Why I Choose to Work at Academic Innovation

I chose to work at the Center for Academic Innovation, so that I could be part of the great initiatives that the University of Michigan has on the horizon. This is a great group to work with and I am excited about being about the CAI’s efforts.

Current Roles/Previous Experience

James Morris is originally from California, but is most recently coming from Lexington, Kentucky. Having also lived in South Korea, Australia, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, and Oklahoma, James is excited to be moving back to the Ann Arbor area. James has considerable experience in Instructional Design at Purdue University and also spent time as an Instructional Designer here at the University of Michigan, but made his transition into Higher Ed Leadership at the University of Oklahoma and continued at Eastern Kentucky University. His background is split between the Humanities and Instructional Design, with a strong passion for both. As one of the Learning Experience Design Leads, James helps support LXDs and other internal partners in the development of high-quality instructional projects. James is a staunch advocate for Higher Education, and very excited to be at Center for Academic Innovation to help support advancements in the Higher Education landscape.

Ask Me to Learn About

• Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Rhetorical Theory