James Martin Owston PO Box 5202 Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 575-3809 [email protected]

Doctor of Education (EdD) Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2007. Major: Leadership Studies Concentration: Higher Education Administration Minor: Media Dissertation title: Survival of the fittest? The rebranding of higher education. Available online at http://www.newriver.net

Dissertation awarded the 2009 Alice L. Beeman Outstanding Dissertation Award for Marketing and Communication in Support of Education from the Council for the Support and Advancement of Education.

Dissertation awarded the 2008 Leo and Margaret Goodman-Malamuth Outstanding Dissertation Award for Higher Education Administration from the American Association of University Administrators.

One of 10 graduates (out of 2600) that received special recognition by Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp at the 171st MU Commencement on May 10, 2008.

Dissertation nominated for the following additional awards:

The 2008 Edgar L. Morphet Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Council of Professors of Education Administration.

The 2008 Bobby Wright Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Society of Higher education Education. Specialist in Education (EdS) Marshall University Graduate College, South Charleston, WV, 1999. GPA: 4.00. Major: Leadership Studies. Masters of Arts (MA) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; 1992. GPA 4.00 Major: Communication Studies; Minor: Film. education Masters ofArts(MA) East AlleghenyHigh School,No High SchoolDiploma Mountain StateUniversity, Concentrations: Communication andBroadcasting. Bachelor ofScience(BS) Mountain StateUniversity, Bachelor ofScience(BS) Artium Baccalaureus(AB) Christian Universi Bachelor ofTheology(BTh) (now Marshall University),Institute, WV; 1991. University of WestVirginia Collegeof Graduate Studies Kentucky Christian Universi University of CaliforniaatLosAngeles University West Virginia GRADUATEWORKANDTRAINING: OTHER POST 9 graduate credits, 9 4.00 GPA;1997. Marshall University Online Instruction. 4undergraduatecredits; 37graduate credits, StateUniversity Mississippi and Journalism. Speech,Broadcasting,Theatre Concentration: Informat Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, 1978 Honors medalrecipient. & Communication. Greek/Hebrew Minors: Major: Bible&Religion, Emphases: Media and History. Major: Humanities, 3.70 GPA 1977 Honors medalrecipient. Who's WhoinAmerican College Minors: Greek & Communication. Major: Bible&Religion, 21 credits. Graduate studies ineducationalleadership, newspaper (9-12). School Theatrical set design(11 & 12), (10), Football Manager ofWildcat Member of Mu Alpha Theta (nationalmathfraternity) Concentrations: Math, Science, Art&Journalism. (ranked in top 5th of class): 1997. Broadcast Meteorology 12 undergraduate credits; , Huntington, WV 1978 —1980. —1980. WV 1978 Huntington, , Morgantown, WV; 1997-1999. WV;1997-1999. , Morgantown, Beckley, WV;2003. Beckley, WV;2003. ty, Grayson,KY; 1978. ty, Grayson,KY; 1977. , Starkville, MS. 1989-1990. rth Versailles, PA;1973. ion SystemsManagement. , Cum Laude , Cum , Cum Laude , CumLaude

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Mountain State University: Beckley, WV July 1991- present.

Dean of Distance Learning October 2011 — present Dean of Online and Individualized Learning September 2009 — October 2011 Senior Academic Officer for Instructional Technology February 2006 — September 2009 Associate Vice President, Instructional Technology June 2004 — February 2006

Assistant Vice President, Distributed Education May 2003 — June 2004 Assistant Vice President, Online Curriculum Development July 2001 — May 2003 Assistant Vice President, University Relations July 2000 — June 2001 Director of Media Services July 1997 — June 2000 Executive Assistant Office of President July 1994 — July 1997

Academic Rank: Associate Professor Awarded October 23, 2007 Adjunct Faculty (Traditional, Independent Study, Online), 1991 — present

Instructor: Public Speaking 1991 — present (COMM 204). Instructor: U.S. History 1993 (HIST 204). Instructor: Human Potential 1994 — 1996 (SSCI 100). Team Instructor: English Composition 1994 (ENGL 102). Instructor: Philosophy 1996-1999 (PHIL 201). Instructor: History of the Civil War 1998 (HIST 350). Instructor: Introduction to the Internet, Parts 1 & 2 1998-2009 (IT 105 & 130). Instructor: Basic and Advanced Web Design 1998-2009 (IT 230 experience & 231). Instructor: World Religions 1997 & 2001 (PHIL 350). Instructor: Healthcare Communications 2003 — present (COMM200) Spectrum Heath (PHIL 200, COMM 200, ENGL 101, & ENGL 102) 2006 Instructor: CIS 115 Fundamentals of Computer Applications 2006 Instructor: COMM 203 Intro to Human Communication 2007-2009

Mountain State University (continued)

Graduate Faculty, 1998 – present

Lecturer: Nursing & Health Sciences (Internet research & presentations). Lecturer: Appalachia goes to the Movies (Internet research). Instructor: Professional Presentations 2001-2009. (GIDS/GCJA/GHSC 555). Served as a thesis committee member (MSN), project review person (GIDS), and project chair (GIDS).

Course Design, 1996 – present

Designed the following face-to-face courses: PHIL 350 World Religions GIDS 555 Electronic Presentations

Designed the following online courses CIS 100 Intro to Computers COMM 200 Communication in Health Care COMM 203 Intro to Human Communication MDIA 105 Intro to the Internet MDIA 106 Internet Essentials MDIA 180 Intro to Dreamweaver

MDIA 230 Beginning Web Design MDIA 231 Advanced Web Design MDIA 250 Web Design Practicum HIST 350 History of the Civil War GIDS 555 Electronic Presentations

Developed & Redeveloped the following Independent Study Courses (paper & online) MGMT 240 Business Communication COMM 200 Healthcare Communication COMM 204 Intro to Speech Communication Web Design/Development, June 1996 — July 2001. experience Designed and managed CWV’s websites. Designed and managed Marquee Cinemas’ website Designed and managed West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities website Virtual Nixon Center, July 2001 — present.

Managed the Watergate.com and NixonEra.com websites.

Manila Church Of Christ, Chapmanville, WV; various dates.

Part time minister, December 1990 — June 2004 Interim minister, July & August 1987 Interim minister, June & July 1984 Part time minister, October 1975 — December 1980

West Virginia State College, Institute, WV; Fall 1993 — Spring 1994.

Adjunct Faculty, Speech Communication (COMM 100).

WWNR Radio, Beckley, WV; February 1987 — January 1994. Operations Manager, Program Direction, Announcer and Sales.

Eastern Rain Music/Yellowstone Productions; Beckley, WV 1983-1997 (self owned) Music management, song publishing, & mobile DJ/karaoke.

WOAY Radio & Television, Oak Hill, WV; August 1983 — February 1987. FM Program Director, Announcer, Production & Sales.

WCIR Radio, Beckley, WV; February 1981 — August 1983. Assistant Program Director, Music Director, experience Announcer & Production.

WEMM Radio, Huntington, WV; May 1977 — February 1981. Program Director, Announcer & Production.

Marshall University, Huntington, WV; August 1978 — May 1980. Graduate Assistant in the Speech Department. Instructor of Intro to Speech Communication 1978 — 1980 (SPH 103).

WMUL Radio & Television, Huntington, WV; December 1979 — May 1980.

Swing announcer (radio), news (radio) & MU Reports (TV): Reporter and Anchor. WAMX/WCMI Radio, Ashland, KY; December 1978 — August 1980.

Announcer and Production. First Christian Church, Chester, WV June — August 1975. Youth minister: summer internship. WKCC Radio, Grayson, KY; October 1973 — May 1978.

Program Director, Announcer and Specialty Show Coordinator: Valley Cablevision, North Versailles, PA; April 1972 — May 1973. News program and telethon production staff & anchor.

United Cerebal Palsy Telethon; Beckley & Oak Hill, WV 1988 and 1989. Stage Manager. Session/Contract Musician 1973 – present.

experience

Awards, Achievements & Affiliations

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association AQIP Systems Appraiser, October 23, 2009.

Served on the accreditation teams for the following schools:

Indiana University Northwest - Comprehensive December 2009.

Purdue University Calumet – Focused RN to BSN online. March 2010.

Board member of the Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (term: 2004-present)

Board member of the Trinity Christian Academy, 2010- present

Ranked in the 98th percentile on the Miller Analogies Test, February 1997.

Honorary Mountaineer Brigadier in the West Virginia State Militia from the Adjutant General June 2009.

West Virginia National Guard "Citation of Achievement." 1990.

Inducted into Mu Alpha Theta, national junior college and high school math honor society; May 1973.

Inducted into Alpha Epsilon Rho, national broadcasting honor society; December 1978.

Inducted into Omicron-Psi, national non-traditional learning honor society; April 2005.

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1976.

Awarded Kentucky Christian College’s Graduate Honors Medal twice, 1977 & 1978. achievements First recipient of the Mortenson Broadcasting's Most Valuable Player Award (six stations), December 1980.

Fayette-Plateau Vocational Technical Center. Advisory committee for the Broadcasting Program. 1984-1985.

Member of the Radio and Television News Directors Association, 1979-1981

Author of Heterodyning in the Hills: The WOBU Story. Currently on file in the WOBU Collection at the Archives Collection at the State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV. This paper is also available on the Internet: http://members.aol.com/jeff560/wchs1.html.

Co-authored (with Keith Peacock) and performed the music (piano, celeste & mandolin) for the Marshall University Theatre production of “The Happy Haven," 1979.

Co-authored the Mountain State University Alma Mater with Twila Kirkpatrick, 2002.

Presented with 14 gold and platinum record awards & 1 worldwide sales award from major record and music management companies for my promotional involvement, 1981—1986.

Gold 45 — "Stars on 45" from Radio Records, 1981 Platinum LP — Quincy Jones "The Dude" from A & M, 1982 Platinum LP — Dan Fogelberg "The Innocent Age" Full Moon/Epic, 1982 Gold LP — Juice Newton "Quiet Lies" from Capitol,

1982 Gold 45 — Sylvia "Nobody" from RCA 1983. Platinum LP — Quarterflash "Quarterflash" from Geffen, 1983 Gold LP — The Culture Club "Kissing to be Clever" Virgin/Epic, 1983 Platinum LP — Journey "Frontiers" from Nightmare Entertainment, 1983 Platinum LP — Men at Work "Business as Usual" from Columbia, 1983 Platinum LP — Quiet Riot "Metal Health" from Pasha, 1984 Platinum 45 — Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the achievements Heart" Columbia, 1985 Gold 45 — Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" from Portait, 1985 Platinum LP — Cyndi Lauper "She's so Unusual" from Portrait, 1985 Gold LP/Cassette — The Hooters "Nervous Night" from Columbia, 1986

Worldwide Sales Award — Wham "Worldwide" from CBS, 1986

achievements

1981-1990; 2004 – present. present. – 2004 1981-1990; Musician at the Oak Grove Chri Member, SundaySchool Teacher, ChoirMember, andSpecial 1987 placed second inthe US and awarded $5000 prize. 1986 placed tenthin US and awarded $600prize. 1986 placed twenty-first in 1985 placed sixth in US 1984 placed tenth in US radio andrecordindustries) by Named one the the of (from predictors nation's top music Joel Denver in the 1983 year endissue of Radio & Records. Featured in article entitled"TheBest Quotes of 1983"by Joel Denver in the August 1, 1983 issue of Radio & Records. Featured in article entitled"The June 1981. vows, solemnize marriage Licensed by the Stateof West Virginia, County of Raleighto 1976. 26, December PAon McKeesport, the eldership ofthe Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, fellowship of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ,by non-denominational the among asaminister Ordained Goldmine,1982. March Featured in article entitled Charleston Gazette/Mail. Featured in numerous articles inthe Register-Herald and and awarded $1000in cash. and awarded $1000 in cash. in cash. $1000 awarded and “RoddKentucky Willings” in

US andawarded $350 prize. stian Church, Beckley, WV. stian Church,Beckley, Importance ofListening" by cieIdsr eerh Active Industry Research: Presenter/Contributor for the Following Conferences, Seminars, Classes, Publications and Sessions:

“I have defended my dissertation, now what?” Co- presenter with Dr. Cynthia Kolsun and Dr. Beth Pauley. Marshall University Doctoral Seminar. October 29, 2011

“Survival of the Fittest? The Re-branding of West Virginia Higher Education”; International Journal of Educational Advancement, Winter 2010.

Getting around the Grade Book; Mountain State University Online Faculty Development, Sole presenter. April 4, 2009.

Where are they now? When I am Finished, Then What? Marshall University Graduate College Doctoral Student Seminar. Co- presenter along with Dr. Dixie Billheimer, Dr. Karen Larry, and Dr. Fran Simone. March 14, 2009.

Using Templates to Design Blackboard Courses; Co-presenter with Andrew L. Robinson, Dan Stoffel, Dennis James, and Nelson Morales. Blackboard World ’08, Las Vegas, NV.

July 2008.

“Tax Audits, Root Canals, and Assessment” Mountain State University’s Assessment and Accreditation Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2; March 2008.

“Laying the Foundation” The Register-Herald, Mountain State University 75th Anniversary special insert, May 3, 2008.

Survival of the Fittest? The Rebranding of West Virginia Higher Education. Sole presenter. American Association of University Administrators’ National Assembly 2008. June 2008.

Marshall University Graduate College Doctoral Student Seminar. South Charleston, WV. October 2007. Quantitative and Mixed Method Research; co-presenter with Dr. Barbara L. Nicholson. contributions

WebCT Impact 2006. Chicago, IL. July 2006 Developing the Developers: Experiences from a WebCT Certified Trainers Community – Co-presenter along with

Lidia D. Haughey-Runkel L. Elizabeth H. Barrington Charles W. Cosmato Cheryl Jordan Robert I. McDole Heather Untalan

Developed 2 Online Continuing Education Courses for WV Certified Teachers. Marshall University Graduate College (Part of my EdD project) March 2002

Atlantic Monthly, March 2002. Contributed research for James Rosen’s article: “Nixon and the Chiefs.”

Preparing to Teach Online – sole presenter. West Virginia State College. Institute, WV. May 1999

Preparing to Teach Online – sole presenter. The College of West Virginia. Beckley, WV. May 1999

Appalachia goes to the Movies: Researching Online – sole presenter. The College of West Virginia. Beckley, WV July 1998

Presented faculty/staff seminars at The College of West Virginia / Mountain State University in the following areas: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point How to use the Internet

WebCT & Online Teaching

Contributor to the WikiPedia for the following articles North Versailles, PA Pennsylvania Reserves Restoration Movement Transylvania University

contributions

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Bell Atlantic Technology Summit. Beckley, WV February 1999 West Virginia National Guard Distant Learning Training. Beckley, WV. September 1998 Putting Nursing Online. University of Kansas Medical Center. Kansas City, KS. July 1998

West Virginia Distance Learning Summit. Morgantown, WV. July1998 West Virginia National Guard Distant Learning Training. Charleston, WV. February 1998 West Virginia National Guard Distant Learning Seminar. Charleston, WV. November 1997 conferences