Curriculum Vitae
Dr. McDonald, Theresa
Professor, Computer Technology
Degrees and Certificates
Texarkana College (08/01/1977 to 05/01/1984)
A.A.S., 1984
Texarkana College (08/01/1977 to 05/01/1984)
Computer Operator/Programmer Certificate, 1984
Texas A & M University - Texarkana (08/01/1984 to 05/01/1988)
B.A.A.S, 1988
Data Processing & Business Administration
Texas A & M University - Texarkana (08/01/1988 to 12/01/1990)
M.S. in Business Administration, 1990
Nova Southeastern University (06/01/2001 to 06/01/2003)
Ed.S., 2003
Education Specialist
Nova Southeastern University, Florida (06/01/2001 to 08/01/2004)
Ph.D. Computer Technology in Education, 2004
Education Related Employment
Texas A & M University - Texarkana, Texas
Adjunct Faculty for Management Information System Courses in the College of Business.
Nova Southeastern University, Florida
Adjunct Faculty for Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences dissertations.
Cossatot College - DeQueen, Arkansas
Adjunct Faculty for Introduction to Computers, Principles of Marketing, Records Management, and Concepts of Programming Classes. Also provided technical support on the lab computers.
St. Michael Hospital - Texarkana, Texas
Information Center Analyst/Education Specialist and Office Automation Coordinator.
Awards and Publications
McDonald, C., McDonald, T., & Davis, L. (2013). A study to identify factors affecting the enrollment and retention of Hispanic students in higher education. ACET Journal of Computer Education and Research, 8.
McDonald, C. & McDonald, T. (2010). A technology-based solution to reduce time spent identifying and commenting writing errors in research papers. ACET Journal of Computer Education and Research, 6.
McDonald, C. & McDonald, T. (2010). An effective methodology for an upper-level fundamentals of database systems course. ACET Journal of Computer Education and Research, 6.
2015 CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks - Cisco Networking Academy
2008 and 2017 Phi Beta Lambda Outstanding Local Adviser Award, State and National Recognition
2007-08 Texarkana College Outstanding Campus Organization – Phi Beta Lambda
2002 Aries A+ Instructor Certificate
2001 Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence Award
Microsoft Office User Specialist Word 2000 Certificate
Microsoft Office User Specialist Excel 2000 Certificate