Deb Miller

Deb Miller serves as Adjunct Instructor at Silverfield College of Education and Human Services, University of North Florida, while holding the administrative role of Assistant Vice-President for Digital Learning and Innovation. Her work bridges educational leadership with digital innovation in higher education.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (2015)
• M.Ed. in Instructional Technology (1999)
• B.A. in Education (1994)

all from the University of North Florida.

Miller specializes in educational technology implementation, with research spanning Online and Distance Education, Instructional Media Design, and Faculty Development for Digital Teaching. Her work examines technology's impact on student engagement across science and nutrition disciplines, emphasizing practical applications in undergraduate settings.

Her publications reveal consistent focus on interactive learning technologies and faculty adoption challenges, particularly examining clicker systems in nutrition education and quasi-experimental technology interventions in science courses. These reflect broader trends in educational technology research emphasizing evidence-based tool implementation.

Notable recognitions include:

• EDUCAUSE Jane C. Ryland Fellowship (2009)
• Blackboard Greenhouse Award for Exemplary Course (2006)
• Program Excellence Award from International Technology Education Association (2000)

As Assistant Vice-President, Miller leads UNF's digital learning strategy through the Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT) and UNF Online initiatives. Her administrative work focuses on scaling online education infrastructure while maintaining pedagogical quality, securing institutional support for technology-enhanced teaching frameworks.

She actively contributes to UNF's digital ecosystem through UNF Online and CIRT, driving initiatives that integrate learning management systems with emerging educational technologies across campus.