Purpose
The Online Distance Education Committee is responsible for advising university policies, procedures, and practices related to online instruction at all Sul Ross State University campuses. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, evaluations of online course offerings, trainings for online instructors, and training for online students.
Mission
- Continue moving forward with the next version of our ODE Strategic Plan
- Develop an updated version of our SSU ODE Handbook.
- Definitions of our SRSU modalities.
- Create standard process for how new online courses and/or programs are administered and evaluated.
- Continue to develop a culture of EXCELLENCE in online teaching and learning.
- Develop a comprehensive QM training program for faculty.
- Create opportunities for QM course certification.
- Create a new Outstanding Online Teaching Award.
- Explore and help implement innovative and best practices in online teaching and structures (e.g., 8-week asynchronous courses).
Primary Responsibility Area: University-wide
Primary Reporting Area: University-wide
Primary Authority: VP of Academic Affairs/Provost
Membership |
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| Dr. Jennifer Haan, Chair | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2025 |
| Dr. Bernie Canteñs | Executive Vice Pres & Provost | ex-officio |
| Dr. Laura Payne | Dean of Online Programs and Distance Education | ex-officio |
| Dr. Eric Busby | Faculty Assembly President | ex-officio |
| Dr. Sam Garcia | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2027 |
| Dr. Jennifer Miller | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2026 |
| Dr. Yen-Shin Chen | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2027 |
| Dr. Thomas Matula | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2027 |
| Ms. Jawanna Sanderson | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2025 |
| Dr. Chis Herrera | Faculty Assembly Representative | through 9/30/2026 |
| Mr. Tim Parsons | SRSU LMS Admin & Support / Director Instructional Services / PPOHA Program Development | ex-officio |
| Mr. Dominick Percoco | Director of Academic Technology | ex-officio |
| Mr. Kendall Craig | Executive Director, Title III & VI Grants | ex-officio |
| Mr. Miguel Fernandez | Head of SRSUI Library Services | ex-officio |
| Ms. Kayla Waggoner | Director of Institutional Assessment and Planning | ex-officio |
| Mr. Anthony Quintana | Coordinator of Tutoring Services/Advisor | ex-officio |
| Ms. Michelle Lacey | Director Title V DHSI DTM | ex-officio |
| Ms. Rachel Carvajal | Instructional Designer | ex-officio |
| Dr. Melissa Wesney | Assistant Professor of Education | ex-officio |
| Dr. Alicia Trotman | Associate Professor – Psychology | ex-officio |
| Ms. Dafne Westerlink | Graduate Studies Admissions Coordinator | ex-officio |
| Mr. Ray Scheel | Associate Director for Course Development | ex-officio |
| Ms. Julie Vega | Director of Academic Development for Dual Credit Programs | ex-officio |
| Ms. Angela McGuyer | Simulation Technician and Instructional Specialist | ex-officio |
| Maria Tellez-Vazquez | Student Representative | ex-officio |