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.

Alley contributes extensively to university service, holding memberships on numerous department and university-level committees and advising the Alpha Omega Christian student organization. She is a dedicated member of the Tennessee Association of Student Success and Retention, serving as membership chair for 11 years and treasurer for six years. Her impact on developmental education is recognized through prestigious awards, including the Educator of the Year from the Tennessee Association for Developmental Education and the NADE Award for Outstanding Service to Developmental Education Students. Alley has delivered numerous presentations at state and national conferences and published several articles in professional journals, such as 'Midterm Grade Reports: Are They Effective?' in 2002. Her long-term commitment was honored in MTSU's 2025 service awards luncheon for years of dedicated service to the institution.