David Barnes, Ph.D. Graduate Adjunct Professor Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-1312 Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: drdavebarnes@msn.com

Educational Background:

Dr. David Barnes received his Master of Science degree in Instructional & Performance Technology from Boise State University.  He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho in Education with an emphasis in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.  David also earned a Master of Divinity in Honors at Emmanuel School of Religion and a Bachelor of Science at Northwest Christian College.

Professional Experience:

During his 37-year career, Dr. Barnes has functioned in a wide variety of roles.  David is currently the substance use disorders epidemiologist in the Division of Behavioral Health for the State of Idaho.  He also directs the data unit and serves as a research analyst supervisor.  Previously, David has spent a number of years in data processing as a programmer, programmer/analyst, group leader, and information technology trainer.  He has work experience as a senior organization development consultant, training manager, and online learning specialist.

In 2008, Dr. Barnes was a member of a team that received both the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Award of Excellence, as well as the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Excellence in Practice award.

Teaching:

As an IPT adjunct faculty member, he has taught IPT536 Foundations of Instructional & Performance Technology. 

In addition, David has taught a number of research and qualitative decision-making courses at the University of Phoenix and has served as the chair of quantitative studies at that institution.