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Ted Murcray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of the Teaching and Learning Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ted serves as the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, which provides training and support for faculty at California Baptist University. When not working with faculty, he teaches in the School of Education credential programs preparing teachers and administrators for K-12 schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kenneth Nehrbass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of <\/em>Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ken helps professors with academic assessment, and teaches in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. As an ordained pastor and Bible translation consultant, he often writes on the integration of faith and learning, and on missions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Shields<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Director of the Teaching and Learning Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert serves as Assistant Director of the Teaching and Learning Center. In this role, he prepares faculty to teach online and to use technology effectively. Robert also serves as Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology and faculty advisor for the CBU student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Prior to his faculty role, Robert served as Online Learning Systems Administrator, where he managed and supported the university’s learning management system. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in higher education. Robert earned his doctorate in educational leadership from California State University, Fullerton. He is married with four children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gary Lopatynski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructional Designer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having graduated from CSUSB in 2017 Summa Cum Laude with a focus on English Literature, I knew from the beginning of my collegiate journey that higher education was my true passion. Having initially resigned myself to teach at the secondary level for perceived job security, spending time pursuing my master\u2019s degree in Instructional Design and Technology, I realized that I could never let go of that dream. Having the opportunity to work for CSUSB at the onset of COVID-19 to assist the university\u2019s instructional design team in technology assistance and course design, I knew collaborating with faculty to design and improve collegiate courses to enhance student outcomes was my true calling. Having worked with the designers and also being appointed to assist in the design of an adaptive learning system through a multi-institutional team, ADAPT, I was able to bring these experiences to CBU. I feel empowered and blessed to be able to do what I love every day, collaborating and empowering faculty to design amazing coursework that engages students and ensures their ability to live their purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brianna Marquez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Student Worker\/JFAP Copyeditor & Typesetter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brianna Marquez is a graduate of California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) with a BA in English and Organizational Communication. She is currently pursuing an MA in English with a Literature Concentration at California Baptist University. Brianna serves as a Graduate Student Worker at CBU’s Teaching and Learning Center, where she contributes to faculty support and instructional resources. In addition, she holds the position of Adjunct English Professor, where she designs and delivers courses that foster critical thinking and writing skills. Brianna also serves as the Copyeditor and Typesetter for the Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession<\/em>, where she applies her expertise in editing and publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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