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UNF Online

Mission

UNF Online is an Academic Affairs unit that provides leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality online learning experiences that meet the needs of learners and that extend access to degree programs in areas of strategic emphasis.

What We Do

  • Coordinate support services for online students
  • Develop and disseminate policies and procedures for online learning
  • Coordinate marketing and recruiting efforts for online programs 
  • Provide admission support and retention services for UNF Online programs
  • Provide data and analysis for online learning efforts 
  • Serve as the administrative unit for non-state fundable, self-supporting college credit programs 
  • Support online degree program development
  • Distance learning enrollment management
  • Manage FloridaShines online course and program upload 
  • Manage distance learning auxiliary funds 
  • Coordinate State Authorization of distance education
  • Manage online course design quality reviews and reporting
  • Collaborate with faculty on research projects related to online teaching and learning 

Who We Are

Deb Miller, Assistant Vice-President for Digital Learning and Innovation, deb.miller@unf.edu, (904) 620-1416

Deb Miller    Dr. Miller came to UNF in 2001 from the Duval County public school system, where she served as a classroom and resource teacher for several years. She earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from UNF and is an OLC certified Online Instructor. Her dissertation research focused on the influence of institutional and individual factors in faculty decisions to teach online. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Patrice Kapcio, Director, UNF Online, p.kapcio@unf.edu, (904) 620-1385

Patrice Kapcio    Patrice came to UNF Online after working in the UNF Graduate School for four years. She earned a B.A. in English from Westminster College in Pennsylvania and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at UNF. She is a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence and is currently raising her sixth puppy, Zina.

Zina, Service Dog in Training

staff-zina    Zina, a native of Santa Rosa, CA, works part-time in the office to learn basic commands and etiquette as part of her training to be an assistance dog with Canine Companions for Independence. Zina came to UNF Online after spending a few months at Duke University's Canine Cognition Center where she participated in a research study to assess the impact of different rearing strategies on the behavior and cognitive development of assistance dogs. Zina will leave UNF in February 2021 to pursue advanced training in Orlando, FL where she aspires to earn her certification with ADI (Assistance Dogs International) and to provide exceptional service to an exceptional person.

Nicole Dorman, Admissions Coordinator, nicole.dorman@unf.edu, (904) 620-4216

staff-nicole-dorman    Nicole Dorman came to UNF as an undergraduate in 2011, earning her bachelor’s degree in international studies. Since then, she served on UNF’s Panhellenic Council, became a UNF tour guide, and worked as a coordinator in Enrollment Services. She has a genuine passion for all things UNF, and proudly joined the UNF Online team in May 2019. When she’s not swooping, Nicole enjoys catching up on The Bachelorette and petting as many dogs as possible.

Christie Ellis, Office Assistant, christie.ellis@unf.edu, (904) 620-4259

Christine Ellis    Christie Ellis moved to Jacksonville from Dallas-Fort Worth. Prior to joining UNF Online as an Office Assistant, she worked for the Town of Westlake, TX in their Municipal Court. She has two sons; one away at college and one in high school. She enjoys traveling, her two dogs, Disney, and spending time with family and friends.

Sherry Hays, Assistant Director, Online Student Success, sherry.hays@unf.edu, (904) 620-5837

staff-sherry-hays    Sherry Hays has worked in higher education for more than 17 years. She has been at UNF since 2009, and has worked in various roles in public relations and enrollment services. In her most recent role as a transfer student services coordinator, she was responsible for transfer student recruitment, as well as the liaison for UNF's partnership program with Florida State College at Jacksonville, FSCJ/UNF Connect. Sherry is passionate about student success and joined UNF Online in March 2019 to assist online students with the admissions and onboarding process. She is currently pursuing a M.S. of Higher Education Administration at UNF, and in her spare time, enjoys reading classical literature and writing poetry and short stories.

Kevin Hulen, Assistant Director, Quality and Assessment, kevin.hulen@unf.edu, (904) 620-5753

Kevin Hulen    Kevin Hulen has been involved in the design and development of online content for more than 20 years. He came to UNF in 2012 from the University of Florida (UF), where he earned graduate degrees in Biology and Education. Kevin currently focuses on the implementation of institutional-initiatives related to impact of online learning, including student satisfaction, faculty satisfaction, student success factors, and other analytics related to online course quality and review. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing soccer, and surfing.

Michael Morris, Budget Coordinator, m.d.morris@unf.edu, (904) 620-5391

Michael Morris    Michael began his time at UNF earning a bachelor’s degree in history in 2015. He comes to UNF Online after working in the College of Education and Human Services after graduation. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with family.

Tina Stanton, Program Assistant, tina.stanton@unf.edu, (904) 620-5174

Tina Stanton    Tina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of North Florida in 2014. Prior to joining UNF as a member of the staff, she worked at UPS while continuing her education. Tina is a Jacksonville native, has raised two children, and currently has four grandchildren. She considers family a priority in her life and often makes time for travel and recreation in order to enhance her personal experiences and relationships.

Mary Yuskis, Ed.D., Online Enrollment Specialist, mary.yuskis@unf.edu

staff-mary-yuskis    Dr. Mary Yuskis came to the Jacksonville area from Connecticut. She has more than 13 years of higher education administrative experience at both large public and smaller private colleges and universities in AZ, NY and CT. Mary earned her bachelor's degree from Boston College and her M.Ed. and Ed.D. degrees from Arizona State University. She joined UNF Online in 2019 to support enrollment in online nursing degree programs. Mary enjoys spending quality time with her husband, three daughters and rescue dog Lena; taking long evening walks; movies; the beach; and all things Disney.