Tim Rhodus
Professor
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science

225B Howlett Hall
2001 Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-3871 Fax: 614-292-3505

Email: Rhodus.1@osu.edu

WEBSITE at hcs.osu.edu/hcs/PC/Faculty/tr_vita.html
at OSU since 1985

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 1985 The Ohio State University (Specialty: Agr. Economics)
M.Sc. 1982 The Ohio State University (Specialty: Agr. Economics)
B.Sc. 1975 Bowling Green State University (Specialty: Business Administration)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004 - present: Editor, Digital Information Resources, American Society for Horticultural Science
1999 - present: Professor, Dept. of Horticulture & Crop Science, The Ohio State University
1991 - 1999: Associate Professor, Dept's. of Horticulture and Agricultural Economics, The Ohio State University
1985 - 1991: Assistant Professor, Dept's. of Horticulture and Agricultural Economics, The Ohio State University

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN EXTENSION, RESEARCH, TEACHING

Design and development of decision-support systems for use in management, marketing, and education. Design and implement several World Wide Web (WWW) servers for use in distance education, student recruitment and advising, streaming video and on-line problem solving.


Presentations at Professinal Meetings 2000 - Present

  1. Rhodus, T. 2007. Systems Thinking Leads to New Possibilities. Dept. of Horticulture, University of Arkansas. October 20, 2007.
  2. Rhodus, T. 2007. Social Networking: Implications for Teaching and Learning. OSU Price Chair Learning Symposium. Columbus, Ohio. Sept. 14, 2007.
  3. Rhodus, T. 2007. Advanced Podcast Training for OhioNet Libraries. Columbus, Ohio. Feb. 27, 2007.
  4. Rhodus, T. 2007. Implications of Podcasting for College Teaching. Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Feb. 22, 2007.
  5. Rhodus, T. 2007. Podcasting Workshop for Faculty & TA Development. Ohio State University. Feb. 6, 2007.
  6. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting for Beginners” OhioNet Training Seminar, October 25, 2006. Columbus, OH.
  7. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting Programs in Horticulture & Crop Science at Ohio State” October 6, 2006 Ohio Learning Network Information Summit, Capital University. Columbus, OH.
  8. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Developing an Open Source Systems Apporach for Course Web Sites” September 15, 2006, Price Symposium on Improved Learning. College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  9. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting: What’s All the Buzz?” September 15, 2006, Price Symposium on Learning. College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  10. Rhodus, T. 2006. “New Ideas for Distance Ed Delivery” September 14, 2006 H&CS Teaching Symposium. Dept. of Horticulture & Crop Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  11. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting: A Case Study” May 18, 2006 OSU Distance Learning Community of Practice. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  12. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting for All Who Wonder” April 20, 2006 Central Ohio Chapter, American Society for Information Science & Technology. Columbus, OH.
  13. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting in Horticulture & Crop Science” March 8, 2006 Apple Podcasts Road Show. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  14. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Podcasting” February 28, 2006 TELR Coordinating Council. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  15. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Internet Technologies” February 20, 2006 Longwood Graduate Program Video Conference from Ohio State University, Columbus, OH to Longwood Graduate Program, University of Delaware. Delaware, OH.
  16. Rhodus, T. 2006. “Open Source Solutions: Joomla” February 17, 2006 Department of Human and Community Resource Development Brown Bag Lunch Seminar, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  17. Rhodus, T. 2005. "HCCS Digital Communicatons", CSREES Review Team, April 12, 2005.
  18. Rhodus, T. 2005. "Current Techniques for Interactive Communications", HCS Dept. Seminar, 5/27/2005.
  19. Rhodus, T. 2004. “Online Presentations – Are We Making Good Video?” Outreach Scholarship Conference Conference. Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania. October 3, 2004.
  20. Van Buchem, V. P., and T. Rhodus 2004. “From The Chair" NEWS: More than an Online Department Newsletter” National Extension Technology Conference. Purdue University, West Layafette, Indiana. September 28, 2004.
  21. Rhodus, T., and Witney IV, E. G. 2004. “PlantFacts revised. An example of integrating Factsheets, Movies, FAQ's, and media resources” National Extension Technology Conference. Purdue University, West Layafette, Indiana. September 26, 2004.
  22. Rhodus, T., and Witney IV, E. G. 2004. “Developing New Approaches and Tools for Improved Management and Delivery of Online Digital Photos” Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Austin, Texas. July 19, 2004.
  23. Rhodus, T. 2004. “What Might Be, What Could Be, What Will Be” Invited presentation, Extension On-line: Delivery and Impact Workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Austin, Texas. July 19, 2004.
  24. Rhodus, T. 2004. “Digital Asset Management” Invited presentations for Dept. Workshop and Seminar. Dept. of Horticulture, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas. April 15, 2004.
  25. Rhodus, T. 2004. "PlantFacts: An Online Set of Resources for Master Gardener Training" Invited presentation for Master Gardener Training Program, Union Country. Marysville, Ohio. March, 25, 2004.
  26. T. Rhodus and L. Inkrot. "Centennial Spotlight Video Presentation." Two hour video performance edited from Francis Stark Video Interviews. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Providence, Rhode Island. October 5-6, 2003.
  27. T. Rhodus. "Experiences at Ohio State with Synchronized Multimedia Presentations " Invited presentation, Engaging the Online Learner with Multimedia Presentations Workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Providence, Rhode Island. October 4, 2003.
  28. Rhodus, T. "Using SMIL Technology for Preparing and Delivering Narrated Presentations on the Internet." Ohio State University Web Interest User Group Meeting. December 10, 2002.
  29. Rhodus, T. "Using Electronic Technology in the Classroom." Ohio Voag Technology Update. Agr. Tech. Institute, Wooster, OH. June 19, 2002.
  30. Rhodus, T. "Horticulture PDA Strategies." PDA Symposium. University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. April 16, 2002.
  31. Rhodus, T and P. Jourdan. "Wireless Technology Helps Creatte Smart Classrooms of the Today." Illuminating Learning with Technology 3rd Annual TELR Conference. Columbus, Ohio. November 1-3, 2001.
  32. Rhodus, T. "The Latest in Mobil Computing." Technology Enhanced Learning and Research (TELR) Awareness Series. Columbus, Ohio. September 25, 2001.
  33. Rhodus, T. "Buckeye Gardener Videos" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sacramento, California. July 21, 2001.
  34. Rhodus, T. and Pablo Jourdan "Technology Roundtable Discussion" North Central Teaching Symposium. Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. June 4, 2001.
  35. Rhodus, T. "Name That Plant - Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data-Rich Environment" Engaging Your Students Through Technology: Making Your Courses More Electronic AND Authentic Conference. Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. April 7, 2001.
  36. Rhodus, T. "Developing an ASHS Image Database " Presentation to the Board of Directors American Society for Horticultural Science. Washington, D.C. Ohio. November 11, 2000.
  37. Rhodus, T. "Teaching With a Handheld Computer - Designing a Mobile Course" Ohio Learning Network Navigating 2000: building Content for Ohio’s Learning Intranet Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 24, 2000.
  38. Rhodus, T. "Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data Rich Environment" Ohio Learning Network Navigating 2000: building Content for Ohio’s Learning Intranet Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 24, 2000.
  39. Rhodus, T. "Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data Rich Environment" Ohio State University Technology Enhanced Lerning & Research Kick Instructional Technology Up a Notch! Conference. Columbus, Ohio. August 3, 2000.
  40. Rhodus, T. "Staying in Touch While Studying Abroad" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. July 24, 2000.
  41. Rhodus, T. "Integrating Photos, Text, and Audio in a Streaming Video Presentation" Invited presentation, Integrating Image Collections & Streaming Video into Your Teaching Program workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. July 24, 2000.
  42. Rhodus, T. "Using Computer Communications to Improve Efficiency and Reduce the Cost of Information Delivery" Invited presentation, Adapting Extension to Help Horticultural businesses Survive and Thrive Colloquium at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando , Florida. July 24, 2000.
  43. Rhodus, T. "Using Databases to Support Teaching" TELR Ask the Experts workshop series. Columbus, Ohio. April 20, 2000.


 

 

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