Mary Beth Harrity
Asst CIO, Academic Technology
Office: Fuller Labs 1st Fl Suite
Phone: +1-508-831-5810
Mary Beth is the Assistant CIO for Academic Technology and Support Services. She oversees the Academic Technology Center (ATC), providing leadership for the delivery of technologies used to support teaching and learning in face-to-face, online and blended courses. The ATC also provides AV and multimedia support for offices and events across campus. In addition, Mary Beth oversees the IT Services and Support team in their delivery of technology support for faculty, staff and students. ... View Profile
Kate's primary responsibility is to lead the ATC’s outreach efforts to the WPI community with regards to the use of instructional technologies in teaching and learning. Kate also collaborates with academic departments concerning the policies, planning, and management of e-learning and blended initiatives on campus.
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Jolene Cotnoir
Instructional Technology Specialist
Office: Gordon Library, Room 225
Phone: 508-831-5407
Jolene contributes to the Technology for Teaching & Learning team's collaborative efforts to support faculty, staff, and students on the application of technology to teaching and learning activities.
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Bruce works closely with the manager of AV systems and the AV systems engineer on the design, installation, and support of WPI's video and audio visual infrastructure. He is also the main contact for support of videoconferencing technologies on campus.
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Andrew Forgit
Andy works with the manager of Campus Media Services on events and equipment requests. He provides support to students, faculty, and staff on supported AV systems and equipment.
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Mike supports faculty and student use of several instructional technologies including eportfolios, polling and survey tools, and infographics. Mike also develops a number of resources to address teaching and learning challenges and assists with the development and delivery of workshops with instructional technology-related themes.
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Stephen Hemming
Manager, Campus Media Services
Office: Fuller Laboratories, Room 117
Phone: 508-831-6772
Steve is responsible for the day-to-day operation and coordination of ATC's audiovisual equipment and services. He is also the ATC liaison for all campus events.
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Sophia Jagannathan
Instructional Technology Specialist
Office: Fuller Laboratories, Room B32
Phone: 508-831-6149
Sophie oversees academic media production operations and manages university video assets by coordinating the organization, storage, and playback of these resources.
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Caitlin is responsible for coordinating the design, development and implementation of online, blended, or technology-enhanced courses and faculty training in current pedagogical practices.
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Joseph Kondrchek
Joe is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operation of ATC and ATC-supported technologies. He is also is also the primary contact person for all of ATC's equipment vendors.
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Ellen Lincourt
Ellen Lincourt
Senior AV Support Specialist
Office: Fuller Laboratories, Room 117
Phone: 508-831-5220
Ellen supplies frontline support for the ATC inventory, production requests and other ATC services.
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James Monaco
Jim supports faculty, staff, and students on the use of instructional technologies including visual presentations, graphics, multimedia content, online course materials, and animations. He also works with faculty to identify appropriate hardware and software to meet their needs.
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Valerie Smedile Rifkin
Instructional Designer
Valerie is responsible for coordinating the design, development and implementation of online, blended, or technology-enhanced courses and faculty training in current pedagogical practices.
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Dave Taranto
Dave manages service and support for the university's campus-wide AV infrastructure, end-user AV systems and other related technology applications in support of classroom activities and campus events. He also works closely with faculty and other appropriate IT staff to provide the best solutions for the daily services that the ATC delivers.
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Lindsey (Tapper) Van Gieson
Lindsey Van Gieson
Instructional Technology Systems Manager
Office: Gordon Library, Room 225
Phone: 508-831-6723
Lindsey leads the ATC outreach and support efforts for Canvas, WPI's Learning Management System. She works with faculty and students in their use of the LMS to address teaching and learning challenges. Lindsey also develops a number of instructional technology resources for faculty and assists with the development and delivery of workshops on instructional technology projects.
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