Session Description
The past couple of years have caused education and educators to develop new ways to produce and deliver educational opportunities to students worldwide. One area that may get overlooked for universities is how students can complete internships during a pandemic. In this presentation, we will share an option that Purdue University Global has developed, where students can complete a virtual internship at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in the school of Information Technology.
Presenter(s)
Glen Jenewein
Purdue University Global
Glen Jenewein is the director of undergraduate internships for the School of Business and Information Technology at Purdue Global. In his classes, he focuses on ways to use new technology to enhance the student learning experience. Jenewein has worked as a professor in the technology field for over 20 years, including as the director of distance learning at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He was also a full-time professor at Portland Community College, where he taught in the computer information systems program and served as the chair of the department. Before his academic career, Jenewein spent 8 years in the U.S. Navy as a communications officer and was instrumental in establishing communications from South Pole, Antarctica to Paramus, New Jersey, for the National Science Foundation.
Education: PhD, Oregon State University (in progress); MSIT, Western Oregon University; BS, University of Nevada
Research Interests: Convergence and impact of video elements in the online learning environment
Marjorie Furay
Purdue University Global
Marjorie Furay is a co-founder of 1mpact IT and is perfectly fitted for a leadership role with 30-years in both Business and IT. A previous firm owner in website/graphic design with PC build and repair, along with Certifications in Project Management and Business Planning, degrees in Business and Information Systems Management (SCL/MCL), and a master’s degree in IT and Information Systems makes her a perfect leader for 1mpact IT. She is the Vice President consultant/advisor for the PGIP-Tech IT internship for seven-years and a Full-time Adjunct Instructor with Purdue University Global School of Business and IT department.