Leadership
Shari Stockero
- Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
- Professor, Mathematics Education
- Director of Teacher Education, Psychology and Human Factors
- stockero@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1126
- M&M 405
Jeff Toorongian
- Director, Faculty Support Services- Center for Faculty Excellence
- Campus ICT Accessibility Coordinator
- jetooron@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1900
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Instructional Support Team
William Crowell
- Instructional Developer
- wmcrowel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3252
- Library 219D
Education
- M.A. in Media Theory and Research, Southern Illinois University
- MLIS, University of South Florida
- Quality Matters Certified Reviewer and Review Manager
Specialties
- Champions accessibility in the classroom.
- Provides support for active/objective-driven learning.
- Support for Huskyfolio, Canvas, Huskycast, and other instructional technology.
- Support for media in the classroom.
Jean Straw DeClerck
- Assessment Manager, Office of Assessment for Curricular Effectiveness
- jsdecler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3041
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 218
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Manages learning-goal assessment systems for both General Education and undergraduate degree programs.
- Assists faculty in planning learning-goal assessment approaches intended to reveal opportunities to help students.
- Promotes collegial, knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve instructional practices and student-learning-goal achievement across disciplines.
Jessica Hendrickson
- Department Coordinator/Data Analyst
- jelhendr@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2275
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Specialties
- Administrative support for the Director and Staff of the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning
- Department Budget Analyst
- CTL Events Coordination
- Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
- Professor, Mathematics Education
- Director of Teacher Education, Psychology and Human Factors
- stockero@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1126
- M&M 405
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Mathematics Teacher Noticing
- Mathematics Teaching Practice
- Teacher Professional Development
Shane (Sully) Sullivan
- Educational Technologist
- sully@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3507
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education
- BA, Business Computer Information Systems
- College Retail Management Certificate
- MIOSHA Level 1 Certification
Specialties
- Provides technical support for Canvas, Huskycast, Zoom, iClicker, Gradescope, Turnitin, and other educational technology tools.
- Provides classroom technology orientations and support.
- Develops and delivers technical workshops for instructors.
Jeff Toorongian
- Director, Faculty Support Services- Center for Faculty Excellence
- Campus ICT Accessibility Coordinator
- jetooron@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1900
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education and Certifications
• M. Educational Technology, Boise State University
• Graduate Certificate, Online Teaching, Boise State University
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Specialties
- Directs Center support services.
- Champions initiatives to support teaching and learning
- Provides leadership for Accessible Technology Working Group (ATWG)
- Provides advanced support for the Canvas Learning Management System, Panopto-Huskycast video platform, and iClicker student response system, and other EdTech tools.
Linda S. Wanless, PhD
- Faculty Fellow
- Professor of Practice, Engineering Fundamentals
- lswanles@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 104B
Specialties:
- Supports GTA/GTI orientation and training
- Conducts teaching observations and instructor consultations
Dan Ye, PhD
- Instructional Designer
- dany@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2188
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education
- PhD Learning, Design, & Technology,
University of Georgia
Specialties
- Specializes in the design and development of asynchronous online courses
- Provides instructional design services based on best practices of online teaching and Quality Matters standards
- Assists with creating accessible online course content
Research Development Team
Peter A. Larsen
- Associate Vice President for Research, Development
- palarsen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2906
- Lakeshore Center 302
Specialties
- Enhancement of the research environment for external proposal success through networking/collaboration/information sharing events and related campus-wide efforts
- Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others), in particular large and strategic university initiatives
- Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
- Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
- Development of non-technical proposal sections (e.g., broader impacts, education, management, and outreach plans
- When not in the office, can usually be found camping in the Keweenaw
Sarah Atkinson
- Senior Research Development and Communication Specialist
- sjbird@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1608
- Lakeshore Center 320F2, Satellite Office - Noblet Building 127
Specialties
- Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
- Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
- Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
- When not at work, Sarah enjoys riding bikes, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her family
Jessica Brassard
- Director of Research Development and Communication
- jnbrassa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3104
- Lakeshore Center 320F1
Specialties
- Part of Jess' time is dedicated to supporting research development and research communication in the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC)
- Working with the Research Development Network across campus
- Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
- Supporting and innovating Research Communication efforts
- Research visualization (e.g. proposal graphics, data visualization, figure, and graph formatting)
- Assist investigators with funding strategy
- Large proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
- When not at work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and being outdoors.
Jacob Manchester
- Director of Research Development and Corporate Research
- jmanches@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1391
- Lakeshore Center 320F3, Satellite Office - Academic Office Building G024
Specialties
- Engage with faculty and campus stakeholders to identify new opportunities and assist with proposal development: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
- Develop and implement strategies for engaging companies and organizations to support sponsored research
- Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
Affiliated Staff
William Crowell
- Instructional Developer
- wmcrowel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3252
- Library 219D
Education
- M.A. in Media Theory and Research, Southern Illinois University
- MLIS, University of South Florida
- Quality Matters Certified Reviewer and Review Manager
Specialties
- Champions accessibility in the classroom.
- Provides support for active/objective-driven learning.
- Support for Huskyfolio, Canvas, Huskycast, and other instructional technology.
- Support for media in the classroom.
Jean Straw DeClerck
- Assessment Manager, Office of Assessment for Curricular Effectiveness
- jsdecler@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3041
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 218
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Manages learning-goal assessment systems for both General Education and undergraduate degree programs.
- Assists faculty in planning learning-goal assessment approaches intended to reveal opportunities to help students.
- Promotes collegial, knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve instructional practices and student-learning-goal achievement across disciplines.
Jessica Hendrickson
- Department Coordinator/Data Analyst
- jelhendr@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2275
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Specialties
- Administrative support for the Director and Staff of the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning
- Department Budget Analyst
- CTL Events Coordination
- Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
- Professor, Mathematics Education
- Director of Teacher Education, Psychology and Human Factors
- stockero@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1126
- M&M 405
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Mathematics Teacher Noticing
- Mathematics Teaching Practice
- Teacher Professional Development
Shane (Sully) Sullivan
- Educational Technologist
- sully@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3507
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education
- BA, Business Computer Information Systems
- College Retail Management Certificate
- MIOSHA Level 1 Certification
Specialties
- Provides technical support for Canvas, Huskycast, Zoom, iClicker, Gradescope, Turnitin, and other educational technology tools.
- Provides classroom technology orientations and support.
- Develops and delivers technical workshops for instructors.
Jeff Toorongian
- Director, Faculty Support Services- Center for Faculty Excellence
- Campus ICT Accessibility Coordinator
- jetooron@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1900
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education and Certifications
• M. Educational Technology, Boise State University
• Graduate Certificate, Online Teaching, Boise State University
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Specialties
- Directs Center support services.
- Champions initiatives to support teaching and learning
- Provides leadership for Accessible Technology Working Group (ATWG)
- Provides advanced support for the Canvas Learning Management System, Panopto-Huskycast video platform, and iClicker student response system, and other EdTech tools.
Linda S. Wanless, PhD
- Faculty Fellow
- Professor of Practice, Engineering Fundamentals
- lswanles@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3047
- Dillman 104B
Specialties:
- Supports GTA/GTI orientation and training
- Conducts teaching observations and instructor consultations
Dan Ye, PhD
- Instructional Designer
- dany@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2188
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Education
- PhD Learning, Design, & Technology,
University of Georgia
Specialties
- Specializes in the design and development of asynchronous online courses
- Provides instructional design services based on best practices of online teaching and Quality Matters standards
- Assists with creating accessible online course content