Faculty Development Team

Associate Provost for Faculty Development since Fall 2010, Dr. Elrod is a Professor of English. A dedicated teacher (honored with the Brutocao Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2007), Eileen is committed to a range of pedagogical styles in pursuit of the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis with Santa Clara’s diverse faculty and student community.

Lisa graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a PhD in Language and Literacy Education focusing on multimodality, digital literacies, and teaching students with diverse learning needs. During her time at UBC, she collaborated with faculty members on projects to explore effective feedback practices, the use of learning analytics in teaching, and the impact of COVID-19 on the transition to remote instruction.

Katia joined the Santa Clara staff in December 2023, and she is happy to be working in higher education. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Katia has lived in Sydney, Australia, and she’s been in the Bay Area since 2017. Her background is in high tech--with particular expertise in web/UX design and project management. She graduated from St. Petersburg State University with a degree in Philology. She enjoys gardening, sports, and hanging out with her two boys.

Jordan Pope is a current student at Santa Clara University, studying Communication, Retail Studies, and Studio Art. Beyond academics last summer Jordan gained valuable experience as a Treasury Management Client Engagement Intern at Umpqua Bank. As a Faculty Development Student Assistant, she helps with department communications, organizing events, tracking faculty attendance, and Santa Clara’s Brutocao awards.

Mia is a Web Design and Engineering major. Over Summer 2023, she overhauled webpages on the Faculty Development and Faculty Collaborative sites. Now, she updates the site quarterly. Mia also manages web content for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.