Nathan Grassi
Head of Digital Collections and Technology Strategy
Pronouns: (he, him, His)
221 Lockwood Memorial Library, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
- Ph: 716-645-8571
- Fax: 716-645-3859
Responsibilities
Manage the following areas for the University Libraries:
- Digital Collections & Repositories
- The Institutional Repository
- Enterprise Library Applications
- Library Information Technology Operations
Education and Training
PhD in Education, Concentration: Educational Technology / STEM Education
MA Anthropology, Concentration: Biological Anthropology
Graduate Certificate Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
BS Biology, Minor Anthropology
Awards and Honors
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2014-Present |
Open SUNY Research and Innovation Fellow |
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2018-2020 |
Joyce McKnight Open Educational Resource Fellowship |
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2019 |
Open SUNY Effective Practice Award |
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2017 |
Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award |
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2015, 2017 |
SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence Effective Practice Award |
Publications
Whitley-Grassi, N., Whitley-Grassi, B., Hoppel, S., & Zgliczynski, M., (2021) “Medical vs. Social Models of Disability: Increasing Inclusion and Participation of Students in Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education.” International Perspectives on Supporting and Engaging Online Learners. Blessinger, P., & Hoffman, J.. (Eds.).
Matias, A., Woo, K., & Whitley-Grassi, N. (2018). “Expanding Access to Science Field-Based Research Techniques for Online Students through OER.” International Journal of Open Educational Resources,1(1). doi:10.18278/ijoer.1.1.7
Matais, A., Whitley-Grassi, N., & Woo, K., (2016) “Ecology and Earth Science Virtual Field Experiences OERs: Expanding Access to Field-Based Research Techniques for Students at a Distance.” Open Education: International Perspectives in Higher Education. Blessinger, P., & Bliss, T. J. (Eds.). Open Book Publishers
Sullivan, R., van Putten, C. & Whitley-Grassi, N. (2015). “Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP): Discovering and exploring within a supportive professional development community.” In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (pp. 1147-1149).
Sullivan, R., Tysick, C.A., Pilawski, B., Shi, S., van Putten, C., & Whitley-Grassi, N. (2014) “Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP): Online Professional Development through Structured Inquiry and a Virtual Community.” Inquiry Based Learning for Faculty and Instructional Development.Bingley, UK: Emerald.
Whitley-Grassi, N & Hoefler, P. (2013). “Technology Approaches to Final Papers and Projects.” In C. Wankel & P. Blessinger (Ed.s) Increasing Student Engagement and Retention using Social Technologies: Facebook, e-portfolios and other Social Networking Services. Chapter 8. Bingley, UK: Emerald.
Whitley-Grassi, N & Bazer, J.S. (2010). “Comparison of Effectiveness of Class Attendance vs. Online Lecture Viewing in Learning Human Physiology.” The International Journal of Instructional Technology and Online Learning. Oct. 7(10). P. 31-38
Research
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Professional Service |
2016-Present |
Editorial Board The International Journal of Open Educational Resources |
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2016-Present |
Peer Reviewer Online Learning Journal – Reviewer 2018-Present Journal of Research on Technology in Education – Reviewer 2018-Present Online Learning Consortium; Innovate & Accelerate Conference - Reviewer 2016-Present |
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2013 - Present |
Grant Review - State University of New York Innovative Instructional Technology Grants - Reviewer |