References and Recommendations, Russ Meade

1. REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1
Dr. Russ Meade
647 Grandview Drive
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Phone 828-243-8259 ,828.625.4744
E-Mail: russmeade@bellsouth.net
SKYPE Name for instant Video and Audio Conferencing: User Name- Russ Meade
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All the below listed Reference Letters have:
1. the senders name,
2. senders e-mail link,
3. their position with the college or university,
4. as well as their professional association with myself
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Professor Russ Meade
Russ Meade is an innovative business instructor that I had the pleasure to
work with at Grantham University.
Professor Meade is an instructor that continuously develops his instructional
methods.
Professor Meade incorporates various mediums of technology to meet the
needs of his students.
He engages students though providing more in-depth content and providing
both asynchronous and synchronous interaction with students.
Russ is also an instructor that also assists other instructors and higher
education professional apply emerging technologies.
It is my pleasure to recommend Professor Meade as a progressive instructor
and constant professional.
Pamela Dunnington
Instructional Designer ,
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Grantham University
worked with Russ at Grantham University
Dear Sir:
“I number Russ as one of the best in academia in the application of technology for online
learning as well as a model of faculty commitment to online students. I worked with Russ
during my tenure at Grantham University.
Of more than 150 active courses during any given week with over 100 hundred faculty
involved, Russ stood out from the rest in the outstanding way that he worked with online
students. My team designed the curriculum but Russ made courses come alive by
applying other technologies and media. He was extremely engaging with students by
being virtually available at any given time, using virtual conferencing to collaborate with
students, and frequently offering online virtual office hours.
Faculty feedback showed that students well-regarded him. We were so impressed with his
use of technology and his commitment to students that we invited him to present to all of
us at our annual Academic Affairs offsite. I had not seen this done in previous years since
the offsite tended to be singularly focused on business and process. The Provost felt that
we needed to shift our focus and become more student-centric and we believed that Russ
could provide tremendous insight on our strategic direction. His presentation and
feedback was outstanding.
I am now at a different university coaching faculty in the use of technology for online
and blended courses – In my mind Russ serves as a model on what others can become.”
August 17, 2010
Mark Eaton Dean of Engineering and Computer Science, Grantham University
Re: Recommendation” Russ Meade
Russ is a professor who truly understands the most important characteristic
to effective online learning - interaction! His communication with students is
constant, meaningful, and effective. He is always available to his students
through the creative use of innovative communication tools, such as Skype.
This has an immeasurable effect on student learning and, more importantly
to administration, on student retention. He would be a valuable addition to
the faculty of any institution of higher learning, especially in an online
environment.
Brent M. Ferns, Sr. ,
Global Faculty - Online , Grantham University
worked with Russ at Grantham University
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Re: Recommendation- Dr. Russ Meade
I recommend Russ Meade for any professional position or future endeavors
pursued. He shows great character and professionalism in all his
responsibilities.
He has taken the teaching field to great lengths by making the learning
experience rewarding and challenging.
Russ is a great asset to the students and staff. Russ has a wonderful
personality and works well with groups or on an individual level. Support
and motivation to succeed are two of the great qualities he possesses in the
workplace and in networking environment.
Russ has a great knowledge in the field of Business Law and displays a
level of understanding for all college level students to consume and display
in the workplace. I would recommend Russ Meade for any future endeavors
he should pursue. Thanks Teresa Bratt Upstate Area Coordinator Limestone
College Gaffney SC
Teresa Bratt ,
Upstate Area Coordinator , Limestone College
worked directly with Russ at Limestone College
Re: Letter of Recommendation: Dr. Russ Meade
To Whom It May Concern:
I would gladly recommend Dr. Russ Meade for any employment ventures he
may pursue in the future.
I have known Dr. Meade for several years through our contact at Limestone
College. Mr. Meade is a very interesting and intriguing gentleman. He has
always been described by our students as an interesting and fun instructor. I
have found him to be thought provoking and intelligent, with a desire to
share knowledge and assistance with the students, as well as the faculty and
staff at Limestone College. If I can supply any additional information, please
let me know at anytime. Respectfully submitted, Ms. Buffie Hayes
Bmhayes68@charter.net” January 28, 2010
Buffie Hayes , administrative assistant , Limestone College
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Russ Meade is as dynamic as they come and has a true passion for teaching
online.
Students love his classes and the high level of interactivity he achieves using
innovative tools and approaches!”
Suzanne Lindley ,
Professor ,
Limestone College
worked directly with Russ at Limestone College
Dear Sir:
Russ is a dynamic professor who fully utilizes cutting-edge technology in
his courses. Excellent at motivating students to engage in meaningful
communication.
Tina Vires ,
Coordinator of Disability Services , Limestone College
worked indirectly for Russ at Limestone College
Re: Recommendation - Dr. Russ Meade
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Russ and I came together almost ten years ago in a collaborative effort to
develop several online courses.
Our work together, opened the door to each of us going on to develop and
teach many online courses.
Finding content and making the course interesting while making it
educational became the goal in each of our separate endeavors after those
first couple of courses.
Russ’s students enjoy his kind and open style of teaching and interacting
while learning and exploring their subject matter.
This recommendation is for Russ, who is willing to reach out and help others
in their distance learning and online teaching experience
Eileen Ludwig ,
Professor Web Multimedia Interactive Graphics Design , Tidewater
Community College
worked with Russ at Tidewater Community College
VIP Faculty Award- May 2012
Congratulations to Russ Meade for receiving the May 2012 VIP Faculty Member award!!
"Russ has been with Grantham for quite some time and is a super star in the Business
School. His innovative techniques in the classroom keep students engaged and
successfully persisting, while making Business Law exciting! I cannot count the number
of positive emails I receive about Russ' courses, students truly enjoy learning from
Professor Meade! Russ is a wonderful example of what VIP2 is all about and I feel lucky
to have him as a Faculty member." ~Niccole Buckley, Dean, Mark Skousen School of
Business.
Congratulations Russ! As our VIP award winner, Russ will receive a Grantham
University mug and award certificate! Thank you for being one of our great VIP
instructors! Jennifer Shreckengost Faculty Specialist Grantham UniversityPhone:
1-800-955-2527 ext. 693Fax: 1-866-470-0102 Email: jshreckengost@grantham.edu
LIST OF REFERENCES
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Dean Cheryl Hayek
Grantham University
7200 NW 86th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
(600) 955-2527, Ext 418
chayek@grantham.edu
Associate Academic Dean
Lamar Younginer
Florence-Darlington Technical College
P.O. Box 100548
Florence, SC 29501-0548
E-Mail: Lamar.Younginer@fdtc.edu
Phone: (843)661-8117
Fax: (843)676-8500
Director, Online Colle ge & Web Ser vices
Reverend Everett Chapman
139 Armstrong Lane
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Tel: 828-625-4662
Minister
James Perkinson
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake Campus
1428 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Va. 23322-7199
Tel: 757-822-5100
jperkinson@tcc.edu
Dean of Business Department
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Russ Meade
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KEY NOTE SPEECH- GRADUATION CEREMONY AT LIMESTONE
COLLEGE
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