Faculty

Michael Griffiths

Associate Professor of Computer Science; Computer Science Program Coordinator

Professor Mike Griffiths

“I love working with students and strive to support them in all their learning, athletic, and extracurricular activities. I believe that every student has a unique and divine identity and has the capacity and duty to make a positive difference to the world. My objective is to stay up to date with technologies so that students will learn the tools, languages, frameworks, and methodologies that will launch them into a successful career or into a graduate program.”

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