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Curriculum Vitae

Ernest A. Morgan

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Comprehensive Center - Region VI
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Education
 
Ph.D. Candidate University of Georgia, (1990) Political Science
M.A.  University of Georgia, (1987) Economics
A.B. University of Georgia, (1985) Political Science

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Honors, Awards, and Grants

  • Project Access Grant, North Carolina Community College System, “Designing and Implementing Internet Courses to Comply with the ADA and English as a Second Language Requirements,” 2000
  • Outstanding Faculty Member Finalist, College of The Albemarle, 1999
  • Innovative Teaching Technique Award, College of The Albemarle, “Development of  Hybrid (Internet/Traditional)Version of Microeconomics,” 1999
  • Innovative Teaching Technique Award, College of The Albemarle, “Development of  International Marketing and American Government Internet Courses,” 1999
  • Innovative Teaching Technique Award, College of The Albemarle, “Development of  Marketing and International Relations Internet Courses,” 1998
  • Service Award, College of The Albemarle, “For efforts to incorporate Technology into the curriculum,” 1998
  • Mentoring Program Award, College of The Albemarle, “Guiding a Team of Faculty toward the development of Internet-based courses,” 1998
  • Innovative Teaching Technique Award, College of The Albemarle, “Development of  Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Internet Courses,” 1997
  • Faculty/Student Research Collaboration Grant, University of  Wisconsin-Eau Claire, “International Organizations and Noncooperative States: The Case of The United Nations and the DPRK,” Student Researchers Alison Deneka, Donald Dudley, Matthew Fannin, and Jennifer Kothbauer, 1996
  • Teaching Excellence Award, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995
  • Outstanding Faculty Adviser (Student Organizations) Nominee, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995
  • Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation Collegial Consultant Grant, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, “Incorporating the Internet into the Classroom,” 1994
  • Small Research Grant, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,  “International Institutions and State Level Decision-Making,” 1994
  • Faculty/Student Research Collaboration Grant, University of  Wisconsin-Eau Claire, “Regional Analysis of the Short-Run Macroeconomic Impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),” Faculty Collaborator Jan Hansen (UWEC Economics Department), Student Researcher Peter Watson, 1994
  • Faculty/Student Research Collaboration Grant, University of  Wisconsin-Eau Claire, “The International Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime and American Non-Proliferation Policy-Making,” Student Researcher Kurt Zempel, 1994
  • University Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, University of  Georgia, 1990
  • University Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, University of Georgia, 1989
  • Research Assistant, Center for International Trade and Security, University of Georgia, 1987-1992
  • Research Assistant, Department of Economics, University of Georgia, 1985-87
  • Graduated with General Honors, (A.B.), University of Georgia, 1985
  • Pi Sigma Alpha -- National Political Science Honor Society, 1984
  • Phi Eta Sigma -- National Freshman Honor Society, 1982


Administrative Experience

Webmaster and Distance Learning Specialist
Comprehensive Center - Region VI at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
1999 to Present
Responsible for website and database design and management, distance outreach programs, and staff development activities.

Distance Education Coordinator
College of The Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC 
1999
Responsible for all Internet, telecourse and NC Information Highway courses at COA -- 24 courses total, fall 1999. Duties included faculty course development, software/course platform selection, student orientations, the hiring of adjunct faculty, and the coordination of real-time classes sent to remote sites via the NC Information Highway.
 

Teaching Experience

Distance Learning Consultant and Instructor
ernestmorgan.com, Oregon, WI
1999 to Present
Working via distance with clients in North Carolina (College of The Albemarle, Davidson County Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Haywood Community College, Randolph Community College, Southwestern Community College, and Vance-Granville Community College) and Georgia (Athens Technical College) to deliver a wide variety of services including Internet education in the disciplines of Economics and Political Science, course-friendly materials for Spanish-language individuals and individuals with visual and hearing disabilities, and high-end interactive, animated course materials.

Assistant Professor
College of The Albemarle, Fall 1996 to Fall 1999
Courses Taught:

    Economics
  • Economics U$A (Telecourse)
  • Principles of Macroeconomics (developed Internet version)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (developed Internet version and hybrid [Internet/Traditional] version)
  • Survey of Economics

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    Marketing
  • International Marketing (developed Internet version)
  • Principles of Marketing (developed Internet version)

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    Political Science
  • American Government (developed Internet version)
  • International Relations (developed Internet version)


Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fall 1992 to Spring 1996
Courses Taught:

    Political Science
  • American National Politics (Honors Section)
  • International Political Economy
  • International Political Issues (developed the student mentorship component of the course)
  • International Organization and Law
  • Model United Nations
  • Political Science Capstone Experience Course (Member of the Assessment and Capstone Course Committee which developed the course)
  • The Pacific Region: Growth, Order, and Stability (Graduate Course)


Lecturer
Oglethorpe University, Fall 1991
Course Taught:

    Political Science
  • Contemporary European Politics


Teaching Assistant
University of Georgia, Fall 1985 to Spring 1992
Courses Taught:

    Economics
  • Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory
    Political Science
  • Introduction to American Government
  • Introduction to Global Studies


Conference Participation

  • "Communicating Through Technology: It's Not Just Email Anymore," co-presenter with Nancy Anderson at the 70th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Teachers, Green Bay, WI, October 25, 2001
  • “Teaching a Hybrid Internet/Traditional Course,” roundtable discussion at the League for Innovation Conference on Information Technology, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  • Secretary-General, at the 23rd Annual Arrowhead Model United Nations Conference, Eau Claire, WI April 28-30, 1999
  • Workshop Participant, “Finding Internet Resources and Teaching On-Line,” held at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC, March 12-15, 1997
  • Panel Chair/Discussant for Explaining International Cooperation on Security Issues at the Annual Meeting of the International Security Studies Section of the International Studies Association, Atlanta, GA, November 1&2, 1996
  • Discussant for Law and/or Order? Protecting Legal and Human Rights at the Annual Meeting of the Intentional Studies Association/South, Roanoke, VA, October 25-27, 1996
  • “The Origins and Evolution of the Western Export-Control Regime: An American Perspective,” paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/Midwest, Indianapolis, IN, September 22&23, 1995
  • “The International Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime and American Non-Proliferation Policy-Making,” paper presented with Kurt Zempel at the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Institute: A Consortium for the Study of War, Peace and Global Cooperation, Eau Claire, WI, April 28, 1994
  • Chairperson for the Economic and Financial Committee, at the 20th Annual Wisconsin-Minnesota Regional Model United Nations Conference, St. Cloud, MN, April 15-17, 1994
  • “International Regimes and State Level Institutions: COCOM and US Export Control Policy in the 1980s,” paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/Midwest, East Lansing, MI, November 20&21, 1992
  • Panel Chair for International Political Economy in the Post Cold War, at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/Midwest, East Lansing, MI, November 20&21, 1992
  • “International Regimes and Bureaucratic Politics: A Study of US Export Control Policy within COCOM,” paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/South, Washington, DC, November 1-3, 1991
  • Workshop Participant, International Workshop on Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation on Export Controls, Athens, GA, October 17-20, 1991
  • “International Organizations and Export Controls: A Discussion of Positive Versus Negative Controls,” paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/South, Raleigh, NC, October 26-28, 1990
  • Panel Chair for International Political Economy in the 1990s, at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association/South, Raleigh, NC, October 26-28, 1990
  • Conference Staff Member, the 12th International Workshop on East-West Economic Interactions, Athens, GA, April 1-3, 1989

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Invited Lectures
  • “Designing and Implementing Internet Courses to Comply with the ADA and English as a Second Language Requirements,” presented at College of The Albemarle and broadcast over the North Carolina Information Highway, Elizabeth City, NC, May 5, 2000
  • “Origins and Practices of Distance Education at College of The Albemarle,” presentation before the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Auditors, Pitt Community College, Greenville, NC, October 10, 1999
  • “Building Successful Online Courses,” Report at College of The Albemarle Faculty Development Seminar, Elizabeth City, NC, March 9, 1999
  • “The Development of Internet Courses,” Report at College of The Albemarle Faculty Development Seminar, Elizabeth City, NC, March 11, 1997
  • “The Paperless Paper: Integrating Word-processing and Electronic Mail Resources for the Delivery, Grading, and Return of Written Assignments,” a lecture sponsored by the Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation, Eau Claire, WI, May 2, 1996
  • “The Baltic States and the Fall of the Soviet Union: An Analysis of Baltic Popular Movements,” Served as Moderator and Discussant for a panel discussion, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Baltic Student Organization, Eau Claire, WI, March 27, 1996
  • “The American Relationship with the United Nations,” a presentation as part of a panel discussion, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Model United Nations Club, Eau Claire, WI, November 15, 1995
  • “The Changing World Order,” a seminar conducted for the University Honors Program, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, November 14, 1995
  • “The European Union: Further Expansion and Integration,” lecture given before a Business French Class at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, October 3, 1995
  • “The European Union: Expectations for the Maastricht Treaty,” lecture given before a Business French Class at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, September 29, 1994
  • “The Origins and Evolution of the European Community,” lecture given before a joint session of Beginning and Business French Classes at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, September 20, 1993
  • “Comparison of Western Democratic Political Systems,” lecture given at the 16th Taft Seminar for Teachers at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, July 12, 1991
  • “The American Electoral System,” lecture given at the 16th Taft Seminar for Teachers at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, July 9, 1991
  • “East-West Trade: A General Overview,” a graduate lecture presented at the Stetson School of Business and Economics, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA, November 11, 1989


Publications

  • "The Benefits of Data Management in the Classroom," Using Data for Educational Decision-Making, The Newsletter of the Comprehensive Center-Region VI, Volume 6, No. 1, (2001)
  • “Teaching a Hybrid Web/Traditional Course,” Exemplary Practices from the Conference on Information Technology, League for Innovation in the Community College, (2000)
  • “Teaching a Hybrid Internet/Traditional Course,” Creating a Virtual Learning Community, Newsletter of the North Carolina Community College System, (2000)
  • Web Templates for Internet Instruction at COA, College of The Albemarle, (1999)
  • Student Handbook for Internet Courses, College of the Albemarle, (1998)
  • “Doing Business in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe,”  International Trade and Development Center  Quarterly, Volume 6, No. 3, (1988)


Professional Associations

  • American Economic Association
  • American Political Science Association
  • International Studies Association


Community Service

  • Host and maintain the Website, www.ernestmorgan.com/den5/, for Den 5, Troop 350 (Four Lakes Council) Boy Scouts of America, Oregon, WI. 
  • Presentation for Elizabeth City, NC Kwianis Club, “How College of The Albemarle Teaches Classes via the North Carolina Information Highway,” October 26, 1999
  • Workshop for Elizabeth City, NC Boy Scout Troop, “How to Construct and Publish Your Own Webpages,” April 10, 1999
  • Interview Given to the Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, NC, “Distance Education at College of The Albemarle and the New Technology Building.” August 17, 1999
  • Interview Given to the Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, NC, “Faculty Profile,” February 18, 1999
  • Interview Given to the Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, NC, “Teaching via the Internet at College of The Albemarle,” March 18, 1998
  • Appearance on Update News (Channel 11 - Cable Access), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire “Israel’s Response to the Hamas Bombings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv,” March 5, 1996
  • Appearance on Morning Show of WBIZ 100 FM, Eau Claire, WI , “The United Nations,” January 25, 1996
  • Interview Given to WEAU Channel 13, Eau Claire, WI “The Prospects for the Bosnian Peace Accords,” November  21, 1995
  • Lecture Given before the Unitarian-Universalist Church, Eau Claire, WI, “America’s Schizophrenic Relationship with the United Nations.” October 22, 1995
  • Appearance on Morning News Show of WAYY 1150 AM, Eau Claire, WI, “The Political History of the Bosnian Conflict,” July 10, 1995
  • Interview Given to WAXX 104 FM, Eau Claire, WI, “The Significance of the Israeli-Jordanian Peace Accords,” October 27, 1994
  • Lecture Given at Highland Hills Retirement Village, “The Ramifications of Economic and Social Reform in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe,” May 19, 1989


College & University Service

  • Member, Central Region Planning Committee for the Improving America's Schools Conference, 2001
  • Vice President,  Faculty Executive Committee, College of The Albemarle, 1999
  • Chair, Technology Committee, College of The Albemarle, 1998 to 1999
  • Vice Chair, Distance Education Committee, College of The Albemarle, 1998 to 1999
  • Secretary,  Faculty Executive Committee, College of The Albemarle, 1998 to 1999
  • Faculty Adviser, Pi Theta Kappa, College of The Albemarle, 1997 to 1998
  • Faculty Adviser, Model United Nations Club, College of The Albemarle, 1996 to 1999
  • New Technologies Committee Member, College of The Albemarle, 1996 to 1998
  • Customer Service Committee Member, College of The Albemarle, 1996 to 1998
  • COA Pride Committee Member, College of The Albemarle, 1996 to 1997
  • Advising and Mentoring Program Adviser, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995 to 1996
  • International Students Adviser for Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995 to 1996
  • Collegial Consultant, Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1994 to 1996
  • Contributing Faculty Member, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Business: Entrepreneur Program, 1994 to 1996
  • Campus Coordinator for the Wisconsin Universities United Nations Summer Seminar, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1993 to 1996
  • Contributing Faculty Member, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Business: Master’s in Business Administration Program, 1993 to 1996
  • Faculty Adviser, Model United Nations Club, University of  Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1992 to 1996
  • Committee Member, Honors Thesis by Bryan McQuide, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fall 1994 and Spring 1995
  • Freshman Colloquium Facilitator, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, August 30, 1994
  • Dormitory Proctor, McWhorter Hall, University of Georgia, 1990-1991
  • Chief Executive Officer, Political Science Graduate Student Association, University of Georgia, 1989-1990


Department Service

  • English position Hiring Committee, Department of History, Social Sciences and Public Service, College of The Albemarle, 1999
  • Psychology position Hiring Committee, Department of History, Social Sciences and Public Service, College of The Albemarle, 1998
  • Instructional Technology Committee Member, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995-1996
  • Mentorship Committee Member, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995-1996
  • Department Liaison to the Entrepreneur Program, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1994-1996
  • International Political Issues Tutoring Coordinator, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1994-1996
  • Assessment and Capstone Course Committee Member, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1993-1994
  • Department Liaison to the Information Technology Center, Political Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1993

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Academic References
  • Available upon request.

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