This is a slideshow presentation of my learning competencies at WGU.

1. Clayton Palmer – BIS/IT Instructor Competency Areas

2. Leading People & Teams Team-Leader approach to learning Evangelize what I teach I am passionate about my subjects Mentoring Help the student see the value in what they are learning Entrepreneurial Attitude Grant Writing Work closely with funding agencies

3. Developing Sustainable Solutions Focus on Learning What does the Student Need? Consider my Audience What is the students Background Educational Cultural Regenerating Growth through Mentoring Student Placement (IT Jobs)

4. Managing Products and Services Continuing Education Formal Education advancement IT Certifications Seminars Webinars Conferences Sit on Committees

5. Serving Customers Serving the Students Needs Portable Computer Lab. I can take a 20 Station lab just about anywhere to teach classes. I recently have taught (using this lab) in: Businesses Government Offices School Buildings Libraries Conference Rooms Outreach Centers Testing Services

6. Managing Technology and Innovation Stay Current through Education (My Goals) Formal Education IT Certifications Adapt to change Adopt those changes Nurture these changes Enrich Learning through Technology

7. Assessing the Competitive Environment Serving on CEU Advisory Teams Local Business Owners CEU Administrators Teachers Other Institutions Funding Sources Partners (These teams meet regularly to discuss CEU programs, classes, and skills the local industry desire our graduates to have)

8. Planning for the Future… EDUCATION GOALS Continue Formal Education Earn a Doctorate Degree Advanced IT Certifications Cisco CCNP® (Cisco Certified Professional) Microsoft Business Certifications Others?

9. Current Education MBA/Information Technology Western Governors University 2009 Bachelors of Science (Business Information Systems) Utah State University 2003 Associate of Science College of Eastern Utah 1997 Associate of Applied Science (Electronic Engineering) Utah Valley University 1989

10. Current Certifications CompTIA A+ (2007) Novell CNA 5.0 (2000) MOS Word & Excel (2004) IC3 (2004) First-Aide and CPR (2009)

11. Interests and Hobbies I love to spend time outdoors! Horseback Riding Breaking/Training Horses Ranching I help run our family ranch Hunting Fishing (Licensed Alaska Guide) Hiking Taking Pictures of the outdoors