Introduction to UMFK Academics and Technology Tony Gauvin Assistant Professor of eCommerce

Agenda  Presenter introduction  Technologies used for Education  UMFK Academics  Words of Wisdom

Tony Gauvin A Quick Resume

Education  Fort Kent Community High School, 1976  University of Maine at Orono, Mechanical Engineering,  US Naval Aviation Technical Training Center, Advanced Electronics,  US Naval Advanced Aviation Weaponry Schools,  F-14, A-6E, F-18, A-7, AV-8C  Special weapons (now called WMDs)  St Mary’s College of Maryland, Mathematics & Computer Science, 1984  University of Maine at Fort Kent, BS in Computer Applications,  University of Maine at Orono, MS in Computer Science,  Franklin Pierce College (NH), MBA (started in 2000 then moved to Maine in 2001)  Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance Education from Purdue University, 2003  Baker College, Flint MI, MBA, (June 2005)

Career  Odd jobs, Fort Kent, Maine  US Navy, AQ1(AW), TN, MD, VA, 6 th Fleet  Strike, NATC, MD  Medium Attack Wing, VA  DynCorp Aerospace, Field Engineer, ME, MD, & Korea  Research Assistant (Artificial Intelligence), UM  Webmaster, Computer Science Department UM Orono  Dexter Shoes, Network Manager, ME  , ElephantX dot com, VP of Software and Operations, NH and NYC  , University of Maine at Fort Kent, Instructor of Computer Applications  2002-present, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Assistant Professor of E-Commerce

Interests and Hobbies  Distributed Computing  Networks & Network Security  E-Commerce  Technology in Education  Strategic Management  Francophone  Motorcycles & Sports Cars  Tony’s Toys Tony’s Toys Tony’s Toys

Technology in Education

Virtualization  We live in a Virtual World  Video conferencing  No one is tied to place  Still have to worry about timing  Synchronous

Asynchronous Technology  WebCT   Blackboard   WebSites 

Multimedia  TV  DVD  VCR  Presentations

IT Related Degrees at UMFK (current)  BS in Business Management BS in Business Management BS in Business Management  eBusiness eBusiness  BS in ECommerce BS in ECommerce BS in ECommerce  BS in Computer Applications BS in Computer Applications BS in Computer Applications  GIS GIS  BS in Rural Public Safety Administration BS in Rural Public Safety Administration BS in Rural Public Safety Administration

UMFK Mission The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a liberal arts based university offering quality baccalaureate and associate degree programs responding to the needs of northern Maine. The UMFK academic experience provides close interaction with faculty, small classes and the use of leading technology to prepare students for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy. Our curriculum emphasizes the special challenges of rural communities in America. The university preserves and fosters an appreciation of the Acadian and Franco-American heritage and culture while welcoming students of all ethnic and racial heritages. We celebrate our proximity to the wonder of Maine’s wilderness and the joys of outdoor sports. UMFK contributes to the economic, social and cultural development of the St. John Valley and we believe that a diverse student body enriches the learning experience of all.

A University Education  The Liberal Arts  General Education  French, English, BUS  Professional Preparation  Nursing, Forestry, Businesses Management  Public Safety, eCommerce, Education  Environmental and Behavioral Sciences

What Changes in Higher Education  Orientation and responsibility changes  Faculty are discipline experts  Preparation for Life and Life-long learning

Recipe For Academic Success at UMFK

Classroom Success  Read Material BEFORE the class discussion  Check Electronic Communications Often  Use the additional resources identified in syllabus  ASK questions about what you didn’t understand in readings  DON’T do assignments and projects at last minute.  REVEIW lectures and notes  Seek HELP if you are having difficulties  OFFER feedback and suggestions to the instructor in a constructive manner

Program Success  Meet with your academic advisor often  Make sure you have the right advisor!  Be Aware of the academic requirements for your program of study  Your contact is the College Catalog whenever you first entered into UMFK  Make sure your academic schedule is keeping you on track every semester  UMFK is a small college, not every course is offered every semester  General Education courses are generally offered every semester or at least once a year  Review syllabi for courses before signing up  Online  From Faculty  From Academic Affairs Office  Check with your fellow students of upcoming classes

Graduation Success  Apply for your degree a least two semesters before your intend to graduate  Start Checking out Job Market by beginning of your Junior Year  Locality  Career Choice  Monster.Com Monster.Com  Newspapers Newspapers  Get letters of recommendation from key faculty in your senior year  Don’t take HIGH STRESS Courses in your last semester

Life Long Learning  In today’s job market you are either moving up moving out  Read Trade Magazines  Take Courses  Get a Graduate Degree  In tomorrow job market everyone will have a college degree…a Master’s will be required for Executive Management  Go to Seminars  Read Self-Improvement Books  Embrace technology  Embrace Diversity  Learn to Communicate Effectively

Words of Wisdom  "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent..." Calvin Coolidge 30th President of the United States

Words of Wisdom  “Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.” Vince Lombardi Famous Football Coach

Word of Wisdom  "The best way to predict your future is to create it." Unknown

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