Jackie Masloff

Jackie Masloff

  • Senior Lecturer, Computer Information Systems
  • Ph.D. in Educational Studies in Adult Learning and Development, Lesley University
  • Master Of Education in Curriclum and Instructional Technology, Framingham State University
  • Master of Science in Computer Science, Boston University
  • Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Bachelor of Science in Building Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Teaching Interests

Programming with Python, R Programming Language, Databases and SQL, Networking, Spreadsheets, Web Design and JavaScript

Research Interests

First-Generation College Students

Professional Memberships

  • New England Statistical Society 2019-11-01 - Present
  • NASPA 2018-12-01 - Present
  • Computer Science Teachers Association 2010-01-01 - 2023-01-31
  • MassCue 2010-01-01 - 2023-01-31

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Masloff, J. (2017). In Search of the Possible Dream: Attributes of First Generation College Students Contributing to Their Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree. 23. (Link)

    • Books

  • Masloff, J. (2023). A Comprehensive Introduction to Python: From the Basics to Data Analytics 650. San Diego, CA: Cognella
  • Masloff, J. (1979). Encyclopedia of Energy Topics Newtonville, MA: Environmental Design and Research Center (Forthcoming)
  • Masloff, J. (1979). Energy-Oriented Computer Programs for the Design and Monitoring of Buildings Newtonville, MA: Environmental Design and Research Center

    • Other Scholarly Work

  • Masloff, J.An Examination of the Inherent Attributes, Characteristics and External Factors Contributing to the Academic Success of First-Generation College Students. DigitalCommons@Lesley (Forthcoming).

    • Presentations

  • Masloff, J. (2023). “In Search Of Student Success: The Journey Of One University To Better Support Its First-Generation College Students” Presented at the Rowan University 6th Annual First-Generation Symposium Virtual
  • Masloff, J. (2023). “In Search Of Student Success: The Journey Of One University To Better Support Its First-Generation College Students” Presented at the Rowan University Sixth Annual First-Generation Symposium Glassboro, New Jersey
  • Masloff, J., Rubio, C. (2021). “ATC Technology Talk‚ÄîClassroom Technology” Presented at the Bentley University--ATC ATC Technology Talk‚ÄîClassroom Technology Online
  • Masloff, J., Rubio, C. (2021). “Classroom Technology” Presented at the Bentley University ATC Technology Talk Remote
  • Masloff, J. (2020). “Building an Understanding of First-Generation College Students” Presented at the Bentley University Community Learning Conference Waltham, MA
  • Masloff, J. (2020). “An Examination of the Inherent Attributes, Characteristics and External Factors Contributing to the Academic Success of First-Generation College Students” Presented at the NASPA National NASPA Conference Austin, Texas
  • Masloff, J. (2018). “An Examination of the Attributes of and Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College Students in Higher Education” Presented at the Bentley University Annual Research Showcase Poster Session Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Masloff, J. (2018). “Mixed Methods: An Alternative Approach to Research Design” Presented at the Newbury College Student/Faculty Symposium Brookline Massachusetts
  • Masloff, J. (2018). “Mixed Methods‚ÄîAn Alternative Approach to Research Design” Presented at the Rivier University New England Doctoral Students Conference Nashua, New Hampshire
  • Masloff, J. (2017). “Persistence Attributes of First Generation College Students In Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree: A Mixed Methods Study” Presented at the University of Michigan Mixed Methods Workshop Ann Arbor
  • Masloff, J. (2017). “Attributes of First Generation College Students Contributing to their Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree” Presented at the Lesley University Community of Scholars Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Masloff, J. (2017). “Attributes of First Generation College Students Contributing to their Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree” Presented at the Rivier University New England Doctoral Students Conference Nashua, New Hampshire
  • Masloff, J., Marinez, C. (2017). “Fostering Critical Thinking Inside and Outside of the Classroom” Presented at the Newbury College CELT Workshop Brookline Massachusetts

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Committee Member for Search Committee for Lecturer 2023-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for CIS Marketing Committee 2023-09-01 - Present
  • Member of department for Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty 2023-11-01 - 2023-12-31
  • Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty for Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty 2022-11-01 - 2022-12-31
  • Course Coordinator for Course-Coordinator--CS 213 2021-11-01 - Present
  • Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty for Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty 2020-02-01 - 2020-02-28
  • Individual contributor for Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty 2019-11-01 - 2019-11-30
  • Committee Member for Faculty Design Team Proposal 2019-10-01 - 2019-11-30
  • Guest Lecturer for Xinru Paige Graduate Course for Guest Lecturer for Xinru Paige Graduate Course 2019-09-18 - 2019-09-18
  • Made a referral for CIS Sandbox 2018-11-01 - Present
  • Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty for Search Committee for Tenure-Track Faculty 2019-01-22 - 2019-01-30

    • Service: Public

  • Board Member for Jackson Historical Society 2023-07-01 - Present
  • Program Organizer for Jackson Public Library 2021-02-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Jackson Community Programming Calendar Committee 2024-01-01 - Present
  • Guest Speaker for Whitney Community Center 2024-11-02 - 2024-11-02
  • Webmaster for Bartlett Historical Society 2025-08-01 - Present

    • Service: Professional

  • Committee Member for Virtual Engagement Subcommittee NASPA National Conference 2023-09-01 - 2024-03-31
  • Member of Faculty Council Mentoring Program for NASPA 2023-03-01 - 2024-02-28
  • Committee Member for Community Building/Special Activities NASPA National Conference 2022-09-01 - 2023-03-31
  • Lead Contact for Bentley University for First-Gen Forward 2021-09-01 - 2023-03-31
  • Committee Member for Scholarly Papers Committee, NASPA National Conference 2021-09-01 - 2022-03-31
  • Research Coordinator for Technology Knowledge Community, Region I, NASPA 2020-01-01 - Present
  • Judge of poster presentations for NextGen Data Science Day 2019-11-01 - 2019-11-30

    • Service: University

  • Committee Chair for Teaching and Scholarly Activities Committee 2023-09-01 - Present
  • for Learning and Teaching Colloquium 2024 - Present
  • Co-advisor for Alpha Alpha Alpha 2023-01-01 - Present
  • Marshal for Commencement 2023 2023-05-01 - 2023-05-31
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Commencement 2023-05-01 - 2023-05-31
  • Committee Member for First-Generation College Student Support Committee 2022-09-01 - 2023-03-31
  • Committee Member for Learning Management System (LMS) Faculty Advisory Committee 2022-09-01 - 2022-12-31
  • Task Force Member for Revising the Major and the Minor 2021-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Faculty Affairs Committee 2022-05-01 - 2025-05-31
  • Guest Speaker for Accepted Students Day 2022-04-09 - 2022-04-09
  • Committee Member for First-Generation Presidential Fellows (FPF) Advisory Board 2020-11-01 - Present
  • Faculty representative for Academic Integrity 2020-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee 2020-09-01 - 2023-06-30
  • Participant for Admissions Office 2021-04-18 - 2021-04-18
  • Task Force Member for Thought Leadership Network 2018-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Chair for First-Generation College Student Support Committee 2018-08-23 - 2022-08-30