Meet the Team
Dean Foster
Chief Online Education Officer
Dean Foster
Chief Online Education Officer
Department
Academic Technology Services
Biography
Dean Foster is the Chief Online Education Officer at WNMU, where he has been dedicated to advancing online education initiatives for over 23 years. With extensive experience in instructional technology and design, Dean has supported many Learning Management Systems, including WebCT 2, Vista, Moodle, and the current platform, Instructure Canvas. Dean's expertise extends to the classroom, with over 14 years of experience teaching in the Instructional Technology and Design program.
Contact Information
Email: fosterd@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6046
Location: Miller Library
April Hanson
Video Communications Director
April Hanson
Video Communications Director
Department
Video Communications
Contact Information
Email: April.Hanson@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: Miller Library
Bryan Smith
Director, Academic Computing
Bryan Smith
Director, Academic Computing
Department
Academic Computing
Contact Information
Email: smithb13@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6700
Location: Miller Library 130
Lee Allensworth
Computing Labs Operations Tech
Lee Allensworth
Computing Labs Operations Tech
Department
Academic Computing
Contact Information
Email: lee@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6335
Location: Miller Library 128
Evelyn Alvarado
Program Manager
Evelyn Alvarado
Program Manager
Department
Online & Distance Education
Contact Information
Email: evelyn.alvarado@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6101
Location: CETAL
Cassandra Garcia
Testing Proctor
Cassandra Garcia
Testing Proctor
Department
Academic Testing
Contact Information
Email: Cassandra.Garcia@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6306
Location: Martinez 112
Malcolm Harland
Video Communications Technician
Malcolm Harland
Video Communications Technician
Department
Video Communications
Contact Information
Email: malcolm.harland@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6160
Location: N/A
Connie Rooks
Accreditation Liaison Officer
Connie Rooks
Accreditation Liaison Officer
Department
Online & Distance Education
Biography
Connie is a seasoned accreditation professional who serves as a principal liaison between her institution and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Working in partnership with the CEO, she manages critical relationships and communications with the Commission while providing comprehensive support for the institution's accreditation initiatives. With 13 years of dedicated experience in accreditation, Connie plays an instrumental role in maintaining institutional compliance and fostering positive engagement with HLC. Her expertise in navigating complex accreditation requirements and processes helps ensure the institution's continued success in meeting quality assurance standards.
Contact Information
Email: Connie.Rooks@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6404
Location: 161C Miller Library/Kennedy-Puentes
Joseph Soares
Video Communication Technician
Joseph Soares
Video Communication Technician
Department
Video Communications
Contact Information
Email: Joseph.Soares@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: Miller Library
Daniel Turk
Testing Coordinator
Daniel Turk
Testing Coordinator
Department
Academic Testing
Contact Information
Email: Daniel.Turk@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6134
Location: Martinez 112
Randy Woodard
Senior LMS Admin
Randy Woodard
Senior LMS Admin
Department
Online & Distance Education
Contact Information
Email: rwoodard@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6648
Location: CETAL