Teshia Young Roby, PhD

Curriculum Vita

 

Teshia Roby as her desk

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  • Education
  • Academic Leadership Experience
  • Scholarly Interests
  • Teaching Experience
  • Dissertations Chaired
  • Master's Theses and Projects Chaired
  • Refereed Journal Publications
  • Refereed Conference Proceedings
  • Conference Presentations
  • Learning Communities and Workshops
  • Service
  • Professional Memberships
  • Honors and Awards
  • Summary of Prior Teaching Experience

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    Education

    Ph.D. of Education, Emphasis in Instructional Technology
    Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, October 2002
    Dissertation topic:  Perceived Successful and Unsuccessful Peer Collaboration Exercises within Online University Courses

    Master's in Instructional Technology
    College of Education, Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, December 1998

    Master's in Business Administration
    Robinson College of Business
    Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, June 1997

    Bachelor's in Computer Science, emphasis: Software Engineering; minor: Business Communication
    Clemson University, Clemson, SC, August 1993

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    Academic Leadership Experience

    Interim Department Chair, 9/15 - Present
    Education Department, College of Education and Integrative Studies, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA.

    Faculty Chair of a University-wide Intiative (Co-Chair with the Provost), 3/13 - Present
    Graduation Initiative, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA.

    Doctoral Studies Leadership and Advisory Board, 2011 - Present
    Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Education Department, College of Education and Integrative Studies, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA.

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    Scholarly Interests

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    Teaching Experience

    Associate Professor, 6/13 – Present
    Assistant Professor, 9/07 - 6/13
    Educational Multimedia, Ethnic and Women's Studies, and Teacher Education, College of Education and Integrative Studies, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA.

    Undergraduate Courses

    Graduate Courses

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    Dissertations Chaired

    Master's Theses Research and Projects Chaired

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    Refereed Journal Publications

    Roby, T., Ashe, S., Singh, N., & Clark, C.  (2012).  Shaping the Online Experience:  How Administrators Can Influence Student and Instructor Perceptions through Practice and Policy.  The Internet & Higher Education.  doi: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2012.09.004

    Roby, T. (2010). Opus in the classroom: Striking CoRDS with content-related digital storytelling. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 10(1), 133 – 44 Document link: http://www.citejournal.org/vol10/iss1/currentpractice/article1.cfm

    Roby, T. (2005). 17 tips for successfully including peer collaboration in an online course. The Online Classroom, March, 4-5.

    Book Chapters

    Roby, T. (2015).  TXT L8R.  In S. Mizumoto Posey & T. von Bohlen (Eds.), The Snarktastic Guide to College Success (pp. 42 – 44).  Prentice Hall.

    Roby, T. (2015).  The “do-I-know-you” grade.  In S. Mizumoto Posey & T. von Bohlen (Eds.), The Snarktastic Guide to College Success (pp. 59 – 61).  Prentice Hall.

    Op Ed

    Roby, T. (2011, April 19). Social networking grows up through crises. Inland Valley Bulletin.

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    Refereed Conference Proceedings

    Roby, T. & Dehler, C. (2010). What New Teachers Need To Know About Technology: A Survey And Recommendations For Educational Technologies Integration In Teacher Preparation Programs. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 1806-1813). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    Document Link:  http://www.editlib.org/p/33622

    Roby, T. (2010). Identity, Efficacy, and Inclusion in the Classroom through Digital Storytelling. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 1179-1182). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    Document Link:  http://www.editlib.org/p/33515

    Roby, T. Hampikian, J. (2002). The Student Perceptions of an Online Materials Engineering Course. Presented at American Society of Engineering Education 2002 Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.

    Roby, T. (2001). Lessons Learned From a Themed Approach to Teaching Computers and the Internet. Presented at the 2001 AECT Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

    Roby, T. Atkinson, F. (2001). The Commingling of Instructional Development Methods: A Practical  Approach to Adding Interest and Usefulness to the Product. Paper Presented at the 2001 Design: Connect, Create, Collaborate Conference, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Reviewed).

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    Conference Presentations

    Roby, T., Allard, M., Brandon D., Dixon S. (2012). Addressing the Recruitment and Retention of African American Students: An Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Partnership at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  Presented at the College Board National Conference, Los Angeles, CA. [Peer Reviewed].

    Roby, T., Huotari, K., & Darmany, E. (2012).  Teaching and Learning with Technology. Presented at POLYTEACH:  Technology and the Innovative University Symposium, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. [Peer Reviewed].

    Roby, T. (October 2010). I Know That I Know That I Know: How Students Can Demonstrate Personal Connection to Course Content Through Digital Storytelling.  Mission Possible: Reaching New Heights in Academia, Association of Black Women in Higher Education National Conference, Los Angeles, CA. [Peer Reviewed].

    Roby, T. (October 2010). We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Social Media and the College Classroom. Mission Possible: Reaching New Heights in Academia, Association of Black Women in Higher Education National Conference, Los Angeles, CA. [Peer Reviewed].

    Roby, T. (April, 2010). YouTube and Wikis and Blogs, Oh, My! Web 2.0 in the Classroom. 13th Annual CSU Symposium on University Teaching, San Bernardino, CA.

    Roby, T. (March - April, 2010). Identity, Efficacy, and Inclusion in the Classroom through Digital Storytelling. SITE 2010 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, San Diego, CA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T., Dehler, C. (March - April, 2010). Current and New Hire Teacher Technology Skills: Survey Results and Recommendations for Educational Technology Integration in Teacher Education Programs. SITE 2010 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, San Diego, CA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T. (October, 2009). Promoting Culture and Identity in the Classroom Through Digital Storytelling. 9th Annual Diversity Challenge: Racial Identity and Cultural Factors in Treatment, Research, and Policy, Boston, MA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T.  (May, 2009). Culture Inclusion and Curriculum Enhancement Through Digital Media Storytelling. 12th CSU Symposium on University Teaching at Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo), San Luis Obispo, CA.

    Roby, T. (October, 2009). Telling Stories, Making Ties:  How School Leaders Can Provide Perspective and Create Community Using Personal Narrative and Digital Media Storytelling. CAPEA California Association Professors of Educational Administration, Fall Conference, Los Angeles, CA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T.  (January 2008). Second Life for the First Time: Engaging Real Students in a Virtual World.  Annual EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Conference, San Antonio, TX. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T., Robbins. S., Johnson, C.  (2008).  Panel discussion* and podcast recording on the Second Life virtual environment as an academic tool.  Recorded at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Annual National Conference, San Antonio TX.  *[Invited panelist]

    Discussion available at: http://connect.educause.edu/blog/gbayne/eliinconversationsecondli/46166

    Roby, T. (October, 2006).  Designing Online Learning-Centered Environments (DOLCE):  How Sweet It Is!  California State University Academic Senate and Chancellor’s Office, Campus Practices for Student Success Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

    Ledman, R., Roby, T. (March, 2004). Introducing Online Components to a Class: How to Increase the Likelihood of Success. Association for Business and Experiential Learning (ABSEL), Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T. (October, 2003). Creating Online Learning Communities: Best Practices for Beginning on the Road to Success. American Council on Education, Educating All of One Nation (EAON) Conference, Atlanta, GA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T. (June, 2003). Facilitating Successful Online Student Collaborations. EDUCAUSE, Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA (Poster Presentation). [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T. (October, 2002). Perceived Successful and Unsuccessful Peer Collaboration Exercises within Online University Courses. EDUCAUSE, Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T., Hampikian, J. (June, 2002). The Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of an Online Materials Engineering Course. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T. (November, 2001). Lessons Learned From a Themed Approach to Teaching Computers and the Internet. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), 2001 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. [Peer Reviewed]

    Roby, T., Atkinson, F. (April 2001). The Commingling of Instructional Development Methods: A Practical Approach to Adding Interest and Usefulness to the Product. Design: Connect, Create, Collaborate Conference, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

    Roby, T. (February, 2001). A Themed Learning Approach to Teaching Computers and the Internet. National Middle School Association (NMSA), Urban Conference, Columbus, OH. [Peer Reviewed]

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    Facilitated Learning Communities and Workshops

    Roby, T. (April, 2012). Anatomy of a Fabulous Conference Abstract: Get it Accepted and Make it Inviting. Writing Symposium and Retreat, sponsored by the Association of Black Women in Higher Education, hosted at Pepperdine University. 

    Roby, T. (April, 2012). Writing a Literature Review in 10 Doable Steps:  Get Started, Get Going, and Get it Done. Writing Symposium and Retreat, sponsored by the Association of Black Women in Higher Education, hosted at Pepperdine University. 

    Roby, T. (January, 2012). Dr. Roby's Hollywood Guide to Becoming a Scholar. Presentation and Panel at the Association of Black Women in Higher Education Los Angeles Chapter Graduate Students Workshop.

    Roby, T.  (April 2010 – June 2010).  Learning Community: Content-Related Digital Storytelling (CoRDS) Faculty Learning Community (Facilitator)

    Roby, T. (March 2010 – May 2010).  Learning Community: Carter High School Digital Storytelling Project, “I Am…Expressions of Identity and Inspiration,” Digital Short Stories Created by Seniors at Wilmer Amina Carter High School (Workshop Facilitator, Symposium Organizer)

    Louie-Chee, V., Beran, D., Roby, T. (December 2009 – June 2010).  Learning Community: The Connecting Learning with Technology Faculty Learning Community (CLT-FLC) with teacher Professional Associates (PA) sponsored by the TQE Grant and the Faculty Center for Professional Development (Faculty Co-facilitator)

    Roby, T. (April 2010). Workshop: Enhancing Content with Digital Storytelling hosted by Cal Poly Pomona Faculty Center for Professional Development (Facilitator)

    Roby, T. (April 2009). Brown bag discussion, “Beyond the Basics - Developing Assessment Rubrics” hosted by Cal Poly Pomona Instructional &Information Technology Directive.

    Roby, T. (October 2003 – December 2003). Online Teaching and Learning: A Faculty Development Workshop. Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA.

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    Service

    Service to the University

    2010 – 2011 Academic Year
    2009 – 2010 Academic Year
    2008 – 2009 Academic Year

    Service to the College of Education and Integrative Studies

    2010 – 2011 Academic Year
    2009 – 2010 Academic Year
    2008 – 2009 Academic Year

    Service to the Profession

    2010 – 2011 Academic Year
    2009 – 2010 Academic Year
    2008 – 2009 Academic Year

    Service to the Community

    2010 – 2011 Academic Year
    2009 – 2010 Academic Year
    2008 – 2009 Academic Year
    2007 – 2008 Academic Year

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    Professional Memberships

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    Honors and Awards

    2010 – 2011
    2009 – 2010
    2008 – 2009
    2007 – 2008

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    Summary of Teaching Experience prior to appointment, 1/99 - 9/07

    Learn more about my professional experiences prior to my faculty appointment

    Adjunct Faculty, 3/06 – 3/07
    Educational Multimedia Program and UCI-Cal Poly Pomona Joint EdD Program College of Education and Integrative Studies, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

    Adjunct Faculty, 1/99 – 05/05
    Department of Middle Secondary Education and Instructional Technology (M.S.I.T.), Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

    Instructional Design Lead, 12/05 - 9/07
    Designing Online Learning-Centered Environments (DOLCE) Program, Instructional & Information Technologies, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

    Online Learning Management System Design Consultant, 1/01 - 5/06
    CampusConnex.com, Alpharetta, GA

    Research Faculty/ Functional Lead, 1/03 - 12/05
    Learning Management System Project, Office of Information Technology, The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

    Instructional Technology Support Specialist, 8/01 – 1/03
    Office of Information Technology, The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

    Lead Instructional Designer and Facilitator, 11/99 – 6/00
    Project Success, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

    Instructional Media Multimedia Programmer, 6/97 - 6/98
    Gulliver Ritchie Associates, Norcross, GA

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