Biography
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Maggie Smith, MBA
Manager
Technology Resources, Academic Computing, and Instructional Technology
University of Maryland University College, European Division
In addition to academic administration, university
teaching, and business management, Maggie Smith has over twenty years experience in marketing and computer-based information systems.
Her education includes a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts and a Master
of Business Administration from the University of Miami,
Coral Gables, Florida. Additionally, she is a candidate for the Ph.D., Business
Administration degree, from the University of Oklahoma and
remains all-but-dissertation.
Ms. Smith's practical experience includes management of
Marketing Decision Support Systems; corporate planning and budgeting; computer systems
implementation and diversification projects; development and administration of a
university intern program; design of management training programs; and leadership in the
development of strategic planning, feasibility studies, and business venture analyses. She
is also involved with technology resources, technological change initiatives, systems
development, and Web integration.
Ms. Smith's United States residence is Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She has lived in
several countries, including The Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Russia , Venezuela, Cuba, several
other islands in the Caribbean and has traveled
extensively. Currently, she lives in Heidelberg, Germany and works for the University of
Maryland University College - Maryland in Europe.
During 1994-1996, she taught at the Joint Siberian-American Department of Management, Irkutsk, Russia and in 1995-1996, she was the Faculty
Coordinator for the Joint Siberian-American Department of Management. During the summer of
1995 she was at Far Eastern State University,
Vladivostok, Russia. These programs are part of the University
of Maryland University College's international programs.
She transferred to the University of Maryland University
College - European Division during the summer of
1996. Her teaching areas include INSS, IFSM, CAPP, CMIS, and BMGT courses. She is the
interim Academic Director for Business disciplines as well as the Associate
Academic Director for Computer Studies. Previously to February 1, 2002, she
was the Manager of Technology Resources at Maryland's headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. Her focus
was on
Academic Computing projects, coordinating with Computer Studies, as well as all
disciplines, Faculty Development and maintains several Web sites. She works with the
Distance Education and the IT departments on a variety of common projects. Supporting
faculty course needs is also an important part of her day-to-day activities
in her Academic Director positions.
Technology
Resources focuses on Technology Resources and Academic Computing, Instructional
Support, and Technology Innovations. It provides extensive information and links on these
topics for faculty and administrators.
The Maryland
Multimedia Computer Classrooms Web site provides instructors and students detailed
information about the Maryland computer labs in Europe. It includes information about
software and hardware configurations, exercises, lab locations and how to get help.
European
Travelers@ is a Web site for instructors who travel with Maryland in Europe. It offers
valuable information about Maryland's different locations around Europe, including the
Education centers, military bases, housing, and has an excellent collection of links.
Faculty and staff should contribute
information to keep this Web site current.
Her personal interests include computer technology,
computer "toys", real-time communications, scuba, down-hill skiing, travel,
writing, and entertaining friends. |