Department Coverage and Floater Assignments
2026-2027 Academic Year
Coverage Summary
- Department ambassadors serve as the primary accessibility/UDL resource for their department.
- Floaters support departments without a direct ambassador by sharing resources, inviting faculty to labs and campus-wide sessions, and connecting faculty with accessibility/UDL Coaches as needed.
- Coach-supported areas may receive additional guidance from the Digital Access Coach team for specialized questions.
Department Ambassadors
Department Ambassadors are faculty representatives who support accessibility and UDL efforts within their departments by sharing resources, connecting colleagues with support, and participating in accessibility/UDL professional development.
| Department | Ambassador(s) |
|---|---|
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Communication |
Nick Pernisco |
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Cosmetology |
Anna Roze |
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Counseling |
Vanessa Malzone |
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Dance |
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Earth Sciences |
Joy Fritschle |
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English |
Clay Barham; Kayli Weatherford |
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ESL |
Paige Harris |
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Health Sciences |
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Library |
Luz Badillo |
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Life Sciences |
Valerie Narey |
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Mathematics |
Aaron Simo; Matthew Hancock |
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Modern Languages |
Kyle Patterson |
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Music |
Lincoln Mendell |
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Philosophy/Social Sciences |
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Psychology |
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Theater Arts |
Floater Coverage Areas
Floaters support departments that do not currently have a direct department-based ambassador. They help share accessibility/UDL resources, invite faculty to labs and campus-wide sessions, and connect faculty with coaches or additional support as needed.
| Floater/Coach | Assigned Area(s) | Primary Support Focus |
|---|---|---|
|
Luna Shaffer |
Art; Design Technology; Photography and Fashion |
Visual, multimedia, design, Canvas, and accessible course material support |
|
Susan Finley |
Business; History & Ethnic Studies; ESL if needed |
General accessibility, POCR-aligned support, Canvas/document support, and content-heavy course support |
|
Marzi Haghighat |
Kinesiology & Athletics; Physical Sciences |
Science, STEM, and health-adjacent accessibility/UDL support |
|
Derek Hernandez |
CSIS |
General floater support; connects faculty to resources, labs, and coaches |
Accessibility/UDL Coaches
Accessibility/UDL Coaches provide guidance, shared resources, training, and consultation for ambassadors and faculty. Coaches may also support specialized department needs, campus-wide professional development, and hands-on accessibility labs.
| Coach | Support Area |
|---|---|
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Education/ECE support; accessibility/UDL coaching |
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Angie Misaghi |
Accessibility/UDL coaching and faculty support |
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Dr. Simon Balm |
CSIS and technical/discipline-specific accessibility support |
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Juan Ramos |
Accessibility/UDL coaching and faculty support |
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Accessibility, DSPS-informed support, and faculty training |
Distance Education Team Support
The Distance Education team provides operational, instructional design, media, and coordination support for the Accessibility/UDL Faculty Ambassador Initiative.
| DE Team Member | Role / Support |
|---|---|
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Christine Miller |
Supports media-related accessibility, faculty webpage updates, bios/photos, and instructional media needs |
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Matt Larcin |
Supports accessible course design, Canvas structure, UDL strategies, and instructional design resources |
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Ashley Eutsey |
Supports ambassador hour logging and Distance Education coordination |