JAMES VAN ROEKEL has lived in Huntsville and has worked at SHSU for over 11 years as a faculty member and administrator in Academic Affairs. He received his BA in History and Religion from the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota, his MA in History from the University of South Dakota, and his MLS (Library Science) from Emporia State University in Kansas. His research can be found in 16 publications including two books, and teaching focus on the investigation of the utilization of free and off-the-shelf hardware and software towards the development of multimedia and digital applications in student learning and web-based broadcasting. His grant writing has brought over $700,000.00 to the University to engage faculty and students in current and emerging technologies. He is a past recipient of the Sammy Award.

Office: LSC Suite 311

Phone: 936.294.3118

Email: vanroekel@shsu.edu