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Office of Learning Innovation

Introducing The Office of Learning Innovation (OLI). We are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for both faculty, instructors, and graduate students across the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). OLI was previously known as Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLAS). 

Our Mission

  • Design and utilize innovative, effective, and research-based teaching methods
  • Deliver high-quality educational programs
  • Assess and evaluate teaching and curriculum effectiveness
  • Support educational scholarship across the School of Medicine & Health Sciences

We aim to provide comprehensive educational services and resources to help our educators excel and contribute to the advancement of medical education.

Our Services

OLI offers a variety of support and resources to assist you in reaching your professional goals as an educator and scholar. Explore the menu at the left to learn more about professional development opportunities, instructional design consultations, educational scholarship support, the SMHS media recording studio, and much more. 

Our Team

Richard Van Eck, PhD
Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning; Monson Endowed Chair for Medical Education
  • richard.vaneck@UND.edu
  • 701.777.3528
  • Suite E456, Office E461
Adrienne Salentiny, PhD
Assistant Professor; Director of Instructional Design & Technology
  • adrienne.salentiny@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4272
  • Suite E438, Office E447
Theodora Amuah, MA 
Instructional Designer
  • theodora.amuah@UND.edu
  • 701.777.6172
  • Suite E438, Office E441
Office of Learning Innovation
Suite E438 (Room 447)
1301 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
P 701.777.4272
adrienne.salentiny@UND.edu

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