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Jorge Gaytan

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

2016 -2022

A.       Continue to engage in professional development activities, such as conferences and training sessions (e.g., Blackboard, Sponsored Programs, NBEA Convention, Cengage Technology Seminars).

B.       Continue to engage in formal, scientific research in an attempt to improve classroom instruction and student learning.

C.       Continue to learn more about external funding to submit grant applications.

D.      Continue to pay close attention to student feedback related to teaching effectiveness to make appropriate changes to the planning, designing, and delivery of instruction.

E.       Continue to participate in service activities at the department, school, university, community, and professional levels.

 


 
 

2016

Participated in a critical thinking training seminar
  delivered by AACSB International. Tampa, FL. 
  April 20-22, 2016.

 
 

2015

Participated in a training workshop, titled "Getting Started
  with Office 365 Email." North Carolina A&T State University.
  February 25, 2015.

 
 

2014

Participated in a forum to discuss the significant impact 
  of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
  Greensboro, NC. North Carolina A&T State University.
  October 9, 2014.

 
 

2014

Participated in a Grant Proposal Development Workshop
  on September 10, 2014.  North Carolina A&T State University.

 
 

2014

Participated in a Brand Campaign Training Session
  on August 20, 2014. 
  North Carolina A&T State University.

 
 

2011

Participated in an Advising Workshop on April 28, 2011. 
  North Carolina A&T State University.

 
 

2011

Participated in the Critical Thinking Institute on April 20,
  2011. North Carolina A&T State University.

 
 

2008

Participated in a BUED 334 training session. November 17,
  2008. School of Business and Economics, North Carolina A&T
  State University.

 
 

2008

Participated in a summer orientation session for academic
  advisors. North Carolina A&T State University. July of 2008.

 
 

2008

Participated in a Blackboard training session. North Carolina 
  A&T State University. September of 2008.

 
 

2008

Participated in IRB training by successfully passing the CITI
  Modules examination designed by the University of Miami.
  North Carolina A&T State University. September of 2008.

 
 

2008

Participated in a Compliance and Accountability training  
  session delivered by the Division of Sponsored Programs at
  North Carolina A&T State University. February of 2008.  

 
 

2005

Attended the Georgia Business Education 
  Association’s Business and Information Technology 
  (BIT) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 7-8,  
  2005.

 
 

2004

Attended the Georgia Business Education 
  Association’s Business and Information Technology 
  (BIT) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 22-23, 
  2004.

 
 

2003

Attended the Georgia Business Education 
  Association’s Business and Information Technology 
  (BIT) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 17-18, 
  2003.

 
 

2002

Attended a Praxis Conference entitled “Follow the
  Data” sponsored by the Board of Regents of the 
  University System of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, held 
  on April 18-19, 2002. Training included: Praxis data 
  information, strategies, and lessons learned from the 
  implementation of institutional models for assessing 
  teacher candidate’s impact on student learning.

 
 

2002

Attended the Georgia Council of Business Teacher 
  Educators Conference (GCBTE) held in Macon, 
  Georgia, April 12, 2002. Provided an opportunity to  
  dialogue on issues related to student development, 
  teacher preparation, and other needs of business 
  educators in the State of Georgia with the objective 
  of making recommendations to the Georgia State 
  Department of Education.

 

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2002

Attended an Academic Administrative Workshop      
  sponsored by the Board of Regents of the 
  University System of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, held
  on February 25-26, 2002. Training included:  
  outcomes assessment; resolving intra-departmental
  disputes; investigations, hearings and open records;
  assisting individuals with disabilities; and sexual harassment.

 
 

2001

Attended the Georgia Business Education 
  Association’s Business, Marketing and 
  Information Technology Conference, Atlanta,
  Georgia, September 21-22, 2001.

 
 

2001

Membership in the Richards College of Business’
  Executive Round Table. Provides an opportunity 
  to meet with dynamic industry leaders, other  
  faculty, and students, fostering the creation
  of progressive ideas. September 20, 2001
  to present.

 

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2001

Passed the Praxis II examination. Content Area:
  Business Education. Results received on April
  23, 2001.

 
 

2001

Attended the 2001 Georgia Council of Business
  Teacher Educators Conference held on Friday,
  April 20th, 2001, Macon, Georgia.

 
 

2001

Invited by Georgia Southwestern State University's
  President to join the Human Relations Council to 
  develop and promote an atmosphere of harmony
  and fairness for all members of the campus
  community.
 
 

2001

Participated in training sessions regarding the
  proper use of a digital video camera. Sessions 
  were held on January 24, 2001, and February 15, 
  2001.
 


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2001

Participated in a State-wide dialogue on business
  teacher preparation, January 8, 2001, held in
  Atlanta, Georgia. Sponsored by the University
  System of Georgia.
 
 

2000

Participated in the School of Education Retreat,
  October 12-13, 2000, Lake Blackshear Retreat 
  House. Sponsored by Georgia Southwestern State
  University.

 
 

2000

Attended an advanced PowerPoint workshop,
  September 19, 2000. Sponsored by Georgia 
  Southwestern State University.

 
 

2000

Participated in a State-wide dialogue on business
  teacher preparation, November 13, 2000, held in 
  Macon, Georgia. Sponsored by The University 
  System of Georgia.  

 

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2000

Participated in a State-wide dialogue on business
  teacher preparation, September 21, 2000, held in 
  Macon, Georgia. Sponsored by The University 
  System of Georgia.  

 
 

2000

Participated in a WebCt workshop, September 13,
  2000. Sponsored by the Health and Human
  Performance Department, Georgia Southwestern
  State University.

 
 

1999

Participated in activities leading to instructional
  improvement such as taking the following courses
  (1999 - Self-funded):
   

 

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Seminar on Commercialization of the Internet:  
  Issues of Equity, Access and Diversity.   
  Learned the various issues of equity, access, 
  and diversity on the Internet exploring the 
  many ethical, social, economic, proprietary and  
  information veracity issues and concerns.  
  Knowledge acquired has been applied in
  course design.  

 
 
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Seminar on Leadership and Reform in the 
  Presence of Technology.  Learned the role of 
  leadership in implementing technology to 
  reform teaching and learning, particularly that  
  of schoolhouse leadership in the context of  
  current national initiatives in educational    
  technology. Knowledge acquired has been
  applied in all of the courses taught.

 
 
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Seminar on Multicultural Diversity in 
  Educational Leadership. Learned the impact of 
  multicultural pluralism and diversity and how 
  these concepts and practices impact 
  leadership and administration in educational
  settings. Knowledge acquired has been 
  applied in all courses taught since part of the 
  learning process includes the reflection on 
  serving diverse populations, the role as an 
  educator, and the understanding of 
  issues underlying democratic and pluralistic 
  education.

 

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1997

Conference: “Decision Making and Problem 
  Solving in Education”

 
 

1996

Seminar: “Educational Leadership”  

 
 

1995

Seminar: “Advanced Research Design and Data
  Analysis”

 
 

1994

Seminar: “Multimedia”  

 
 

1993

Seminar: “Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
 

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