Dixie State College -- Current Courses Eric Pedersen Teaches Computer Information Systems IT 3500 -- Electronic Commerce -- interdisciplinary coverage of electronic commerce and entrepreneurship Visual Technologies VT 1300 -- Communication Design -- Design Principles, Print, Creativity VT 1400 -- Intro. to Internet Development -- HTML, Web Graphics VT/CS 3000 -- Internet Publishing and Design -- Interface Design Principles, Cascading Style Sheets, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, QTVR, PDF, Digital Imaging, Interactive Graphics VT/CS 4000 -- Dynamic Web Development -- PHP/MySQL VT 4600 -- Integrated Visual Information Systems -- Senior Project Course VT 4900 -- Independent Research in Visual Technologies VT 4920 -- Internship in Visual Technologies Intro Stuff About Eric Eric Pedersen truly enjoys computer and information technology. He has spent many years of his professional career involved with technology instruction and research. For the past 13 years he has worked at Dixie State College. He likes entrepreneurial research and development, hard working students, and the latest in technology. Some of the highlights of his professional career include: Started the DSC Center for Computer Graphics in 1991. Directed the research team that developed and brought online the first Web site in Utah in 1993. Founded InfoWest in 1994. Assisted in the creation of other computer and technology companies, including AreaTravelinc ClearVision and southernutah.com. Initiated numerous research and development partnerships with computer and technology companies. Involved with numerous design and development projects the two most recent are Sand Hollow Resort and Golf Resource Group.. Resume Type Stuff Associate Professor, Visual Technologies and Information Technology Dixie State College, St. George, Utah, 1989 to present. Developed curriculum and facilitated classroom discussion on computer concepts for Macintosh, UNIX, and Windows platforms; design applications illustrator, photoshop, indesign; internet development including html, xhtml, xml, css, javascript, php, mysql, qtvr, pdf (among others); networking and hardware including switches, hubs, routers, wiring (cat 5, bnc, phone); and UNIX systems and servers. Principal Investigator, Center of Excellence for Computer Graphics Dixie College, St. George, Utah, 1991 to present Started the Center of Excellence for Computer Graphics at Dixie College (1991) Organized training seminars and workshops in local and international markets Directed product development activities of the Center of Excellence for Computer Graphics Secured computer software, hardware, and financial donations Managed all aspects of PC and Macintosh computer facilities including Novell, IP, Microsoft, & Apple networks Established software development projects with local, national, and international companies Transferred technology and products developed by the Center to the market Created numerous new companies and transferred technologies to the private sector Associate Dean, Continuing Education Dixie College, St. George, Utah, 1994 to 1997. Directed all aspects of Continuing Education including numerous programs, personnel, and activities Supervised Community Programs, Adult Education, Co-op, Computer Courses (COMP), Short Term Training (STIT), Center of Excellence, & Institute for Continued Learning Director, Business Development & Resource Center Dixie College, St. George, Utah, 1989 to 1994 Consulted with business leaders and entrepreneurs on business plan development, market research, human resource management, cash flow analysis, strategic alliances and market analysis Produced proposals and made presentations to receive funding for High Technology Training, Custom Fit Training, and the Center of Excellence for 3-D Computer Graphics Managed public relations, marketing, and advertising campaigns for STIT, SBDC & Custom Fit Maintained various program budgets, software, and equipment Hired, oriented, and trained instructors More Stuff That He Really Didn't Have Time To Do Member/Officer/Treasurer, Board of Directors, InfoWest, 1994 to present Chair/CEO/Officer, Board of Directors, AreaTravelinc and PassportTravel.com, 2000 to present Member/Officer, Board of Directors, ClearVision (southernutah.com), 1996 to present Chair, Board of Directors, Center of Excellence for Computer Graphics, 1991 to present Member of the Washington County Economic Development Council, 1991 to 1994 Member of the Dixie College Campus Web Committee, 1994 to present Member of the Dixie College Institutional Advancement Committee, 2005-present Member of the Dixie College Technology Group and Technology Council, 1990 to 2004 Member of the Dixie College Academic Council and Curriculum Committee, 1993 to 1997 Schooling And Stuff Ph.D. Business Information Systems 2007 Utah State University Emphasis: Business Information Systems Dissertation: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PROCESS: AN EMIC PERSPECTIVE OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ENTREPRENEURS University of Nebraska -- Lincoln - Attended 2005 Brigham Young University - Attended 2005 University of Nevada Las Vegas - Attended 2004 M.S.S. Utah State University, 1989 Emphasis: Economics (HRA), Business Administration, and Public Administration B.A. Utah State University, 1988 Major: Business Administration Major: Spanish University of Utah - Attended 1982, 1983, 1987, 1988 Stuff That Doesn't Belong Anywhere Else Enjoys soccer, running, canyoneering, tennis, computers, basketball, technology, hiking, traveling, and reading