David Rebar

Director for User Services / Instructional Technologies

Office Location:Mortvedt Library - Room 25

Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Employed: 20 Years

  • Professional
  • Biography
  • Personal

Education

  • B.A., Business Administration, Western Washington University, 2000

Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

  • Technology Services and Support
  • Instructional Technologies

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for four service teams of User Services: Instructional Technologies, User Support, Classroom and Event Services, and Web Development. Develops agile, customer-focused technology services that include the Help Desk, computer and software support, classroom technologies, instructional technologies and systems, and technology workshops. Enables faculty and staff with technology, skills, and support for teaching and learning.

Accolades

  • ITIL Certification, 2012
  • PLU Distinguished Staff and Administrator Award, 2009
  • PLU Leadership Seminar Graduate, 2007-2008

Biography

I grew up in the Tacoma area and began working for PLU in the fall of 2000, shortly after graduation from Western Washington University. I started work at PLU as a software support specialist and manager of the main computer lab on campus, which was then located in the University Center. I was eventually promoted into the position of User Support Team Lead where I oversaw all hardware and software support, computer purchases and the computer replacement cycle for the university, as well as the operation of the Help Desk. Then, in the summer of 2020 I transitioned into my current roll of Director of User Support and Instructional Technologies. I now manage an amazing group of staff and students who provide a wide range of technology services for the campus community in support of teaching and learning at PLU.

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Travel