Lori Moore, Ph.D., joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies on July 1, 2023 as the Undergraduate Ombuds Official, where she provides confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to undergraduate students, faculty, and staff with academic concerns related to university rules and policies.
Moore transitioned to this new role after serving the department as the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Programs from 2019-2023. As an Associate Department Head, she provided leadership to the undergraduate programs in the department and helped students navigate academic issues they encountered. Her service in this role prepared her to accept the opportunity to serve the university at-large as the Undergraduate Ombuds Official.
Moore began her career in education as a high school agricultural science teacher, before earning her Ph.D. and making the transition from secondary education to higher education. Throughout her career, Moore has emphasized social and emotional learning and student success, making her uniquely qualified to help students become more conflict competent. Dr. Moore has been recognized for her excellent work as an educator with various awards such as the VIP Citation from National FFA in 2022, the Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Educator from the American Association for Agricultural Education in 2022, and the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Teaching in 2021.
The Undergraduate Ombuds Official position is a half-time position so Moore will still be active in the department. In addition to continuing to conduct research in teaching and learning in higher education, she will be teaching one class per semester.
