Laurence J. Krieg

Professional Faculty, Computer Instruction
Internet Professional Program
Washtenaw Community College

Address: 118 Technical & Industrial Building
Washtenaw Community College
4800 East Huron River Drive / P.O.Box D-1
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
Contact:

1-734-973-3311 voice
krieg@wccnet.org

1980
PhD, Linguistics: The University of Michigan
1973
MA, Linguistics: The University of Michigan
1968
BA, English: The College of Wooster

Teaching Experience

Washtenaw Community College

2003-present
Professional Faculty, Computer Instruction / Internet Professional Program
2000-2002:
Instructor and Chair, Internet Professional Department
1983-1999
Professional Faculty, Computer Information Systems

Designed, initiated, and taught the following courses:

  • CIS 101: Basic Computers for Hospital Professionals - Computer literacy for nursing
  • CIS 107: Spreadsheet Software - self-paced, tutorial based spreadsheet intro
  • CIS 108: Software Tools - self-paced tutorial study of application software.
  • CIS 109: Database Software - self-paced, tutorial based database intro
  • CIS 260: Web Site Management - Web development using low-budget tools
  • CIS 275: C Programming Language - Programmer's introduction to C.
  • CIS 276: Advanced C Programming - A second programmer's course in C.
  • CIS 277: Java for Programmers - A programmer's introduction to Java.
  • INP 159: Internet 1 - Beginner's introduction to the Internet.
  • INP 160: Internet 2 - Technical professional's introduction to the Internet.

Significantly revised and taught the following courses:

  • CIS 100: Introduction to Computers - Beginner's computer literacy course.
  • CIS 115: Programming Logic - Structured programming principles.
  • CIS 288: Systems Analysis - Meeting user needs with computer solutions.
  • GDT 102: Computer Aided Publishing I - Computer literacy and beginning graphics.

Taught these courses:

  • CIS 111: Computer Concepts - a first computer course for business majors.
  • CIS 112: Computer Functions - second computer course for business majors.
  • CIS 105: Microcomputer Programming for Beginners - BASIC as a hobby.
  • CIS 130: Pascal for Business and Industry - Majors' first programming course
  • CIS 160: Explore the Internet - Introducing the Internet .
  • CIS 136: Basic for Business and Industry - Commercial BASIC.
  • CIS 282: Small Systems Database - Relational database: principles, practice.
  • INP 143: Imaging for the Web - Introduction to graphics, focusing on Web development.

University of Michigan

  • 1976-7 Course Director Linguistics 111, Introduction to the Study of Language: Preparation of the syllabus, assigning readings, lecturing, invitation of guest lecturers, leading discussions, preparation and grading of tests.
  • 1976 Teaching Assistant, Linguistics 413, Phonetics: Leading discussions, teaching recognition and pronunciation of sounds, conducting drills, grading tests.
  • 1975 Teaching Assistant, Linguistics 111, Introduction to the Study of Language: Leading discussions, assigning and grading exercises.

Teaching Experience

Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México

  • 2007 Docente, Introducción a la fonética articulatoria (Introduction to Articulatory Phonetics), Diplomado en lingüística descriptiva y empatía cultural. (4-week certificate program jointly administered by the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí and SIL Mexico, taught in Spanish)

  • ACM: Association for Computing Machinery
  • IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

  • Computer Division: Vice-Chairman, S. E. Michigan Section (1983-5)
  • MEA/NEA Michigan/National Education Association
  • IPA International Phonetic Association
  • WOW World Organization of Webmasters

  • 2000-2002 Chair, Internet Professional Department
  • 1997-1998 Co-Chair, Technology Oversight Team, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1995-1996 Member, CoNDUIT Netlab project
  • 1994-1995 Member, CoNDUIT project steering committee, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1994-1995 Member, Networking Action Team, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1994-1995 Member, Technical Advisory Board, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1990-1992 Co-Chair, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Committee, Washtenaw Community College.
  • 1989-1991 Member, Instructional Computing Committee, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1990 Faculty member, College Laboratory Personnel Classification Team, Washtenaw Community College
  • 1988 Member, Educational Delegation, Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City Committee. Fact-finding and aid delegation to Nicaragua (10 days).
  • 1976-1977 Executive Committee, Dept. of Linguistics, University of Michigan. Member; representative of Teaching Assistants. Chairman: Kenneth L. Pike.
  • 1973-1974 Editorial Staff, University of Michigan Papers in Linguistics. In charge of production and printing; manuscript reader.
  • 1972-1974 Dept. of Linguistics Library Committee. Chairman, 1974; processing, 1972-1973.
  • 1974 Curriculum Committee, Dept. of Linguistics.
  • 1966-1967 Conference Coordinator, "Dynamics of Change in Latin America" (an inter-collegiate conference at the College of Wooster). Overall responsibility for invitation of speakers, scheduling, and general conference organization.
  • 1965-1966 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Fund tutor; also recruiting and fund raising.

1968

  • Inducted into US Army
  • Basic Training (non-combatant)
  • Advanced Individual Training: MOS 91B20 Medical Corpsman
  • Good Conduct award

1969
  • 25th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam (Field Medic)
  • Purple Heart award
  • Bronze Star award with Oak Leaf Cluster

1969-1970
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  • Served in General Medicine, Medical ICU, CCU

1970-1974
  • US Army Reserve (inactive)
  • USVA Disabled Veteran classification (30% disability - burn scars)

1974
  • Honorable Discharge
  • Born: 11 December 1945, Caracas, Venezuela
  • Citizenship: United States (by birth to U.S. citizens)
  • Married to Martha Lenore Fessler 1968
  • Children:Katherine Joy 1974, Marjorie Elissa 1976, Ian William Herbert 1983