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Sydnee Risk instructionaldesigner@glendale.edu (818) 240-1000 x3458 Faculty Innovation Center (SV)
Course Design + Accessibility + Canvas Admin + Instructional Technologies
Leads instructional technology design work and teams that explore, identify, develop and support digital and face-to-face instructional technology solutions that promote student learning; works closely with faculty to improve instructional delivery methods and support the understanding of pedagogical principles of technology-mediated learning. If you need Canvas, course design, or instructional application support, contact first Sydnee, Instructional Designer, first!
Chairs CoDE + DE Course Approvals + DE Policy + DE Procedures + DE Leadership Provides leadership and guidance of the Distance Education (DE) program as it works to meet the needs of students and faculty while meeting federal and state guidelines. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and growth of instruction in an online environment at Glendale Community College. Organizes and chairs the Academic Senate Committee on Distance Education (CoDE).
Recertification (GADER) + Course Design + Pedagogy + Community of Practice (CoP) Designs DE professional development opportunities; supports faculty in the development of effective online teaching practices, and creates and sustains a DE learning community of practice. Maintains the DE Recertified List and oversees DE Glendale Annual Recertification (GADER).
Nune Dervishian(Lead POCR) ndervishian@glendale.edu
DE Course Peer Review + Mentoring + CVC-OEI Rubric Alignment + CVC ExCEL Crosslist Eligibility Provides one-on-one peer reviewing and mentoring to DE Certified faculty completing the Local Peer Online Course Review (POCR) process at GCC.
Divisional Committee on Distance Education Representatives
General DE Questions + Canvas Support + DE Curriculum Support + DE First Point of Contact Represents the Division on all DE matters and sits on the Committee of Distance Education (CoDE). Will vote on DE issues and bring important DE information back to the Division each month. CoDE Reps are the first point of contact for each Division faculty and will assist faculty with filling out the DE Addendum Form, taking concerns forward to CoDE, recommending DE policy and procedures, and assisting faculty with DE course design, DE curriculum support, Canvas technical support, and the navigation of DE support at GCC. Please contact your Division Chair for information regarding your Division's CoDE Rep.
