ITS Staff

Carly has worked in instructional technology since 2000 and has an M. A. in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language specializing in Computer Assisted Language Learning from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.  She also completed (Dec 2014) a graduate certificate in Instructional Design from University of Wisconsin – Stout.  Carly has taught English in Japanese middle schools, technology training courses for K-12 in-service teachers, Japanese to students preparing to leave for Japan, technology training courses for faculty in higher education, and two different martial arts.

Thanks to a grant from The Japan Foundation, Carly has started a Japanese language program at Arcadia Charter School and teaches Japanese to high school students at both Arcadia Charter School and Northfield High School.

She also occasionally serves as an interpreter at martial arts demonstrations or seminars. Carly lives in Northfield with her husband and two boys.

Carly is happy to meet with any faculty individually about their course design, Moodle questions, or other pedagogical problem solving.  She keeps regular office hours, sign up is available on Google Calendar, or appointments can be requested at any time.

Point of contact for: Asian Languages, French, German and Russian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Languages, Spanish

Randy has worked in his current role as a Science Support Special since joining the Carleton Community in 2008. He holds a BS in Natural Resource Management with emphasis on Soil Science from the University of Wyoming. His graduate studies focused on remediation of mercury-contaminated soils. He has also worked as a commercial photographer and has an associate’s degree in commercial photography.

Prior to coming to Carleton, Randy worked for the University of Wyoming Libraries as a network and systems administrator. He acquired much of his computer knowledge from his time spent as a systems administrator for Dish Network.

Randy enjoys providing technical support for the faculty and especially enjoys helping them incorporate new technology into their workflow. He mentors talented student workers to develop teaching and research mobile applications for the Carleton community.

Point of contact for: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Environmental and Technology Studies (ENTS), Geology

Dann is the Media and Design Specialist for Academic Technology at Carleton. He has an MFA in Digital Cinema from California’s National University and has a BSED in English and Theatre Education. He also holds a MN Teaching License in Communication Arts and Literature.

Dann taught theater and film at the high school level for nearly 15 years and enjoys the development of effective lessons, the study of impactful films, and the relationships that make education powerful. Dann’s thesis project involved writing and directing an original, full-length musical, and filming the entire development and production process. He developed this into an educational DVD titled “How to Write and Produce Your Own High School Musical.” His DVD is currently being distributed by Films Media Group.

Dann has presented at various national and regional educational conferences, directed and performed in dozens of stage shows (with an affinity for musicals), and has appeared in over 40 local and regional television commercials. He’s glad to have joined Carleton in 2014, and looks forward to tying pedagogy and video production closely together.

Point of contact for: Music, Theatre and Dance, Cinema and Media Studies, Educational Studies, English

Wiebke Kuhn serves as Director of Academic Technology and is responsible for leading a dedicated team of academic technology experts, for maintaining Carleton’s various innovative academic technologies, and for supporting Carleton faculty and staff’s academic technology use.

Education and Professional History

Wiebke’s graduate degrees from Auburn University include a Ph.D. in English with a focus on Medieval Literature, an M.A. in English, and an Ed.S. in Adult Education.  She has taught English and German at the undergraduate level. Wiebke was the Information Technology Manager for Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts, and Associate Director at the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. In the latter post, she led Auburn University’s instructional technology team while designing and maintaining active learning classrooms.

Paula has worked in Academic Technology since before the internet revolution. Her graduate work was in Political Science, International Relations, and Public Policy but her academic passion has always been research design and the resulting data.  

Paula consults with students, faculty, and staff to solve or mitigate problems. This is often about a sustainable workflow, data management planning, curation activities (including data presentation), and developing instructional programming and coordinating with colleagues in ITS and the Gould Library.

Winner of the 2011 William H. Flanigan Award for Distinguished Service as an ICPSR Official Representative, Paula is also active in the diverse community of people who tend to the past, present, and future of research data, Big Data, and the flow of information.

Point of contact for: Economics, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Science

Em is an Academic Technologist whose primary duties include supporting Carleton’s learning management system and blog/web site/digital presence platforms Carleton offers students, faculty and staff. Em has worked in Instructional Technology for 3 years and has a B.A. in Elementary Education, specializing in mathematics. She also holds a Minnesota Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Mathematics (5-8). She has taught learners of all ages, ranging from early elementary students to tenured faculty members through a multitude of disciplines.

Em’s passion for technology innovation in higher education stemmed from working in a Makerspace at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She enjoys helping others cultivate their teaching and learning through new pedagogical practices and technological advancements. She is also a strong advocate for the empowerment of historically marginalized groups. She is happy to meet with students, faculty and staff and be a continuous support to the Carleton community.

Point of contact for: Digital Presence Platforms, Digital Media, WordPress, Domain of One’s Own, Reclaim