OTL’s Instructional Consulting Group comprises a group of learning experts with decades of practice- and research-based knowledge. ICG experts are available to talk with faculty about equitable and inclusive course design, pedagogical innovations, work with students, and more.


 

OTL Consultant Principles


The ICG consultation activities, assessment practices, and pedagogical initiatives reflect the following research-based principles. They are:

Grounded in listening

OTL fosters a collaborative environment by actively listening to and incorporating perspectives of instructors, staff, and students, recognizing expertise, experience and disciplinary contexts.

Informed by reflection and assessment

OTL encourages regular self-reflection among educators and students, paired with continuous assessment to refine and enhance teaching and learning.

Designed to increase equity

OTL’s activities are designed to promote inclusivity, fairness, and equality of opportunities.

Asset-based

OTL instructional activities recognize and leverage the strengths and capabilities inherent in students, faculty, and staff.

Data-driven

OTL uses multiple types of research and data to inform campus discussions, choices, strategies, and improvements to teaching and learning.

Reach out to one of the OTL instructional consultants today!


 

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Linda Adler-Kassner

Associate Vice Chancellor of Teaching and Learning
Faculty Director, CITRAL
ladler@ucsb.edu
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Lisa Berry

Senior Instructional Consultant
lisa_berry@ucsb.edu

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Mindy Colin

Instructional Consultant
mcolin@ucsb.edu

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Nate Emery

STEM Education Coordinator
nemery@ucsb.edu
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Olga Faccani

TA Development Program Manager
ofaccani@ucsb.edu

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Mark Rosenberg

Instructional Designer
markrosenberg@ucsb.edu

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Maggie Safronova

Associate Director, CITRAL
m_safronova@ucsb.edu

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Inna Slyutova

Inna Slyutova

Evaluation Systems Analyst
inna_slyutova@ucsb.edu