Faculty
Michael Griffiths
Associate Professor of Computer Science; Computer Science Program Coordinator
Education
- Ph.D. Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2010
- M.S. in Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2007
- B.A. French Studies, Brigham Young University, 2004
- BTEC National Diploma in Computer Science, SWCOFE, 1989
- Oracle Certified Professional
Courses
- Computer Science Major: Programming Fundamentals, Software Engineering, Programming Languages, Database Systems
Teaching Positions & Professional Experience
- Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2023
- Executive Consultant and Advisory Board Member, English3, 2013–present
- Chief Executive Officer, Toorz, 2022–23
- Chief Operations Officer, Pro-Vigil Surveillance Services, 2018–19
- Chief Technology Officer, Lexipol, 2014–16
- Development Manager, Provo Missionary Training Center, 2012–14
- Director of Online Learning, BYU Hawaii, 2009–12
- Applications Systems Manager, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1999–01
- CEO and Founder, Alma Systems Ltd, 1998–04
Scholarship & Creative Work
- “Enhanced Online Learning with Canvas Media,” presented at InstructureCon, 2011
- “Using asynchronous video to achieve instructor immediacy and closeness in online classes: Experiences from three cases,” International Journal on E-Learning, 2010
- “Rethinking Design and Learning Processes in Distance Education,” Springer Science+Business Media, 2010
- “The potential of asynchronous video in online education,” Distance Learning, 2009
- “Using asynchronous video in online classes: Results from a pilot study,” International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2009
Awards, Leadership & Service
- Senior Vice President, Well–Africa NGO
- Trustee and CFO, Ronald Reagan Academy, 2004–07
- Founder and CFO, Merit College Preparatory Academy, 2006–07
- Missionary, France Paris Mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992–94