The OCTC Planning Committee is composed of faculty development leaders from a variety of Ohio institutions. The group meets regularly to envision innovative programming, help member institutions share their resources, and award endorsements.
Meet the Planning Committee

Elizabeth Wardle
Planning Committee ChairDirector
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Miami University

Janet Bean
Planning Committee MemberDirector, Institute for Teaching and Learning, Associate Professor of English
University of Akron

Edmond Chang
Planning Committee MemberAssistant Professor of English
Inclusive Teaching Endorsement
Ohio University

Kara DePaul
Planning Committee MemberDirector
Academic Professional Development
Cuyahoga Community College

Erika Fenik
Planning Committee MemberDirector
Institutional Research, Planning, and Engagement
Lorain County Community College

S. Elisabeth Faller
Planning Committee MemberAssociate Director
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning
University of Cincinnati

Jeremy Henkel
Planning Committee MemberAssociate Director for Faculty Programming
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Ohio University

Wafa Hozien
Planning Committee MemberVice Provost
Academic Affairs
Wright State University

Jennifer Kukis
Planning Committee MemberFaculty Lead
Teaching and Learning Center
Lorain County Community College

Josh Louis
Website Developer and CoordinatorCommunications Coordinator
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Miami University

Jennifer Marcinkiewicz
Planning Committee MemberDirector
Center for Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor
Kent State University

Mandy Olejnik
Planning Committee MemberAssistant Director
Writing Across the Curriculum
Miami University

Leanne Petry
Planning Committee MemberAssociate Professor of Chemistry
Director, Faculty Development
Central State University

Stacey Souther
Planning Committee MemberProfessor, Psychology
College-Wide Faculty Development Coordinator
Cuyahoga Community College

David Sovic
Planning Committee MemberAssistant Director of Research Related Programs and Coordinator of Instructional Redesign
Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
The Ohio State University

Ellen Yezierski
Planning Committee MemberDirector
Center for Teaching and Learning
Miami University
Joining the Planning Committee
Interested in joining the OCTC Planning Committee? Here’s what you need to know:

“In addition to the delivery of instructor professional development remotely, we envision one day offering regional hubs that host events where faculty and staff who teach come together in person to explore and deepen their experiences.”
Bryan Smith, Director, Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Cincinnati