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 Christie Jahn Hovey

Educational History

Pursuing Community College Executive Leadership (CCEL) Doctorate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Area of interest: Learning College
Currently A.B.D.

Ed.M. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with emphasis in Human Resource Development and team building

B.S. in Ed from Illinois State University with minor in Business Administration

Courses Taught

 

Do you like to use the computer and to work independently? Are you self-motivated, organized, good at meeting deadlines, and able to read and follow directions? You may want to consider taking one of the online courses I teach or have taught in the past.

 

CAS 121              Computer Systems and Business Applications

MDP 101             Introduction to Computers

MDP 109             MDP Topics Course

CAS 130 (OE)     Microsoft Word

CAS 140 (OE)     Microsoft Excel

CAS 150 (OE)     Microsoft Access

CAS 160 (OE)     Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook

COS 111-OL       Administrative Office Procedures

COS 200-OE       Advanced Document Production

COS 220-OL       Filing and Records Management

COS 225-OL       Office Management

COS 226-OL       Professional Development

COS 240              COS Internship

 

Work History

1997 - Present   LLCC Business and Information Technology Department, Springfield, IL - Professor

                        Teaching a variety of courses in CAS and COS.

                        Serving on numerous LLCC committees.

                        Creating the COS Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Help Desk degree and certificate programs.

                        Co-Sponsoring IAAP.

                        Instructing in COIS Department as Adjunct Faculty 1992-1997.

 

2001-2002         Illinois Virtual High School, Springfield, IL - Computer Teacher

 

1994 - 1997         S.E.A. Group, Inc., Springfield, IL - Corporate Computer Trainer

                        Providing computer application instruction on numerous computer applications to GROWMARK, State Farm Insurance Corporation, Caterpillar, Sarah Bush-Lincoln Health Center, Illinois State Government, and small businesses, using multiple platforms.

                        Customizing training programs to meet customers' needs.

                        Developing training materials and writing courseware.

 

1992-1994            Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, IL - Computer/Business Teacher

                        Teaching computer and business classes.

                        Co-Coaching Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Track.

                        Sponsoring FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

 

Honors and Achievements

Pearson Master Teacher Award Nominee - 2005

 

Chancellor's List - 2005

David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Award Nominee - 2004

LLCC Women's Center - Faculty Woman of the Year Nominee - 2004

Who's Who Among Community College Teachers - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999

NCIA Exemplary Award of Distinction, Honorable Mention - 2004

Connections Awards of Distinction - 2001

LLCC Curriculum and Innovation Grant - 2001, 2000

LLCC Foundation Grant - 1999

MOUS Certified in Office 2000 and Office 97 Applications - 2000, 1999

Certified Professional Secretary - 1999

Connections Conference Presenter - 2001

League for Innovations Conference Presenter - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

Eastern Illinois University Community College Technology Presenter - 2001

IBEA Conference Presenter - 1999

Author for Human Resource Management and Organizational Structures in Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, McMillan Publishing Company - 2000

 

XHTML Textbook Reviewer - 2006, 2007

 

Dreamweaver Textbook Reviewer - 2005, 2004

Word 2003, Testbank Writer - 2003

Office XP Textbook Reviewer - 2002, 2001

Other Involvements

Junior League of Springfield - Education and Training Committee Member - 2006-2007, Nominating Committee Member - 2005-2006, Distinguished Active since 2005-2006, Projects and Grants Chair 2004-2005, Projects and Grants Asst. Chair 2003-04, Webmaster 2003-2004, Finance Vice President and Board of Directors Member 2002-2003, and Treasurer and Board of Directors Member  2001-2002, and Member in Good Standing since 1999

 

Old Capitol Art Fair Board - Children's Chair - 2005-2007, Children's Assistant - 2005-2006, Children's Volunteer Coordinator - 2004-2005

Dana-Thomas House Foundation - Sumac Shop Chair - 2006-2007

Leadership Springfield - Class of 2005

Springfield Chamber of Commerce - ATHENA Award Nominee - 2005

Kappa Delta Pi - 2002

Kappa Delta Epsilon

Pi Omega Pi

Former IBEA and NBEA (Illinois and National Business Education Associations) Member

Former ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) Member

 

 

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