Instructional Design
The Instructional Design Team supports excellence and quality in online course and program design and development. We accomplish this by partnering with academic units and faculty to collaborate on instructional design, pedagogy, delivery and technology resulting in effective and inclusive online learning experiences that promote active learning and student engagement.
Meet Our Team
Tracy Miller
Director of Instructional Design and Development
Cynthia Paralejas
Assistant Director of Instructional Design
Kevin Forman
Instructional Designer
Megan Holt
Online Teaching Coordinator
Christiane Ong-McCarthy
Senior Instructional Designer
Rob Piercy
Senior Instructional Designer
William (Bill) Tozzi
Instructional DesignerTeam Goals
Goal 1: Improve student success by providing comprehensive support and assessment of online course design quality.
Goal 2: Recognize and celebrate excellence in online course design.
Goal 3: Support adult students by collaborating with faculty to design and develop learning experiences that align with regional career opportunities.
Goal 4: Expand visibility of who we are and what we do as an instructional design team by building dashboards, hosting meet and greets, and providing more services and resources.
Team Values
The CITL ID team values align with the overall CITL values. To elevate the CITL vision and fulfill the mission, we value and practice the following:
- We gather and analyze data, conduct research, and intertwine proven methodologies to aid faculty with making informed, learner-centered instructional design and delivery decisions.
- We commit to continuous quality improvement by reviewing and updating instructional materials and conducting quality reviews.
- We invest in staff professional development to remain informed about best practices and emerging trends within the industry.
- We pool our creative talents to build innovative and engaging online learning experiences, provide comprehensive support for our faculty, and adapt our strategies to meet their needs.
- We innovate course design through creative approaches and solutions.
- We incorporate technology and pedagogies in course design to foster effective teaching and learning.
- We create and advocate for transformative learning experiences through course design.
- We build relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- We empower students through faculty by recognizing their strengths, while identifying and satisfying their professional development needs.
- We provide a safe opportunity for faculty professional growth and leadership.
- We prioritize and uphold ethical principles such as respecting intellectual property, privacy, and ethical practices in our instructional design processes.
- We champion transparency and clarity in instructional design.
- We communicate with our course design partners honestly, respectively, and constructively.
- We ensure course design incorporates inclusive teaching and learning strategies that celebrate and serve our diverse population of students.
- We promote the design and development of inclusive and equitable learning experiences that are accessible and meaningful for all students.
- We safeguard the principles of equity and inclusion in all facets of course design.