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Center for Innovation in Clinical Learning Staff

Interim Director:    
Dr. Helen Burns 412 624-6912 burnsh@pitt.edu
Associate Director:    
Scott Coulson 412 648-0534 slc28@pitt.edu
Joe Brun 412 624-3557 jjb1@pitt.edu
Gil Borum 412 624-2420 bgb1@pitt.edu
Nam Do 412 624-8601 nhd6@pitt.edu
Richard Fera 412 648-2279 rjf21@pitt.edu
Carol Hodgkiss 412 624-6912 cfh01@pitt.edu
Andy Marino 412 383-0029 anm131@pitt.edu
Jim Obringer 412 624-4839 job100@pitt.edu

Meet the CICL Staff

Scott Coulson

Scott Coulson

Associate Director

As the Associate Director for the Center for Innovation in Clinical Learning, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day operations. This involves working with students, faculty and staff of the School of Nursing regarding labs, classroom equipment and distance learning capabilities. In addition, Scott serves as part of the administration team making strategic decisions regarding computing services, new learning resources, technology, and instruction design needs.

Phone: (412) 648-0534 E-mail: slc28@pitt.edu

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Joe Brun

Joe Brun

Manager of Distance Education

Joe is responsible for coordinating 30+ hours a week of video transmissions to various locations including the branch campuses of Johnstown, Bradford, and beyond. Joe is also the computer lab manager and provides hardware and software support to 300+ computers and printers. Joe is the email and alias adminstrator.

Phone: (412) 624-3557 E-mail: jjb1@pitt.edu

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Gillan Borum

Gillan Borum

Media Services Coordinator

Gillan is involved in the coordination of various educational media in the School of Nursing, including the initiation and maintaining of distance education/ITV broadcasts in the evening, Power Point poster creation, and Skills/Simulation Lab upkeep. He is also an active part of the IT team in the CICL. Gill graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006, and has worked in the School of Nursing since 2005.

Phone: (412) 624-2420 E-mail: bgb1@pitt.edu

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Nam Do

Nam Do

Audio Visual Specialist

Nam is responsible for audio and visual equipment maintenance and deployment and inventory of media including videos, DVDs, and classroom software. Nam also coordinates classroom and equipment reservations and scheduling with the Office of the Registrar.

Phone: 412-624-8601 E-mail: nhd6@pitt.edu

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Ric Fera

Ric Fera

Systems Analyst

Ric is the Web Developer and Graphic Designer for the School of Nursing. As a Systems Analyst in the CICL, Ric designs and develops the school's Web site. Ric is also a Blackberry Administrator and PC Technician. As a PC Technician Ric works to support the School of Nursing's IT needs. In addition, Ric provides support to the Distance Education program, transmitting iTV calls daily.

Phone: (412) 648-2279 E-mail: rjf21@pitt.edu

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Carol Hodgkiss

Carol Hodgkiss

Department Administrator

As the CICL Department Administrator and Assistant to the Associate Director, Carol manages the department budget and purchases materials for the CICL, i.e. HESI testing, computers/peripherals, CAI software, clinical supplies, and teaching software for curriculum.

Phone: (412) 624-6912 E-mail: chh01@pitt.edu

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Scott Coulson

Andy Marino

Systems Anaylst

Andrew is the Systems Support Specialist for the School of Nursing. Andrew is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing the school’s computers as well as providing support to the Distance Education program. Andrew began working in the School of Nursing in August of 2008.

Phone: (412) 383-0029 E-mail: anm131@pitt.edu

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Jim Obringer

Jim Obringer

Senior Systems Analyst

Jim assists in supporting the schools 300+ computers and servers. He also adminsters the schools network, security, and sponsored email accounts.

Phone:(412) 624-4839 E-mail: job100@pitt.edu

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