FIU Online is committed to the State University System’s 2025 strategic plan for online education that determines all courses should have two quality destinations: “high quality” and “quality matters.”
All new courses are designed with this in mind and existing courses are enhanced to meet the framework. Every year, the FIU online Faculty Choice Awards honor faculty’s continuing efforts in improving the student experience within the world of online learning.
College of Arts, Sciences & Education faculty swept the 2019 awards.
Chapagain 
Iuspa 
Willoughby
Excellence in Learner Engagement – Flavia Iuspa, SSE 4380/5381: Developing a Global Perspective
Recognizes extraordinary commitment initiative and dedication in designing and facilitating engagement in an online course
Innovative Course Design – Prem Chapagain, PHY 2048: Introductory Physics with Calculus
Recognizes a course that uses unique design aspects as a means to e-deliver quality course content
Best Use of Technology – Melody Whiddon Willoughby, EDF 5481: Foundations of Educational Research
Recognizes an instructor whose creative and effective use of an educational technology tool enhances the learning environment for students in the course
Online Course of the Year – Melody Whiddon Willoughby, EDP 3004/5053: Educational Psychology
Recognizes an instructor whose “Quality Matters” certified course promotes excellent pedagogical design and innovation in online teaching and learning
