Maryville Essentials

Who are we?

Strategic Plan

Innovation, excellence, student outcomes and learner centered pedagogy are the hallmarks of this strategic plan and Maryville possesses the talent, energy, resources and drive to accomplish all of our goals and realize our vision.” – Dr. Mark Lombardi
As a member of the Maryville community, you too are a big part of our strategic planning mission. You will learn more about how to intertwine the Active Learning Ecosystem into your teaching in the Adjunct Academy.

 
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Center for Teaching and Learning

The Finch Center for Teaching and Learning promotes continuous faculty learning with an emphasis on classrooms of engagement, Digital World classrooms, and community building.

Go to the Adjunct Faculty webpage for resources, policies, and other information.

Jesse Kavadlo

Director of the Dr. Mary Ellen Finch Center for Teaching and Learning/Coordinator of University Seminar/Professor of English
Reid 3302

Phone: 314.529.9502
Email: jkavadlo@maryville.edu

Laura Ross

Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gander 246

Phone: 314.529.6683
Email: lross@maryville.edu

School of Adults & Online Education

Pamela Bryan Williams

Chief Strategist, Learning Design and Development
Gander 255

Phone: 314.529.9614
Email: pamela.williams@maryville.edu

Taylor Bell

Senior Instructional Technologist
Gander 260

Phone: 314.529.6876
Email: tbell@maryville.edu

Canvas Tutorials

Technical Support

Contact the help desk with questions regarding classroom equipment or device malfunction.

Help Desk Portal

Life Coaches

Each student works closely with a life coach who serves as a resource, a guide, a knowledgeable academic adviser and a mentor … and that’s just the beginning. Life coaches serves as a confidante when questions develop, as a source of support when concerns arise and is eager to celebrate students’ successes. Life coaches also guide students through academic and career planning decisions, and helps ease their personal transition into the Maryville community.

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Tutoring

Maryville University’s Center for Academic Success and Life Coaching provides trained and carefully selected tutors free of charge to assist students who need help with specific subjects, assignments or projects. Tutors are not only knowledgeable in their subject areas, but they are also knowledgeable in study skills, time management and test taking strategies.

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Digital World

Digital World classes are a collaboration between learner and professor. All of the world’s information is just one Google search away, so our professors are adapting the way they teach. Digital World classes will have you working together with professors and your fellow students to tackle real-world challenges … which is ideal preparation for the job that awaits you after graduation.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works with the Maryville University community to make our campus a welcoming place for everyone. We play an important role in furthering the University’s strategic plan regarding diversity and inclusion through recruitment, student support, campus programming, collaborating with other departments, and building community partnerships.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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