Conference Presentations, Publications & Accolades

Presentations

Michelle Morrison:“Khanmigo AI for Tutoring and Learning Support: A Demonstration and Pilot Study Analysis,” Southeastern Learning Center Association Conference, June 2025.
Kish Price: “Enhancing Wage Records to Align Postsecondary and Workforce Outcomes,” June 2025.
Michelle Morrison: Plenary panelist First2 Network and WV Jobs Network Spring 2025 Co-Conference, May 2025.
Marshall’s iPed Conference, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, May 2025:

- Mary Welch and Hilary Gibson– “Durable Skills, Lasting Impact: Why ‘Soft Skills’ Matter More than Ever”
- Michelle Morrison, Diana Adams, Allen Williams – “Khanmigo AI for Tutoring and Learning Support: A Pilot Study and Demo”
- Diana Adams – “Using Blackboard’s AI Conversations: Enhancing Active Learning in Online Courses “
- Chase Lucas – “The Human Element: Elevating Online Learning Through Video and Instructor Presence”
- Mary Welch – “Beyond ‘I Agree!’: Designing Discussion Boards That Spark Real Engagement”
- Heidi Blaisdell – “Access in Action: Cultivating Sustainable Habits to Ensure Accessibility in Online Courses”

Mary Welch: “Reimagining Quality Assurance: A Collaborative Exploration of Humanistic Online Engagement,” OLC conference, April 2025.
Heidi Blaisdell: “Designing for All, Habit by Habit,” OWNBUG (OH/WV/NY Blackboard User Group), April 2025.
Michelle Morrison and Wendi Benson: “Beyond the Screen: Cultivating Connection and Belonging in the Online Learning Experience,” Advising and Mentoring Summit, U of Pitt, March 2025.
Julia Spears, Michelle Morrison, and Diana Adams: “Beyond the Screen: Cultivating Connection and Belonging in the Online Learning Experience,”Anthology’s Innovator Series, March 2025.
Julia Spears: Presented “AI and Student Success: A Tool for Equity and Access,” UERU National Conference, January 2025.
Julia Spears and Justin Louder: “Enhancing Equity and Access in Education: Integrating Mental Health and Student Support,” UPCEA SOLA+R and DT&L Conference, 2024.
Julia Spears and Hilary Gibson: “Micro-pathways: A Model to Drive Regional and Statewide Transformation Initiatives,” Convergence 2024.
Michelle Morrison: “Transforming the Online Student Experience: Building Foundations and Pathways for Student Success,” UPCEA MEMS, 2024.
Diana Adams and Hilary Gibson: “Marshall Online Education and Certification: Herding Innovation and Inspiring Change,” Anthology Together, July 2024.
“Heidi Blaisdell: “(Self)Compassionate Teaching: Care Pedagogy in Online Spaces,” Anthology Together, July 2024.
Chase Lucas: “Marshall’s HOME Framework resources and participated in an advising and student success panel discussion,” OLC, November 2024.
Julia Spears and Jodie Penrod: “Introducing AI into the Workplace,” The Huntington Chamber of Commerce’s Manufacturing Roundtable, 2024.
Mary Welch: Panelist on data quality and student success strategies, Educause, 2024.
Michelle Morrison, Hilary Gibson, and Kish Price: about the different components of Marshall Online including the OSE team, microcredentials, and the micropathways, Appalachial Regional Health.
Hilary Gibson: AI strategy implementation, WV Digital Government Summit, 2024.
Julia Spears with Tyton Partners: to discuss barriers and accelerants to equity in digital learning, 2024.

Publications

Hilary Gibson and student intern Chloe Lineberg: Named as authors on an Oral Contraceptive Pills microcredential course in partnership with Dr. Jennie Yoost

Accolades

Julia Spears: Co-chairing an AI and Student Success working group of UERU’s Advising Administrators Community of Practice
Michelle Morrison: Named the Vice Chair of UPCEA’s Online Administration Network
Diana Adams: Honored at Anthology’s Ultra Completion Ceremony and appointed as WV Liaison for the OH/WV Blackboard User Group
Lalicia Brydie-Johnson: Became a certified Academic Life Coach, May 2025
Baylee Senator, Ayonna Helm, Reagan Hale, Tennia Dennis, Haley Prather: Recognized as Adobe Student Ambassadors