Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College
http://bristolcc.edu/

Michael Vieira, Ph.D.
Division of Academic Affairs
Acting Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

     Office: K111
     Extension: x2419

Education:
Ph.D., Capella University
C.A.G.S., Rhode Island College
M.A., Bridgewater State College
B.A., Bridgewater State College

Philosophy:
Teachers and students are partners in the learning process. Each time I teach, I come away learning more about the subject and being enriched by the partnership with other learners. I may facilitate the experience, but we all have to build on our experiences and knowledge to learn.

Courses Taught:
CIS 11 Introduction to Business Information Systems
CIS 13 Business Creativity
CIS 27 Desktop Publishing
CIS 28 Electronic Publishing
CIS 29 Introduction to Multimedia Development
CIS 46 Applications for Web Development
CIS 69 Seminar in Desktop Publishing, Imaging and Multimedia Design
CIS 81 Advanced Topics in CIS
CIS 82 Adobe Photoshop
CIS 83 Adobe Illustrator
CIS 91 Selected Topics in CIS
CIS 92 Selected One-Credit Topics in CIS
CIT 13 Information Technology Fluency III
CIT 14 Technology for Teachers Seminar I
HON 90 Honors Seminar in Business and Information Management

Licenses/Certifications:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education
English Secondary Teacher (grades 8-12)
High School Principal
Director/Supervisor
Instructional Technology Specialist
Journalism Education Association
Certified Journalism Educator, 1995 renewed 2000

Publications:

Books

  • In Print: 100 Years of Student Journalism. State College, PA: Jostens, 1982.
  • PowerPoint chapter review. Learn Office.. Boston: Prentice-Hall, 2002.
  • Dollars for Scholars: An Autobiography and a History of the CitizensÌ Scholarship Foundation. with Fradkin, I.. Boston: Branden Press, 2002.

    • Journal Articles

  • “Bait/Rebait: Laughing at Stereotypes Is No Joke.” with William Kelly. English Journal 1981 : 18-21.
  • “Active Campus: Sustaining Educational Communities Through Mobile Technology.” Colloquia: Conversations on Teaching & Learning 2004
  • “Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in Further and Higher Education.” Colloquia: Conversations on Teaching & Learning 2004
  • “Creating Online Community: A Discussion.” with Candy Center. Colloquia: Conversations on Teaching & Learning 2004

    • Presentations:

    Panel Discussions

  • "Peer Partnerships: Three Models" Massachusetts Community Collegesí Conference on Teaching and Learning. Holyoke, MA (2002)
  • "Developing and Teaching Your First Online Course" Massachusetts Community Collegesí Conference on Teaching and Learning. Holyoke, MA (2002)

    • Posters

  • "Getting FIT (Fluent In Technology)" Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative (CITI) Showcase. Shrewsbury, MA (March 30, 2006)

    • Presentations

  • "Facilitating Learner-Centered Professional Development for Faculty" with Candy Center and Judi Singley. League of Innovation in the Community College Conference. Boston, MA (2002)
  • "Teaching and Learning with Technology" Warwick and Lincoln campuses using Interactive Television. Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI (2004)
  • "Have it your way: Student Option Enrollment Courses" with Priscilla Grocer. Massachusetts Colleges On-Line Conference. Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA (2005)
  • "Education On Demand: Student Option Enrollment Courses" with Priscilla Grocer. Massachusetts Community Collegeís Conference on Teaching and Learning. Worcester, MA (April 7, 2006)
  • "Drawing on Technology: A Blueprint for Adopting ePortfolios" with John C. Chamberlin and Polly Ullnchny. Educause Conference. Seattle, WA (October 27, 2007)
  • "Drawing on Technology: A Blueprint for Adopting ePortfolios" with John C. Chamberlin. NERCOMP Conference. Providence, RI (March 11, 2008)

    • Awards:
    Scepter and Scroll, Bristol Community College, 2002.
    Silver Beaver, BSA award for service to youth, 2002.
    Silver Shield Award. Bristol Community College, 2001.
    Lifetime Achievement Award, Journalism Education Association, 2001.
    First recipient of the Greater Fall River Chamber of Commerce and Industry Distinguished Service to Education Award, 1995.
    Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Distinguished Adviser 1995
    Who's Who Among Writers and Editors.
    Eagle Scout, 1968. Vigil Honor OA, 1970.

    Interests:
    Distance learning, using technology in teaching and learning, higher education leadership

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