Executive Board

The Executive Board plans the activities, coordinates the resources, and cultivates the partnerships instrumental in fulfilling the mission of the Center.Their leadership also directs the activities of the Advisory Board, the Faculty and SoTL Fellows, and the Mentoring Program, all faculty groups formed to ensure that opportunities for professional growth and support are available for all MTSU faculty.

Co-Director Barbara Draude serves as Assistant Vice President for Academic Technologies in the Information Technology Division. She is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing as well.

Contact: 615-904-8383 bdraude@mtsu.edu


Barbara Draude

Co-Director Faye Johnson holds the title of Assistant to the Provost for Special Initiatives in the Academic Affairs Division. She is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Contact: 615-898-5941 fjohnson@mtsu.edu



Faye Johnson


Dianna Rust serves as Associate Dean for University College. In this position she oversees MTSU's distance learning and alternative delivery programs. She has taught online classes for the Regents Online Degree Program.

Contact: 615-898-5611 drust@mtsu.edu


Dianna Rust


Kristen West is an assistant professor in the James E. Walker Library. She serves in the library as Instruction Librarian.


Contact: 615-904-8528 kwest@mtsu.edu