EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

·         Ph.D., Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology, Specialization in Educational Technology, College of Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, May 2007.

·         Master of Management Information Systems, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas, May 1993.

·         Master of Science of Education, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, December 1988.

·         Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Psychology, The Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, May 1985.

• CompTia A+ Certification, 2004.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

·         Visiting Associate Professor, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, August 2002 thru Spring 2007.

·         Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, July 2002 to August 2002.

·          Adjunct Faculty, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, Spring 2002. Lecturer III

·         Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, August 1999 to February 2002. Promoted to Associate Professor.

·         Adjunct Faculty, Butler County Community College, Main Campus, El Dorado Kansas, August 1996 to December 1997; Andover Campus, Andover, Kansas, January 1997 to December 1997.

·         Adjunct Faculty, Friends University College of Business, Wichita, Kansas, August 1995 to July 1999.

·         Tutor, Educational Supportive Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, August 1990 to December 1990.

·         Recitation Instructor, School of Education, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, January 1986 to May 1986.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

·         Consultant, Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm, LLC, Wichita, Kansas, June-July 1999.

·         Director of Information Services, Voice Products, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, May 1998 to April 1999.

·         Information Resource Specialist II, The Kansas Corporation Commission, Conservation Division, Wichita, Kansas, September 1997 to May 1998. Director of Information Technology.

·         Information Technology Consultant II, The Kansas Corporation Commission, Conservation Division, Wichita, Kansas, November 1995 to September 1997. Promoted to Director of IT

·         Technical Analyst, Information Services Department, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas, March 1994 to November 1995. Administrative and Academic Computing Departments.

ECT DEPARTMENT CURRICULA EXPERIENCE:

·         ECT 170  Introduction to Information Technology

·         ECT 172  Computer Hardware Components

·         ECT 174  Fundamentals of Electronics

·         ECT 272  Computer Software Components

·         ECT 373  Introduction to Data Communications and Networking

·         ECT 375 Database Applications for Technology I

·         ECT 436 Data Communications Technology.

·         ECT 475 Database Application for Technology II.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

·         College of Technology Representative to ITAC, Information Technology Advisory  Committee.

·         Faculty Sponsor, for annual Tech T.R.E.K. event, Indiana State University.

·         Hands on High Tech Sponsor, Indiana State University.

·         Executive Board Member, Illiana Information Technology Association (IITA).

HONORS:

·         Recipient of the Sister Mary Joseph Pomeroy Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence (Teacher-of-the-Year), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 2001-2002.

Publications:

·         Farha. N. W., & Mitchell, J. L. (in press). Learning object applications & future directions, in Koohang, A, (Ed.), Learning Objects: Applications & Future Directions. Santa Rosa, CA: Informing Science Press.

·         Mitchell, J.L., & Farha, N.W. (in press). Syntax and semantics of learning object metadata, in Koohang, A.. (Ed.), Learning Objects: Standards & Metadata. Santa Rosa, CA: Informing Science Press.

·         McDermott D., Tricker, R., and Farha, N. (1991). “The effects of specialized training in alcohol information for counseling students,” Journal of Drug Education, 21(1) 85-94.

Presentations:

·         Mitchell, J., & Farha, N. "The Future Direction of Learning Objects." Educause Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL, March 13 - 15, 2006.

·         Mtichell, J., Farha, N., & Lytle, L. "Learning Objects, Wikis and Blogs, oh my!" Educause Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL, March 20 - 23, 2005.

AFFILIATIONS:

·         AECT, Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

·         IITA, Illiana Information Technology Association, Executive Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

·         Email: nfarha@isugw.indstate.edu

·         Office: Myers Technology Center TC 301-J

·         Phone: (812) 237-2865       FAX: (812) 237-3397