Karen Sweeny

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington, SpLIS, Information Systems 2002 – 2003
• Indiana University Bloomington, MIS Information Systems 1997 – 1999
• Indiana University Bloomington, BSEd, Elementary and Special Education, Music Concentration 1992 – 1997

Experience

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
  • Lecturer 2018 – Present

Primary Teaching Roles:

K201 The Computer in Business: This course provides an introduction to the role of computers and other information technologies in business. It provides instruction in both functional and conceptual computer literacy. Conceptual computer literacy is the focus of the weekly lecture. After introducing the basic concepts of computer use, these lectures devote special attention to current technological innovation in social and business environments. Topics include technology and organizational change, telecommunications, privacy in the information age, and business security on the Internet. Functional computer literacy is the focus of the weekly discussion section, which meets twice a week in a computer lab. This part of the course presents an introduction to two of the most widely used database and spreadsheet packages: Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. Students learn, via hands-on examples, many of the powerful tools contained in these two packages with emphasis on how to analyze a variety of business problems with Access and Excel. The goal is not to teach these packages in an abstract sense, but rather to show how they can be applied to real business problems to help make important decisions.

K360 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Application Integration: The course will emphasize visual basic for applications (“VBA”) particularly in Microsoft Excel. This course is designed to be hands on and engaging reinforcing practical personal use of the computer skills to help increase their ability to function as an efficient business professional.

• Visiting Lecturer 2016 – 2018

Primary Teaching Roles:

K201 The Computer in Business: This course provides an introduction to the role of computers and other information technologies in business. It provides instruction in both functional and conceptual computer literacy. Conceptual computer literacy is the focus of the weekly lecture. After introducing the basic concepts of computer use, these lectures devote special attention to current technological innovation in social and business environments. Topics include technology and organizational change, telecommunications, privacy in the information age, and business security on the Internet. Functional computer literacy is the focus of the weekly discussion section, which meets twice a week in a computer lab. This part of the course presents an introduction to two of the most widely used database and spreadsheet packages: Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. Students learn, via hands-on examples, many of the powerful tools contained in these two packages with emphasis on how to analyze a variety of business problems with Access and Excel. The goal is not to teach these packages in an abstract sense, but rather to show how they can be applied to real business problems to help make important decisions.

K360 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Application Integration: The course will emphasize visual basic for applications (“VBA”) particularly in Microsoft Excel. This course is designed to be hands on and engaging reinforcing practical personal use of the computer skills to help increase their ability to function as an efficient business professional.

• TitleK201 Adjunct Instructor 2015 – 2016

Introduction to computer basics, information systems, and their application to managerial decision making. The course stresses end-user computing responsibility and explores current managerial issues in the hardware and software markets. Major topics include: microcomputer orientation; systems software; commercial applications software (Microsoft Access and Excel). see less

• United Association, Instructor, 2016 – Present

Instructor of technical writing and human relations for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 136

• Online Support Coordinator, Department of Labor Studies, School of Social Work, IUPUI, 2006 –2017

Works directly with the Registrars on the Bloomington, Columbus, East, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Northwest, South Bend, and Southeast campuses to provide schedules, proof and verify schedules of classes, and answer questions on behalf of the Department of Labor Studies. This also includes class caps management to balance and meet sectional enrollment targets as determined by the Chair of the Department of Labor Studies.

Monitor enrollments for all nine Indiana University campuses by gathering and synthesizing reports from the IUIE. Produce daily reports for upcoming semesters

Gather and create statistical reporting, both on a regular and ad-hoc basis. Develop procedures and mechanisms for data retrieval, specifically using Excel and Access

Prepare draft schedules and decision support materials

Works directly with individual faculty, staff, and students to address technological problems and best practices within the online teaching environment to enhance learning.

Coordinate online course evaluations for over 1000 students a semester and summarize statistical data into reports as requested by the Chair.

Coordinates promotion of the program through Facebook, Twitter, and other online mechanisms. Occasional creation and distribution of hard copy flyers in the Bloomington community.

Serve as ombudsman for incoming questions from students

Prepares classes in online learning management system for all classes, every semester

• Reading Specialist (Highly Qualified Assistant), Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation, 2013 – 2014

Work with students who need intensive reading support

Provide math support as needed to Classroom Teachers

Administer DIBELS and mCLASS evaluations. Provide formal student data to Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teacher for conferences, as well as developed informal materials to share with parents

Develop reporting structure and training for AIMSweb; administer all benchmarking and progress monitoring measures for grades K-5

Breakfast duty, lunch duty, and any other duties as assigned, including Substitute Teaching

• Indiana University Libraries
  • Development Coordinator/HR Officer, 2000 – 2003

Designed, developed and implemented a staff development plan for the Libraries. Assessed the organizational development, computer technology, ergonomic and orientation needs of library staff; developed an education plan using the services of University Human Resources Training and Development, University Environmental Health and Safety Services and UITS Teaching and Learning Information Technologies; determined and evaluated curriculum and content and instructional resources. Provided effective instruction. Evaluated plan and sessions annually.

Developed, distributed and maintained training materials to include online resources such as a Libraries Human Resources training site, tutorials, manuals, handouts for references and training sessions, and orientation booklets in electronic and print formats.

Led the Libraries Staff Development Team and Libraries Ergonomics Team. Developed and delivered instruction of the curriculum developed for the Libraries staff, especially Excel and Outlook for productivity. Convened meetings, prepared agendas and notes, and coordinated all education sessions developed by the team.

Participated as the Libraries Human Resources liaison to Libraries Information Technology, University Information Technology and University Human Resources. Maintained a current knowledge of technical training issues, new projects and developments and curriculums to disseminate information and resources, and to prepare staff for new technologies

• Indiana University Libraries
  • Webmaster/Data Admin/Logistics Coordinator 1997 – 2000

Webmaster and Data Administrator: maintained editorial control over Student Technology Centers web context, created data entry standards and style guide. Performed web server maintenance and developed schema for new databases. Authored web content and IU Knowledge Base entries. Developed and led training presentations for HTML, SGML, and internal web tools.

Logistics Coordinator for Student Technology Centers: managed support personnel, maintained physical lab environment, and coordinated all equipment maintenance for 1400+ systems

Operations Support Specialist and Consultant for Student Technology Consulting, and onsite consultant for the Adaptive Technology Center

• Computer Information Systems Instructor, Ivy Tech Community College, 2000 – 2002

Served as technical liaison and coordinator for the Windows specialty

As a Cisco Certified Network Associate (October 2001) and Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (November 2011), was an instructor for the Regional and Local Cisco Certified Network Academy, including class management and instruction for both instructor-level (Regional Academy) and student-level (Local Academy) classes

Taught classes on Database Design (Access), Excel, Word, computer repair, web design, data communications, and all levels of Windows administration

Advised students on appropriate class selection and career path, registered students, assisted with job procurement

Taught seminars for local public school teachers, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Web Mining, and Basic HTML