Experienced Senior Executive in Academic and Non Profit Organisations
Mauritius
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- Vice Chancellor and CEO at University of Mauritius
- Past
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- Dean, School of Applied Media and Information Technology at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Research Director InterMedia Lab at University of Bergen
- Full Professor and Head of Information Science Department at University of Bergen
- Associate Professor of Information Science and Deputy Head of Department at University of Bergen
- Senior Lecturer at Bermuda College
- Senior Lecturer at university of portsmouth
- Education
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- Universitetet i Bergen
- The University of Edinburgh
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Portsmouth
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Konrad Morgan’s Summary
My expertise in research, administration, and teaching is based on over two decades of successful experience in the higher education systems of North America, Europe, Pacific and the Middle East.
I have edited numerous (>100) peer reviewed books, papers, encyclopedia entries and articles in the areas of human computer interaction, psychology and human factors.
My research interests have focused on understanding the human and social impact of information and communications technology (ICT). I have been fortunate enough to have been principal scientist on a number of externally funded projects (>3 million Euros in personal grants) and to have led successful fund raising initiatives for academic and charitable organisations.
My scientific work includes a number of original contributions: The first empirical evaluations and explanations of why direct manipulation and graphical user interfaces are superior in usability terms; Some of the first explanations of gender differences and attitudes in ICT use; Revealing the role of personality types in computer based behavior and finally, the influence of early parental encouragement in later technology competence and attitudes.
Konrad Morgan’s Specialties:
Experienced, efficient and successful senior executive ++
Recognised international scientific and research expertise ++
Highly experienced in all levels of academic administration ++
Proven ability in attracting and managing external income ++
Konrad Morgan’s Experience
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Vice Chancellor and CEO
University of Mauritius
(Higher Education industry)
January 2010 — Present (3 months)
The University of Mauritius (UoM), founded in 1965, is a rapidly expanding institution with five (5) Faculties namely Agriculture, Engineering, Law and Management, Science, and Social Studies and Humanities, and with four additional Centres. The University has 1,000 staff and a student population of around 9,000.
As Vice-Chancellor I am the principal academic and administrative officer of the University and I have general responsibility to the University Council for maintaining and promoting the good order and efficiency of the University. -
Dean, School of Applied Media and Information Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
(Higher Education industry)
March 2007 — January 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Based in Edmonton, Alberta at one of the largest post secondary institutions in North America (140,000 enrollments a year) I had day to day responsibility for a school/faculty with departments covering a wide range of skills such as TV, Radio, Photography, Graphic Comms, Digital Media and Information Technology. In programs ranging from certificates through to degrees. The school/faculty had fully operational Television and Radio studios which broadcast regular news and sports programing on national public access networks.
My profit and loss responsibility included an annual operating budget of over 14 million Canadian dollars a year and a separate capital equipment budget.
My school/faculty also delivered programs on a "for profit basis" at several locations in China in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Technology and the Harbin Institute of Technology. We also developed a collaboration for a remote campus for delivery of programs in Vietnam.
I was also Vice Chair for the charity "Computers for Schools" which refurbished over 100,000 computers and provided them to local schools and NGOs free of charge. And Chair of the Canadian National Deans of IT group and I also sat on the board for the Canadian National Federal Sector Council for Information and Communications Technology.
Completed
++ Advanced Leadership Certificate Program
++ Advanced Threat Assessment Training (Educational Setting)
++ Advanced Project Management Certificate
Achievements
++ Increased Capital Funding to all programs
++ Increased Staffing Levels
++ Improved communication within school
++ Made Deans Office more transparent and accountable
++ Upgraded TV studio to all High Definition
++ Upgraded Photography to Medium Format Digital Cameras
++ Upgraded Graphics program to have large scale plotters
++ Revised Digital Media and Computing Programs into single larger program to give greater flexibility in study paths and career options -
Research Director InterMedia Lab
University of Bergen
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
January 2004 — February 2007 (3 years 2 months)
Responsible for the scientific leadership for Norway's leading research lab for educational technology with 13 staff all funded from external grant and contract income.
U of Bergen's Principal Researcher on the following EU funded research projects
++ MASSIVE
++ BLearn
++ Kaleidoscope Network of Excellence
Project leadership - Norwegian National Compulsory Computerised Testing in English (BITE-IT)
Funded Research Visits to
United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan
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Full Professor and Head of Information Science Department
University of Bergen
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
January 2000 — June 2004 (4 years 6 months)
Responsible for the day to day management of the oldest information science department in Scandinavia.
++ Increased staffing levels
++ Improved administrative and technical units
++ Introduced digital archiving for all documents
++ New programs in Digital Information and New Media
++ Supervised 7 doctoral students
Awarded Chartered IT Professional Status by the British Computer Society
Includes leave periods to
Help Introduce accredited ICT Courses for Female Students in the United Arab Emirates with the Higher Colleges of Technology.
Serve as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair of Computer Science at the University of the South Pacific. -
Associate Professor of Information Science and Deputy Head of Department
University of Bergen
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
January 1998 — January 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Teaching Introduction to Information Science, Human Computer Interaction and Graduate Courses in The Social Impact of Technology
++ Developed new graduate program in Social aspects of new media and IT
++ Developed professional development program for dental school
++ Awarded Teaching Excellence Award -
Senior Lecturer
Bermuda College
(Higher Education industry)
June 1995 — December 1998 (3 years 7 months)
Teaching computing
Introducing computing courses for Seniors
Organizing accreditation with British Computer Society -
Senior Lecturer
university of portsmouth
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 1989 — May 1995 (5 years 10 months)
Teaching Human Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis and Design, Formal Methods.
Admissions Tutor
Director of final year degree and graduate degree research projects
Awarded C.Eng Status by Engineering Council
Awarded MBCS Staus by British Computer Society
Awarded MBPsS Graduate Standing by British Psychological Society
Konrad Morgan’s Education
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Universitetet i Bergen
Full Professor Competence Exam , Information Science , 1989 — 2000
Based on examination by international panel of distinguished scholars from USA, UK, Europe and Russia of peer reviewed published works (>75 Papers), contribution to knowledge (minimum of 2 PhDs in concurrent depth), significant external research grant income (>3 million Euro in grants), proven excellence in teaching and demonstrated leadership abilities.
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The University of Edinburgh
PhD , Human Computer Interaction , 1986 — 1989
- Activities and Societies:
- First empirical comparisons of different user interfaces.
Nominated for short list "Best Contribution to Computer Science" by the British Computer Society's International Journal "The Computer Journal" - Oxford University.
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University of Portsmouth
Computer Science 1982 — 1986
- Activities and Societies:
- Awarded "Best Undergraduate Computer Science Dissertation" by ICL/Fujitsu.
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University of Portsmouth
Business Administration 1979 — 1982
Additional Information
Konrad Morgan’s Interests:
Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning and Change Management, Mentoring, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Budgetary Control and External Income Generation, Applied Research, Quantitative Methods for Real World Solutions
Konrad Morgan’s Groups:
CITP
Member British Computer Society
Member British Psychological Society
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LogiBod - The Logica Alumni -
The University of Edinburgh Alumni -
Linked 2 Leadership -
CEO/ CIO/COE/COO/CFO/Head/VP/ Director/President Level - Senior Leadership Group -
Global Executive Exchange -
Higher Education Professionals -
HCI Researchers -
Higher Education Management Group -
Innovative Leadership & Change Management Expert Innovators Network -
EDUCAUSE -
Executive Roundtable -
Best Leaders And Managers
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The Linked CXO / President, CEO, COO, CIO, CTO, MD, VP, Director 's -
The President/CEO Elite -
Higher Education Matters: Building Capacity, Managing Costs, Creating Value -
Our World 2.0
Konrad Morgan’s Honors:
Chair of Human Computer Interaction at Bergen University,
Short listed best contribution to computer science by the British Computer Society Journal "The Computer Journal",
Nominated best contribution by UK Joint Research Councils,
Chair of Computer Science, University of the South Pacific,
Chair of the Canadian National Deans of IT Group,
Full Board Member Canadian National Sector Council for Information and Communications Technology.
