About e-LIS
e-LIS offers software support, an online best practices course, instructional design help, online program development assistance and much more. We are your online learning experts! We also can help faculty and staff implement engaging online pedagogy using the professional media lab, the Lightboard, or our state of the art virtual reality lab.
e-LIS has the privilege of leading two committees composed of faculty, staff and students, the e-LIS Advisory Committee and the Online Programs Committee. These committees provide e-LIS with valuable input on new technologies, faculty needs, concerns, etc.
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Mission
The e-Learning and Instructional Support (e-LIS) department exists to expand learning opportunities beyond physical campus spaces in order to provide learners with high-quality, accessible, flexible, and active online learning experiences. We are dedicated to providing support and technology services to faculty, students, and staff that advance Oakland University’s academic, research, engagement, and inclusion goals.
Core Values
Service - Providing timely and quality support services, empathizing with those we serve regardless of their experience or prior knowledge, and responding to their needs.
Inclusivity - Incorporating multiple voices and experiences by valuing identities, perspectives, and backgrounds. Leveraging technology to increase accessibility and remove barriers.
Creativity and Innovation - Creatively solving problems, adapting to changing circumstances, and incorporating new tools and strategies.
Collaboration and Partnerships - Working together, sharing our talents, pitching in, and partnering with campus stakeholders and community members.
Growth - Committing to ongoing professional and personal development, supported by designated resources and opportunities made available for all.
Kate Huttenlocher
Assistant Manager of Support Services
430 Kresge Library
[email protected]
(248) 370-3659
Diane Underwood
Online Program and Marketing Manager
430K Kresge Library
[email protected]
(248) 370-4971
The e-LIS Advisory Committee advises and supports the e-Learning and Instructional Support department on broad, institution-wide issues related to online learning including online programs, policy, technology, faculty development, academics, student enrollment, trends in online learning, finance, and strategic planning. Committee members also help distribute information back to academic units about topics of discussion.
View 2023-2024 meeting minutes
View 2022-2023 meeting minutes
View 2021-2022 meeting minutes
The committee is represented by students, as well as faculty from all of the schools and colleges in the university.
2024-2025 Members:
- Shaun Moore - e-LIS - Chair
- Dan Arnold - e-LIS
- Chad Bousley - e-LIS
- Nancy Demo - e-LIS
- Kate Huttenlocher - e-LIS
- Danielle Nicholson- e-LIS
- Diane Underwood - e-LIS
- Yu-Chuan Chen - CAS - Art History
- Angela Kaiser - CAS - Social Science
- David Kidger - CAS - Humanities
- Peter Shi - CAS - Math and Science
- Nancy Bulgarelli - Kresge Library
- Amanda Hess - Kresge Library
- Hanna Kalmanovich-Cohen - SBA
- Qunfeng Liao - SBA
- Shannon Flumerfelt - SEHS
- Michele Phillips - SEHS
- Chris Kobus - SECS
- Ali Malik - SECS
- Tara Diesbourg - SHS
- Stephanie Mabry - SHS
- Akshata Naik - OUWB
- David Stewart - OUWB
- Erin Kennedy - SON
- Peg Kennedy - SON
- Nivedita Mukherji - Provost's Office
- Christina Moore - CETL
- Carrie Sliwinski - PACE
- Marion Brumer - Student Congress
- Emily Lunger - Student Congress
The Online Programs Committee is composed of faculty and staff that run online programs in their schools or college. The committee discusses online program topics such as marketing, state authorization, stipends/incentives, instructional design services, and online program creation process. Committee members also help distribute information back to academic units about topics of discussion.
Members:
- Shaun Moore - e-LIS (Chair)
- Diane Underwood - e-LIS
- Christine Abbott - SEHS
- Dean Baker - PACE
- Shar Banks - PACE
- Catherine Bennett - SMTD
- Kelly Berishaj - SON
- Ambika Bhargava - SEHS
- Jim Bilinski - CAS
- Lori Boright - SHS
- Doug Carr - CAS
- Cindy Carver - SEHS
- Jennifer Cepnick - SON
- Caress Dean - SHS
- Tara Diesbourg - SHS
- Brenda Dzierzawski - SON
- Shannon Flumerfelt - SEHS
- Rebecca Gaydos - CAS
- Claudia Grobbel - SON
- Deana Hays - SON
- Darryl Hill - SHS
- Sarah Jahimiak - BIS
- Joy Jiang - SBA
- Elizabeth Kattner - SMTD
- Pamela Klena - SMTD
- Christina Lim - PACE
- Carly Miller - SON
- Jason Moore - SEHS
- Nivedita Mukherji - Provost's Office
- Kuniko Nielsen - CAS
- Vijitashwa Pandey - SECS
- Michele Plattenberger - PACE
- Edward Rohn - SHS
- Kate Rougeau - SHS
- Erica Ruegg - SEHS
- Megan Schoen - CAS
- Carrie Sliwinski - PACE
- Manjinder Sodhi - PACE
- Vijayan Sugamaran - SBA
- Thandi Sule - SEHS
- Dale Telgenhoff - SHS
- Kristine Thompson - SHS
- Carolyn Tieppo - SON
- Janell Townsend - SBA
- Paul Trumbull - SBA
- Caryn Wells - SEHS
- Jennifer Wenson - SEHS
- Tonia Wernette - PACE
- Judy Wilson - CAS/PACE
- Lindsay Zeig - BIS
The e-Learning and Instructional Support Annual Reports highlight activities and accomplishments throughout the fiscal year, from July to June.
2023-2024 - Full Report | Year at a Glance
2022-2023 - Full Report | Year at a Glance
2021-2022 - Full Report | Year at a Glance
2020-2021 - Full Report | Year at a Glance
e-Learning and Instructional Support
100 Library Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4479
(location map)
Office: (248) 805-1625
e-LIS Virtual Help Desk:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - noon
e-Learning and Instructional Support
100 Library Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4479
(location map)
Office: (248) 805-1625
e-LIS Virtual Help Desk:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - noon