Academic Effectiveness
Academic Effectiveness supports student success by improving teaching, academic programs, and university-wide learning.
Academic Effectiveness leads key areas that shape learning at the university. We work with faculty and staff to support effective teaching and program delivery, design engaging courses, improve student learning and program quality, and make sure UNC meets state and national standards. Everything we do is based on using data to improve, promoting equity, and serving the needs of the university community.
Academic Effectiveness Service Areas
Teaching Support
Through the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL), faculty receive support to improve their teaching, design better courses, and create inclusive classrooms.
Course and Program Assessment
Assessment experts help faculty and departments measure how well students are learning and use the results to improve programs and instruction.
Accreditation
Academic Effectiveness leads UNC’s work with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which ensures the university meets high standards for academic quality, student support, and operations. Accreditation is required for UNC to offer federal financial aid, operate in Colorado, and show the public that it is committed to ongoing improvement.
Instructional Design
The Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team works with faculty to create high-quality, engaging courses using technology and multimedia.
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State Authorization and Licensure
The university’s compliance specialist makes sure UNC’s online programs meet state and federal rules and provides clear information to students about professional licensure requirements.
Meet Our Team
Kim Black
Assistant Provost
Chad Bebee
Director, Office of Assessment
Jake Henderson
State Authorization and Accreditation Compliance Specialist
Kathy Zellers
Director, IDD
Rebecca Saunders
Instructional Designer, MA
Katie Grote
Instructional Designer, PhD
Dominic Martella
Course Developer, BFA, MFA
Kendra Klein
LMS Support Technician, MA