JAMES F. RICHERSON
43 Montgomery Ave.
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Associate Professor, Computer and Electronics Department (1986-present)
Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia.
Computer/Network Engineer (2006-present)
Beverage Tractor, Stuarts Draft, Virginia.
Engineer/Computer Engineer (2004-present)
Suter Machine, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Computer/Network Specialist (1997-2004)
BRCC DuPont Training Center, Waynesboro, Virginia.
Industrial Engineer (1990-1999)
Virginia Metalcrafters, Waynesboro, Virginia.
Instructor of Electronics (1992-1995)
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, Virginia.
Electrical Engineer/Technician (1991-1992)
UMA, INC., Dayton, Virginia.
Assistant Engineer (1988-1989)
Dunham-Bush, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Assistant Instructor (1985-1986)
Electronics Technology Program, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale,
Illinois.
Graduate Assistant (1984-1985)
Electronics Technology program, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale,
Illinois.
Electronics Technician (1983-1984)
Zenith/db Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois.
Grant Writing Workshop, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, (1995).
Fostering Gender Equity in Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, (1990).
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia, (1988).
Honors: VCCA Faculty showcase winner (2005)
Blue Ridge Community College Nominee for SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award (2004)
Netherlands Teacher Exchange Program (2002-2003)
Masters of Science in Education, (1986), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
Honors: PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society
Outstanding Young Man in America
Bachelors of Science, (1983), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
Technical Project: Designed, constructed and interfaced a microprocessor-based computer system.
Honors: Golden Key Honor Society
Associate Applied Science, Electronics Technology, (1981), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
AC-DC Fundamental.
Electronic Devices (Diodes, Transistors & Integrated
Circuits).
DC and AC Circuit Analysis
Digital Logic Circuits
Programmable Controllers
Principles and
Applications of Robotics
Industrial Electronics
Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
Data Communications
Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
Fundamentals of Computer Technology
Computer Networking
Protocols and Communications TCP/IP
Linux Operating Systems
Linux Network Administration
Novell Network Servicing
Windows Server Administration
Administration of LAN's
Network Atttacks, Computer Crime & Hacking
Cyber Secuirty
Cisco Networking (CCNA)
Routing and Switching
Computer Network Security
High-Tech soldering
Instructor/Facilitator, Google IT Support Professional Certificate program, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (2020-Present).
Instructor, Certification courses preparing students for A+, Network+, and Security+, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (2016-Present).
Instructor, Certification courses as a IPC Certfied CIT Instructor preapring student for CIS in IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, BRCC, Weyers Cave, Virginia (2013-Present).
Instructor of Technology for Learning Can Be Fun Program, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (1993 - Present).
Instructor, Certification courses preparing students for A+, Network+, CCNA and Microsoft, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (1999-2012).
Instructor, Non-credit, CISCO Networking Academy, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (1998-2010).
Presenter, Electronics Peer Group Conference, electronics program using the web, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (1996, 1999).
Instructor, Non-credit, PC Upgrade and Repair Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (4/97, 6/97, 9/97).
Instructor, Non-credit, World Wide Web on Internet, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (1/96).
Instructor, Non-credit, Understanding Computer Technology, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (10/95).
Workshop, RR Donnelley, Local Area Networks, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (8/95).
Presenter, Electronics peer group conference, electronics certification and advanced credit for incoming electronic students, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (4-93).
Workshop, VDOT, Basic Electrical Training, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia (8/90).
Instructor of Technology for grade school children, Harrisonburg, Virginia (3/90).
Governors School, Massanutten Technical Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia. (6/89).
Instructor of Technology for grade school children, Staunton, Virginia (4/89).
TAP Program, Verona Elementary School, Verona Virginia (3/89).
Skills Verification Test Administrator, McKEE Baking, Stuarts Draft, Virginia (1989).
Chancellors Innovation Fund: Making Electronic Technology and Engineering Courses Accessible to Rural Students (2016).
BRCC Mini Grant: Computer Network Security at Blue Ridge (2007).
BRCC Mini Grant: Conversion of Electronics lab into a Networking lab (2003).
BRCC Mini Grant: Course preparations for Linux Network Administration (2002).
BRCC Mini Grant: Course preparations for Windows 2000 implementation (2000).
Perkins Mini Grant: Certification Testing for various networking certifications (2000).
BRCC Mini Grant: Certification Testing for Microsoft certifications (1999).
BRCC Mini Grant: Development of Local CISCO Networking Academy (1998-1999).
BRCC Mini Grant: Development of Principles of Computer Systems (1997).
VCCS Professional Development Grant: Computer Networking (1995).
BRCC Mini Grant: Development of Computer Networking (1995).
Perkins Mini Grant: Feasibility Study on Computer Networking (1994).
Carl Perkins Grant: Writing of BRCC Assessment Manual (1993).
BRCC Mini Grant: Integrating Donated Industrial Equipment into Program (1992).
A+ Certified Service Technician (1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007,
2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022).
Network+ Certified Network Technician (1999, 2005, 2009,
2015, 2020, 2022).
Security+ Certified (2018, 2022).
IPC Certfied CIT Instructor (2012, 2015, 2017)
MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows 2000 Server (2002).
MCSE, Microsoft Certified System
Engineer (2000).
MCP+I, Microsoft Certified Professional plus Internet (2000).
CISCO Networking Academy Regional Trainer: Semesters 1-4 (1998 & 1999).
CCNA, CISCO Certified Network Associate (1999).
MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows 98 (1998).
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians: CET (1990).
Electronics Technicians Association: Certified Electronics Technician (1990).
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) (2002-present)
ISCET and ETA TEST Administrator (1990-present).
Wilson Training & Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (1990-2017).
CISCO Networking Academies Netcads (1998-2015).
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (1988-96).
Chesapeake Electronics Association (1989-96).
Gender Equity Network (1990-96).
VCCS Peer Group Conference Planning Committee (1993-98).
College Assessment Coordinator (1992-95).
Chair of the following BRCC committees: Assessment; Educational Strategies;
Curriculum; Search Committees; EEO/AA; BRCC Electronics Advisory; Electronics Peer Group Planning Committee; and Compliance of Federal Mandates for Reaffirmation.
Panelist to review proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program, Washington, D.C. (2001, 2002).
Panelist to review proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS) Program Washington, D.C. (2002, 2003, and 2004)
Panelist to review proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (S-STEMS) Program Washington, D.C. (2006, 2007, and 2008)
Richerson, James F., "Women Administrators at BRCC," Access and Equity, (May, 1990).
Blue Ridge Community College Assessment Manual, (1993,1995).
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