Dr. Veronica McGowan
Director, Intergenerational Computer Center at Oklahoma City University
Dr. McGowan has recently assumed the position of Director of the Intergenerational Computer Center at Oklahoma City University and loves facilitating computer literacy for community members. Prior to this appointment, she was an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Delaware Valley College in Pennsylvania. Her dissertation from Widener University's Doctoral Program in Academic Leadership addressed faculty perspectives on the effectiveness of the e-assessment tools of a content management system for improving selected student-based factors. She has earned a B.A. in Computer Science from LaSalle University, and a M.Ed. from Holy Family College, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is a certified online teacher and holds certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education for grades K – 12 in several states. Dr. McGowan's professional memberships include the OTA, the Oklahoma Education Association, Computer Science Teachers Association, and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), where she serves as the President-Elect for the Special Interest Group Computing Teachers and as the Editor-in-Chief of ISTE’s only online academic publication, The Journal for Computing Teachers. She is also a Chief Technical Advisor for the International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE) and serves as a peer reviewer for numerous journals and conferences. Dr. McGowan is an expert in course management systems, Web policy, Web content and Web content management systems as well as academic and institutional promotion and use of Webpages. Dr. McGowan is fluent in the following computer languages: Java, C++, C#, VB.NET (and 6.0), VBA, VBScript, JavaScript, Perl, ASP.NET, HTML, XML, PHP and COBOL.
Contact info:
Address: 2601 N. Blackwelder Avenue, Kramer West 154, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: (405) 208-6233
Email: vmcgowan@okcu.edu
Mr. Fred Ramos
Assistant Director, Intergenerational Computer Center at Oklahoma City University
Fred Ramos has over 30 years’ experience in Information Technology, Education and Economic Development with primary emphasis on Strategic Planning and Management. He has had positions of increasing management and executive responsibilities with various companies, as well as state and local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the OKC Latino Community Development Agency.Fred has served on numerous boards and oversight committees including the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Oklahoma City Branch, as President of the University of Puebla (Mexico) Foundation and as Chairman of the Sales Tax Oversight Committee for Vision 2025 in Tulsa. He also served on the Board of Directors for Mid-American Communications Alliance from 2008-2012. Fred has been actively involved in the community during his professional career. These organizations have included The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber, Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, Tulsa Public Schools - Hispanic Advisory Council, Hispanic American Foundation, Greater Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission, the Latino Community Development Agency in Oklahoma City, and the Cultural Diversity and Economic Development Advisory Committee for the State of Oklahoma.
Fred received his BS degree in Computer Science, from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University.
Mrs. Judy Smith
Assistant Director, Intergenerational Computer Center at Oklahoma City University
Judy has spent the last 20 years in church ministry working with vulnerable populations in Southern California, Washington State, and here in OKC. In the past she has directed summer youth camps, organized a family literacy program, and managed a free medical clinic, among other endeavors.
Prior to OCU Judy worked as the Technology Assistant at SNU for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. There she provided classroom support, database management, and coordinated the online course delivery.
Judy’s educational background is a BS in Organizational Leadership from Sothern Nazarene University and MS in Recreation Management/Therapeutic Recreation from Oklahoma State University.
