Salmon, E., Fathi, N., Schmedders, K., and Hargis, J. (Fall 2010). Review of outcomes from a change in faculty clinic management in a U.S. Dental School. Journal of Dental Education, vol. xx, issue x, pp. xx-xx.
  • Hargis, J. and Gilbertson, P. (Summer 2010). The critical role of a faculty center in developing and retaining faculty. Metropolitan Universities Journal, vol. x, pp. x-xx.
  • Yee, K. and Hargis, J. (March 2010). Using YouTube for formative assessment. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education, vol. 11, no. 2.
  • Yee, K. and Hargis, J. (Spring 2010). Second Life brought to life: A case of usability in-world. A chapter in Cases on Technological Adaptability and Transnational Learning: Issues and Challenges. IGI Global Publishers, Hershey, PA USA.
  • Yee, K. and Hargis, J. (January 2010). Screen casting. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education, vol. 11, no. 1.
2009
  • Hargis, J. and Yee, K. (October 2009). iPhones and Smartphones. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education, vol. 10, no. 4.
  • Hargis, J. and Morrison-Shetlar, A. (August 2009). Faculty development at different institutions. Mountainrise SoTL journal, vol. 5, no. 3. www.wcu.edu/facctr/mountainrise/html/Faculty_Centers_Final.pdf
  • Hargis, J. (July 2009). Science education travel pedagogy. International Congress of Science Education Proceedings in Cartagena, Colombia, July 15-18, 2009.
  • Peterson, C., Patel, R., and Hargis, J. (May 2009). Promotion and tenure: Institutional, program, and faculty candidate characteristics. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 64-70.
  • Johansen, D., Scaff, C., and Hargis, J. (January 2009). Interdisciplinary project-based model for enhanced instruction of marketing courses. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (IJSoTL).  vol. 3, no. 1. http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/v3n1/articles/_HargisJohansenScaff/index.htm
2008
  • Hargis, J., Jensen, S., Kohn, C., Normand, M., and Schooler, D. (November 2008). Providing faculty iPods to explore innovative teaching and learning. Journal of Effective Teaching, volume 8, issue 2, pp. 19-29.
  • Hargis, J. and Wilcox, S. (October 2008). Ubiquitous, free and efficient online collaboration tools for teaching and learning. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education. (TJODE), vol. 9, no. 4, Editor Section.
  • Welch, C., Davies, J., and Hargis, J. (July 2008). The Bridge course design:  Faculty collaboration, student-centered learning, and cross-course formative assessment. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (IJSoTL), vol. 2, no. 2. http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/v2n2/articles/_Davies/index.htm
  • Little, T. and Hargis, J. (May 2008). Outcomes based assessment in the Allied Sciences. Journal of Faculty Development, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 89-95.
  • Brown, S. and Hargis, J. (May 2008). Undergraduate research in art history using project-based learning. Journal of Faculty Development, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 152-158.
  • Hargis, J. (April 2008). A second life for distance learning. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education (TJODE), vol. 9, no. 2, Article #1.www.tojde.anadolu.edu.tr
  • Hargis, J., Schofield, K., and Wilson, D. (March 2008). Fishing for learning with a podcasting net.  iManagers Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 1, no. 1. www.imanagerpublications.com
2007
  • Hargis, J. (September 2007). Teaching project-based assessment in twelve days in a developing country. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching. vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 129-142.
  • Hargis, J., Bowman, R. and Alexander-Ziembroski, A. (July 2007). Science education on the river: A multidisciplinary transformational learning opportunity (Educación de Ciencia en el Rio: Una Oportunidad de Aprendizaje Transformando Multiples Disciplinas). Journal of Science Education, vol. 2 no. 8, pp. 92-96.
  • Hall, K. and Hargis, J. (June 2007). Insights, reflections and comparisons of a Russian school. Focus on Inclusive Education. Kappa Delta Pi Record. vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 161-167.
  • Hargis, J. and Kane, R. (2007). An Active Guide to Education, Second Edition. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (December 2007). What Works in K-12 Online Learning.  Chapter 3: What Works in Integrating Online Learning into Elementary Classrooms.  ISTE Publication.
2006
  • Schofield, K., and Hargis, J. (January 2006). Lessons learned with a grain of sand.  Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) Journal. vol. 2, pp. 15-17.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (March 2006). Effects of laptop computers on elementary student achievement and attitude.  Proceedings from the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA; March 20-24, 2006.
  • Hargis, J. (December 2006). “Trainsforming” science education via the Euro rail.  Journal of Science Education, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 6-11.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (December 2006). Ed blogs: A Vygotsky dialectivist technology portal. iManagers Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 1, no. 2.  www.imanagerpublications.com
 
2005
  • Hargis, J. and Rait, A. (January 2005). A project-based science (PBS) approach.  Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), vol. 13, no. 1.
  • Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (May 2005). Learning science on the rails. Chronicle of Higher Education; Syllabus section, vol. 11, page A8.
  • Hargis, J., et al. (Spring 2005).  Social interaction within technology: Reflections through the looking glass. Journal of Management Systems, vol. 17, no. 1.
  • DeLisle, R. and Hargis, J. (June 2005). The big fish. Education, vol. 4, no. 125, pp. 702-706.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2005). Collaboration, community and project-based learning: Does it still work online? International Journal of Instructional Media, vol. 32 no. 2, pp. 26-31.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (August 2005). What would you do with a WYSIWYG? Theories and Practices, vol. XVII, pp. 43-46.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2005). An interdisciplinary example of experiential learning science and examining cultures across the United States. Theories and Practices, vol. XVII, pp. 33-37.
  • Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (October 2005). The more we change, the more we remain the same: The electracy model of teaching and learning.  International Journal of Learning, vol. 11, pp. 309-314.
  • Holland, T. and Hargis, J. (November 2005). Communication, collaboration and effective professional development. Florida Communications Association Journal. vol. 4, pp. 47-51.
2004
  • Hargis, J. and Belliard, Y. (August 2004). Assessing student-centered project-based learning: Insight from a student. Theories and Practices, vol. XVI, pp. 13-16.
  • Hall, M. and Hargis, J. (July 2004). Infusing student-centered learning with digital technology in secondary chemistry. Journal of Science Education, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 96-99.
  • Hargis, J. (2004). An Active Guide to Education. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Hargis, J. (2004). Introduction to Education: An Anthology. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa. [Reprinted Articles in this Anthology: Hargis, J. and Houston, C. (May 2000). Electronic leaf identification. NSTA Science and Children, vol. 37 no. 8, pp. 20-23; Hargis, J. (July 2000). The Self-regulated learner advantage:  Learning science on the Internet. Electronic Journal of Science Education, vol. 4, no. 4; Hargis, J. and Stehr, J. (April 2001). See yourself doing chemistry: Integrating technology into a chemistry lab. NSTA The Science Teacher. vol. 68 no. 4, pp. 24-27; Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (October 2005). The more we change, the more we remain the same: The electracy model of teaching and learning.  International Journal of Learning, vol. 11, pp. 309-314.]
2003
  • Hargis, J. (February 2003). Two strategies to help middle-grade students increase science literacy.  Florida League of Middle Schools, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 8-11.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2003). Curricular applications for video: Students evaluating students online. Theories and Practices, vol. XIV, pp. 85-88.
  • Stagl, C., and Hargis, J. (May 2003). Developing respect for a non-traditional darkroom: A lesson plan for digital photography. Theories and Practices, vol. XIV, pp. 71-74.
  • Hargis, J. (June 2003). A model for assisting secondary science teachers integrate technology.  Multimedia in Schools.  Vol. 10 no. 3, pp. 18 - 20.
  • Hargis, J, Castro, C., Johnson, S. and Pruitt, D. (August 2003). Exposing students to interpreters in the classroom.  VIEWS RID, vol. 20, issue 7, pp. 1, 7.
  • Hargis, J. and Rentz, B. (September 2003). Enhancing instruction with technology.  Student Centered Learning Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 11-12.
  • Hargis, J. and Birnes, M. (December 2003). Technology-enhanced teacher professional development model. Academic Exchange Quarterly. vol. 7, issue 3, pp. 137-141.
2002 (first year as Faculty Development Director)
  • Hargis, J., and Bratina, T. (May 2002). Using the Internet as an active communication vehicle of engagement. The Beacon. www. technologysource.org/extra/242/exhibit/2
2001
  • Hargis, J. and Stehr, J. (April 2001). See yourself doing chemistry: Integrating technology into a chemistry lab. NSTA The Science Teacher. vol. 68 no. 4, pp. 24-27.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Can students learn science using the Internet? ISTE Journal of Research on Computing in Education.  vol. 33 no. 4, pp. 475-487.
  • Hargis, J., Bratina, T. (November 2001). An interactive tool for studying the mathematical and scientific concepts surrounding the seesaw. Merlot Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Testing.
 
 
2000
  • Hargis, J. and Houston, C. (May 2000). Electronic leaf identification. NSTA Science and Children, vol. 37 no. 8, pp. 20-23.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2000). The Self-regulated learner advantage:  Learning science on the Internet. Electronic Journal of Science Education, vol. 4, no. 4. www.wolfweb.unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/hargis.html
Submitted Scholarship
  • Welch, C., Davies, B., and Hargis, J. (2009). Media collaboration project-based learning. (J. of Sociology)
  • Hargis, J. and Cavanaugh, C. (2009). The need to fail book proposal.
  • Gao, J., and Hargis, J. (2010). Promoting active learning in computer science education. (J. of Effective Teaching)
  • Post, J., and Hargis, J. (2010). Design features for online examination software. (J. of Innovative Education)
  • Schooler, D., Sutton, S., and Hargis, J. (2010). Psychology and special collections: Assisting students with primary research. (J. of Excellence in College Teaching)
  • Sablynski, C., Mahala, M., and Hargis, J. (2010). Using theatre students to represent authentic settings for a business class. (Business Education Journal)
Books
  • Hargis, J. and Kane, R. (2007). An Active Guide to Education, Second Edition. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Hargis, J. (2004). An Active Guide to Education. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Hargis, J. (2004). Introduction to Education: An Anthology. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
Chapters
  • Yee, K. and Hargis, J. (October 2009). Second Life brought to life: A case of usability in-world. Cases on Technological Adaptability and Transnational Learning: Issues and Challenges. IGI Global.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (December 2007). What Works in K-12 Online Learning.  Chapter 3: What Works in Integrating Online Learning into Elementary Classrooms.  ISTE Publication.
Scholarly Review Boards
  • Scholarly Editor for Computers in Education (2009-present)
  • Associate Editor for the International Journal of Technologies and Education. (2009 - present) 
  • Reviewer the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching (2007 - present)
  • Reviewer for Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network To Improve the Academy journal (2007 - present)
  • Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Faculty Development (2006 - present)
  • Review Board for the International Journal for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2006 - present)
  • Editorial Review Board for MountainRise Online Journal for Faculty Development (2004 - present)
  • Review Board of the Journal of Student Centered Learning (2003 - present)
  • Review Board for the Journal of Science Education (2003 - present)
  • Review Board for the International Association for the Development of Information Society (2004 - 06)
  • Review Board for the International Education Journal. (2004 - 06)
  • Florida Association of Science Teacher (FAST) Journal Advisory Committee (2004 - 2007)
Presentations
International
  • Aldana, R., Saucedo, L., Sample, S., and Hargis, J. (March 2010). Presented at the Golden Gate University School of Law and Society of American Law Teachers, San Francisco, CA, March 19-21, 2010.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2009). Science education travel pedagogy. Presented at the International Congress of Science Education, Cartagena, Colombia, July 15-18, 2009.
  • Hill, B. and Hargis, J. (October 2008).  Facilitating Transitions: Faculty Development that Addresses Career Development Milestones", presented at the 2008 Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference in Reno, Nevada.
  • Wilcox, M. and Hargis, J. (April 2008).  Accessible online learning tools. Presented at the 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
  • Welch, C., Davies, J. and Hargis, J. (April 2008).  The Bridge course design:  Faculty collaboration, student-centered learning, and cross-course formative assessment. Presented at the 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2006). Instruction at the appropriate level. Paper presented at the Seventeenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield K. (February 2006). Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude.  Presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2005). Student Motivation. Paper presented at the Sixteenth International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (June 2004). The more we change, the more we remain the same: A discussion of electracy. Paper presented at The Eleventh International Education Research Network Conference on Learning, Havana, Cuba. 
  • Hargis, J. and Rutledge, M. (March 2004). Videos for teaching and learning: Partnerships between faculty and visual-arts students. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Berkner, M. (March 2004). Best practices in student team formation. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2004). Investigating a teaching strategy seminar and subsequent student achievement and attitudes. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (March 2003). Students evaluating students online: Pat on the back or criteria-based comments. Paper presented at the Fourteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Bratina, T. (September 2002). Using a rubric to assess project-based technology artifacts. Presented at the Merlot International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Hargis, J. (April 2001). Blackboard: An online practical method to enhance a physical course. Paper presented at the Twelfth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Tuiren, T. (April 2000). Out of this world technology. Electronic poster presented at the Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (April 2000). Project PAER: A model for technology-rich teacher professional development. Paper presented at the Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
 
National
  • Peterson, C., Stuart, D., Hargis, J., and Patel, R. (February 2009). Promotion and tenure: Institutional, program, and faculty candidate characteristics, presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas, NV February 9-12, 2009.
  • Wilcox, S. and Hargis, J. (January 2009). Ubiquitous online learning tools. Presented at the FETC conference, January 21 – 24, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
  • Little, T., and Hargis, J. (April 2008). Outcomes based assessment in the Allied Sciences, a poster presentation at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Academic Resource Conference (ARC), San Diego, CA.
  • Schofield, K. and Hargis. J (March 2008).  What is in the water?  Presented at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference, Boston, MA.
  • Wilcox, M. and Hargis, J. (October 2007). Tech Participation and College Readiness. Presented at the National Career Pathways Network conference, Louisville, KY.
  • Hargis, J. (March 2004). A model for assisting secondary science teachers integrate technology. Paper presented at Internet@Schools, Washington, D.C.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2002). An Interinstitutional Project-Based Science Approach to Teaching a Science Methods Course. Paper presented at the Florida Educational Research Association's (FERA) annual meeting in Gainesville, FL.
  • Wilcox, S. and Hargis, J. (February 2004). College readiness: Examination of FCAT scores.   Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association in Dallas, TX, February 5-7, 2004.
  • Sander, A., Kane, J., Hargis, J. and Ratliffe, T. (2002). Authentic teaching of fitness concepts to children. Presented at the National AAPHERD convention, San Diego, CA.
  • Hargis, J. and Hargis, N. (October 2001). Integrating technology into the physical education classroom. Presented at the FAPHERD conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Donnelly, A. (June 2001). Engineering education and the Internet: A study of the effectiveness of web formats on student learning, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Hargis, J., Fryar, B., and Fryar, M.A. (February 2000). Interinstitutional collaboration to develop models for professional development of teachers in science and technology.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago, IL.
  • Koran, M.L. and Hargis, J. (May 1999). Internet situation cognition: Implications for museum studies. Paper Presented at the Association of Youth Museums InterActivity 99 Conference, New York, NY.
  • Hargis, J. (April 1999). Using the Internet to learn science. Paper Presented at the Higher Education Consortium Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Regional
  • Hill, B. and Hargis, J. (March 2008). Facilitating transitions: Faculty development that addresses career development milestones. Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Development Consortium (SRFIDC) Annual meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2001). Play with purpose: Integrating technology into the science classroom.  Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Cocoa Beach, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (November 2000). Developing an interactive web page for educational grant work.  Presented at the Higher Education Consortium, Tampa, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2000). Electronic leaves and cameras in the science classroom.  Presented at the FL Association of Science Teachers, Miami, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Bratina, T. (April 2000). Tech Support...Please Hold. Presentation at the Higher Education Consortium Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Bratina, T., Barnes, L., Barnes, M., and Hargis, J. (November 1999). A Community of Online Learners.  Poster presentation at the Annual Higher Education Consortium, Orlando, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (November 1999). Application of a technology-oriented professional development model for teachers.   Presented at the Annual Higher Education Consortium, Orlando FL.
  • Benton, A., Basso, L., Crews, P., and Hargis, J. (October 1999). Creating an electronic resource database - a powerful tool for lesson planning and instruction.   Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (October 1999). Computer-oriented projects: A model for professional development.  Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (October 1999). Technology for teacher professional development. Presented at the Second Annual Partners in Education and Research Conference, Cape Canaveral, FL.
 
Invited Presentations
  • Hargis, J. (April 2010). Possibilities for effective online teaching. Presented at the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference in Austin, Texas.
  • Hargis, J. and Wilcox, M. (November 2008). Open resource professional online tools. Presented to small business owners at the St. Augustine Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August-October 2008). Various professional development on teaching and learning. Presented to the University of Central Florida faculty members, Orlando, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2005). Several sessions on faculty development presented for the St. Johns River Community College Professional Development, Palatka, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2004). Blackboard course management training to faculty, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2004).  FCAT Science teaching and learning perspectives: Part II. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Saturday Sessions. Tech Prep Academy, Orange Park, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2003). FCAT Science teaching and learning perspectives: Part I. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Saturday Sessions. Tech Prep Academy, Orange Park, FL.  
  • Hargis, J. and Paulson, C. (October 2003). Innovative methods for teaching study-abroad courses. Presented to the faculty members of the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2002). Presenting FCAT Science material to K-12 teachers in a hands-on workshop, Orange county area. 
  • Hargis, J. (March 2002). FCAT Science. Presented to the Middleburg High School science department, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2002). The ins and outs of FCAT.  Presented to the Pace High School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (December 2001). Integrating technology into the general curricula.  Presented to the Broach School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Integrating technology into the general curricula.  Presented to the Morningstar teachers, Jacksonville, FL
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Integrating personal digital computers in the classroom.  Presented to the Middleburg High School, Middleburg, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Easy to use technology in media centers. Presented to the Middleburg High School teachers, Middleburg, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2001). Using technology for science methods instruction.  Presented to the Nassau County Elementary teachers, Fernandina, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2001). Electronic communications. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Summer Institute. St. Johns River Community College, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2001). How to Integrate technology into the foreign language curriculum.  Presented to the Ridgeview High School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum. Presented for the Middleburg High School faculty, Clay County, FL
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum.  Presented for the Mandarin High School faculty, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). How to Integrate the FCAT Science Benchmarks into your curriculum.  Presented to the Ridgeview High School science teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum.  Presented for Ridgeview High School faculty, Clay County, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). How to Integrate the FCAT Science Benchmarks into your curriculum.  Presented to the Hernando County secondary teachers, Hernando, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Transforming Science Facts in Isolation into Meaningful, Relevant, Broad Science Knowledge by using Scenarios, Current Events and Debates to better prepare for the Science FCAT. Presented to the Hernando County secondary teachers, Hernando County, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2001). Computers in the classroom; Electronic music; Math and technology and Language Arts and technology.  Presented at the St. Johns Tech Prep Summer Institute. St. Johns River Community College, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and English, W. (October 2000). Internet leaning resources and activities. Presented to the Duval county principals, Jacksonville, FL.
Service - Committees Served
  • Faculty Enhancement Committee (August 2002-July 2007)
  • University Technology Committee (August 2002-July 2007)
  • Distance Learning Action Team/Committee - Chair (August 2002-July 2007)
  • New Faculty Club - Sponsor (August 2002-July 2007)
  • Technology Committee (August 2002-January 2007)
  • College Building Committee (2001)
  • Faculty Enhancement Advisory Board - Chair (September 2003 - September 2004)
  • Adjunct Committee (December 2003 - July 2007)
  • Environmental Advisory Council (December 2003 - July 2007)
  • Undergraduate Studies Council (December 2003- July 2007)
  • Freshman Orientation Team (Summer 2004 and 2005)
  • New Faculty Orientation (Summer 2003, 04, 05, 06)
  • Associate Provost for Undergraduate Ed and Assessment Search Committee (2004-5)
  • College Enrollment Task Force (Fall 2004 - Fall 2005)
  • University Environmental Center Executive Board (Fall 2004 - July 2007)
  • College Thesis Committee (1)
  • College of Education Dissertation Committees (4)
  • University Academic Affairs Quality Enhancement Plan (January 2007 - July 2007)
  • University SACs Committees (3) (August 2006 - July 2007)
  • Campus Technology Committee (August 2002 - January 2007)
  • Council of Deans (CoD) (June 2007 - present)
  • Committee for Academic Planning and Development (CAPD) (August 2007 - present)
  • Experiential Learning Oversight Committee (ELOC) (October 2007 - present)
  • Technology in Education Committee (TEC) (September 2007 - present)
  • New Faculty Monthly Luncheon Chairperson (September 2007 - present)
  • New Faculty Orientation Committee (NFOC) (July 2007 - present)
  • Writing in the Discipline Committee (September 2007 - March 2008)
  • Undergraduate Research Committee (September 2007 - July 2008)
  • Second Life for Education Committee (July 2007 - present)
  • Pacific Seminar Executive Committee (November 2007 - May 2008)
  • Council of Deans Retreat Committee, co-chair (March 2008 - June 2008)
  • College Dissertation Committees (3)
  • University Sustainability Subcommittee on Curriculum
Professional Societies
  • Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
  • Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Development Consortium (SRFIDC)
  • Florida Faculty Development Consortium (FFDC) (Executive Board Member)
  • American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU)
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • Florida Educational Research Association (FERA)
  • Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)
  • Southeastern Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Colloquy (SSC)

 
 
Grants
  • 1998 - NASA federal grant awarded to teach science in context to in-service teachers utilizing NASA resources. 
  • 1999 - National Science Foundation grant for the Engineering Research Center at the University of Florida.
  • 2000 - Area Center for Excellence in Education federal grant to develop and assist math and science teachers.
  • 2001 - College Course Enhancement grant to enhance courses with technology and other teaching tools. 
  • 2002/3 - University Course Redesign for Effective Learning grant to collaborate, review and revise courses.
  • 2004/5 - International Center Grant to Murmansk State University in Murmansk, Russia.
  • 2006 - Presidential Transformation Learning Grant to teach Physics course on EuroRail through Europe.
  • 2007 - Presidential Transformational Learning Grant to teach multidisciplinary course along the St. Johns River, Florida.
  • 2008 - Applied for NSF Sustainability Science and Technology Innovation Center (SSTIC) Grant (Science Education Component Director).
  • 2009 - Applied for NSF International Planning Grant (Co-PI).
  • 2010 - Applied for NSF 09-598 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Grant.
Teaching Awards
  • 2002-2003 Student Choice Award by the Student Government Association to Professors for Excellence in Teaching.
  • 2003-2004 Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Award Recipient.
  • 2004-2005 Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Award Nominee.

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