College of Business
Faculty
Tasha Penwell
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Analytics & Information Systems; Director, Integrated Business Cluster
Analytics and Information Systems
Education
- Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology (expected completion May 2026)
Research Interests
- Improving digital literacy and computer science skills in rural America
- Cloud computing applications for business professionals
- Augmented reality (AR) development in high school education
- Impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace
Biography
Highly accomplished and versatile instructional designer and program leader with 6+ years of experience driving operational excellence and innovation in higher education, adult learning, and technology environments. Proven ability to translate strategic vision into scalable systems, streamline execution, and deliver high-touch, impactful learning experiences. Expertise in curriculum development, LMS administration (Canvas, Blackboard), digital marketing, and data-driven program improvement. Passionate about leveraging technology – including AI – to enhance learning and engagement.
Presentations & Awards
- A.I. in L.A. Summit: AR & AI/ML Engaging Students with Snapchat Filters (November 2024)
- Ohio Education Technology Conference (OETC) – AWS Educate: Empowering Learning and Innovation (February 2024)
- Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC): Introducing Machine Learning with SnapML
- Shawnee State University AI Speaker Series
- Academy of Business Research (March 2025) - "Workplace Intelligence - Foster Eudaimonia in the Age of AI" (co-presenter)
- Reviewer for Cloud Security Alliance Trusted AI Safety Knowledge