Meet the Team - The University of Alabama

The Program Development and the Instructional Technology and Academic Services team of professionals provides instructional design, media production, training and technical support for faculty, staff and students involved in UA Online degree programs. We value our relationships with faculty members to deliver the best distance learning experience for every student. Faculty and student success is our desire and goal. Please contact us with your needs and suggestions.

Program Development

Megan Welborn, EdD

Director, Program Development

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Chelsea Fancher

UA Online Program Manager

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Chelsea Fancher manages UA Online programs offered by the College of Education.

Tiffany Goodin

UA Online Program Manager

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Tiffany Goodin manages UA Online programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Culverhouse College of Business and the Capstone College of Nursing.

Mary Kathryn Poe

UA Online Program Manager

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Mary Kathryn Poe manages UA Online programs offered by the College of Human Environmental Sciences.

Jessie Richardson

UA Online Program Manager

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Jessie Richardson manages UA Online programs offered by the College of Engineering, the School of Social Work and College of Community Health Sciences.

Shanikia Young, PhD

UA Online Program Manager

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Dr. Shanikia Young manages UA Online programs offered by the College of Communication and Information Sciences and the Graduate School.

Justin Payne

QM Coordinator

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Patti Meggs

Administrative Specialist

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Patti Meggs is a native of Pinson, Alabama and has been part of the OTIDE team since 2014. Her responsibilities in Program Development are integral to keeping the department's operations running smoothly! Fun fact: Not only is she an OTIDE employee, Patti is also an OTIDE (Early College) parent.