He remains at the forefront of integrating technology into educational settings, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences, and he actively prioritizes direct student engagement.
MOLINE, IL, May 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cole E. McFarren has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. McFarren has established a distinct reputation as the associate director of academic technology and innovation at the University of Arizona Global Campus, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he remains at the forefront of integrating technology into educational settings, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences, and he actively prioritizes direct student engagement. He previously held the title of teaching and learning innovation project manager, and Mr. McFarren is also proud to persist in contributing to student success as an associate faculty member, demonstrating his commitment to hands-on teaching and staying abreast of classroom technologies and systems.
Mr. McFarren has prospered across a lengthy tenure in academia. He initiated his career at Ashford University, where he collaborated on creating an environment of academic integrity and teaching excellence. From 2010 to 2013, he thrived as a writing instructional specialist manager and progressed through roles such as academic technology administrator from 2014 to 2015 and academic integrity administrator from 2015 to 2016. Mr. McFarren subsequently advanced to manage the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning before transitioning to his first position at the University of Arizona Global Campus as a faculty support and development manager for classroom experience in 2021.
Distinct professional affiliations are integral to Mr. McFarren's profile and include membership in the University Professional and Continuing Education Association; additionally, he is an alumnus of the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning through the Online Learning Consortium. He is also proud to have recently published a blog through Canvas Infrastructure to initiate discussions around the university's proactive approach to synchronous learning. These associations reflect Mr. McFarren's ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in online education.
Exceptional academic achievements further define Mr. McFarren's presence on campus. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication and rhetorical studies with a double major in theatre from Illinois College in 2009 before pursuing a Master of Arts in organizational management from Ashford University, which he completed in 2011.
Mr. McFarren's commitment to community service and cultural enrichment is evident through his involvement as a mentor in the UPlift Program with the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and participation in a number of theatre groups in the Quad Cities area. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family, and he pursues varied hobbies including golf, which help him maintain a healthy balance between work and life. Looking toward the future, Mr. McFarren aims to further advance his career by openly exploring leadership roles that align with his expertise in online learning and innovation.
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