- Faculty Development Specialist
- Phone: 401.874.4154
- Email: penny.edwards@uri.edu
- Office Location: Tyler Hall 215
Biography
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver, and assess faculty development programming for all URI instructors that focuses on being an inclusive and effective educator;
- Support part-time faculty programming and resource curation;
- Advance programming which centers faculty well-being, belonging, and vitality;
- Collaborate with ATL colleagues and University partners in co-creating faculty professional development experiences.
Education
- Currently pursuing Ph.D. (ABD) in Learning Sciences – Clemson University
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership – Clemson University
- M.S. in Clinical Health Psychology – University of Florida
- Certificate in Online Teaching Effectiveness – University of Wisconsin
- Certificate in Inclusive Teaching – Cornell University/EdX
- B.S. in Biology – Lander University
- B.S. in Psychology – Lander University