UNM Online honors faculty for Excellence in Foundational Course Design

UNM Online is recognizing instructors who recently participated in the Foundational Course Design Review, a collaborative initiative to enhance the online learning experience for students.

With support from the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), instructors received personalized instructional design guidance and valuable feedback through an external review process. This initiative is grounded in UNM’s Online Learning Excellence Framework, a set of best practices designed to enhance online teaching and student engagement. Their efforts reflect a deep investment in student success and a passion for continuous improvement in teaching.

As a token of appreciation for their time and dedication, each participating instructor is also eligible to receive a $500 stipend. In addition to the stipend, instructors gain valuable insights into effective online teaching strategies, receive recognition for their commitment to educational excellence, and take a meaningful step toward earning a Golden Paw Certification – UNM’s highest level of recognition for an online course. 

Congratulations to the following instructors for successfully completing the Fall 2025 Foundational Course Design Review!

• Martin Buck, graduate assistant, SPAN 2210: Spanish for Heritage Learners III
• Jessica Carey-Webb, assistant professor, PORT 311: Portuguese Culture and Composition
• Lisa Gerber, principal lecturer III, RELG 347: Religion and Bioethics
• Kimberle Lopez, associate professor, SPAN 430: American Short Story; SPAN 431: Spanish American Literature Survey; SPAN 432: Spanish American Literature Survey II
• Doaa Omran, parttime faculty, ENGL 315: Literature and Psychology
• Mahmoud Reda Taha, distinguished professor, CE 598: Construction Failures
• Mary Rice, associate professor, LLSS 527: Advanced Teaching Writing
• Robert Tepper, principal lecturer I, MGMT 502: Financial Reporting and Analysis 
• Tao Yang, assistant professor, MGMT 645: Data Mining for Business Decisions

UNM Online provides a variety of opportunities year-round for instructors to improve their course design. Online instructors at the Albuquerque Main Campus who are interested in participating in an upcoming course review are encouraged to complete the interest form.

For more information, visit the Foundational Course Design Review website or contact [email protected].