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With the increase of online learning has come a subsequent rise of cyber-bullying. Bullying has typically been found in the workplace and between students in the classroom, outside of the classrooms, and in many forms of social media. Most recently, faculty members have become targets and victims of online bullying. For many, there are not established policies or training on how to react. The current research addresses the scope of the problem, a review of the findings of cyber-bullying related to a university with a majority of students and instructors online, and a plan for addressing the problem through policies, training, and professional development. The research included a survey of current online faculty, the findings, and recommendations for addressing the problem.
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Michael Eskey, Park University, St Simons Island, GA, USA
Dr. Michael Eskey is an associate professor of criminal justice at Park University. He has served as the program coordinator for the criminal justice administration program since 2009. Additionally, he is on half-time release as an online instructor evaluator with Park Distance Learning. Dr. Eskey has taught at both the graduate and undergraduate level since retiring from the military in 2001 at the rank of colonel.A recording of this presentation is available.
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Dr. Cynthia Calongne is a researcher of virtual worlds, games, and immersive learning experiences with over 18 years teaching experience. She was a founding leader of Colorado Technical University’s Emerging Media Program in Computer Science Program after serving as a software engineer including the US Space Command. Cynthia, aka her avatar Lyr Lobo, was a co-recipient of the $25,000 1st prize for the Federal Virtual Challenge with Dr. Andrew Stricker in 2010 for their Mars Expedition Challenge. Cynthia’s presentations can be found at: 
Dr. Barbara Truman is a social entrepreneur who was a former faculty administrator from the University of Central Florida where she helped establish online learning. Barbara’s background is within Instructional Systems Design, Human Performance Technology, and Computer Science. She recently launched a non-profit corporation in Orlando, Florida to promote collaboration using virtual environments across industry sectors and beyond formal learning. Barbara studies how immersive learning environments promote transdisciplinarity using avatars and dialogue.
As the District Technology Coordinator for Cornwall-Lebanon School District, I promote the integration of technology within curriculums to enhance student learning opportunities. Web 2.0 tools, cloud computing, and open source ideals create a new dynamic journey for education. The culture shift of technological transformations within the classroom offers a vibrant future for education.
Lea Rosenberry has been teaching college-level math since 1996. She has a Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a minor in Math Education. In addition, she has over 21 graduate hours in Mathematics. Lea has been teaching for Kaplan University since 2005 and has been a course lead and subject matter expert for various math courses during her tenure at Kaplan.
As a Learning Facilitator for technology skills, Barbara is inspired when learners seek shared knowledge and participating in a collective. She has recently earned a PhD in Information Technology Education from Capella University and focused original research on team based learning. This is Barbara’s 6th time presenting at TCC.
Peggy Storm Muller is an instructional designer, online adjunct and PhD student at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY. Sullivan is a private for-profit institution that offers career- focused education to students across the country and around the world via their online campus. Wearing three hats as ID, adjunct and PhD student, Peggy’s focus is online education and how we can make it better for both students and adjuncts. Her research interests are developing and supporting online faculty; with the belief that committed, engaged faculty have a direct impact on student success.
Dr. Anthony Piña is Dean of Online Studies for the Sullivan University System, Kentucky largest private University. Tony oversees the academic side of an online division offering nearly 50 online programs and 400+ courses to more than 3,000 students. Tony is author of the book “Distance Learning and the Institution” and co-editor of “Real Life Distance Education: Case Studies in Practice.” He has over 40 academic publications and more than 160 conference presentations. He serves on the editorial board of three scholarly journals. His research focuses upon administrative issues in distance education.