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About Melinda Parrie

Melinda Parrie is an Academic Technology Support Specialist. She is a 1999 and 2003 graduate of NSU and has been on staff since 2003.

Department of Biological and Physical Sciences

Biological Field Experiences at Hodges Gardens State Park

Hodges Gardens State Park and NSU have established a partnership that will allow NSU to use the park’s natural resources for educational purposes in hopes of increasing interest in biological science.

“I envision this as one big classroom for Northwestern,” dean of the College of Science and Technology Austin […]

NSU, National Park Service sign agreement

By David West
07/30/2015

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service have entered into a five-year agreement covering historic preservation, interpretation, education, research and cultural resource management for the Cane River Creole National Historical Park.

The objective of this agreement is to fulfill the legislative intent of the enabling […]

Jindal policy advisor visits NSU

By NSU News Bureau
08/13/2014

Nathan James, an education and workforce policy advisor to Gov. Bobby Jindal, visited Northwestern State University Tuesday to gain an overview of the University and learn more about some of the innovative partnerships NSU has formed with area business and industry to support economic development. James met with administrators, faculty innovators […]

August 2015 Professional Development Schedule

– Face to Face (Room 106, South Hall)

Moodle 2.5 Basics: Wednesday, August 19, 1:00-3:00
This workshop will cover the breadth of available options within the LMS and discuss the basic tools needed for implementing a Moodle course.

– Online

NSU Online Teaching Boot Camp (Required for all faculty who teach online)
The NSU Online Teaching Boot Camp is constructed […]

July 2015 Professional Development Schedule

– Online (via WebEx)

Debut & VIC: Video Workshop: Tuesday, July 7, 2:00-3:00
This hour-long workshop will introduce you to Debut Capture software, a free program for recording lectures, introduction videos, and tutorials. We will then cover how to integrate your video content in your Moodle courses using VIC (Video Integrated Content). If you want to […]

Northwestern State accounting program No. 2 in country

By The Shreveport Times
05/27/2015

Northwestern State University’s online bachelor’s program in accounting has been ranked as the number two accounting program in the country, according to Nonprofit Colleges Online.

The rankings at nonprofitcollegesonline.com were created to recognize online colleges and universities committed to putting the interest of students first. Northwestern State was recognized […]

Grad programs in education rank 5th in nation

By Leah Jackson
06/14/2015

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s graduate programs in education was listed among the Top 10 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for 2015 by Grad School Hub, a website that provides information on high-quality accredited graduate degree programs. Northwestern State was ranked fifth for its online master of arts programs in adult education, […]

June 2015 Professional Development Schedule

– Online (via WebEx)

Debut & VIC: Video Workshop: Thursday, June 4, 9:00-10:30
This 1.5 hour workshop will introduce you to Debut Capture software, a free program for recording lectures, introduction videos, and tutorials. We will then cover how to integrate your video content in your Moodle courses using VIC (Video Integrated Content). If you want to […]

May 2015 Professional Development Schedule

– Face to Face (Room 106, South Hall)

Having Fun With Your iPad (Part 4 of the iPad Series): Tuesday, May 5, 9:00-10:30
This is the final workshop in our four part iPad series, and we are ending with some fun apps for the iPad! We will introduce to you apps that make your iPad entertaining and […]

Online CIS program named best in the country

By David West
04/22/2015

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s online bachelor’s program in computer information systems has been rated as the top information technology program in the country, according to Nonprofit Colleges Online.

The rankings at nonprofitcollegesonline.com were created to recognize online colleges and universities committed to putting the interest of students first. Northwestern State was […]

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