Susan Wegmann

Strategic Executive Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possesses strong leadership, financial management, and strategic planning skills crucial for driving organizational success. Increased student enrollments 30%-50% in two positions. Excels in college teaching and professional development, communication, problem-solving, and team motivation, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute to and grow within a forward-thinking organization.

Wegmann, S. (2024). Selected as Keynote SIU Women’s Conference. The Power of AI, Sept. 20, 2024.

Wegmann, S. (2022). Selected for Higher Education Innovation Leadership Series certification.

Wegmann, S. (2021) Named SACSCOC Liaison for UMHB.

Wegmann, S. (2021) Invited by CBE Network to Coach two institutions as they develop CBE programs.

Wegmann, S. and the Center for Digital Learning (2020) Outstanding Service Award given by the Faculty Council for work done to assist with transition to emergency online teaching Spring 2020.

Wegmann, S. (2019) Selected to participate in the International Emerging Leaders Online Learning (IELOL) initiative, Online Learning Consortium.

Wegmann, S. (2015) Named SACSCOC Liaison for The Baptist College of Florida

Thompson, K., & Wegmann, S. (April 23, 2012). Best in Track: Research: Perfecting Interaction in Blended Courses through Discourse Analysis. Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference (now OLC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Wegmann, S. (2011). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, UCF Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

Wegmann, S. (2009). Excellence in Online Teaching Sloan Consortium, 2009 Sloan-C Annual Conference. Highlighted for Digital Storytelling and SoTL reflective teaching practices

Wegmann, S. (2008) Content Area Digital Stories 2008 Sloan-C Effective

Online Practice Awards. Sloan-C Annual Conference (now OLC).

Bercaw, L., & Wegmann, S. (2003) Literature Discussions, Participant Stance, and the Discussion Filter. American Reading Forum, 2003. Available online: http://www.americanreadingforum.org/03_yearbook/html/Bercaw.htm Wegmann, S. (March 2020). Faculty Focus. OLC Ideate 2020 Conference. Virtual Conference sponsored by OLC. Wegmann, S., Boughner, M., & Graham, T. (2019). Providing a Space for Faculty to Develop and Collaborate in CBE Program Life. Proceedings for the CBExchange Conference, Palm Springs, CA. Wegmann, S., Crawford, A., Lee, F., Manning, M., & McLaurin, R. (2019). More than Sitting on their Hands: How to Engage Faculty and Staff while Enriching CBE Programs. Proceedings for the FastTrack to Success Conference, Austin, TX. Wegmann, S. (2018). Examining Interaction in Blended Courses: SCOPe Of Analysis. Proceedings for the Online Learning Consortium Conference, Orlando, FL.

Books and Chapters (refereed)

Wegmann, S., & Swindell, G. (in progress). Creating a microcredential course. In Sage Handbook of online education in higher education. Sage Publishing Company.

Denoyelles, A., & Wegmann, S. (2023). Facilitating Online Discussions. In Sage Handbook on online learning. Sage Publishing Company.

Wegmann, S., & Thompson, K. (2013). SCOPe-ing out Interactions in Blended Learning Environments. In A. Picciano, C. Dzuiban, & C. R. Graham (Eds). Blended Learning Research Perspectives, Vol. 2. NY: Taylor & Francis.

Wegmann, S.(2009) Interactions Online. In Rogers, P., Berg, G., Boettcher, J., Howard, C., Justice, L., and Schenk, K. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Distance and Online Learning. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. Retrieved March 2, 2009: http://www.igi-global.com/downloads/pdf/Rogers1259.pdf.

Wegmann, S.(2009). “Cross Talk” Online: A Case Study of One Successful Student’s Online Interactions. In B. Olaniran (Ed.) Cases on Successful E-Learning Practices in the Developed and Developing World: Methods for the Global Information Economy.Hershey, PA: IGI .

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2007) Can you hear us now? Stances toward interaction and rapport. In Y. Inoue (Ed.), Online Education for Lifelong Learning. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.

Wegmann, S. (2007).Engaging the Mind through the Fingers: An Analysis of Online Interaction and Stance, In Falk-Ross, S., Foote, R., Linder, P., Sampson, C., and Szabo, S. 2006 CRA Yearbook Volume 28.

Professional Journal Articles (refereed)

International

McCauley, J., & Wegmann, S. (in progress). Designing thoughtful online discussions: Why Some Students Are Still Left Behind. Journal of Interactive Online Learning.

Wegmann, S. (2020) Gallery Walk. Journal for Faculty Development, 34(3). Magna Publications: Madison, WI.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2014). Investigating Asynchronous Online Communication: A Connected Stance Revealed. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 18. 97-114.

Puig, E., & Wegmann, S. (2011). The Morgridge International Reading Center/ University of Central Florida: Leverage for third millennium educators and students. Journal of Reading Education.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2009). Going Fully Online: Reflections on Creating an Engaging Environment for Online Learning. International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Wegmann, S. (2008). Tech Savvy Teachers’ stance and the heart of learning: Turning cold technology into a warm embrace. Micronesian Educator, 12. 1-10.

Higgins, B., Miller, M., & Wegmann, S. J.(2006). Teaching to the test. . . not!: Balancing best practice and testing requirements in writing. The Reading Teacher, 60(4).310-319.

National

Wegmann, S. (2021). Editorial: Making the Most of Online Discussion Boards. Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR). Retrieved from: https://topr.online.ucf.edu/2021/08/13/making-the-most-of-online-discussion-boards/

Wegmann, S. (2006). Dilemma in online teaching: Researching Teachers’ stance. Association of Teacher Educators Yearbook, 2006.

Wegmann, S. (2005). Stance and Theories in Teaching. Florida Reading Quarterly, 15, 8-15.

Wegmann, S., Adams, P., Higgins, B., Miller M., Price D.,& Swicegood, P. (2005). Perceptions of Efficacy as Factors in Attracting and Retaining New Teachers. Academic Exchange Quarterly. p. 235-340.

Conference Proceedings, and Resource Manuals (refereed)

International

Wegmann, S. (2011). Hearing a Chorus of Nods: A Connected Stance in Online Asynchronous Communication. In M. Koehler and P. Mishra (Eds.). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 110). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2010). Investigating Asynchronous Online Communication: A Connected Stance Revealed. Proceedings for the Sloan Consortium Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2009). Building a Connected Stance: Motivation and Engagement in Asynchronous Discussion Boards. Proceedings for the Sloan Consortium, 2009. Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S. & McCauley, J. (2008). Shouting through the fingertips: Computer-mediated discourse in an asynchronous environment. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 805-808). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available at: http://editlib.org/p/27270

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2007). Harmony in Community: Analyzing the Interactions of students in online courses. In R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, and D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (pp. 2869-2874). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available at: http://editlib.org/p/25039

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (2006). Stances to Facilitate Online Interaction and Rapport. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 592-595). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available at: http://editlib.org/p/22105

Wegmann, S. (2006).  Dilemma in online teaching: Researching Teachers’ stance. Association of Teacher Educators online SIG. Available at: www.ate.org

Wegmann, S., & Bercaw, L. (2002) Does Prayer Work? Educational Supplement to Health in Education, 2nd Ed.

Selected Papers Presented at Professional Conferences (refereed)
Wegmann, S. , Crawford, A., Lee, F., Manning, M., & McLaurin, R. (2019). More than Sitting on their Hands: How to Engage Faculty and Staff while Enriching CBE Programs. Proceedings for the FastTrack to Success Conference, Austin, TX.

International Conferences

Wegmann, S., Engstrom, C., & Benedict, P. (April 14, 2024). Invited and Featured Session: Collaborating on Higher Ground: AI’s Role in Elevating Institutional Partnerships and Outcomes. Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference (HLC), Chicago, IL.

Wegmann, S., Graham, T., & Wheeler, G. (Nov.11, 2021) Featured Session: Telling their Stories: Facilitating CBE Adult Learners in Curricula Development, Academic Coaching, and Financial Aid. Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN) Conference, Austin, TX.

Wegmann, S., Swindell, G., Miller, E;., Jean, G. (Nov. 10 2021) Student Engagement and RSI in CBE Programs: Four Institutions Reveal the Secret Sauce. Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN) Conference, Austin, TX.

Wegmann, S., & Deggs, D. (Nov. 10, 2021). Strategic Leadership of Existing and Inherited CBE Programs: Perspectives from Smaller and Larger Institutions. Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN) Conference, Austin, TX.

Wegmann, S., Graham, T., Boughner, M., & Wheeler, G. (Feb. 25, 2021) Multiple Perspectives of a Thriving CBE program, Institute for Competency-Based Education, virtual.

Thompson, K. and Wegmann, S. (October 10, 2012). A comparison of interaction patterns in student blogging: Instructor-chosen vs. student-chosen topics. Presentation at Sloan ALN Conference, Orlando, FL. From http://ofcoursesonline.com/?p=269

Puig, E., Robinson, S., & Wegmann, S.(May 2, 2012).  Professional learning and leadership: An international resource for the art, craft, and science of disciplinary literacy acquisition and instruction. International Reading Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Thompson, K., & Wegmann, S. (April 23, 2012). Perfecting Interaction in Blended Courses Through Discourse Analysis. Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Winner, Best in Track.

Thompson, K., & Wegmann, S. (November 9, 2011). Is Student Blogging a Suitable Alternative to Online Discussions? A Connected Stance Applied. Sloan Consortium Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Cavanagh, T., & Wegmann, S. (November 9, 2011). Tales From the Winner's Circle: Award-winning Online Faculty Discuss the Secrets of Their Success. Sloan Consortium Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S. (March 8, 2011). Hearing a Chorus of Nods: A Connected Stance in Online Asynchronous Communication. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Nashville, TN.

Invited Keynote. Wegmann, S. (November 18, 2010). Disciplinary Literacy: Another Name for Teaching Texts. Council of Online Literacy Educators.

Wegmann, S. (November 15, 2010). Hearing the Chorus of Nods: Interactions in an Online Class. Presentation at Global Education Conference. Recording available at: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/recording/playback/link/table/dropin?sid=gec2010&suid=D.6584BB642093DD3465C191457F5491

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (November 5, 2010). Investigating Asynchronous Online Communication: A Connected Stance Revealed. Sloan Consortium Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., & Puig, E. (July 16, 2010). Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A place for Global Exchange in collaboration, communication, and promising practices in literacy. World Congress on Reading, Auckland, New Zealand.

Wegmann, S. & , Robinson (May 13, 2009). Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A place for Global Exchange in collaboration, communication, and promising practices in literacy. International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Invited presentation: Wegmann, S. & McCauley, J. (2009). Optimum Structure in

Asynchronous Discussion Boards. Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, 2009. Purdue University.

Invited presentation: Wegmann, S. (2007). Tech Savvy Teachers: Turning Cold Technology into a Warm Embrace. Keynote speech, joint International Reading Association Regional Conference/University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam.

Wegmann, S. (October 29, 2009). Research Poster: Digital Storytelling in Disciplinary Classes: Permission to Tell Stories in Middle and High School Classes. Sloan Consortium (Sloan C) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (October 29, 2009). Building a Connected Stance: Motivation and Engagement in Asynchronous Discussion Boards. Sloan Consortium (Sloan C) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., Robinson, S., Williams, R., & Jefferson, A. (May 13, 2009). Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A place for Global Exchange in collaboration, communication, and promising practices in literacy. International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

Wegmann, S., Bedenbaugh, L., & Puig, E. (December, 4, 2008) Listening to the Coaches’ Voices: Reading Coaches respond to questions about their role and effectiveness in impacting student literacy, National Reading Conference (NRC) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., & Bercaw, L. (November 22, 2008) Literature Discussions: Supporting Authentic Participation and Shifting our thinking: Creating Rich Online Discussions, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Wegmann, S. (November 7, 2008) How much is too much?: Analysis of Structure in Asynchronous Discussion Boards, Sloan-C Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S., Miller, M., Kelley, M., & Claussen-Grace. (May 4, 2008) Digital Storytelling and Content Area Literacy, International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

National Conferences

Wegmann, S., & Benedict, P. (Aug. 7, 2024). Collaborating on Higher Ground: AI's Role in Elevating Institutional Partnerships and Outcomes. Association of Continuing and Higher Education Summer Series.

Engstrom, C., Wegmann, S.,& Benedict, P. (September 2023). The Ultimate Mashup: AI and Common Course Assignments. Teaching and Learning with AI Conference. Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S, & McCauley, J. (Sept. 25, 2020). Engaging Online Discussions: Beyond a Prompt and Reply to 3 Peers. Digital Education Summit.

Wegmann, S. (2016). Designing and Implementing an Assessment System in a Small College. LiveText Assessment Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wegmann, S. (2015). Shouting Through their Fingertips: One Model to Evaluate Online Learner Engagement. JAM: Jenzabar’s Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Wegmann, S. (2015). Developing and Implementing an Assessment System: Multiple Levels – Multiple needs – Multiple stakeholders. LiveText Assessment Conference, Nashville, TN. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.1.4170.7927

Wegmann, S. (2013). Vocabulary Digital Storytelling in Content Area Classrooms. Florida STEM Teacher Induction and Professional Support (TIPS) ePosium Poster. Retrieved from: http://education.ufl.edu/conference/e-poster-gallery-walk/

Wegmann, S., Robinson, S., & Williams, R. (2009). Partnerships and collaboration through the Morgridge International Reading Center. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley, J. (December 6, 2007) A Connected Stance via Keyboard: Analyzing Computer-mediated Discourse.  American Reading Forum (ARF), Sanibel Island, FL.

Wegmann, S., & McCauley (November 6, 2007) Literacy in the interaction: An analysis of one online Master’s reading Course. National Reading Conference (NRC), Austin, TX.

McCauley, J., & Wegmann, S. (November 9, 2006) Asynchronous Environments Across the Age Span. Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Networks, Orlando, FL

Wegmann, S. (March 21, 2006) Stances to facilitate online interaction and rapport. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) annual conference, Orlando, FL

McCauley, J., & Wegmann, S. (February 20, 2006) Dilemma in online teaching: Researching Teachers’ Stance.  Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) annual

conference, Atlanta, GA

Wegmann, S., Robbins, M., Price, D., & Miller, M. (November 4, 2005) Can you hear

me now?: Analysis of interaction and Rapport Online. College Reading

Association (CRA) annual conference, Savannah, GA

Wegmann, S., Adams, P., Higgins, B., Miller M., Price D.,& Swicegood, P. (October

31, 2004) Characteristics and Qualities of Teachers Who Stay in the Profession.

College Reading Association (CRA) annual conference, Corpus Christi, TX

Bercaw, L., & Wegmann, S. (December 9, 2002) Literature Discussions, Participant

Stance, and Discussion Filter.American Reading Forum (ARF) annual conference, Sanibel Island, FL

Regional Conferences

Invited Keynote Presentation: Wegmann, S. (February 23, 2013). Literacy Matters: Five Things Every Teacher Needs. Joan Prouty Young Child Winter Conference. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.

Invited presentation: Wegmann, S. (2009). Virtual Teaching and Learning: Possibilities and Challenges. East Central Regional Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE) Member of panel discussion.

Wegmann, S., Miller, M., Kelley, M., & Claussen-Grace (October 18, 2007) Finding the Story

in the words: Using Digital Storytelling to teach Vocabulary. Western Regional International Reading Association conference, Billings, Montana.

State Conferences

Engstron, C., & Wegmann, S. (Nov. 8, 2024). Using AI to develop Pedagogy, Policy, Procedures. Towards Online Excellence: Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium. [Co-creator of the COLO group and conference]. IL COLO Collaborative.

Wegmann, S. (April 5, 2012). Shouting Through the Fingertips: Online Asynchronous Discussions. Teaching and Training Guild of the American Society of Training and Development, Student Chapter, University of Akron. Akron, Ohio.

Wegmann, S. (October 9, 2011). Digital Storytelling at the MIRC: Digital Ways to Invigorate Stories. Florida Association of Teacher Educator (FATE) Annual Conference, St. Pete, FL.

Wegmann, S. (October 9, 2009). Permission to Tell Stories: Digital Ways to Invigorate Stories using Digital Storytelling, Glogging, and more. Florida Association of Teacher Educator (FATE) Annual Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

Wegmann, S., & Bedenbaugh, L. (September 9, 2008). What do coaches say about their roles? Florida Reading Association (FRA) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S. (September 7, 2007). Teachers’ stance and online interactions. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wegmann, S. (September 28, 2007) Avoiding Discord in the Online Discourse. Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE), Orlando, FL

Wegmann, S. (October 21, 2006) Engaging the mind through the fingers: Teachers’ Stance and online interaction in content areas. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL

Wegmann, S. (September 29, 2006) Asynchronous Environments in Content Area Literacy. Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE) annual conference, Orlando, FL

Local Conferences and Meetings

Wegmann, S. (Aug. 14, 2024). Towards Mastering Online Teaching – Strategies, Technology, and Open Discussion. SIU Spark Week Faculty Development. Center for Teaching Excellence.

Wegmann, S., & Engstrom, C. (2023-2024). Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning workshop series, College faculty groups, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Invited Presentation: Wegmann, S. (2017). Examining Interaction in Blended Courses: SCOPe of Analysis. Faculty Group, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.

Invited Presentation: Wegmann, S. (2015-2016). Reading Beyond the Script: Engaging Reading Practices for Paraprofessionals. Bay County, FL Para-Professional Educator’s Meetings, October, November, February, April. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1025.0649

Invited Presentation: Wegmann, S. (2009). Confessions of a Teacher Keynote Speaker, Kappa Delta Pi Initiation Ceremony, April 4, 2009.

Price, D., & Wegmann, S. (May 20, 2005) Results of Analysis of Parent, Teacher, and Student survey of Reading Recovery practices in Conroe, Texas. District Meeting, Conroe, TX

• Actively involved in volunteer activities (local, national, and international) providing food distribution, professional development, and community building.
• Skilled communicator, musician, and quilter