Key Contacts for Faculty at ODU
Digital Innovation
Digital Innovation, housed in the Division of Digital Transformation & Technology, aims to drive digital innovation in digital learning environments by seamlessly merging quality, creativity, and evidence-based practices. Rooted in adaptability, inclusivity, and respect, we collaborate with faculty to implement innovative technology and pedagogy, developing transformative digital learning environments.
| Division Leadership | Unit Leadership |
|---|---|
| Nina Rodriguez Gonser Vice President for Digital Transformation & Technology ngonser@odu.edu | Chrysoula Malogianni Associate Vice President cmalogia@odu.edu |
Center for Faculty Development
The Center for Faculty Development provides comprehensive professional development opportunities for ODU instructional faculty at all levels and stages of their careers. The Center also promotes high impact practices, teaching with technology, and pedagogical innovation aimed at student success.
| Division Leadership | Unit Leadership |
|---|---|
| Austin Agho, PhD Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs aagho@odu.edu | Annette Finley-Croswhite, PhD Director/Professor of History acroswhi@odu.edu |
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) aims to engage the University as a trusted and enabling partner, delivering innovative, modern and customer-focused solutions, services and support that align with University strategy, goals and priorities. As of May 2024, ITS is housed under the Division of Digital Transformation & Technology.
| Division Leadership | Unit Leadership |
|---|---|
| Nina Rodriguez Gonser Vice President for Digital Transformation & Technology ngonser@odu.edu | Danny Kemp Interim Chief Information Officer dkemp@odu.edu |
How Each Unit Supports Faculty
Instructional Support
| Information Technology Services | Center for Faculty Development | Digital Innovation |
|---|---|---|
FacSheet to engage pedagogy FacTalk, a podcast to promote faculty research Explore the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) & ethical & culturally competent teaching. | Online course design and development Designing online courses training (QM) Online teaching training Online program planning and rollout Online course reviews Technology and pedagogy integration for online courses (e.g., Canvas, Zoom) Creation of media-rich materials Digital accessibility support Synchronous online course delivery support Online proctoring services |
Research Support
| Information Technology Services | Center for Faculty Development | Digital Innovation |
|---|---|---|
Writing Forums | Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) |
Professional Support
| Information Technology Services | Center for Faculty Development | Digital Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Allies in Tech | Advice on teaching, research, and work-life balance Major part of NSF ADVANCE grant supporting women in STEM | QM subscription QM peer reviewer training QM certification support Online teaching training Instructional design and course development consultations Instructional technology consultations |
Funding Opportunities
| Information Technology Services | Center for Faculty Development | Digital Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| Student Technology Employment Program | Course-based Undergraduate Research and Global learning grants | Course development and course redesign funding QM trainings |
University Discussions
| Information Technology Services | Center for Faculty Development | Digital Innovation |
|---|---|---|
Contacts for Specific Topics
| I Need Help With… | You Should Contact… | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Academic advising (On Campus) | Joe Ritchie Senior Advising Official | 757-683-3712 jlritchi@odu.edu Website |
| Academic advising (Online) | Morgan Morrison Director of Student Advising | 757-655-0332 mcmorris@odu.edu Website |
| Career development for my students | Bridget Weikel Associate Vice President for Learning | 757-683-3442 bweikel@odu.edu Website |
| Catalog - Undergraduate students | Sommer Alexander University Curriculum Coordinator | 757-683-4428 salexand@odu.edu Website |
| Catalog - Graduate students | Missy Barber Director of Administration and Academic Services – Grad School | 757-683-6406 mbarber@odu.edu Website |
| Course scheduling processes | Carrie John Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar | 757-683-3626 cjohn@odu.edu Website |
| Electronic portfolio support | Megan Mize Director of ePortfolios and Digital Initiatives | 757-656-4358 mmize@odu.edu Website |
| Facilities | Michal Holiday Assistant Vice President for Facilities | 757-683-3988 mhollida@odu.edu Website |
| Graduate student issues | Robert Wojtowicz Dean, Graduate School | 757-683-3085 rwojtowi@odu.edu Website |
| Graphic design and marketing (On Campus) | Jaime Hunt Vice President for University Communications / Chief Comm. Officer | 757-683-3114 j1hunt@odu.edu Website |
| Graphic design and marketing (Online) | Kate Ledger Associate Vice President, Marketing and Outreach | 757-441-9031 kledger@odu.edu Website |
| Internship support for my students | Barbara Blake Executive Director, Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office | 757-683-JOBS bblakego@odu.edu Website |
| Public safety | Garrett Shelton Chief of Police | 757-683-4848 gshelton@odu.edu Website |
| Student support issues (On Campus) | Denisse Thillet-Tirado Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Outreach and Support | 757-683-3442 dthillet@odu.edu Website |
| Student support issues (Online) | Lisa Kivin Associate Vice President, Student Experience | 757-683-4481 lkivin@odu.edu Website |
| Student conduct | Tony Miller, Jr. Director, Student Conduct and Integrity | 757-683-3431 t2miller@odu.edu Website |
| Student finances | Vera Riddick Director of Financial Aid | 757-683-3689 vriddick@odu.edu Website |
| Title IX issues | Kate Couch Title IX Coordinator | 757-683-3141 akgriffi@odu.edu Website |
| Tutoring support for my students | Marissa Jimenez Executive Director of Academic Success Initiatives and Support | 757-683-4829 mjimenez@odu.edu Website |