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Director of Online Learning
tpetz@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1262
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Tom Petz is the Director of the Office of Online Learning at Walsh College. He is responsible for the daily and strategic operations of the office of online learning, research and development of new multimedia technologies for use in online course, and overseeing student and faculty technical training and support. He joined Walsh in 2003 from an internet company that manages DaimlerChrysler's three main brand sites.
Tom is a 2000 graduate of Wayne State University, with a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys building computers, programming, playing with technology, sailing, and spending time with his family.
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Instructional Designer
dwardrope@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1217
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Denise Wardrope joined Walsh College as an Instructional Designer in 2007. Denise has a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University in Human Resource Development (HRD), with a concentration in Training and Development. Her responsibilities at Walsh will be to support instructors in the development of interactive online courses.
Prior to working at Walsh, Denise has worked at O/E Learning, Inc., FANUC Robotics, MSX International, and Cerner Corporation providing training solutions in several areas based on adult learning needs. Denise brings with her a variety of experiences that have included training hospital staff on the implementation and use of pharmaceutical software to deliver the drugs needed on in-patient hospital floors, the operation of industrial robots, and the continuous improvement of General Motors Quality Network processes, team and team member procedures and performance.
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Manager of Technical Support and Development
jragsdale@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1213 |
Jason Ragsdale joined the Office of Online Learning as an Online Course Operations Coordinator in 2006. In 2008, he was promoted to Manager of Technical Support and development where he is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of online course materials and overseeing the technical support team.
Prior to joining Walsh, Jason worked as the Director of Online Learning for Rochester College. Jason has a BS in Human Services from Rochester College and is currently pursing a Masters in Training and Development from Oakland University.
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Multimedia Support Specialist
mhartzel@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1377
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Mark Hartzel is responsible for assisting faculty with multimedia content and supporting students and faculty with technical issues. A 2000 graduate of Macomb Community College with an Associates degree in Computer Service, Mark joined Walsh College part-time in 2004 coming from a Medical Billing company providing state-wide hardware, software and phone support and became full-time in 2005.
Outside of Walsh, his activities include kite building, dune buggies and camping with his family.
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Instructional Design Support
ssokol@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1377
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Susanna Sokol joined the Office of Online Learning in March of 2003 as the Academic Technology Specialist for the Office of Online Learning. Susanna's responsibility is to aid students in a "virtually" trouble-free, enjoyable semester. She helps maintain the online orientation handbook and course. In addition, she is responsible for assisting students on a daily basis with their questions regarding online courses.
Susanna is a 2000 graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems.
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Instructional Designer
ldemers6512@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1234
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Laura Demers joined the Office of Online Learning staff in October 2007. She is responsible for assisting faculty in the application of on-line courses and enhancing student learning through interactive on-line learning principles and practices. In 1995, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development specializing in Training and Development from Oakland University. In 2005, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Performance Improvement and Instructional Design from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
She worked 10 years in the automotive industry prior to employment at Walsh College. The majority of her time was spent developing training for General Motors University’s Engineering College. She spent her last year with Toyota Engineering of North America, Ann Arbor.
She is also an artist and plans to be instrumental in the creation of a mural at Children’s Hospital, Detroit. She recently started taking voice lessons and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
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Multimedia Support Specialist
kellis@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1346
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Karen Ellis came to Walsh in 2006. Karen has an administrative and project assistance background, and will be assisting the Office of Online Learning with various initiatives like organizing faculty training, course development, and planning various events throughout the year.
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Instructional Designer
ycollins@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1239
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Yvette Collins joined Walsh College as an Instructional Designer in 2007. Yvette has a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University in Human Resource Development (HRD), with a concentration in Training and Development. Her responsibilities at Walsh will be to support instructors in the development of interactive online courses.
Prior to working at Walsh, Yvette has worked at AT&T as an Instructional Designer developing blended and online training for Credit and Collections and Field Service managers. She has also worked for Sandy Corporation, developing training for General Motors Sales, Service, Business Management and Information Systems. In her role at Sandy, her experiences have included: Project Manager of Training Development, Instructional Designer for Online and Distance Learning training, and Management of the Marketing Support Services Department staff.
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Course Operations Coordinator
ccampbell@walshcollege.edu
(248) 823-1217
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Curtis Campbell joined the Office of Online Learning in 2007 as the course operations coordinator. He is responsible for semester to semester course activities including planning, preparing, and facilitation of online course models and providing support to faculty and students. He is a graduate of Oakland University.
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