VITAE
William C. Bosch
Emeritus Associate Professor
Emeritus Director of Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
State University of New York
College at Oswego
Department of Computer Science
I. PERSONAL
Name: William C. Bosch
Present University Unit: Department of Computer Science
State University of New York
College at Oswego
Oswego, New York
2. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
PhD* Syracuse University 1983-1992 Computer Science
(*courses only)Syracuse, New York
M.S. Syracuse University 1983 Computer Science
Syracuse, New York
B.A. SUNY 1968 Mathematics
Oswego, New York
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Current Assignments:
Director, Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
June 1994 to May 2007
Assocaiate Professor, State University of NY,
College at Oswego, Oswego, New York
August 1994 to May 2007
Prior Assignments:
Assisstant Professor, State University of NY,
Computer Science Department
College at Oswego, Oswego, New York
August 1984 to 1994
Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Hannibal Central School District
Hannibal, New York
September 1970 to June 1984
Adjunct Faculty Member
University College
Syracuse, New York
August 1983 - June 1987
Adjunct Faculty Member (Taught Graduate courses)
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
August 1990 - June 1995
Consultant-Curriculum Development
Computer Selection and Teacher In-Service
Various New York State School Districts
May 1981 - June 1989
System Analysis, Program Development and
Training (self employed)
Various New York State Businesses
June 1979 - June 2002
Areas of Specialization/Interest
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Technology Use in Education
Mathematics in Education
Human Factors
Hyper/multimedia programming
Expert Systems and Knowledge Engineering
Courses Taught at SUNY Oswego
CSC 101 - Survey of Computers and Their Applications
CSC 103 - Survey of Computers with Educational Applications
CSC 120 - Introduction to Programming and Languages
CSC 212 - Principles of Computing
CSC 213 - Assembly Language Programming
CSC 231 - Computer Organization
CSC 221 - Foundations of Computer Science
CSC 341 - Data Structures and Programming Techniques
CSC 365 - Data Structures and File Processing
CSC 390 - Human Factors
CSC 390 - Introduction to C
CSC 458 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design
CSC 499 - Independent Study
ISC 320 - Expert Systems and Knowledge Engineering
ISC 329 - Database Management Systems in Business
ISC 410 - Decision Support Systems
EDU 304 - Curriculum Foundations: Mathematics
EDU 505 - Topics in Education: Technology use
GST 398 - Internship
GST 498 - Internship
Courses Developed and Taught at Syracuse University
UCS 110 Introduction to Personal Computing
(Graduate courses for SU)
CIS 500 Human Factors in Computer Systems
CIS 505 Analysis and Interface Design
Courses Developed
CSC 120 - Introduction to Programming and Languages
CSC 390 - Human Factors
ISC 390 - Technology and Information Systems use
in Education
EDU 505 - Topics in Education: Technology Use
(First time course was taught in the department:
ISC 320 - Expert Systems and Knowledge Engineering)
Seminars & Workshops Developed & Taught
Computer System Use, Administrators of the United
Way Agencies of Central New York, 1987-1988
What the Computer Can and Cannot Do
Elderhostel at SUNY, 1986-1990
Minicourse on Computer Use for CSEA, 1987-1988
Introduction to Spreadsheet Technology and LOTUS
123, ICC, 1988
Research/Grants
Investigator. "Project SMART.", The integration
of mathematics and science in the curriculum,
using local businesses as a resource. Funded grant, NSF,
validated by the New York State Education Department
Classroom Interaction Resource Lab, 1989-2007.
Investigator. "A Mathematics Laboratory for Active
Learning." Unfunded Grant Proposal to SUNY
Faculty Grants for the Improvement of
Undergraduate Instruction, February 1989.
NSF-ILI unfunded grant for Education Technology
Laboratory, with Dr. C. Wells (Ed. Dept.) 1991.
Faculty Enhancement (funded) Grant for
Hyper/multimedia course development (with Dr. E.
Brindle) Spring 1993.
NSF-ILI grant applied for. Multi/hypermedia
laboratory for CS, IS, and Education (with Dr. E.
Brindle and Dr. C. Wells (Ed. Dept.)). Fall 1993.
NSF Teacher Enhancement Grant. Improvement of
Teaching and use of Technology. Preproposal
sent June 1994.
Apple Partnership Grant. Written with the Phoenix Central
School System.
sent January 1995
Ministry of Education (Japan) Grant (funded)
"The significance of integrating computers and other new
technologies into school, and potential influences
on school education."
A three year grant with Dr. Hauro Kawai of Tsukuba
University. A collaberative study of the uses of
educational technology in the US and Japan. Two visits to
Japan and visits to the US to study the use of educational
technolgy in schools are part of the grant. 1995-1998
NSF Grant (funded)
Oswego State University will improve its teaching of
science, mathematics and technology through a three-year
$450,000 project. The campus received $200,000 in funding
from the National Science Foundation. Oswego is commited
to providing $250,000 in matching funds. The project will
aim to increase scientific literacy amoung all Oswego
students. Summer 1998 - 2005
Curriculum Development Grant (funded)
Change CSC 120 "Introduction to Programming and
Programming Languages" to an active learning lab based
course (with David Vampola). Summer 1999
Papers/Presentations
Bosch, W. (1988, Nov.). An Introduction to Expert
Systems.
NYSC&TE State Conference at Rye, NY.
Bosch, W. (1990, Jan.). Knowledge-Based Tutoring
Systems. Paper published in the 1990 NYSC&TE
Journal.
Bosch, W. (1993, June). Problem solving approach
to the teaching of programming.
National Problem Solving Across the Curriculum
Paper published in the 1993 Journal.
Conference at Geneva, NY.
Bosch, W. & Garzone, L. (1993, Nov.). The
development of HyperCard stacks for difficult
English structures. New York State Association
for Computer and Technologies in Education.
Paper published in 1993 NYSC&TE Journal
State conference at Rochester, NY.
Bosch, W. & Garzone, L. (1994, March). The
use and evaluation of HyperCard stacks in a
self-help environment. (An accepted paper)
STATE 94: Methods and Models for the 90s
Paper published in 1994 AACE International Journal
AACE International Conference at Washington, DC.
Bosch, W. & Garzone, L. (1994, June) The Use of
Courseware, developed using Hypercard
FACT Conference "Technology and the Future of
the University" at SUNY Oswego.
Bosch, W. (1996, October) A look inside Japanese
schools, how are they using technology, Superintendents'
Conference (Oswego County Schools), Oswego, NY.
Bosch, W. (1996, November) Study of technology use in
US schools, Presentation to graduate students at Tsukuba
University, Japan.
Bosch, W. (1997, November) A comparison of educational
use in the US and Japan, Presented to a task force at
Tsukuba University, Japan.
Bosch, W., Kawai, H., Toshisuke, S. (1997, December)
Report to Ministry of Education
Bosch authored article on "Technology Planning",
Institute of Education, Tsukuba University.
Bosch, W. (1998, April) Educational Technology - A waste
of Taxpayer's Money?, QUEST Conference at SUNY Oswego.
Bosch, W. (1998, October)
Report to the Japanese Ministry of Education
"Current and Future Trends in Technology Use"
Bosch, W., Hester, J., MacEntee, V., MacKenzie, J., Morey,
T., Nichols, J., Pacitti, P., Shaffer, B., Tomascak, P.,
Weber, S., Young, R.
Innovative Higher Education (2008) Volume: 33 Issue
pp 83-98 "Beyond Lip-service: An Operational Definition of
'Learning-centered College'".
Conferences and seminars attended
National ACM Conference (3 days) at Washington, DC,
Nov. 1989.
Use of super computer. (2 days) State University
of New York Training Center. Syracuse NY, Jan 1991.
Teaching Tools. (1 day) Syracuse University
Nov. 1991, March 1992, Nov. 1992, March 1993.
Problem Solving Across the Curriculum. (3 days)
National Conference at Aurora NY, June 1992 and
Geneva NY, June 1993.
MAA Seaway Conference (2 days) sponsored by the
Mathematical Association of America and SUNY Oswego
at Oswego, NY, Nov. 1992.
Mathematics and Science Mentor Conference (3 days)
sponsored by NSF, at Albany, NY. Jan. 1993.
The Rochester Computer & Business Conference.
(1 day) Regional Conference at Rochester NY, Oct. 1993.
Microsoft Multimedia Developers Conference sponsored
by Microsoft (1 day) at Waltham, Ma. Oct. 1993.
Object-Oriented Programming in the Real World (3
day conference) sponsored by SUNY Research
Foundation and the CASE Center (SU) at Oswego,
March 1993.
The Many Faces of the Interface: Equalizing Access
to Technology in a Multicultural World (2 day
conference) sponsored by SUNY FACT at Oswego,
Nov. 1993.
Preparation for Teaching Mathematics: Issues,
Policies and Programs (3 days) sponsored by NSF &
American Mathematical Society at RPI, Troy, NY
Nov. 1993.
Integrated Learning Systems Software Seminar
sponsored by OCM BOCES, Syracuse, NY, Dec 1993.
Invited to become member of Phi Delta Kappa (accepted)
Educational Honor Society for Outstanding Educators
SUNY Oswego April 1994
Teaching in the Information Age - Linking K-12 and
Teacher Education (2 days) SUNY Oswego, May 1994
Diversity in Education (1 day) sponsored by Phi Delta
Kappa SUNY Oswego. October 1994
Cognitive Science Conference, at SUNY Oswego, April 1998
The Transformation of Learning, Camden Technology
Conference, Camden Maine, October 1998
Active Learning Teaching Institute at SUNY Oswego
Three day workshop, January 1999
Educational Technology Day '99 at Ithaca College
Conference, April 1999
Workshop on PhotoShop 5.0 at SUNY Oneonta, June 1999
Curriculum Design Institute at SUNY Oswego
Four day workshop, May 1999
Department Service
Laboratory Committee
Laboratory Coordinator
Curriculum Committee
Promotion, Retention, and Tenure Committee
Budget Committee
Operations Committee
Coordinator, CSC 101
Coordinator, CSC 212
Coordinator, Department Internship Program
Information Science Program Faculty Committee
College Service
College Career Day, Speaker, 1986-1990
Mathematics Discipline Committee, 1987-1991
Sub-division Committee on Promotions and
Discretionary Salary Increases, 1987-1988
Oswego Faculty Calling, 1986-2008
Faculty Assembly, Alternate, 1987-1989
Personnel Policies Council, 1989-1991
ICC Representative for Education Department 1991-
1994
ICC Representative for Center for T & I 1994-2007
ICC Hardware Committee 1992-1993
ICC Education Committee 1991-2008
ICC Applications Committee 1991-2008
Faculty Assembly Representative 1993-Jan. 1995
Project SMART staff (NSF, SED grants) 1992-2007
Computing Services Council (Chair) 1992-1994
Continuing Education and Summer Session Council
1992-2007
Intercollegiate Athletic Board 1992-2002
Intercollegiate Athletic Board long range planning
committee 1993-2007
Multimedia Human Diversity/Residence Life Project
1992-2007
Distance Learning Group, chaired by Dr. Narayan
ORSP Spring 1993
Masters Thesis advisor for two graduate students
in Education Department (both earned masters)
1990-1992
Masters Thesis advisor for current graduate student
in Education Department (creating multimedia
learning system) 1994
Department Representative to SCAC 1994-2007
Worked with Professional Development Committee
to present Winter Breakout 1994-1997
Worked with SCAC to present QUEST 1994-2007
Member of New Faculty Orientation Committee 1994-2007
Member of the Board of Directors of Auxiliary Services
1994-2007
Member of the Science Math and Technology 1998-2006
Member fo the Task Force on Learning and Teaching
Spring 1999 to 2002
Masters Thesis advisor for current graduate student
in Education Department (using the internet
in an education setting) 1998-1999
Community Service
Manager-player Oswego City Softball Association
(won NY State Championships July 1986 & 1993),
1975-2012
Manger-player Oswego City Volleyball 1982-1994
Explorer Post 256 Advisory Committee member 1990-1993
Council Member ACM Syracuse Chapter 1990-1991
YMCA Program Coordinator 1985-present
YMCA Children's Basketball Leader 1992
Oswego School District Long Range Planning Committee
for Technology in Support of Education, (Nov. 1992 to
May 1993, 3 hours every week)
Oswego County BOCES Technology Planning Group (April
1993 to Sept 1993, 2-5 hours every other week)
Vice President Minetto Home and School Association
June 1994 - June 1995
President Minetto Home and School Association
June 1995 - June 1997
Member Site Team for Compact for Learning
Oswego School District, term: 1994-1997
Technology Fair '95 Steering Committee member
Conference for 2,000 Oswego County Educators, April 1995
Fulton Technology Planning Steering Committee
Dec. 1994 - 2000
Conference 2000 "Transforming Learning Through Technology"
Steering Committee, Conference for 2,300 Oswego
County Educators, will be held October 2000.
Oct. 1998 - 2001