Along with the I2A Facilitators representing units across campus, and an existing I2A Task Group made up of faculty, staff and students, there is an I2A Team based at the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning. They are:

Patricia (Patty) Payette, Ph.D. is the executive director of the “Ideas to Action” initiative. Prior to this position, Dr. Payette was assistant director of faculty development programs in the Office of Faculty and Organizational Development at Michigan State University. She comes to the university with expertise in faculty development, curriculum and program design as well as previous work experience at the University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Email Dr. Payette with questions or comments, or to discuss your involvement or interest in the I2A initiative.

Cathy L. Bays, Ph.D. is the Delphi Specialist for Assessment and brings a wealth of experience in assessment, teaching, and curricular enhancement to this role. Dr. Bays is in her 15th year as a faculty member in the School of Nursing where she is an associate professor and served for five years as director of the Undergraduate Program. She is coordinating unit and University I2A assessments. Email Dr. Bays if you wish to discuss your assessment plans or seek assistance with your assessment or outcome activities.

Edna Ross, Ph.D. is the Delphi Specialist for Critical Thinking. Dr. Ross brings extensive classroom teaching and course management skills to the position, as well as expertise in designing and presenting faculty development workshops on topics ranging from instructional technology to diversity. Dr. Ross has been a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences for 23 years and serves as the co-director of the department's Introduction to Psychology course and is the director of the General Psychology M.A. program. Email Dr. Ross if you or your unit would like support in developing or implementing critical thinking materials or training resources.

Eileen McFall, Ph.D. joins the University of Louisville as the Ideas to Action Specialist for Culminating Experiences and brings a range of skills in experiential learning and outcomes assessment.  In 2003, she earned a Ph.D in Adult Learning at the University of Connecticut  where her research examined the nature and development of proficiency. She has worked in a variety of educational organizations from community colleges to the University of California, Davis, and has held a range of positions including faculty, program director, faculty developer, institutional researcher, and consultant. She has published and presented on experiential learning, outcomes assessment and accountability. 

Hannah K. Anthony is the Program Coordinator for the "Ideas to Action" initiative. Ms. Anthony previously served as the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Coordinator for Graduate Medical Education with the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the I2A team including skills in website development and design, exemplary customer service and office management. In addition to providing administrative support, Ms. Anthony is responsible for special projects. Email Hannah Anthony for more information on the Ideas to Action initiative.