Advanced Microsoft Office
Business Databases
Business Spreadsheets
Business Web Pages (XHTML)
Business Word Processing
Computer Keyboarding
Desktop Publishing
e-Business Fundamentals
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction to Marketing and Finance
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to Windows
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Medical Keyboarding and Transcription
Microsoft Office – Access
Microsoft Office – Excel
Microsoft Office – PowerPoint
Microsoft Office – Word
Personal Finance
Records Management
Service and Ethics in Business
Special Methods in Business
Team Building Skills
Ten-key Calculators
Web Tools: Photoshop & Dreamweaver

General Education Courses
Pioneer Pacific College

College and Career Success
College Mathematics
English Composition
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Professional Development
Verbal Communications
Writing Research Papers

Projects & Research

Leading open educational resources usage, 2010-present
Project director for Lane Community College’s faculty fellowship

• In 3 terms have 15 faculty participating
• Saving students over $75,000 per term

Building the Phi Theta Kappa region, 2009-present
Work with an annual team of students in three states

• International Milestone award in 2010 and 2011
• Increased membership 27% in 2010 and 30% in 2011

Beginning the All-Oregon awards program, 2010
Inspired college presidents to work together to begin the program in Oregon

• Worked with Oregon college presidents and Phi Theta Kappa director
• First awards given to 2 students per community college in 2011

Increasing awareness for chapter, 2005-2011
Work with student teams to increase awareness, membership, and participation

• Top 25 internationally in 2009 and 2008
• Top chapter in the region four consecutive years
• Encouraged and supported students now at Stanford Law, George Washington University, and Mt. Holyoke completing degrees
• One student became international president
• As advisor, received unprecedented 4 consecutive awards

Collecting “wanted” ephemera, 2006-2007
Largest personal collection of early 20th century wanted ephemera

• Researched early 20th century crime in California
• Researched Ventura County Sheriff McMartin’s career
• Wrote two books

Directed Cub Scout day camp, 2002-2004
Cascade District, Boy Scouts of America

• Safe, educational week-long camp for 200 elementary school boys
• Exceeded budget expectations

Awards & Honors

• Regional Milestone Award, Phi Theta Kappa International (2010 & 2011)
• Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America (2010)
• Faculty Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa International (2009 & 2010)
• Leadership Development Certificate, Phi Theta Kappa International (2009)
• Faculty Recognition Award, Lane Community College (Fall 2008 & Fall 2006)
• Advisor Paragon Award for New Advisors, Phi Theta Kappa International (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
• Distinguished Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa Rocky Mountain Cascade Region, (2006, 2008, 2009)
• District Commissioner of the Year, Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council (2006)
• District Award of Merit, Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council (2002)
• Classified Recognition Award, University of Oregon (1994)
• Certificate of Distinction, Association of Computer-based Systems of Career Information (1987)

Presentations & Invited Participation

In Alignment: Campus Priorities and MERLOT, 2011
MERLOT/Sloan-C Emerging Technologies Conference

• Feature session about free online resources in classes at a community college

Lane CC OER Faculty Fellowship, 2011
MERLOT/Sloan-C Emerging Technologies Conference

• Showcased the implementation of open educational resources at Lane Community College during the poster presentations

Planning and Hosting Regional Meetings, 2011
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Two sessions on planning and hosting a regional event co-presented with another coordinator

Completing Your College Degree, 2011
Chemeketa Community College

• Keynote presentation for a Phi Theta Kappa induction

Democratization of Information Discussion, 2010
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Panel discussion about convention key note presentations by Dr. Rachel Maddow and Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Social Networking, 2009
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Educational forum on using social networks to improve chapter communication

Social Intelligence, 2009
Mt. Hood Community College

• Presentation for their honor society members and students

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence, 2009
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Educational forum on how using emotional intelligence can improve teams

Bridging the Generation Gap, 2008
Administrative Professional Association

• Keynote presentation at their monthly meeting

Developing a Chapter Web Site-Beyond Basics, 2008
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Educational forum for students, advisors and alumni on designing a web site

Developing a Chapter Web Site-Basics, 2008
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Educational forum for students, advisors and alumni on designing a web site

Developing a Chapter Web Site, 2007
Phi Theta Kappa International

• Educational forum for students, advisors and alumni on designing a web site

Office Technologies, 2006
Oregon Administrative Professional Association

• Keynote presentation at their annual conference

Community College Leadership, 2005
Willamette Business Association

• Keynote speaker for their business meeting

Affiliations & Memberships

• MERLOT Peer Reviewer and Virtual Speaker, 2010-present
• Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, 2011-present
• National Education Association, 2004-present
• Boy Scouts of America, 1998-2010

Service & Volunteer Work

Regional Coordinator, May 2009 – present
Phi Theta Kappa International - Rocky Mountain Cascade Region

• Coordinate student activities within the honor society’s region, which includes 25 chapters within Oregon, Idaho, and Utah
• Advise an officer team of six students from chapters within the region
• Oversee regional budget

Lead, Open Educational Resources Committee, Jan. 2010 – present
Lane Community College

• Introduce professional development tools and open courseware modules for Lane Community College faculty
• Guide campus dialogue and action on online course material

Advisory Board, Feb. 2009 – present
Millennial Associates LLC

• Provided startup and ongoing client strategy service for a Springfield, OR based technology consulting company
• Practice area focus: education and nonprofit industries

Leadership Council, Jan. 2010 – present
MERLOT

• Advise members of the council on issues related to open education resources and the community college
• Liaison between MERLOT and the campus

Chapter Advisor, Sept. 2005 – Jan. 2011
Phi Theta Kappa International – Sigma Zeta Chapter

• Coordinated student activities within the honor society chapter at Lane Community College
• Organized leadership and skill workshops for students
• Facilitated Phi Theta Kappa instructional programs on campus
• Top 25 chapter in 2009 and 2008; top 100 chapter from 2007-2010

Adult Leader, 1998 – 2010
Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council

• Positions held: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Dean of the Commissioner Training Program (College of Commissioner Science), Cub Scout Day Camp Director, Venture Crew Assistant Advisor

Lead, College Now High School Teacher Training Group, Jan. 2009 – Jun. 2009
Lane Community College

Campus Hiring Committee (Jan. 2006 – Jun. 2006)
Lane Community College

Online Teaching and Learning Research Project (Sept. 2005 – Jun. 2006)
Lane Community College

Conferences Attended

• International Convention, Phi Theta Kappa, 2006-2011
• Rocky Mountain Cascade Regional Convention, Phi Theta Kappa, 2006-2011
• Rocky Mountain Cascade Regional Honors Conference, Phi Theta Kappa, 2005-2011
• Rocky Mountain Cascade Regional Leadership Conference, 2005-2011
• College of Commissioner Science, Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council, 2004-2009
• Western Oregon Women’s Conference, 2007
• United Nations Training Briefs, New York, 2007
• Grant Writing Conference, Council for Resource Development, 2005
• Achieving Results for Multiple Learners, WFPCSC Winter Series, 2003
• Management Problems of a Technical Person in Leadership, Fred Pryor, 1994

Publications

• Arnaud, Velda.  2011.  10-Key Calculators.  Open Educational Resource.
• Arnaud, Velda.  2011.  Team Building.  Open Educational Resource.
• Arnaud, Velda.  2007.  Wanted:  Crime in California.  Historical Value of Wanted Ephemera, Early 20th Century (Price Guide included).
• Arnaud, Velda.  2007.  Wanted:  The Eyes Have It.  Law Enforcement Mug Shots 1880-1922.
• Arnaud, Velda.  2003.  Faculty Information Handbook.  Pioneer Pacific College
• Arnaud, Velda.  2003.  Safety Handbook.  Pioneer Pacific College
• Arnaud, Velda.  1996.  Career Path Planner, High School Coordinator’s Guide.  Oregon Career Information System
• Arnaud, Velda.  1996.  Career Path Planner, Community College Coordinator’s Guide.  Oregon Career Information System
• Arnaud, Velda.  1995.  High School Planner, Site Coordinator’s Guide.  National Career Information System.

Certifications, Trainings & Other Programs

• Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Eluminate) certification, 2010
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Institute Participant, 2008-2011
• Phi Theta Kappa International Convention Participant, 2006-2011
• Adult Leadership Development Workshop, 2009-2010, Boy Scouts of America, Oregon Trail Council
• Lane Community College Aspiring Leaders Program, 2009-2010
• Leadership Development Certification, 2009, Phi Theta Kappa International
• Suicide Prevention Training, 2008, University of Oregon
• Working Effectively with Diverse Students in the College Classroom, 2008, University of Oregon
• Exploring the Underpinnings and Implications of the “Diversity Movement” in Academia, 2008, University of Oregon
• Myers-Briggs Type Inventory Certification, 2005, Association of Psychological Type
• Hiring Training, 2005, Lane Community College
• Microsoft Office Expert Certification, 2004
• National Camp School, 2002, Boy Scouts of America
• Wood Badge Leader Training, 2000, Boy Scouts of America
• Adult Leader Training, 1999, Boy Scouts of America

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Effective and energetic teaching skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Empathy and patience with students with diverse abilities
• Exceptional attention to details
• Exceptional numerical competency
• Ability to:
• Understand, organize, and control large amounts of information
• Be productive and meet deadlines
• Analyze complex data and produce reports for various audiences
• Manage multiple projects
• Analyze a project and then plan, coordinate the parts, and complete a project
• Produce visually effective materials
• See the “big picture”