Chad M. Cross
Education
B.A in Political Science - Western Illinois University, 1998
M.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics - Eastern Illinois University, 2006
M.S in Technology with a concentration in Computer Technology - Eastern Illinois University, 2008
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Technology - Eastern Illinois University, 2008
Areas of study in Technology include:
* Data communications and networking technology
* Multimedia and web technology
* Management of computer technology
* Applications of computer technology
* Web design and development
* Total quality management
* Economic evaluation of projects
* Leadership
* Global technology
* Biometric security technology
* Advanced database technology
* Database security and reliability
* PHP/Oracle Development
Other Technology Education: Non-Credit Courses/Professional Development
Certificate of Completion for CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep - Eastern Illinois University, 2007
TecNet Certification Level I - Eastern Illinois University, 2007
Degree Audit Encoding Training Web Course - Red Lantern/Miami University - Ohio, 2008
Online Course Development Institute - Eastern Illinois University, 2010
Certificate of Completion in 'Online Learning' - Eastern Illinois University, 2010
Computer Skills and Experience with:
* Windows Proficient
* Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash (Web Design)
* Experience with - JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and HTML (Web Design)
* FTP/SFTP (Web Publishing)
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access)
* SnagIt (Web Capture)
* Camtasia (Video Editing)
* Ethernet Networks
* Adobe Photoshop (Photo Editing)
* Adobe Acrobat Professional (PDF Creation)
* SPSS (Statistical Analysis)
* Oracle (Database)
* Banner (University SQL Database)
* SQL in Oracle and Access
* DARwin/u.achieve/u.select (University Online Degree Audits)
* Omni Update (Web Content Management System)
* WebCT (Online Course Development and Instruction)
Experience
Instructor - School of Continuing Education/Department of Political Science -
Eastern Illinois University, Fall 2010 and Summer 2011
Course: PLS 2253G - Introduction to International Relations
Program Coordinator - Eastern Illinois University, 2007 to 2012
Responsibilities: The EIU4 Program, C.A.N. and C.O.R.E. Committees, Online Degree Audit Encoding (DARS), Website Design and Maintenance, MS Access Database Design and Management
Graduate Assistant – The Graduate School, Eastern Illinois University, 2006
Graduate Assistant – Department of Political Science, Eastern Illinois University, 2005
Student Supervisor – Panther Catering, Eastern Illinois University, 2005
Computer Lab Attendant – Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, 2004
Activities and Awards
Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honor Society
Graduate Student Advisory Council - Department of Technology Representative and GSAC Webmaster
National Association of Graduate and Professional Students - EIU Representative at the 2006 National Conference.
"Excellence in the Use of Technology" for service in the support of the academic mission at Eastern Illinois University 2007
Publications
Cross, C (2006) [Review of: Economy, Culture and Civil War in Sri Lanka]. Journal of Conflict Studies. 26 (1).