Skip to main content
Department of Mathematics College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Service & University Governance

Service is an important part of my work at the University of Florida. My current activities span undergraduate education, faculty development, student research and experiential learning, and university-level shared governance. I am particularly interested in service that connects directly with teaching, curriculum, faculty support, and the academic experience of students.

Mathematics Department Service

For the 2026–2027 academic year, I serve in several areas of the Department of Mathematics related to teaching, undergraduate engagement, and faculty development.

Teaching Methods Committee

The Teaching Methods Committee provides a forum for discussing and improving mathematics instruction across the department. My work in course design, computational mathematics, online instruction, assessment, accessibility, and instructional technology informs my participation on the committee.

Undergraduate Research & Experiential Learning Committee

I serve on the department’s Undergraduate Research/Experiential Learning Committee, supporting opportunities for students to engage with mathematics beyond the traditional classroom. This work complements my own mentoring of undergraduate research, independent projects, and interdisciplinary senior-design teams.

Teaching Assistant Training

I contribute to the preparation and development of graduate Teaching Assistants. This includes supporting TA orientation and discussing classroom practice, communication, assessment, course administration, and the transition from graduate student to classroom instructor.

Faculty Mentoring

I currently serve as a faculty mentor for James Ptacek, together with Patrick Carmichael. My mentoring focuses on teaching, course development, departmental procedures, and navigating the responsibilities of an instructional faculty position.

View the Mathematics Department committees for 2026–2027

University Service & Shared Governance

My service has expanded beyond the Department of Mathematics into university-level faculty governance and curriculum. These roles allow me to bring the perspective of an instructional faculty member, course developer, and undergraduate educator to conversations that affect the broader university.

University of Florida Faculty Senate

I serve as a member of the University of Florida Faculty Senate, participating in shared governance and representing faculty perspectives in discussions of university policy, academic affairs, and institutional priorities.

Research & Scholarship Council

I serve on the Faculty Senate Research & Scholarship Council. The Council considers university-wide policies and strategies related to research and scholarship, including research infrastructure, grants and contracts, scholarly activity, and the institutional environment supporting faculty research.

Serving on the Council gives me an opportunity to contribute the perspective of instructional faculty and undergraduate educators to university-wide discussions of scholarship and academic work.

General Education Committee

I serve on the University of Florida General Education Committee. The committee reviews courses proposed for General Education and University Writing and Math requirements and helps evaluate the effectiveness and direction of UF’s general education curriculum.

This work includes detailed review of proposed courses and syllabi, with particular attention to student learning outcomes, assessment, general education objectives, writing requirements, and alignment between course goals and assignments. My experience designing and teaching undergraduate mathematics courses provides a practical classroom perspective in these reviews.

  • Assessment: work related to evaluating student learning and trends in UF’s General Education program.
  • Writing Requirement: review of curriculum and syllabus requirements for courses carrying UF Writing Requirement credit.

Service Philosophy

I view service as closely connected to teaching. Committee work gives me a broader understanding of how curriculum, assessment, faculty governance, and university policy affect students and instructors. At the same time, my experience developing courses, teaching in multiple formats, working with instructional technology, mentoring students, and supervising Teaching Assistants provides a practical perspective that I can bring to university and departmental discussions.

Whether I am helping prepare a new Teaching Assistant, mentoring a colleague, reviewing a General Education proposal, supporting undergraduate research, or participating in Faculty Senate governance, my goal is the same: to help create an academic environment in which faculty can teach effectively and students have meaningful opportunities to learn.