Staff : Steve Hodges

Curriculum Vitae [PDF]

Contact
sjhodges @ iupui.edu
317-274-7711

Office
Administration Building (AO)
355 N. Lansing Street, Suite 136
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Electronic Communications Manager

Hi. I bet you're wondering exactly what "Electronic Communications Manager" means. My primary responsibility is to manage the IUPUI Electronic Communications Team, comprised of the campus webmaster, three web developers, a video editor, and typically one student intern. I also work with writers and external agencies, such as photographers, design firms, printers, and video producers.

The Web Team manages the campus website, JagTV digital signage package, campus events website, virtual tour system, official photo gallery, several departmental websites, JagNews, and many other electronic media. Additionally, the team consults with campus units regarding web projects, especially in the areas of accessible web design, usability, and branding.

When I'm not managing the web team, I produce multimedia — everything from websites to DVDs. My passion is video production, and I've produced several projects while at IUPUI that have had a considerable impact on major programs and events. I do everything on most projects, including art direction, acquiring footage, producing effects and DVD authoring (or preparing footage for the web).

I'm also a web developer with over a decade of professional experience, and, over the past few years, have been most interested in usability and truly accessible web design. I also am a programmer of web-based applications, especially projects that involve dynamic content and database interactivity. I believe in automating processes, and often-times data-driven web applications are the best way to accomplish that.

Prior to working for Communications & Marketing at IUPUI, I worked in sales and marketing for several years as a sales representative in the hospitality industry, and produced multimedia projects as a freelancer by night. My bachelor's degree is in Media Arts and Science from the IU School of Informatics at IUPUI, better known as "New Media."

Favorite Job Duties/Responsibilities

My passion is taking projects, events, or programs to the next level. I've done that during my entire professional career, and I continue that at IUPUI. That mindset is the fuel behind my drive (or, some call insane work ethic) and is what makes me excited to go to work every day.

Favorite Project

My favorite projects were:
JagTV, IUPUI's digital signage network. The 46" video screens now around campus significantly enhance the spaces they are in. And the network provides a new communications channel that departments and students can take advantage of. It means a more informed student body, faculty and staff. And that helps the campus overcome some large hurdles.

IUPUI 2007 Commencement video production, as it impacted nearly an audience of nearly 20,000, put smiles on thousands of faces, and transformed this campus annual tradition.

When I'm not at work I'm...

1. Playing with my kids
2. Camping, which involves exploring US geologic or historic destinations.
3. Working. Not while camping or playing with the kids.

Favorite Movie

The Godfather Trilogy. Yeah, even Godfather III. Change the casting of III a bit and it wouldn't have been that bad.

Favorite drink

Guinness. Draught or Original, your pick.

Favorite color:

Union Blue. Similar to #2F476D, PMS 534C

Favorite TV Show:

1. NBC's Heroes - it's very fresh, I appreciate the very high production values, and, hey, who doesn't love a superhero story.
2. Survivorman on Discover Channel. The show is shot by one man who risks death every episdoe.