Mission Statement:
The OCIS team is committed to providing high-quality and collegial instructional support for WVU Libraries’ curriculum and instruction programs and projects and librarian professional development related to curriculum and instruction. The Office also works to develop strong relationships and collaboration regarding instruction throughout the WVU Campus. Our work is grounded in sound pedagogical theories; effective instructional design principles; and, a thorough knowledge of information literacy.
Head, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support
Kelly Diamond
104A Evansdale Library
Kelly.Diamond@mail.wvu.edu
(304) 293-0332
- Leads the development, design, implementation, and assessment of instruction and instructional objects within the Libraries and with our collaborative partners.
- Builds cross-campus relationships between WVU Libraries’ instructional initiatives and appropriate WVU constituents.
- Investigates solutions to information literacy instruction challenges across Campus.
Equity and Open Education Librarian
Jessica Dai
105 Evansdale Library
Jessica.Dai@mail.wvu.edu
(304) 293-0342
- Engages with diverse learner communities.
- Leads open education initiatives.
- Designs and implements effective assessment of the Libraries' equity and open education initiatives.
Instructional Design Assistant
Miranda Smith
104 Evansdale Library
Miranda.Smith2@mail.wvu.edu
(304) 293-9754
- Assists in the development and implementation of instructional objects for WVU Libraries and teaching librarians as well as for faculty/staff collaborations.
- Administers ULIB courses in Blackboard eCampus and Springshare LibGuides.
- Serves as the SLI Coordinator for ULIB courses.
Educational Specialist
Celia Shi
104 Evansdale Library
hushi@mail.wvu.edu
(304) 293-2787
- Teaches and facilitates the instruction of ULIB courses.
- Develops and revises curricula, syllabi, and assessments for ULIB courses.
- Researches teaching and curriculum development for the ULIB courses.