Velda Arnaud

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Hello. I am Velda Arnaud, and I teach business and leadership courses.

Velda Arnaud's Bio:

Velda Arnaud's Experience:

• Phi Theta Kappa Advisor at Lane Community College

  September 2005 - January 2011

  Advise and work with chapter members. The Sigma Zeta chapter has been the most distinguished chapter in the Rocky Mountain-Cascade region from 2007 through 2010. Internationally, Sigma Zeta was a Distinguished Chapter, which put the chapter in the Top 25 during 2008 and 2009; in 2007 and 2010, the chapter was in the top 100.

• Adjunct Instructor at Pacific University, Eugene Campus

  February 2008 - June 2008

  Taught Special Methods in Business for one semester.

• Adjunct Instructor of Business at University of Oregon

  January 2008 - June 2008

  Taught two lecture sections of Managing Business Information (Microsoft Excel and Access) during winter term for the Lundquist College of Business. Developed and taught the College's first online class, Managing Business Information, during spring term.

• Adult Leader at Boy Scouts of America

  September 1998 - June 2008

  Scoutmaster, Troop 179; Committee Chair, Troop 179, Troop 216, Pack 84; Dean, College of Commissioner Science, Oregon Trail Council; Roundtable Commissioner, Cascade District; Cub Scout Day Camp Director, Cascade District; and Venture Crew Assistant Advisor, Crew 179

• Dean of College of Commissioner Science at Boy Scouts of America

  2004 - 2007

  Lead annual council-wide trainings for the districts' commissioners.

• Roundtable Commissioner at Boy Scouts of America

  2000 - 2006

  Worked with other roundtable commissioners to provide a monthly training program for leaders in the Cascade District.

• Associate Program Director, General Education at Pioneer Pacific College

  August 2002 - March 2004

  Oversaw the general education department and business software courses. Evaluated and updated curriculum, including selection of textbooks. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated full- and part-time instructors. Implemented a peer tutoring network for math, medical assisting, and accounting. Organized and advised local Phi Beta Lambda chapter.

• Adjunct Instructor at Lane Community College

  January 1999 - June 2002

  Taught and developed curriculum for online and traditional courses.

• Educational Assistant at Springfield Public Schools

  November 1998 - July 2000

  Worked with fourth and fifth grade students on writing and math to help them meet the state benchmarks. Edited, organized, and indexed teacher resources.

• Delivery Systems Coordinator at University of Oregon, Oregon Career Information System

  May 1986 - June 1997

  Managed the unit that built, distributed, and supported CIS' software programs. Provided instruction on software programs; gave presentations. Wrote and edited technical manuals. Supervised staff and students. Established and monitored time lines for data collection and analysis, software and product development, and product dissemination. Coordinated tasks to meet deadlines. Developed and monitored budgets. Provided hardware, software, and network support.

• Receptionist at University of Oregon

  January 1985 - January 1986

  Provided general reception duties such as answering telephones, greeting visitors, routing incoming and outgoing mail, and assisting as needed.

• Graduate Teaching Fellow at University of Oregon

  January 1984 - March 1984

  Taught first year German course.

• Tutor at University of Oregon

  January 1983 - January 1984

  Tutored student athletes in all of their studies.

• International Liaison at Universitat Tubingen

  January 1982 - January 1983

  Worked with the coordinator who resided at another campus to assist the local American exchange students (about 20) with their needs.

• Animal Control Secretary and Veterans Office Secretary at Coos County Courthouse

  January 1979 - January 1980

  Provided general secretarial work for both departments.

• Math Laboratory Assistant, Mainframe Computer Operator, and Math Tutor at Southwestern Oregon Community College

  January 1979 - January 1980

  Helped students with their coursework.

• Financial Analyst Secretary at Coos County Courthouse

  January 1976 - January 1978

  Processed all financial and personnel paperwork for the county. Also assisted with the commissioners' work whenever necessary. Was the budget secretary during the annual budgeting process.

• Instructor at Lane Community College

  April 2004

  Teach and develop curriculum for online courses, traditional classes, and leadership workshops. Develop marketing materials and maintain bulletin boards for Phi Theta Kappa. Represent the college as a guest speaker, at career fairs, and during high school visitations. Maintain chapter's Phi Theta Kappa web sites. Support department faculty with software and learning management systems. Short-term appointments as Business Department College Now Liaison, Career Pathways Coordinator, Grant Writer (Workforce Development), and Office Support Specialist (Instruction & Student Services).

• Writer at Self-employed

  January 1997

  Wanted: Crime in California. Historical Value of Wanted Ephemera, Early 20th Century (Price Guide included) (2007) and Wanted: The Eyes Have It.

• Rocky Mountain Cascade Regional Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa

  May 2009

  Coordinate regional activities and conferences with a regional officer team for 25 chapters in Oregon, Southern Idaho, and Utah.

Velda Arnaud's Education:

• Walden University

  2010 – 2013
  PhD

• University of Oregon

  1989 – 1991
  Master of Arts
  Concentration: Education, Instructional Technology

• University of Oregon

  1980 – 1983
  Bachelor of Arts
  Concentration: Mathematics, German

• Southwestern Oregon Community College

  1978 – 1980
  Concentration: Accounting, Mathematics

• Lane Community College

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