Robert Voelker-Morris
Interim Director
541-346-1934
rmorris1@uoregon.edu
Robert Voelker-Morris works collaboratively with campus administration, technology support leadership, student support colleagues, faculty, and the Office of the Provost to promote teaching excellence and to support strategic implementation of emerging online programs. Robert works closely with colleagues from UO Online and across campus in developing major initiatives to foster faculty engagement in teaching development and develop inclusive student experiences. He has taught courses in art and design including a visual literacy course taught online, and First-Year seminars and College Connections courses that support students’ transition to the university.
Jason Bryant
Instructional Designer
541-346-0744
jbryant4@uoregon.edu
Jason Bryant is an instructional designer for UO Online, where he works with faculty from a range of disciplines to develop inclusive, impactful learning experiences for graduate and undergraduate students. Before joining the UO Online team, Jason taught online, hybrid, and in-person courses in American cultural and literary studies at Arizona State University. He earned PhD in English from Arizona State University as well as an MA and BA from Midwestern State University.
Andrea De Lei
Instructional Designer
541-346-0774
adelei@uoregon.edu
Andrea De Lei is an instructional designer for UO Online. Andrea consults with subject matter experts in a variety of fields to design engaging, inclusive, and high-quality online learning environments for graduate and undergraduate courses. Before joining the UO Online team, she was at Oregon State University, supporting marketing, communication, and events efforts within the Department of Recreational Sports. Andrea holds an M.Ed in Adult and Higher Education with an emphasis on Instructional Design from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Kinesiology from Washington State University.
Chris Edison
Instructional Designer
541-346-9052
cedison@uoregon.edu
Chris Edison is an instructional designer for UO Online. He works with faculty to develop and refine engaging online courses for all students. As a career educator, Chris is passionate about inclusive courses that prioritize active learning and student agency. Before joining the UO Online team, Chris worked as a Rhetoric and Composition instructor for the University of Oklahoma, teaching on-campus and hybrid courses. During that time, he also worked for two years as the Assistant Director of the OU First-Year Composition Program. He has experience with curricular design, instructor training, and administrative support. Chris holds a BA in English from Oklahoma State University, an MA in English from the University of Rochester, and a PhD in English from the University of Oklahoma.
Jack Kemp
Online Education Media Producer
541-346-8603
jkemp@uoregon.edu
Jack Kemp provides media and video production support to the UO Online team and UO students, faculty, and staff. Prior to UO, he worked at OSU for 13 years as the media engineer for KBVR-TV and KBVR-FM, the OSU student radio and television station. Since 1992, he has worked in the Oregon University System (EOU, WOU, PSU, Chancellor’s Office, OSU, UO) supporting students, faculty, and staff producing distance and online education as well as student media. Jack has a BS from Eastern Oregon University in general studies with minors in political science and history.
Chad Little
Interim Associate Director
541-346-0324
clittle@uoregon.edu
Chad Little manages the Canvas Faculty Support Service and Proctoring Service for UO Online. This entails working directly with both faculty teaching online as well as students taking online courses, regardless of location. He previously worked in the College of Arts and Sciences at UO managing instructional and graduate computer labs, including the various services unique to each location. Chad holds a BS in economics from the University of Oregon and has 13 years of experience working with technology and online education in a higher education setting.
Kathryn Paulus
UO Online Proctor
541-346-3352
kpaulus4@uoregon.edu
Kathryn Paulus is the UO Online Proctor for the UO Online Exam Center. As a first-generation college student, she is passionate about supporting education inside and outside of the traditional classroom setting. She has previously held many positions at the UO focusing on educational engagement and administrative support, namely with the American English Institute, First-Year Interest Group Program, TRIO Student Support Services, the Accessible Education Center, and the Chinese Flagship Program. Kathryn holds a BA in Chinese, Linguistics, and Global Studies from the University of Oregon.
Bob Rose
Faculty Canvas Support Coordinator
541-346-7165
rikirkpat@uoregon.edu
Bob provides support and assistance for UO instructors with their Canvas and Panopto questions. Before joining UO Online, Bob was an outdoor preschool teacher. And is the former UO Online Proctor. A non-traditional and first-generation college graduate, Bob is committed to educational engagement, either in the classroom or online.
Tim Sorg
Senior Instructional Designer
541-346-8606
tsorg@uoregon.edu
Tim Sorg is an instructional designer for UO Online, where he collaborates with faculty to design interactive and inclusive courses, expand access to education, and domesticate academic knowledge. Before he joined UO Online, Tim worked for ten years in higher education as an educator, first-year undergraduate advisor, and in administrative support. He has taught on-campus and online courses in history, archaeology, political science, and creative writing at Stanford, Cornell, and OSU Ecampus. As a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow with Stanford Introductory Studies, he also coordinated a research and mentorship program for undergraduate students of all disciplines. He holds a PhD and MA in History from Cornell, an MA in Classics from Stanford, and a BA in History from Oregon State.
Carolyn Vogt
Operations Manager UO Online
541-346-2831
carolynv@uoregon.edu
Carolyn Vogt provides administrative support to the associate vice provost for Online and Distance Education and is the operations manager for the UO Online team. She manages day to day activities, travel, purchasing, personnel hiring, office management, and related operations. Prior to coming to UO, she was the executive assistant to the president and vice president of a large Eugene company.
Marla Wirrick
Senior Instructional Designer
541-346-2044
marlaw@uoregon.edu
Marla Wirrick is an instructional designer for UO Online. Her previous work adapting in-person classes to online courses has given Marla an appreciation for the importance of accessibility, engagement, and inclusion in online learning. She has experience developing educational materials for non-profits, physicians, researchers, and teachers. Marla enjoys working collaboratively to develop innovative ways to inspire learners at all levels and in all circumstances. She has created and lead design and training workshops and finds great satisfaction helping others achieve their learning goals. Marla holds a BA in English from the University of Oregon.