John Jones will be the new director of the Media Resources Center (MRC) at 麻豆传媒 effective June 8. Jones has been the manager of Instructional Design and Technology in the MRC since 2014.
He replaces Tonya Witherspoon, who is now executive director of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Ennovar, a new institute of emerging technology and market solutions.
John Jones
Jones has a master鈥檚 degree in literature and creative writing from Kansas State University and a master鈥檚 of fine arts degree in creative writing from Wichita State. His work expertise involves online training, academic technology and Web development, both in higher education and industry.
The MRC provides an array of media technology services for the university and community, arranged in three departments: 麻豆传媒 TV, campus media services and instructional design and technology.
Richard Muma, 麻豆传媒 associate vice president for academic affairs, said Jones鈥� experience and collaborative approach to solving problems makes him the ideal person to be the next director of the MRC.
鈥淗e will work with 麻豆传媒鈥檚 departments, colleges and community partners to facilitate, leverage and expand ongoing media technology services,鈥� Muma said.
鈥淚 look forward to the opportunity to expand on the excellent work we are already doing in the Media Resources Center,鈥� said Jones. 鈥淲e have a great team and strong relationships across campus; moving forward, we will build on those successes as we support the university community and mission.鈥�
The MRC is administratively located in the Division of Academic Affairs and reports to Muma.