Online learning and the successful use of technology in courses are key components of the educational experience at the School of Public Health (SPH).

The Office of E-Learning Services provides:

• full support for faculty developing online courses for the MPH core and online programs and certificates
• consultations for faculty developing hybrid courses or teaching remotely, experimenting with technology or pedagogy, and working on special projects
• resources and support for students taking SPH online courses
• resources for faculty and TAs who are teaching or supporting SPH courses

Office of E-Learning Services Team

For general questions or to request support, reach out to ELS at sphels@umn.edu.

Ellyn Buchanan, PhD
Director
stlou009@umn.edu

Solen Feyissa, PhD, MA
Instructional Designer
feyis003@umn.edu

Jim Harpole
Instructional Systems Specialist
harpo002@umn.edu

Emily Hietpas, MEd
Course Developer and Student Media Team Supervisor
ehietpas@umn.edu

Sheila Hoover, PhD
Instructional Designer
hoove004@umn.edu

Katy Korchik, MA
Instructional Designer
korc0004@umn.edu

Ella Pearson
Course Developer
pear0456@umn.edu

Bjorn Pederson, MA
Instructional Designer
peder534@umn.edu

Teresa Pérez, MIS
Instructional Technology Specialist
perezt@umn.edu