The Inclusive Teaching Task Force unites efforts and provides leadership across campus to advance inclusive teaching practices. The task force is committed to adopting inclusive pedagogy, developing campus-wide programs and resources, and establishing a collaborative network, to assist faculty, staff, and graduate students to adopt inclusive teaching and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
Members of the Inclusive Teaching Task Force represent different departments, colleges, and campus units and have a substantial scholarship and expertise in their respective fields. The members are “thought leaders” and “ambassadors”, demonstrating, creating, and connecting efforts across various disciplines and educational contexts regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. The maximum term to serve on the task force is 3 years.
Teaching & Learning Innovation would like to thank the following members for serving as the inaugural Inclusive Teaching Taskforce.
Cindy Welch, Clinical Associate Professor | Coordinator of Youth Services
College of Communication & Information; Information Sciences
Jennifer Gramling, Director of Online Programs
The Office of Online Programs & Instruction
Ashlee Anderson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies in Education
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Katherine Ambroziak, Associate Professor | Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs & Research
College of Architecture & Design; School of Architecture
Susan Groenke, Professor | Assistant Department Head for English Education
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Tanisha Jenkins, Director
Office of Multicultural Student Life
Jennifer Jordan, Clinical Associate Professor (Elementary Education; Rural/Literacy Education)
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Joy Bertling, Assistant Professor (Art Education)
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Cheryl Shahan, Clinical Assistant Profesor (Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Educational Interpreting Program)
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Brent Lamons, Director of Advising
Herbert College of Agriculture
Maria Hurt, Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
Eric Moore, UDL & Accessibility Specialist
Office of Instructional Technology
Ernest Brothers, Associate Dean
The Graduate School
Ashley Browning, Compliance System Coordinator
SACSCOC Accreditation
Sharon Jean-Philippe, Associate Professor
Herbert College of Agriculture: Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
Caroline Wienhold, Assistant Director of Biology Teaching & Learning
College of Arts & Sciences; Biological Sciences
Talisha Adams, Assistant Director
Student Success Center
Stefanie Benjamin, Assistant Professor
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences; Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Liz Teston, Associate Professor
College of Architecture & Design; School of Interior Architecture
Christopher Lavan, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning Innovation
Ferlin McGaskey, Director of Faculty Development
Teaching & Learning Innovation
Thura Mack, Professor | Coordinator of Community Learning Services
& Diversity Programs
UT Libraries
Anna Sandelli, Assistant Professor | Interim Head of Teaching & Learning Programs
UT Libraries
September 9, 2020 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
November 11, 2020 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom