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She led the design and implementation of UF\u2019s online doctorate in Educational Technology from 2010-2024 and currently coordinates the M.Ed. in Educational Technology. Prior to her role at UF, she has held positions in faculty development, learning and performance strategy, and foreign language education.\r\n\r\nDr. Kumar\u2019s research encompasses three major areas. She studies various aspects of online education, with the aim of identifying what constitutes excellence in online education, with a focus on online program quality and online instructors\/online teaching. A second strand of her research centers around doctoral education, specifically online and professional doctorates, online supervision\/mentoring, and GenAI integration in doctoral research processes. She has led the development of an evidence-based model for a research-focused online professional doctorate (Kumar & Dawson, 2018), and a framework for online research mentoring (Kumar et al., 2018). 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German Literature and Translation"},{"edu_or_cert":"B.A. - Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. 1991. German Studies."}],"pro_apps":[{"app":"Clinical Professor of Educational Technology, University of Florida, 2021-Present"},{"app":"Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Technology, University of Florida, 2015-2021"},{"app":"Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, University of Florida, 2009-2015"},{"app":"Instructor & Coordinator of Online Education, School of Education, Boston University, 2007-2009"},{"app":"Adjunct Instructor, School of Education, Boston University, 2001-2007"},{"app":"Senior Consultant, Learning and Performance Strategy Practice, Productivity Dynamics, Boston, 2001-2007"}],"activities_and_honors":[{"activity":"Doctoral Dissertation\/Mentoring Award 2025-2026. University of Florida."},{"activity":"Faculty Fellow in Research 2025-2026. AI2 Center. University of Florida, USA."},{"activity":"Online Educator of the Year Award 2025. University of Florida."},{"activity":"2024 Division of Distance Learning Best Proposal. Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)."},{"activity":"2024 Practical Application Publication Award. Division of Distance Learning. Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)."},{"activity":"2020 Distance Education Best Practice Award. Division of Distance Learning. Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)."},{"activity":"2020 Best Qualitative Journal Article Award, 2nd place. Division of Distance Learning, Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)."},{"activity":"Rosser Educator Excellence Award 2019-2020. College of Education, University of Florida."},{"activity":"2019 Best Qualitative Journal Article Award. Division of Distance Learning, Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)."},{"activity":"Fulbright Scholar Award 2016-2017. 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Athabasca, Canada: Athabasca University Press. http:\/\/www.aupress.ca\/index.php\/books\/120272 "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Gunn, A., Johnson, M., & Egan, C. (2026). Approaches and considerations for generative AI integration in online learning. In Oyarzun, B., Baretto, D., & Conklin, S. Exploring Effective Online Teaching and Learning Strategies. EdTech Books. https:\/\/edtechbooks.org\/online_tl_strategies\/genAI "},{"publication":"Rose, R., & Kumar, S. (2026). Strategies for facilitating meaningful interaction and shared metacognition in online discussions. In Oyarzun, B., Baretto, D., & Conklin, S. Exploring Effective Online Teaching and Learning Strategies. EdTech Books. "},{"publication":"Ritzhaupt, A. D., Kumar, S., & Martin, F. (2024). Instructional Designers in Higher Education. In R. A. Reiser, A. A. Carr-Chellman, & J. V. Dempsey (Eds.) Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, 5th edition (pp. 384-397). Routledge. "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Dawson, K., Ritzhaupt, A., Israel, M., & Antonenko, P. (2024). Research curriculum design to connect theory, research, and practice in an online EdD in Educational Technology. In C. Benedetti & A. Covarrubias (Eds.). Teaching Critical Inquiry and Applied Research in Ed.D. Programs: Moving beyond Traditional Methods (pp.157-172). CPED\/Myers Education Press."},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Johnson, M. L., Dogan, N., & Coe, C. (2022). A Framework for E-mentoring in Doctoral Education. In Information Resources Management Association (Ed.) Research Anthology on Doctoral Student Professional Development (pp. 232-251). Hershey, PA: IGI Global."}]},{"subheading":"article","publications":[{"publication":"Kumar, S., Gunn, A., Ritzhaupt, A. D., Pollard, R., Johnson, M. & Rose, R. (2025). Instructional Designers\u2019 Learning and Perceived Support for Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Integration in Higher Education. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 14(4)."},{"publication":"Wang, X., Kumar, S., Ritzhaupt, A.D., Liu, J., Pollard. R. & Martin, F. (2025). Centers of Teaching Excellence in American Universities: Organizational Structures, Services, Operations and Evaluation. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Roumell, E. A., & Bolliger, D. U. (2025). Faculty Perceptions of e-Mentoring Doctoral Dissertations: Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Support. American Journal of Distance Education, 39(2) 128-148. "},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Gunn, A. (2025). Doctoral Students\u2019 Reflections on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) use in the Literature Review Process. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 62(4), 1395-1408. "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Gunn, A., Rose, R., Pollard, R., Johnson, M. & Ritzhaupt, A. D. (2024). The role of instructional designers in the integration of generative artificial intelligence in online and blended learning in higher education. Online Learning Journal, 28(3), 207-231. "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Bolliger, D. U., & Roumell, E. A. (2023). Technologies, Strategies, and Supports Helpful to Faculty in their E-mentoring of dissertations. Online Learning Journal, 27(3). "},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Roumell, E. A., & Bolliger, D. U. (2023). Faculty Perceptions of e-Mentoring Doctoral Dissertations: Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Support. American Journal of Distance Education. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/08923647.2023.2213137\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/08923647.2023.2213137<\/a>"},{"publication":"Zhu, J. & Kumar, S. (2023). An Analysis of Online and Hybrid EdD programs in Educational Technology. TechTrends, 67, 693-705. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-023-00848-8\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-023-00848-8<\/a>"},{"publication":"Martin, F., Kumar, S., Ritzhaupt, A. D., & Polly, D. (2022). Bichronous Online Learning: Award-Winning Online Instructor Practices of Blending Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Modalities. Internet and Higher Education, 56, 100879. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.iheduc.2022.100879\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.iheduc.2022.100879<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Dawson, K., Pollard, R. & Jeter, G. (2022). Analyzing Theories, Conceptual Frameworks, and Research Methods in EdD Dissertations. TechTrends. 66(4), 721-728. <a href=\" https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-022-00739-4\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-022-00739-4<\/a>"},{"publication":"Dorner, H. & Kumar, S. (2022). Academic development for doctoral students: Exploring the relevance of teaching-research integration, discipline-sensitivity and collaboration. International Journal for Academic Development. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/1360144X.2022.2059486\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/1360144X.2022.2059486<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Ritzhaupt, A. D., & Pedro, N. S. (2022). Development and validation of the Online Instructor Support Survey (OISS). Online Learning Journal, 26(1), 221-244  <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v26i1.2622 \" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v26i1.2622<\/a> "},{"publication":"Pollard, R. & Kumar, S. (2022). Instructional Designers in Higher Education: Roles, Challenges, and Supports. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 11(1). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.51869\/111\/rp\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.51869\/111\/rp<\/a> "},{"publication":"Martin, F., Kumar, S. & She, L. (2021). Examining Higher Education Instructor Roles and Competencies in Online Teaching. Online Learning Journal, 25(4), 267-295. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v25i4.2570\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v25i4.2570<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Pollard, R., Johnson, M. & Dogan, N. (2021). Online Research Group Supervision: Structure, Support, and Community. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 58(6), 647-658. <a href=\" https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/14703297.2021.1991430\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/14703297.2021.1991430<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S., & Wisker, G. (2021). Editorial\u2013IETI 58\/6. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 58(6), 609-611. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/14703297.2021.1999093\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/14703297.2021.1999093<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kellen, K. & Kumar, S. (2021). Types of barriers experienced by online instructors in higher education. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 23(4). https:\/\/ojdla.com\/articles\/types-of-barriers-experienced-by-online-instructors-in-higher-education"},{"publication":"Pollard, R. & Kumar, S. (2021). Mentoring Graduate Students Online: Strategies and Challenges. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 22(2), 267-284. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irrodl.org\/index.php\/irrodl\/article\/view\/5093\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.irrodl.org\/index.php\/irrodl\/article\/view\/5093<\/a>"},{"publication":"Pedro, N. S. & Kumar, S. (2020). Institutional support for online teaching in quality assurance frameworks. Online Learning Journal, 24(3), 50-66. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v24i3.23\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24059\/olj.v24i3.2309<\/a>"},{"publication":"Marull, C. & Kumar, S. (2020). Authentic language learning through telecollaboration in online courses. TechTrends, 64,  628\u2013635.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-020-00488-2\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11528-020-00488-2<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Martin, F., Budhrani, K., & Ritzhaupt, A. (2019). Award-winning faculty online teaching practices: Elements of award-winning courses. Online Learning Journal, 23(4), 160-180. <a href=\"https:\/\/olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org\/index.php\/olj\/article\/view\/2077\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org\/index.php\/olj\/article\/view\/2077<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Johnson, M. (2019). Online mentoring of dissertations: the role of structure and support. Studies in Higher Education, 44(1), 59-71. <a href=\" http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/03075079.2017.1337736\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/03075079.2017.1337736<\/a>"},{"publication":"Martin, F., Ritzhaupt, A., Kumar, S., & Budhrani, K. (2019). Award-winning faculty online teaching practices: Course design, assessment, and facilitation. Internet and Higher Education, 42, 34-43. <a href=\" https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.iheduc.2019.04.001\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.iheduc.2019.04.001<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Ritzhaupt, A. R. (2017). What do instructional designers in higher education really do? International Journal on E-learning, 16(4), 371-393."},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Johnson, M. (2017). Mentoring doctoral students online: Mentor Strategies and Challenges. Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnerships in Learning, 27(2), 202-222. <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/13611267.2017.1326693\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/13611267.2017.1326693<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Coe, C. (2017). Online mentoring and student support in online doctoral programs. American Journal of Distance Education, 31(2), 128-142. <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/08923647.2017.1300464\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1080\/08923647.2017.1300464<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S. (2014). A systematic approach to the assessment of impact in a professional doctorate. Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning 4(2) 171-183. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/HESWBL-10-2013-0020\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/HESWBL-10-2013-0020<\/a>"},{"publication":"Kumar, S. (2014). Signature Pedagogy, Implementation and Evaluation of an Online Program that impacts Educational Practice. Internet and Higher Education, 21, 60-67."}]},{"subheading":"presentations","publications":[{"publication":"Kumar, S., Egan, C., Gunn, A., & Johnson, M. (2025, December). Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) integration and instructor support in higher education. 2025 International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference, Dubai, UAE."},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Gunn, A., Ritzhaupt, A. D., Pollard, R., Johnson, M., & Rose, R. (2025, October). Instructional Designers and generative AI in higher education: Use, Challenges, and Support. Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention 2025, USA."},{"publication":"Kumar, S., Gunn, A., Pollard, R., Rose, R., Johnson, M., & Ritzhaupt, A. D. (2024, October). Instructional Designers\u2019 integration of generative AI in their practice. Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Meeting 2024, USA."},{"publication":"Kumar, S. & Gunn, A. (2024, October). Generative AI: Online doctoral students\u2019 use and concerns. 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