Advisory Boards

The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Louisville delivers expertise and resources to be a leader in fostering educational excellence and teaching innovation. 

In our pursuit to align our mission with the needs and experiences of our educators, students, staff and community, the Delphi Center will be developing advisory boards. The members' insights for the faculty, student and strategic planning advisory boards will be key to informing the Delphi Center's strategic decisions and initiatives.

Faculty Advisory Board 

The Faculty Advisory Board of the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning provides a representative faculty voice of input on the holistic online strategy and teaching innovation work for the Delphi Center. The board comprises representatives from each of the colleges/schools of the University of Louisville, as well as type of instructor whether they are part-time, full-time or GTAs, as well as teach online, in-person or blended learning.

2026-27 Faculty Advisory Board Members

Representative School/College and Type of Representation 
Mary Ashlock  College of Arts & Sciences 
Professor
Hossam BalahaSpeed School of Engineering 
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Cynethia Bethel-Hines  School of Nursing 
Assistant Professor
Denise Cumberland  College of Education & Human Development 
Associate Professor 
Arinan Dourado  Speed School of Engineering 
Assistant Professor
Cecelia DurbinPart-time Lecturer
Scott LaJoie  School of Public Health & Information Sciences
Professor 
Chris Millett School of Music 
Assistant Professor
Joanne Sweeny  Brandeis School of Law 
Professor 
Sharon Sanders  Kent School of Social Work & Family Science
Instructor
Erin Schroeder  School of Dentistry 
Assistant Professor
Samiyyah Sledge  College of Arts & Sciences 
Assistant Professor 
David Thomas  School of Medicine 
Assistant Professor 
Jiao Wang  College of Business 
Instructor 
Amber Willenborg  University Libraries 
Assistant Professor 

Blackboard Advisory Committee

The University of Louisville’s Blackboard Advisory Committee comprises selected faculty representatives from each college/school, a student representative, the Assistant Director of Instructional Design & Technology and the Blackboard administrators. The committee members serve as advocates and unit liaisons for the strategic use, policy and support of the Blackboard learning management system and associated technologies.

2026-27 Blackboard Advisory Committee Members

Representative School/College and Type of Representation 
Roger BuskillCollege of Education & Human Development 
Paul ClarkSchool of Nursing 
Christian Dempsey  Student - SGA Representative and Student Assistant McConnell Center 
Matt ElderCollege of Business 
Danielle FrancoCollege of Arts and Sciences 
Jordan Gabbard College of Arts and Sciences 
Erin Gerber Speed School of Engineering
Brian GuinnSchool of Public Health and Information Sciences 
Jason ImmekusCollege of Education and Human Development
Shawnise MillerKent School of Social Work and Family Science
Edna RoseCollege of Arts and Sciences 
Christiano de Oliveira Santos  School of Dentistry 
Andrew WrightCollege of Business
Alicia DunlapDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Aimee GreeneDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Brad LawtonDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Linda LeakeDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Wes LockerDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
John MorganDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Kelvin ThompsonDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning
Angela YatesDelphi Center of Teaching and Learning