Todd Whittaker

Assistant Dean, Computing Sciences and Mathematics @ Franklin University

About

Assistant Dean, Computing Sciences and Mathematics. As assistant dean, I serve and support 12 faculty members who, in turn, serve and support adjunct faculty and students. I also oversee curriculum in the Information Systems MS program My research interests are at the intersection of technology and education -- particularly curriculum and instruction. Specialties: Information technology, software development, cybersecurity, curriculum and instruction.

Country

United States

City

Westerville

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Partnerships, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Programming, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Linux, Software Development, Information Technology, Java, Classroom, Adult Education, Instructional Technology, C++, University Teaching

Experience

Assistant Dean, Computing Sciences and Mathematics

Franklin University

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Columbus, Ohio, United States

MS Information Systems Program Chair

Franklin University

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Columbus, Ohio, United States

I oversee curriculum, curriculum development, advisory boards, and contingent faculty for the MS in Information Systems Program. https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/masters/information-systems

Computing Sciences and Mathematics Department Chair

Franklin University

2017-5 - 2024-9 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Columbus, Ohio

Department Chair for Computing Sciences and Mathematics -- majors include Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Web Development, Data and Business Analytics, and Mathematics at both the bachelors and masters levels.

Cybersecurity Program Chair

Franklin University

2010-8 - 2023-12 · 13 yrs 5 mos

Columbus, Ohio

I oversee curriculum, curriculum development and adjunct supervision for the BS and MS in Cybersecurity major. Program certified as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency as of January 2019.

Chair of Academic Operations for Technology Programs

Franklin University

2019-10 - 2020-1 · 4 mos

Columbus, Ohio

Information Technology Program Chair

Franklin University

2003-12 - 2019-10 · 15 yrs 11 mos

Columbus, Ohio

I oversee curriculum, curriculum development and adjunct supervision for the Information Technology major. I'm also involved in developing and teaching courses for Information Security, Web Development, and Computer Science.

Associate Professor

DeVry University

2000-2 - 2003-6 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Columbus, Ohio Area

Developed national curriculum, taught three to four classes per trimester in software development -- C, C++, and Java.

Researcher

Battelle

1999-1 - 2000-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Columbus, Ohio Area

Software development in Avionics and Electronics

Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State University

1997-8 - 1998-12 · 1 yr 5 mos

Columbus, Ohio Area

Taught CIS360, Introduction to Computer Systems.

Systems Administrator/Teaching Assistant

The University of Akron

1992-1 - 1997-8 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Akron, Ohi

Administered the Computer Science and Applied Mathematics networks, including a mix of Banyan Vines, Windows, SunOS, Solaris, IRIX, and AIX machines. Also taught C programming.

Education

Dakota State University

Information Systems with Information Assurance specialization

2010 - 2019 · 9 yrs

Dissertation title "Factors influencing curriculum adoption in 2- and 4-year undergraduate cybersecurity programs."

The Ohio State University

Computer Science

1998 - 1998

Graduate student and teaching assistant for what was then CIS 360 (Computer Systems). Participated in the parallel processing on networks of workstations research group.