LSBE Technology Program

LSBE Technology Program Staff (Fall 2005)

Donald A. Krueger, Technology Program Director

Don Krueger's role focuses on all aspects of technology integration within LSBE, particularly the strategic direction of the school. Specific activities of the Technology Program Director include:

• Providing leadership on technology issues,
• Negotiating with vendors,
• Engaging in teaching and learning activities,
• Providing the necessary support,
• Writing and consulting on grants,
• Coordinating efforts between LSBE and ITSS,
• Overseeing the LSBE website, and
• Providing advice and moral support to all members of the community on their technological endeavors.

Vickie Almquist-Minko, Executive Administrative Specialist

Vickie's role focuses on assisting Technology Director with set-up and daily operations of the program including:

• Coordinating the Student Loaner Laptop program - check-outs, returns, and systems maintenance checks when laptops are returned.
• Ordering computers and equipment for the school and the Technology program, accounts payable.
• Monitoring and assisting in the purchase and payment of approved Technology Grants proposals.
• Assisting with making travel and conference arrangements, scheduling rooms and catering service for lectures and special events.
• Preparing travel and expense reimbursement forms; accounts payable.
• Coordinating work orders with Facilities Management and ITSS for Lab work, computer upgrades and repairs and for security issues; coordinate outside vendor jobs.

Internship Opportunities

Apply for an internship

Several students are hired each semester to assist in activities associated with the technology program. Currently, all positions for Fall 2005 have been filled. However, applications for Summer/Fall/Spring 2006 are being accepted. A work-study financial aid grant from the university is desirable, but not necessary.

The ideal candidate will have good customer service orientation, be a self-starter, and be dependable. You will work with faculty and staff, and assist Technology Program Director in the maintenance of LSBE computer systems and the transportation of systems from the business school to ITSS Computer Maintenance facility (187 MWAH).

Projects could include:

• Running diagnostic software
• Developing online databases
• Developing and updating LSBE program and faculty Web sites
• Installing software and software fixes
• Performing light repairs on hardware
• Researching and testing emerging technologies
• Maintaining the LSBE system inventory database

Curiosity and interest in technology is needed. Some knowledge of the basic applications used at UMD is desirable, e.g., Microsoft Word Operating Systems (2000 and XP) and Microsoft Office Products. Knowledge of any of the following is desirable, but not necessary: Dreamweaver (or other web authoring tool); Norton Anti-Virus; Adobe Acrobat; SPSS; Great Plains; MAC software; classroom equipment (projectors, VHS/DVD players, etc.), programming, and digital & video imaging.

Apply for an internship

CONTACT: Don Krueger, LSBE Technology Program Director, dkrueger@d.umn.edu, 726-7319, or Vickie Almquist-Minko, valmquis@d.umn.edu, 726-8614.

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