Planning Committee | Ohio College Teaching Consortium

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 Chair

Director
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Miami University

Mandy Olejnik

Planning Committee Member

Assistant Director
Writing Across the Curriculum
Miami University

Josh Louis

Website Developer and Coordinator

Communications Coordinator
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Miami University

Edmond Chang

Planning Committee Member

Assistant Professor of English
Inclusive Teaching Endorsement
Ohio University

Kara DePaul

Planning Committee Member

Director
Academic Professional Development
Cuyahoga Community College

Erika Fenik

Planning Committee Member

Director
Institutional Research, Planning, and Engagement
Lorain County Community College

S. Elisabeth Faller

Planning Committee Member

Associate Director
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning
University of Cincinnati

Wafa Hozien

Planning Committee Member

Vice Provost
Academic Affairs
Wright State University

Jennifer Kukis

Planning Committee Member

Faculty Lead
Teaching and Learning Center
Lorain County Community College

Jennifer Marcinkiewicz

Planning Committee Member

Director
Center for Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor
Kent State University

Leanne Petry

Planning Committee Member

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Director, Faculty Development
Central State University

Melinda Rhodes-DiSalvo

Planning Committee Member

Executive Director
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Ohio University

Stacy Souther

Planning Committee Member

Associate Professor of Psychology
Cuyahoga Community College

Ellen Yezierski

Planning Committee Member

Director
Center for Teaching and Learning
Miami University

Rita Kumar

Planning Committee Member

Director
Faculty Enrichment Center
University of Cincinnati

Jonathan Baker

Planning Committee Member

Associate Director of Instructional Advancement
Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
The Ohio State University

Joining the Planning Committee

Interested in joining the OCTC Planning Committee? Here’s what you need to know:

Who can join the Planning Committee?

The Planning Committee consists of 8-10 members, with no more than 2 members from any one institution. Members should serve in a current and active leadership role on their campus that involves faculty development around teaching and learning. The host institution may have additional members who serve in support roles to the committee.

How long can I serve on the Planning Committee?

Planning committee members will serve staggered two-year terms, with the option to serve additional terms. Nominations and applications will be solicited each year from public institutions in Ohio through their teaching and learning centers and related administrators.

What are the expectations for members of the Planning Committee?

Members are expected to:

Attend monthly meetings via zoom
Identify, propose, or arrange at least one faculty development event each year that can be advertised through the OCTC
Read endorsement reflections each semester (or other materials related to future offerings through OCTC)
Help plan and run state-wide annual conferences and meetings for faculty from across institutions and/or other communal events
Advertise OCTC events and ensure administrators and faculty members on their own campuses are aware of the work

How can I join the Planning Committee?

Email the Planning Committee Chair, Elizabeth Wardle, if you are interested in joining the Planning Committee when there is an opening.

“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