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Service

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Development as a Professional.

My professional development has evolved through doctoral study, interdisciplinary collaboration, university service, and engagement with scholarly and professional organizations. Building on my background in K–12 educational leadership, my work in higher education has expanded my involvement in institutional governance, academic scholarship, and initiatives addressing emerging technologies and accessibility. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I contribute to university-wide initiatives involving artificial intelligence, digital accessibility, and instructional practices. These experiences have strengthened my ability to collaborate across academic disciplines and administrative units, particularly when addressing complex questions involving technology, institutional policy, and educational equity. My involvement in professional organizations, including the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), the North American Symposium on Knowledge Organization (NASKO), and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), reflects my commitment to scholarly exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through conference planning, professional service, and peer reviewing, I contribute to the communities that support research and advance our fields. I approach professional service as an opportunity to connect scholarship with institutional practice. Whether reviewing research, supporting professional development, or contributing to policy discussions, I value thoughtful collaboration, constructive dialogue, and the collective responsibility to create more accessible and equitable educational environments.

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Professional Service

Within the University of  Missouri

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Penny University Student Organization
 

School of Information Science and Learning Technologies | University of Missouri

Serve as President of Penny University, following two years as Vice President. Organize scholarly discussions, networking opportunities, and community-building activities supporting doctoral students, particularly those participating in online learning environments.

Outside the University of  Missouri

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University AI Core Team – 2023 – Present
 

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Tennessee

  • Serve on a cross-functional team focused on institutional strategy and readiness related to artificial intelligence.

  • Contribute weekly to planning, policy development, and implementation discussions with an emphasis on the teaching and learning perspective.

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Professional Participation

Professional Memberships

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Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

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Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education

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Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Conferences and Professional Development

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AECT 2023

(Virtual Attendance)

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AECT 2024

(Virtual Attendance)

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Institute for New Educational Developers (INED) 2024

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InstructureCon 2023

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InstructureCon 2024

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InstructureCon 2026

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AECT 2026

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Teaching & Learning with AI 2025
(Sponsored by the University of Central Florida)

©2026 by Heather Thach.

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