Ashley Holmes

As the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence & Executive Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Holmes is a university leader who drives teaching innovation and faculty development at Oregon State University. This role oversees programs that help faculty excel in teaching, research, and leadership, and guides the Center for Teaching and Learning to promote inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices—including the ethical use of AI. By collaborating across campus and leading strategic initiatives, this position ensures faculty are empowered to support student success and advance the university’s mission.

Ashley's background and Ph.D. are in the areas of rhetoric, composition, and the teaching of English. Her research centers around high-impact practices, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and student success. Her passion for faculty development and pedagogy is evident in her body of work and service, and her research-driven approach is central to her leadership. Her recent book, Learning on Location: Place-Based Approaches for Diverse Learners in Higher Education (Routledge, Nov. 2023) draws on her own teaching as well as interviews with faculty across many disciplines in the U.S. and Canada. She brings a depth of experience teaching and mentoring in both undergraduate and graduate courses.