Robert Voelker-Morris works collaboratively with campus administration, technology support leadership, student support colleagues, faculty, and the Office of the Provost to promote teaching excellence and to support strategic implementation of emerging online programs. Robert works closely with colleagues from UO Online and across campus in developing major initiatives to foster faculty engagement in teaching development and develop inclusive student experiences. He has taught courses in art and design including a visual literacy course taught online, and First-Year seminars and College Connections courses that support students’ transition to the university.

Kathryn Paulus is the UO Online Proctor for the UO Online Exam Center. As a first-generation college student, she is passionate about supporting education inside and outside of the traditional classroom setting. She has previously held many positions at the UO focusing on educational engagement and administrative support, namely with the American English Institute, First-Year Interest Group Program, TRIO Student Support Services, the Accessible Education Center, and the Chinese Flagship Program. Kathryn holds a BA in Chinese, Linguistics, and Global Studies from the University of Oregon.  

Bob provides support and assistance for UO instructors with their Canvas and Panopto questions. Before joining UO Online, Bob was an outdoor preschool teacher. And is the former UO Online Proctor. A non-traditional and first-generation college graduate, Bob is committed to educational engagement, either in the classroom or online. 

Tim Sorg is a Senior Instructional Designer for UO Online. Before joining the UO, Tim worked for ten years in higher education as an educator, first-year undergraduate advisor, and research program coordinator. He has taught on-campus and online courses in history, archaeology, political science, and creative writing at Stanford, Cornell, and OSU Ecampus. As a Lecturer with Stanford Introductory Studies, he also coordinated a research and mentorship program for undergraduate students of all disciplines. He holds a PhD and MA in History from Cornell, an MA in Classics from Stanford, and a BA in History from Oregon State.

Marla Wirrick is a Senior Instructional Designer for UO Online. Her previous work adapting in-person classes to online courses has given Marla an appreciation for the importance of accessibility, engagement, and inclusion in online learning. She has experience developing educational materials for non-profits, physicians, researchers, and teachers. Marla enjoys working collaboratively to develop innovative ways to inspire learners at all levels and in all circumstances. She has created and lead design and training workshops and finds great satisfaction helping others achieve their learning goals. Marla holds a BA in English from the University of Oregon.