{"id":463,"date":"2025-10-21T08:14:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/?page_id=463"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:54:30","slug":"people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/people\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The teams listed below consist of individuals from diverse roles across the university, all working together to ensure a smooth transition to Canvas. Each team member contributes meaningfully to shaping and executing the overall implementation plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/people#governance\">Governance Committee<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/people#champions\">Canvas Faculty Champions<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/people#training\">Training Team<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/people#early\">Early Adopters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"governance\">LMS Governance Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canvas Governance Committee is a collaborative body composed of stakeholders from Academic Affairs and the Information Technology Division. The committee oversees Canvas planning,&nbsp;policies, and enhancements to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;the diverse needs of our MTSU community. By fostering open communication and&nbsp;collaborative&nbsp;decision-making, the committee ensures that Canvas remains a robust, user-friendly, and innovative platform for teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Canvas Governance Committee is to guide the development and implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System to support effective, equitable, and engaging educational experiences. We are committed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Upholding Educational Excellence<\/strong>: Advocating for policies and practices that empower faculty and students to achieve their academic goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting User-Centered Innovation<\/strong>: Prioritizing features and updates that enhance usability, accessibility, and functionality for all users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensuring Community Engagement and Collaboration<\/strong>: Facilitating open dialogue among stakeholders to align Canvas with the evolving needs of MTSU&#8217;s educational community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09953040 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/BrianHinote-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Brian Hinote\nVice Provost for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives\" class=\"wp-image-544\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/BrianHinote-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/BrianHinote-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/BrianHinote-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/BrianHinote.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Brian Hinote<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Executive Sponsor, Vice Provost for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/fusion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2025\/05\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Yvette Clark\nVice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer\" class=\"wp-image-431\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yvette Clark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Executive Sponsor, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Trey-Martindale.png\" alt=\"Dr. Trey Martindale\nCanvas Transition Co-Project Lead, Associate Vice Provost for Online Learning\" class=\"wp-image-545\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Trey-Martindale.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Trey-Martindale-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Trey-Martindale-731x1024.png 731w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Trey Martindale<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Canvas Transition Co-Project Lead, Associate Vice Provost for Online Learning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Henson-Tyler.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Henson\nAssistant Vice Provost for Registration and Student Records &amp; University Registrar\" class=\"wp-image-546\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Henson-Tyler.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Henson-Tyler-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Henson-Tyler-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Henson-Tyler-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tyler Henson<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-759e20a8\">Assistant Vice Provost for Registration and Student Records &amp; University Registrar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Whittenberg-Albert.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Albert Whittenberg\nAssistant Vice President, Academic and Instructional Technologies\" class=\"wp-image-547\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Whittenberg-Albert.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Whittenberg-Albert-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Albert Whittenberg<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Assistant Vice President, Academic and Instructional Technologies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Cheri Webster\" class=\"wp-image-693\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-scaled.jpg 1919w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Cheri-Webster-1535x2048.jpg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cheri Wolfe Webster<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Canvas Transition Co-Project Lead, Instructional Systems Administrator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall\" class=\"wp-image-548\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-container-content-ca1c717c\">Director, Center for Teaching and Mentoring and Professor, Music Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"champions\">Canvas Faculty Champions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas Faculty Champions are instrumental in supporting the transition to Canvas. They offer valuable peer-to-peer assistance and guidance to faculty as they learn the platform. We are grateful for their dedication and encourage you to connect with the Champion in your college or unit if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ctm.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/\">Canvas Champions Office Hours<\/a><\/strong> on the CTM website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09953040 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Mark-Abolins.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Mark Abolins\nProfessor, Geosciences\" class=\"wp-image-561\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Mark-Abolins.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Mark-Abolins-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Mark-Abolins-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:mark.abolins@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Mark Abolins<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Professor, Department of Geosciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">College of Basic and Applied Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Jenn-Caputo-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Jenn Caputo\nProfessor, Health and Human Performance\" class=\"wp-image-562\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Jenn-Caputo-Headshot.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Jenn-Caputo-Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Jenn-Caputo-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Jenn-Caputo-Headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:jenn.caputo@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Jenn Caputo<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">College of Behavioral and Health Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Dr-Everett-Singleton.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Everett Singleton\nAssociate Professor, Womack Educational Leadership\" class=\"wp-image-563\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Dr-Everett-Singleton.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Dr-Everett-Singleton-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:everett.singleton@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Everett Singleton<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, Department of Womack Educational Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>College of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Eric-Detweiler.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Eric Detweiler\nAssociate Professor, English\" class=\"wp-image-564\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Eric-Detweiler.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Eric-Detweiler-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:eric.detweiler@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Eric Detweiler<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, Department of English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>College of Liberal Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/michelle_conceison_0.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Conceison\nChair, Recording Industry\" class=\"wp-image-565\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/michelle_conceison_0.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/michelle_conceison_0-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:michelle.conceison@mtsu.edu\">Michelle Conceison<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Chair, Department of Recording Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-a7057f16 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/rghenderson.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ronda Henderson\nAssociate Professor, Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-566\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:Ronda.henderson@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Ronda Henderson<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, Department of Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Jennings A. Jones College of Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-48081200 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Zolt__Holly_0.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Holly Zolt\nAssociate Professor, University Studies\" class=\"wp-image-567\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Zolt__Holly_0.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Zolt__Holly_0-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:holly.zolt@mtsu.edu\">Dr. Holly Zolt<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, University Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">University College<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Denise-Quintel3-1024x683-2.jpg\" alt=\"Denise Quintel\nAssociate Professor, Discovery Services Librarian\" class=\"wp-image-670\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:180px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Denise-Quintel3-1024x683-2.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Denise-Quintel3-1024x683-2-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:denise.quintel@mtsu.edu\">Denise Quintel<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, Discovery Services Librarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Walker Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training\">Training Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Training Team includes members from the Center for Teaching and Mentoring, the Information Technology Division, and MTSU Online. Together, this collaborative group will deliver a variety of training opportunities throughout the transition. Training will be offered in multiple formats to accommodate the diverse needs of our faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c9c0e77 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-ab7c8a95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall\nDirector, Center for Teaching and Mentoring and Professor, Music Education\" class=\"wp-image-548\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Vannatta-Hall-Jennifer-small-683x1024-1-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Director, Center for Teaching and Mentoring and<br>Professor, Music Education <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-ab7c8a95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/JimmyWilliamsHD.png\" alt=\"Jimmy Williams\nInstructional Systems Admin, ITD\" class=\"wp-image-568\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/JimmyWilliamsHD.png 807w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/JimmyWilliamsHD-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/JimmyWilliamsHD-719x1024.png 719w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/JimmyWilliamsHD-768x1093.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Jimmy Williams<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Instructional Systems Administrator, ITD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-ab7c8a95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic.png\" alt=\"Dr. Karen Hein\nInstructional Designer, MTSU Online\" class=\"wp-image-569\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic-833x1024.png 833w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic-768x945.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/20250227-hein-profile-pic-1249x1536.png 1249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Karen Hein<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Instructional Designer, MTSU Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-ab7c8a95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Neal\nInstructional Systems Admin, ITD\" class=\"wp-image-576\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Neal-Lauren-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lauren Neal<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Instructional Systems Administrator, ITD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default wp-container-content-ab7c8a95 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/hangmin_zhang.png\" alt=\"Hangmin Zhang\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Hangmin Zhang<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Instructional Designer, MTSU Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color 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