{"id":99740,"date":"2026-07-07T03:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.utoledo.edu\/?p=99740"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:36:02","slug":"10-utoledo-faculty-complete-2026-course-design-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.utoledo.edu\/index.php\/07_07_2026\/10-utoledo-faculty-complete-2026-course-design-institute","title":{"rendered":"10 UToledo Faculty Complete 2026 Course Design Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Office of the Provost is pleased to recognize 10 faculty members who successfully completed the 2026 Course Design Institute (CDI).<\/p>\n

Participants represented a diverse range of disciplines from across The University of Toledo and spent the week engaging in an intensive professional development experience focused on evidence-based course design and student success.<\/p>\n

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Front row, from left: Dr. Alana Malik, Kate Bryant, Dr. Nurul Raihen, Katharine Fisher, Dr. Lindsey Fresenko and Dr. Jeanne Kusina. Back row, from left: Dr. Rajab Suliman, Cody Hill, Dr. Paul Wise, Erica Parish, Dr. Leslie Neyland-Brown and Dr. Song Qian.<\/p><\/div>\n

They are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Kate Bryant, mathematics and statistics<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Katharine Fisher, mathematics and statistics<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Nurul Raihen, mathematics and statistics<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Lindsey Fresenko, physical therapy<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Cody Hill, economics<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Leslie Neyland-Brown, human services<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Erica Parish, business<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Rajab Suliman, information systems and supply chain management<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Song Qian, environmental sciences<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Dr. Paul Wise, English<\/p>\n

The CDI is facilitated by Dr. Jeanne Kusina, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Alana Malik, associate vice president for assessment and accreditation. It is designed to help faculty develop new courses and strengthen existing ones through the application of evidence-based teaching practices.<\/p>\n

Throughout the institute, participants worked collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that support student engagement, achievement and retention.<\/p>\n

“Effective teaching begins with intentional course design,” said Dr. Kusina. “The faculty who participate in CDI demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their students by investing time in the thoughtful development of their courses. Their work helps create engaging learning experiences that support student success and strengthen the educational mission of our University.”<\/p>\n

The institute provides faculty with dedicated time, expert guidance and opportunities for collaboration as they examine the relationship between course design, teaching effectiveness and student learning.<\/p>\n

The Course Design Institute is one of UToledo\u2019s signature faculty development programs and reflects the University’s commitment to teaching excellence and continuous improvement in student learning.<\/p>\n

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