Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor is a Teaching Professor and Senior Assistant Dean for Distance Learning at the Pennsylvania State University, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. She serves as Director of the John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence, guiding strategic vision for online learning initiatives while supporting residential education.

Her professional philosophy centers on Servant Leadership, emphasizing faculty development and organizational excellence. Key areas of focus include:

• Faculty engagement and development
• Distance and online education
• Geospatial knowledge systems
• Educational technology implementation
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

The articles she has published demonstrate consistent engagement with online education challenges, spanning 20 years of research on topics including part-time faculty retention, geospatial curriculum development, and digital course evaluation frameworks. Her work reflects a commitment to improving both institutional practices and educational outcomes in the digital space.

Through her leadership of the Dutton Institute and contributions to the Penn State Faculty Senate (2007-2023), she has significantly shaped the university's approach to distance learning and faculty support.