Distributed Learning Leadership Team
Vernon Smith - Vice Provost Distributed Learning
Dr. Smith has a PhD in......... Prior to beginning at Pacific, he served as the Chief Academic Oficer and Provost of the MyCollege Foundation/Portmont College at Saint Mary's College. He has a great deal of experience in creating and offering academic programs at multiple sites, as well as the use of technology to enhance learning and access.
Barbara Shaw - Associate Provost for Center for Professional and Continuing Education
Terri Johnson - Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Dr. Johnson has a Ph.D. in political science and a master's certificate in educational technology. She is an award-winning teacher, connecting with students in numerous ways at the undergradate, graduate and faculty levels, both online and face-to-face. She has published in peer-reviwed journals for both political science and educational technology. Follow her on Twitter at @tljohnso.
Tara Bunag - Senior Instructional Designer
Dr. Bunag has a Ph.D. in education technology and a master's degree in chemistry. She has taught and designed classes for online, hybrid and traditional modalities throughout her career. She has designed courses and degree programs ranging from physical education to gerontology. Her research interests include applying educational design research to chemistry and improving girls' attitudes towards STEM fields.