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JERALD "JAY" LYNN COFIELD, Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Department
of Communication Arts
The University
of Montevallo
Station 6625, Montevallo, AL 35115
(205)
665-6624
E-mail:
cofieldj@montevallo.edu
3328
38th Street East, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
(205) 556-1744
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy, 2001
Major: Instructional Leadership
Cognate Area: Instructional Technology
Dissertation: "The Effectiveness of Streaming Video in Web-based Instruction"
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Arts, 1997
Major: Broadcasting
The University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama
Bachelor of Arts in New College, 1991
Depth Study: Instructional Television Production
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Arts August 1999-Present
College of Fine Arts, The University of Montevallo
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2000-August 2001
College of Education, The University of Alabama
Adjunct Instructor August 1997-May 1998
College of Fine Arts, The University of Montevallo
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Cofield, J. (2002). An Assessment of Streaming Video in Web-Based Instruction. Paper presentation at the Mid-South Educational Research Association annual meeting. November 6-8, 2002. Chattanooga, Tennessee
Cofield, J. (2002). Creating Streaming Video Clips for Online Instruction. Seminar at the University of Alabama Division of Distance Education. September 18, 2002. Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Cofield, J. (2002). Creating Streaming Video Clips for Web-based Instruction. Paper presented at the Alabama Educational Technology Conference 2002. July 8-10, 2002. Birmingham, Alabama
Cofield, J. (2001). The effectiveness of streaming video in Web-based instruction. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Rice, M., Wright, V., Stokes, S., Cofield, J., and Wilson, E. (2000). Conducting survey research via the Internet. Poster Presentation. Mid-South Educational Research Association annual meeting, November 15-17, 2000. Bowling Green, Kentucky.
SERVICE
Academic
Act as Webmaster for the University of Montevallo Department of Communication Arts. Assist faculty in developing course Web pages. Serve on University-wide Web-based instruction task force. Assist University Webmaster with testing and evaluation of the University’s Campus Pipeline Internet Portal. Created, administered and analyzed a Web-based survey on the University community’s attitudes towards Web-based instruction during the summer semesters, 2000. Assisted the Chair of the Department of Communication Arts with a Web-based survey concerning attendance at College of Fine Arts functions during the spring semester of 2001. Assisted Department of Communication Arts faculty with implementing Microsoft PowerPoint in instruction. Directed videotaping and cablecast of Commencement exercises. Directed videotaping of the University’s homecoming competition in February 2000. Created Web-based videotape editing tutorial for use in the television production courses. Taught Communication Arts faculty to edit videotape for use in classroom instruction. Edited a public service commercial for a College of Education graduate program in Bibb County, Alabama. Provided technical assistance to a College of Education graduate class in the use of the Division of Mass Communication’s television production facilities. Assisted the Director of Broadcasting with a workshop in the basic use of video camcorders. Assisted Montevallo and Jemison police departments with enhancement and analysis of audio and video evidence tapes. Member of Department of Communication Arts Scholarship Committee. Chair of Campus Pipeline Advisory Committee.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Arts August 1999-Present
College of Fine Arts, The University of Montevallo
· Teach television production courses
· Act as Webmaster for the Department of Communication Arts
Private Consultant November 1997-Present
· Advise Alabama State University on matters pertaining to the creation of a distance learning program.
· Consult with Bishop State Community College about the creation and operation of a distance learning program in the Mobile, Alabama geographic area.
· Design and specify equipment and physical renovations necessary for two distance education classrooms at Alabama State University.
Assistant Director, The Division of Distance Education May 1997-July 1999
College of Continuing Studies, The University of Alabama
· Oversee all distance learning facilities for the Division of Distance Education, including seven video classrooms, one satellite earth station, three VTEL videoconferencing systems, one Mobile Distance Learning Classroom, one TV production studio, one FAST Video Machine non-linear editing system, and three electronic field production systems.
· Assist the Director of Distance Education with administrative issues as needed.
· Oversee the operation of the QUEST videotape-based distance learning program.
· Research and implement technologies and methods for Internet-based courses, including hardware and software strategies for production and delivery of online courses.
· Produce all promotional videos, commercial spots, and training tapes as needed.
· Design, specify, and oversee installation of equipment and necessary physical renovations for new Distance Education facilities.
College of Fine Arts, The University of Montevallo
· Instructor for MC 493 Sports Production. Emphasis was on producing games as professionally as possible.
Media Center Supervisor, The Division of Distance Education February 1995 to May 1997
College of Continuing Studies, The University of Alabama
· Manage all new and existing telecommunications facilities for the College of Continuing Studies.
· Supervise, schedule and train two full-time technicians, two part-time technicians, and all student video technicians.
· Produce, direct, edit, create graphics for all promotional tapes, commercial spots, and training tapes as needed.
· Research and implement new technologies including Internet and World Wide Web Home Page for the Division of Distance Education.
Media Technician, The Office of Educational Telecommunications August 1991 to January 1995
College of Continuing Studies, The University of Alabama
· Operated all video production equipment for the taping of all QUEST classes.
· Operated and maintained the University's IITS classrooms (IITS is a compressed video distance education program).
· Designed layout, specified equipment and supervised installation of five QUEST video classrooms, one production studio, one satellite earth station, and one A/V production room for the University.
· Assisted faculty in preparing visuals and videotapes for use in the QUEST and IITS classrooms.
· Supervised and trained student production staff.
· Shot and edited promotional videotape as needed.
Production Supervisor December 1990 to March 1991
Comcast Cablevision, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
· Designed layout and assisted in installation of production equipment.
· Built commercial insertion reels as needed.
· Shot and edited commercials for insertion on cable networks.
· Supervised and trained student production staff.
Assistant to the Coordinator for Instructional Television January 1990 to December 1990
University Television Services, The University of Alabama
· Edited all video roll-in material for satellite programs and contract projects.
· Assisted in designing layout and installation of studio equipment.
· Monitored and scheduled student production staff and trained new production staff members.
· Directed video location shoots for satellite programs.
· Designed sets and lighting for program production.
Playback Engineer September 1989 to August 1990
University Television Services, The University of Alabama
· Operated 1" VTR's for playback of UTS programs on Alabama Public Television.
· Operated UTS equipment for time coding and tape dubbing.
Production Staff August 1989 to December 1989
University Television Services, The University of Alabama
· Completed UTS crew training program.
· Operated all production equipment in distance learning studio.
· Operated satellite uplink equipment.
Production Crew May 1988 to June 1989
Auvid Productions, Huntsville, Alabama
· Operated 3/4" video cameras for filming U.S. Space Camp activities.
· Edited U.S. Space Camp raw footage to produce master tapes.
· Assisted in setting up equipment and taping weddings and other productions.
References Available Upon Request