UF Teaching and Technology
Associate Provost
bharfe@ufl.edu | p (352)294-1955
Dr. Brian Harfe earned a BS degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, followed by a Ph.D. in developmental biology from The Johns Hopkins University. After completing his Ph.D., he held postdoctoral positions at Emory University and Harvard Medical School. As Associate Provost he oversees all units within the division of Teaching and Technology. He is a tenured full Professor in the UF College of Medicine. He continues to run 14 international exchange programs and a study abroad program while teaching more than 500 students each semester. He has published >100 papers in developmental biology, which have been cited >21,000 times (h-index 70). Private and public agencies have funded his research, and he has won numerous awards for undergraduate and medical student teaching.
Assistant Provost, Senior Director for Operations
n.rose@ufl.edu | p (352)294-1179
Nico Rose serves as the Assistant Provost and Senior Director of Operations for the Office of Teaching and Technology within the Office of the Provost at the University of Florida. In his role as Assistant Provost, Nico provides leadership to the Center for Online Innovation and Production, Center for Teaching Excellence, UF High School Dual Enrollment & Flexible Learning, Self-Supporting Academic Programs, Office of Professional and Workforce Development, and Operational Services. Nico is also an Instructor in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management in the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida.
Administrative Services Director, Personnel, Academic & Financial Services
bbennet@ufl.edu | p (352)294-0848
Barbara Bennett is responsible for the financial and human resources services supporting the units reporting to the Associate Provost for the Office of Teaching and Technology. Her responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with relevant state and university rules and regulations to satisfy relevant audit requirements within the university’s educational auxiliary fund and distance learning academic activities. Barbara has been with UF since 1999 and joined the Office of Teaching and Technology in 2013 with her primary focus on streamlining and improving efficiencies in managing financial and human resource business processes.
Director, Center for Online Innovation & Production
jcannon@ufl.edu | p (352)294-0850
Joleen Cannon holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Florida Atlantic University. She has over 12 years' experience managing high-volume course production teams in the fully online, higher education setting where her focus has been on building highly collaborative development strategies that allow for the timely production of courses that engage students and enhance learning. Prior to coming to UF, Joleen served in multiple course production roles during her 7 years at the University of South Florida (USF), the last four serving as the Associate Director of Course Production in USF’s Innovative Education unit. Prior to USF she was the Manager of Enterprise Systems for the North Broward Hospital District where her focus was on managing enterprise systems, in addition to onboarding new technology and training. Her passion for education and love of technology has enabled her to lead teams of instructional designers, videographers and multimedia specialists who keep abreast of technology trends and support faculty in their online teaching through the use of sound pedagogy and technology.
Director, Office of Professional and Workforce Development
apc@ufl.edu | p (352)294-0847
Andrew Campbell is the director of the University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD). Andy is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of workforce education programs that upskill or reskill individuals in the unemployed, underemployed, and other populations. His goal is to provide these individuals with the knowledge and skills to increase their confidence and gain a competitive advantage as they enter or re-enter the workforce. Andy focuses on serving others and helping them achieve their professional goals.
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Director, UF Online
melissa365@ufl.edu | p (352)294-0543
Melissa Allen has been a driving force in UF Online since the program’s inception. With more than 15 years in higher education, she is known for her transformative leadership style, commitment to operational excellence, and ability to inspire cross-functional collaboration. As director, Melissa oversees academic program management, student success, and strategic initiatives in online education. She leads cross-campus collaboration to enhance the student experience and elevate program quality. UF Online is consistently ranked among the nation’s top two programs in undergraduate online education, a distinction that reflects the strength of its model and university-wide commitment. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Psychology from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in Communication from the University of Central Florida. She blends a people-first approach with system thinking to fuel consistent success.
Director, Operational Services
lfer@ufl.edu | p (352)273-3454
Litza serves as director of the Operational Services Unit within the Office of Teaching and Technology. In her role, she leads the Dual Enrollment Program, the Flexible Learning Program, and the Marketing and Admissions Support Team. She has been with UF since 2015. Litza is a triple Gator! She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and her M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Special Education from UF. She also holds a UF graduate certificate in Postsecondary Learning Support.
Director, Data and Analytics Services
aheward@ufl.edu | p (352)294-0871
Adam Heward leads a team of data analysts responsible for delivering reporting services and analytical insights to support TNT leadership. His team also provides CRM administration, business process support, and technical consulting for a range of TNT systems initiatives and implementations.
Adam has been with the University of Florida for over 15 years, serving in a variety of technical roles. Before joining UF, he spent a decade in IT application development and technical project management, primarily in startup environments.
With more than 25 years of experience in information technology, Adam guides a team focused on enhancing business process efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making across TNT.
Founding Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology
Dr. W. Andrew “Andy” McCollough founded Teaching and Technology. Before his retirement on July 31, 2023, Andy completed 55 continuous years as an instructor, doctoral student, faculty member, department chair, associate dean, associate provost, and program creator.
Andy was the architect of a massive expansion of access to a UF education. He led the creation and oversaw the development of UF Online, ranked the #1 online undergraduate program in the nation in 2023 by U. S. News & World Report. While this effort is perhaps (or, as Andy would say, “mayhap”) his most spectacular success, he has played seminal roles in many others, including the creation of the PaCE admissions program, the Innovation Academy, the expansion of UF’s distance learning, and the dual enrollment program.
For many years, he chaired the Intercollegiate Athletics Committee to optimize student athletes’ academic and athletic success opportunities while maintaining the university’s standards of excellence.
Andy is a double Gator, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1957 from what was then known as UF’s Warrington College of Business Administration (before Al Warrington himself earned his UF bachelor’s degree) and his Ph.D. in 1971. In between, he served in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of captain and earning certification as a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot. In 1971, he joined the then-Department of Finance in the Warrington College of Business and has served UF in roles of increasing responsibility and leadership ever since. He retired as associate provost for Teaching and Technology.