About OERG

The Office of Evaluation, Research, and Grants (OERG) is committed to the study of instructional practices and student success factors in the Web-based environment.

Our work entails:

• Administering and coordinating the course evaluation system
• Conducting research on effective online teaching and learning practices, preferences and satisfaction of online faculty and students, and pedagogical approaches to the improvement of student retention and learning
• Obtaining external funding to support the university's academic goals
• Supporting faculty development through the dissemination and sponsorship of research, relevant to the needs and interest of faculty
• Providing consultative services to UMUC units and departments, on research methodology, data collection, and statistical analyses
• Providing small grant opportunities for UMUC faculty and staff
• Disseminating research findings to the broader higher education community

OERG's National Advisory Board provides expertise and counsel on the Office's priorities and direction.

Contact Us

Staff

• Dr. Husein Abdul-Hamid, Associate Provost, OERG
  habdul-hamid@umuc.edu

• Pam Dello-Russo, Director, Grants Development and Compliance
  pdello-russo@umuc.edu

• Carla Solis, Grants Compliance Coordinator
  csolis@umuc.edu

• Cassandra C. Lewis, Research Assistant
  clewis@umuc.edu

• Francisca Cruz, Student Staff
  fcruz@umuc.edu

• Yunyun Dai, Evaluation Specialist
  ydai@umuc.edu

• Theresa Dunni, Evaluation Support Specialist
  tdunni@umuc.edu

• Baozhong Mao, Graduate Assistant
  bmao@umuc.edu

• Isabel Smith, Academic Program Specialist
  ismith@umuc.edu

• Channary Uk, Academic Program Specialist
  cuk@umuc.edu

• Dr. Morris T. Keeton, Emeritus Scholar
  mkeeton@umuc.edu

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Office of Evaluation, Research, and Grants (OERG)
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783

Office Location:
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Office of Evaluation, Research, and Grants (OERG)
3rd floor of PG Metro Building One
6505 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Phone: 240-582-2759
Fax: 240-582-2767
E-mail: irahe@umuc.edu