CTRL Faculty Fellows
The Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning recruits talented faculty from around the University to lead discussion groups and important initiatives.
If you interested in becoming a CTRL Faculty Fellow, please contact edupuis@loyno.edu.
Dr. Tim Welsh: CTRL Lead AI and CAS Fellow
Tim Welsh brings to the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning (CTRL) a robust background shaped by 20+ years of teaching experience at the intersection of literary studies and digital culture. He earned an M.Ed. in Language Arts as part of the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame while teaching high school in Lake Charles, LA. Following that, he completed his Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington, specializing in 20th-century fiction and digital humanities, where he was a HASTAC Scholar and Assistant Director of Computer-Integrated Pedagogy for the English department. His research, which addresses contemporary digital culture through the analysis of videogames informed by literary criticism and theory, demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches informed by and applied to emerging technologies.
Currently serving as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Welsh leverages his administrative and leadership experience, including prior roles as chair of the English department and director of composition, to champion innovative pedagogy and curriculum development. His practical experience addressing AI's impact on academic integrity, curriculum, and program development provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving educational landscape.
Through his partnership with CTRL, Dr. Welsh is dedicated to empowering faculty and students to thrive in the AI era. His work will focus on developing accessible resources, support, and community around improving AI literacy across campus. Dr. Welsh's forthcoming book, Videogames, Literature, and Closeplaying: A Practical Guide, co-authored with Ed Chang, further exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach to scholarship.
As the AI Fellow, Dr. Welsh is available to assist faculty with questions about academic integrity and policies, assignment design, and more. Find his faculty page here.
AI Fellow for CMM: Aimee Alleman
Aimee Alleman, MBA and Chair of the Department of Mass Communication, is the AI fellow for the College of Music and Media.
AI Fellow for Law: Brian Barnes
Brian Barnes, J.D., Law Library Director and Associate Professor, is the AI Fellow for the College of Law.
F20 Faculty Fellow: Emily Capdeville
Professor Capdeville (English) is one of our CTRL Fellows for the Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom discussion group.
S20 Faculty Fellow: Madison Silverstein
Dr. Silverstein (Psychological Sciences) is one of our CTRL Fellows for the Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom discussion group.
S20 Faculty Fellow: Amrita Datta
Dr. Datta (Nursing) is one of our CTRL Fellows for the Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom discussion group.
S20 Faculty Fellow: Kate McCrery
Professor McCrery (Center for Entrepreneurship) is one of our CTRL Fellows for the Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom discussion group.
S20 Faculty Fellow: Hillary Eklund
Dr. Eklund (English) is our CTRL Fellow for the Anti-Racism Reading Group.
