Rate My Professor Vivian Alley

Dr. Vivian R. M. Alley is a Professor in the University Studies Department at Middle Tennessee State University, where she joined the faculty in 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1983, Master of Science in Mathematics in 1985, and Education Specialist degree in 1992 from MTSU, followed by a Doctor of Education in 1997 from Tennessee State University. In her role, Alley teaches prescribed mathematics courses such as college algebra and essentials of mathematics, primarily serving first-time freshmen and developmental students. She coordinates the Mathematics area within the department, adapting curricula for various delivery modes, including web-assisted and fully online formats. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she effectively transitioned her classes to virtual learning, incorporating tools like Zoom for meetings and Panopto for lecture recordings to support student access and participation.