Central Administrative Staff

Dr. Misty Smith
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
254-968-0710
mistysmith@tarleton.edu
Library 138
Dr. Smith leads the Center’s work along with additional initiatives to support our mission of developing and supporting scholars and facilitating transformative academic experiences. She also teaches in the Department of Social Work.

Kat Hansen
Administrative Coordinator
254-968-9060
cee@tarleton.edu
Library 133
Kat provides valuable administrative support to the CEE team. Additionally, she is a great contact for general information about CEE initiatives and for booking spaces in our area.

Sidney Cogburn
Program Specialist
254-968-9050
scogburn@tarleton.edu
Library 137
Sidney helps bring CEE programs and events to life, supporting faculty and staff through meaningful initiatives and communications.
Instructional Development & Course Design Staff

Vacant
Director of Instructional Development and Course Design
This role, along with a team of Instructional Consultants, supports faculty in creating and delivering high-quality instruction.

Dr. Shannon Stoker
Associate Director for Instructional Development and Course Design
817-717-3687
sstoker@tarleton.edu
Fort Worth CAB 137
Dr. Stoker has a focus on understanding by design and can support faculty in creating learner-centered content with opportunities for communication and feedback. She is also well-versed in Quality Matters (QM) rubrics and standards.
Book a meeting with an Instructional Consultant!
Our Instructional Consultants support faculty in creating and developing instruction based on pedagogical and technological best practices through training, research, and practical application. They are all well-versed in Canvas and would love the opportunity to assist with your courses (both face-to-face and online).

Pamela Huckabee
Instructional Consultant
254-968-9616
huckabee@tarleton.edu
Library 148
Pam is our longest-standing Instructional Consultant. She has a passion for helping faculty teach effectively and confidently. Pam is happy to help with any aspect of course development but is particularly strong at teaching you to optimize Canvas to best meet your needs.

Melody Smith
Instructional Consultant
254-968-9301
msmith1@tarleton.edu
Library 134
Melody is on our Instructional Consultant team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a great resource for implementing technology-based tools in both the online and face-to-face settings. Melody has served as the lead on the Simple Syllabus initiative.
Experiential & Community-Engaged Learning Staff

Dr. Casey Thompson
Director of Experiential & Community-Engaged Learning
Library 144
Dr. Thompson supports faculty in the development and implementation of community-engaged learning opportunities. He also teaches in the Department of Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy.

Rachel Truss
Experiential Learning Specialist
254-968-1756
rtruss@tarleton.edu
Library 145
Rachel is focused on guiding faculty through the process of implementing experiential learning opportunities, from service-learning to practicums to cultural enrichment.