Department Chair
Computing and Digital Technology · Westminster College
Department leadership across computing and digital technology. Curriculum development, program planning, and academic service.
Christopher Cox
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
Computing and Digital Technology · Westminster College
501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, Missouri 65251 · 573-592-5525
Chris.Cox@wcmo.edu
Curriculum vitae · Updated October 13, 2026
Academic interests
Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning; information security; software engineering; user experience design; web development; digital media production; digital marketing; and visual communication.
Professional experience
Assistant Professor
Computing and Digital Technology · Westminster College
Teaching across computer science, cybersecurity, digital media, web design, and applied internships.
Instructor
Computing and Digital Technology · Westminster College
Full-time teaching in the Department of Computing and Digital Technology.
Adjunct Instructor
Westminster College
Adjunct teaching appointment.
Director of Web and Social Media
Department of Marketing · Westminster College
Web and social media leadership, following an appointment as the college’s web developer.
Web Developer
Department of Marketing · Westminster College
Web development for the college’s marketing department, including work on the creation of a new college website.
Education
PhD in Information Systems — Analytics/Decision Support
Dakota State University
Accepted for admission for Spring 2027. Classes begin January 11, 2027.
Admitted · not yet enrolledMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems
Bellevue University · Bellevue, Nebraska
Graduate education in computer information systems.
Bachelor of Arts in English
University of Missouri · Columbia, Missouri
Undergraduate education in English.
Scholarly and professional activity
DC Comics fandom
Pop Culture Fandoms · Bloomsbury · edited by Paul Booth
Accepted proposal for an encyclopedia contribution focused on DC Comics fandom. Entry in preparation.
Accepted proposal · manuscript in preparationHow Much AI Is Too Much? Finding the Co-Creation Threshold Across Disciplines
Chris Cox and Tyler Sorg · MACTE Fall Conference · Columbia, Missouri
Accepted and forthcoming presentation at the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Fall Conference.
Accepted · forthcomingHarnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Teacher Education
Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting · Anaheim, California
Peer-reviewed conference presentation by Chris Cox.
AI-Personalized Learning Pathways: Transforming Education
Cengage Empowered Educator Online Conference
Proposal selected by an external review committee; peer-review comments documented.
AI for Personalized Learning (Without Losing Control)
Westminster College Faculty Professional Development Day
Invited campus workshop; workshop facilitator.
The Co-Creation Threshold: A Conceptual Framework for Distinguishing AI Support, Co-Creation, and Overreliance in Undergraduate Digital Media
Unpublished scholarly work
Manuscript in development, as listed in the September 2026 CV.
In developmentThe Pandemic of Pedagogical and Technological Transition in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Unpublished scholarly work
Unpublished manuscript.
UnpublishedLife After Loss
Chris Cox · Independently published
Book.
Petey the Preemie Panda
Tori K. Adams and Chris Cox · Independently published
Book.
From Love to Loss: A NICU Odyssey
Chris Cox · Independently published
Book.
Teaching and advising
Computing and cybersecurity courses
Westminster College
Programming Logic and Design; Survey of Computer Science; Software Design and Engineering Concepts; Introduction to Cybersecurity; Cybersecurity for Society; Information Security; Information Security Policy; Digital Forensics; Digital Network Security.
Digital media courses
Westminster College
Content Creation for the Digital Age; Introduction to Digital Media; Graphic Design; Media Design and Human Behavior; Web Page Design; Video Production; Social Media and Marketing; digital media internship supervision.
Additional teaching and supervision
Westminster College
Westminster Seminar. Independent and internship supervision in computing, cybersecurity, athletics media, photography, video, graphic design, sports marketing, and front-office operations.
Academic advising
Westminster College
22 current advisees in Fall 2026; 57 students advised cumulatively during Westminster teaching service.
Teaching evaluation evidence
IDEA student evaluation reports
Response-weighted mean of 4.68 out of 5 on the item rating the instructor an excellent teacher across available reports from Fall 2021 through Spring 2026.
Online C++ course development
CSA 104 · Westminster College
Developed and delivered the department’s first fully online course. Redesigned CSA 104 for online C++ instruction using scaffolded modules, free learning resources, and a semester-long applied project.
Course creation and redesign
Computing and Digital Technology · Westminster College
Created or substantially redesigned courses in digital media, graphic design, media and human behavior, cybersecurity, and content creation.
Academic and institutional service
Proposed BA in Computer Science
Curricular leadership · Westminster College
Lead author of the proposed 51-hour degree, including curriculum mapping, four-year sequencing, assessment planning, program transition, resource analysis, and external-review materials. Under review in the September 2026 CV.
Proposal · under reviewDigital content and sports media certificate proposals
Curricular leadership · Westminster College
Developed proposals for a 12-hour Digital Content Creation Certificate and a 15-hour Sports Media and Content Creation Certificate. Under review in the September 2026 CV.
Proposals · under review18 course-level curriculum actions
Curricular leadership · Westminster College
Prepared 12 general-education designation proposals, four prerequisite revisions, and two consolidated Computing and Digital Technology capstone proposals. Under review in the September 2026 CV.
Proposals · under reviewComputer Systems Analysis and Digital Media programs
Westminster College
Co-creator of the Computer Systems Analysis and Digital Media programs.
Curriculum Committee
Westminster College
College service.
Teaching and Learning Committee
Westminster College
College service.
WATT Committee
Westminster College
College service.
Faculty Personnel Committee
Westminster College
College service.
Undergraduate Scholars Forum judge
Westminster College
Judge for the Undergraduate Scholars Forum.
Hancock Symposium session moderator
Westminster College
Session moderator in 2021 and 2025. Moderated “Asians of Change in American Sports,” presented by Michael Kim, September 15, 2026.
Virtual Spotlight Night
Westminster College
College service.
Conference paper reviewer
CCSC Central Plains Regional Conference
Service to the profession as a paper reviewer.
Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges
Professional organization
Professional organization affiliation as listed in the 2026 CV.
Awards and honors
Dean’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
Westminster College
Award and honor listed in the 2026 CV.
Buschman Award
Westminster College
Award and honor listed in the 2026 CV.