Heart of the Matter
"Our society is web-centric and knowledge-oriented, but we are called to be God-centric and faith-oriented. I hope to help develop leaders whose pursuit of knowledge is tempered by faith, and whose quest for change is tempered by a steadfast God. When Noah was faced with incomprehensible change, "in holy fear" he used technology to build an ark. I can’t wait to see technology, knowledge and faith converge in the lives of our graduates."
Executive Director of Adams Center for Teaching and Learning
Contact Information:
Office: Adams Center
Address : ACU Box 29201, Abilene, Texas 79699
E-mail: massingill@acu.edu
Telephone: 325-674-2833
FAX: 325-674-2834
Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:
- Ph.D. (Information Science), University of North Texas, 2001
- M.S., University of North Texas, 1994
- Ministry and Evangelism, Abilene Christian University, 1982
- Instructor, College of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University, 2003-2006
- Instructor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Abilene Christian University, 1997-2002
- Adjunct Faculty, College of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University, 1992-1997
- Adjunct Faculty, Hardin-Simmons University, 1992-1993
- Chief Information Officer, Abilene Christian University, 2001-2006
- Director, Adams Center for Teaching Excellence, Abilene Christian University, 1997-2006
- Director of Instructional Technology, Abilene Christian University, 1992-1997
- Co-Founder and President, Leapfrog Technologies LLC/Abilene ONLINE, 1995-2001
- Vice-President, School Vision Inc., 1991-1992
- Outstanding Professional Staff Award, Abilene Christian University, 1996
- Leadership Abilene, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, 1985
Courses Taught:
- ISQS
- Digital Media
- Managerial Communication
- Educational Technology
Research Areas:
- Communication Motives
Current Projects:
- Assessing Leadership Characteristics of Elders in Churches of Christ
Representative Publications:
- The Common Thread Between Teaching and Learning Technology, Studying In America Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 1. Pages 4-5.
- Learning Teams Untangled, Computer Based Training Module. Project Manager, 1999
- The Mystery Divison and the Big War, Volume One. Project Manager/Developer, 1997
- OTIS, Car and Counterweight Support (ORM) Computer Based Training CD ROM. Project Manager and Multimedia Specialist, 1997
Professional Presentations:
Medical Mission Seminar, Dallas TX Presenter – "Utilizing Skills of Medical and Non-Medical Personnel in Medical, Dental Work, Eye Care, and in Personal Evangelism on Short-Term Mission Trips." January 2005
Medical Mission Seminar, Dallas, TX Panelist – “The Impact of Medical Missions.” January 2005
EDUCAUSE, Anaheim, CA, Presenter “Engaging Upper Management in Programming Project Prioritization” October 2003
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities Technology Conference, Jackson, TN Co-Presenter “Implementing a Programmed Prioritization Process” May 2003
Christian College Information Technology Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. Presenter, “IT Policies and Legal Issues." March 2003
World Relief Conference. Abilene, TX, Presenter, “Humanitarian Aid and Medical Missions” February 2003
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities Technology Conference, Azusa, CA. Co-Presenter "Creating a Teaching, Learning, Technology Symphony through Web-based Faculty Development." June 2000
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities Technology Conference, Azusa, CA. Presenter “The Web Learning Style Manual – A Means to Maintain Rigor and Consistency in Web-Based Courses.” June 2000
