Michael Venzon Program Assistant   3100 Burge Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1214 michael-venzon@uiowa.edu (319) 335-1462

Education

• Master of Education (May 2003), Post-Secondary Disability Services, Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa.
• Bachelor of Arts (May 2001), English Education, Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa.

Licenses and Certifications  

• Advanced Professional Development: Assistive Technology Applications (February 2005), College of Extended Learning, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA.

SDS Services and Functions

• Program Assistant, Office of Student Disability Services
• Supervisor, Alternative Media Services
• Co-chair, Technology Committee
• Member, Outreach Committee 
• Member, Braverman Scholarship Committee

Community Involvement

• Committee Member, Committee on Recreational Services Charter, The University of Iowa (2004-07)
• Member, The University of Iowa Council on Disability Awareness (2003-)
• Advisory Board Member, IowaLink Program, The University of Iowa (2003-)
• Wellness Ambassador, UI Wellness, The University of Iowa (2003-)
• Volunteer, Iowa Special Olympics (2006-)
• Committee Member, College of Education Diveristy Committee, The University of Iowa (2006-)
• Member, Big Ten IT Accessibility Interest Group, (2005-)
• Member, ICON Advisory Team, The University of Iowa (2006-)

Professional Memberships

• Adjunct Lecturer, The College Transition, The University of Iowa (2005-)
• ILLOWA Association on Higher Education and Disability, (ILLOWA AHEAD)

  - Board Member (2003-2005)
  
  - Treasurer and Membership Chair (2005-2006)
  
  - President (2006-2007)
  
  - Past President (2007-2008)

• Association on Higher Education and Disability, Member
• American College Personnel Association, Member

Awards and Recognitions

• 2004 University of Iowa Wellness Ambassador of the Year