Exemplary Online Courses
Polk State College strives to provide exemplary online courses. Our efforts align with the State of Florida’s initiative to “create a culture of quality for online education by recognizing the development of high-quality online education statewide.” This site showcases courses that have earned one of the two designations described below. Learning Technology encourages continuous improvement for faculty to integrate technology with pedagogy to empower students to master learning outcomes and achieve success.
Quality Designation Process
Courses that meet the criteria for quality course design as specified in the Polk State College Quality Online Course Rubric will be awarded a badge of “Quality”, visible on the course homepage and or syllabus. Our rubric aligns with the 22 essential standards found in the Quality Matters rubric 7th Ed. for Higher Education, the Polk State College Student Perception of Instruction survey, and the Faculty Online Observation Form.
Requirements:
- Participation in Polk State College’s Quality Online Course Design Seminar, an asynchronous course facilitated by Instructional Designers.
- Completion of a faculty self-assessment using the Quality Online Course Rubric.
- Two peer reviews conducted by certified Quality Matters reviewers.
- A final earned score of 85% or higher.
High-Quality Designation Process
Courses that meet the criteria for high-quality course design follow the Quality Matters rubric 7th ed. for Higher Education. Polk State College has been using the Quality Matters rubric for the guidance of best practices for instructional design since 2011. For a course to be nationally recognized by Quality Matters, it must go through a rigorous faculty peer review process and meet all essential standards in the Quality Matters rubric. All nationally-recognized QM courses are featured on the official Quality Matters website.
Requirements:
- Participation in APPQMR or DYOC course facilitated through QM.
- Course must be taught a minimum of two semesters with students prior to certification.
- One internal peer review conducted by a certified Quality Matters reviewer.
- An official QM review (includes 1 master reviewer, 1 peer reviewer, and 1 subject matter expert.)
- A score of 86 of out 101 must be achieved and all 22 essential standards must be met.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
George Bernard
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ACG 3024 – Accounting for Non-Financial MajorsDr. Bill Dafnis
“Quality” recognized in 2023 COP 3710 – Database Design and ImplementationTristan Davison
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ACG 3024 – Accounting for Non-Financial MajorsEmily Grime
Nationally QM recognized in 2019 MAN 3063 – Ethical Issues in OrganizationsTreasa McLean
“Quality” recognized in 2022 GEB 1011 – Introduction to BusinessSalma Nawlo
“Quality” recognized in 2022 GEB 2214 – Business CommunicationsBrooke Paquette
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAN 4301 – Human Resource ManagementDr. Joe Perez
Nationally QM recognized in 2016 MAN 4504 – Operational Decision Making (Recertified in 2021) Nationally QM recognized in 2019 MAN 3303 – Leadership and Management PracticesApril Potter
“Quality” recognized in 2023 SCM 2140 – Purchasing and Inventory ManagementDr. Francisco Rodrigues
“Quality” recognized in 2023 MAN 2043 – Principles of Quality ManagementRachelle Selser
“Quality” recognized in 2022 PAD 4879 – Capstone Experience: Public AdministrationMatina Wagner
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAN 4301 – Human Resource ManagementJohn Woodward
Nationally QM recognized in 2021 ACG 2021 – Principles of Financial Accounting ACG 2071 – Managerial AccountingCOLLEGE SUCCESS
J. Cody Moyer
Nationally QM recognized in 2017 SLS 1122 – First Year Seminar (Recertified in 2022)Nathan Neuman
Nationally QM recognized in 2014 SLS 1101 – College SuccessDr. Larry Pakowski
“Quality” recognized in 2022 SLS 1261 – General Leadership SLS 1250 – Interpersonal RelationshipsCOMPUTER SCIENCE
Tina Feleccia
Nationally QM recognized in 2017 CTS 1102 – Survey of Operating System TechnologiesCRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chasity Branham
Nationally QM recognized in 2018 CJL 2130 – Criminal Evidence and Procedure CJL 3010 – Legal Aspects of Criminal JusticeChristen Shea (QM “Making a Difference for Students” Award Recipient)
“Quality” recognized in 2022 CCJ 2932 – Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Nationally QM recognized in 2014 CCJ 3024 – Survey of the Criminal Justice System CCJ 3621 – Criminal and Delinquent Behavior CCJ 4054 – Ethical Dilemmas in Criminal Justice (Recertified in 2019) CJE 4610 – Criminal Investigations Nationally QM recognized in 2017 CCJ 1020 – Introduction to Criminal Justice (Recertified in 2022) CCJ 4651 – Drugs and Crime CJE 4012 – Criminal Profiling in Criminal Justice Nationally QM recognized in 2018 CCJ 4035 – Crime and Media CCJ 1001 – Introduction to Criminology CCJ 4666 – Victims and Criminal Justice SystemEDUCATION
Steve LaGrande
“Quality” recognized in 2022 EDF 2085 – Introduction to Diversity for EducatorsBeverly Woolery
“Quality” recognized in 2022 EME 2040 – Introduction to Technology for Teachers Nationally QM recognized in 2013 EDF 1250 – Introduction to Classroom Management Nationally QM recognized in 2014 EME 2040 – Introduction to Technology for Teachers Nationally QM recognized in 2020 EEX 2083 – Motivating Students with Learning DisabilitiesENGLISH
Urshela Atkins
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ENC 1102 – College Composition II “Quality” recognized in 2022 LIT 1000 – Introduction to Literature ENC 1101 – College Composition I “Quality” recognized in 2021 LIT 1000 – Introduction to Literature “Quality” recognized in 2022 SPC 1608 – Speech Communication “Quality” recognized in 2023 ENC 1101 – College Composition I “Quality” recognized in 2021 ENC 1101 – College Composition I “Quality” recognized in 2022 ENC 1101 – College Composition I Nationally QM recognized in 2015 ENC 1101 – College Composition I (Recertified in 2020) “Quality” recognized in 2022 ENC 1102 – College Composition II “Quality” recognized in 2021 ENC 0027 – Developmental Reading and Writing II “Quality” recognized in 2022 ENC 0017 – Developmental Reading and Writing ISherry Siler
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ENC 1102 – College Composition IIHEALTH AND WELLNESS
Stacey Robertson
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HLP 1081 – Wellness ConceptsKari Sabin
Nationally QM recognized in 2013 HSC 1101 – Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Growth and Fitness Nationally QM recognized in 2014 HLP 1081 – Wellness Concepts “Quality” recognized in 2022 HSC 1101 – Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Growth and Fitness HLP 1081 – Wellness ConceptsHEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Dale Anderson
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HSA 4192 – Health Informatics Nationally QM recognized in 2015 HSA 3110 – Healthcare Organization and Management* HSA 3113 – Issues and Trends in Healthcare* HSA 3160 – Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations* HSC 3624 – Foundations of Global Health* HSA 4502 – Healthcare Risk Management* *Co-designed by Dr. Mary Jenko **Co-designed by Esmirna Santos Nationally QM recognized in 2019 HSA 4553 – Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare HSA 3170 – Healthcare Accounting and FinanceEsmirna Santos
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HSA 1100 – Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System Recertified 2020 HSC 3624 – Foundations of Global Health Recertified 2021 HSA 4502 – Healthcare Risk Management HSA 3110 – Healthcare Organization and Management Recertified in 2022 HSA 3113 – Issues and Trends in HealthcareHUMANITIES
“Quality” recognized in 2022 FIL 1000 – Introduction to FilmThelma Chicas
“Quality” recognized in 2022 SPN 1130 – First Year Spanish IPamela Jones
“Quality” recognized in 2022 SPN 1131 – First Year Spanish IIDr. Jose Moreno-Cortes
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ANT 1000 – General AnthropologyMary Ann Murdoch
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HUM 2020 – Introduction to HumanitiesDr. Jeffrey Nall
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HUM 2020 – Introduction to HumanitiesMATHEMATICS
Dr. Raushan Buzyakova
“Quality” recognized in 2023 MAC 1105 – College AlgebraDr. Megan Cavanah
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAT 1033 – Intermediate Algebra MGF 1106 – Topics in Mathematics MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Applied Calculus IMeriem Diouri
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MGF 1106 – Topics in MathematicsNerissa Felder
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAT 1033 – Intermediate Algebra MAT 0028 – Developmental Mathematics II MAT 1100 – Introduction to College MathematicsDr. Arielle Gaudiello
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAC 1140 – Precalculus AlgebraBonny Hardesty
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAT 1033 – Intermediate AlgebraKim Hess
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAC 1105 – College AlgebraDebi Immel
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAT 0028 – Developmental Mathematics IIJoyce Lee
Nationally QM recognized in 2019 MAT 1033 – Intermediate Algebra (CBE) Nationally QM recognized in 2020 MAC 1105 – College AlgebraScott Perkins
“Quality” Recognized in 2021 MGF 1106 – Topics in Math “Quality” Recognized in 2022 MAT 1033 – Intermediate AlgebraDr. Cynthia Scofield
Nationally QM recognized in 2017 MGF 1106 – Topics in Math “Quality” recognized in 2022 MAC 1105 – College AlgebraDr. Gregory Toole
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAC 1105 – College AlgebraMary Westgate
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MAT 0055 – Essential Math INETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Freddie Acevedo
“Quality” recognized in 2023 CTS 1131C – Computing InfrastructureJohn Stewart
Nationally QM recognized in 2013 CTS 1347C – Server 2008 Network Infrastructure CET 1600C – Network Fundamentals CET 1610C – Routing and Switching Essentials Nationally QM recognized in 2014 CTS 2391C – Administering Windows Server 2012 CTS 2392C – Configuring Windows Server 2012 Advance Services CTS 2393C – Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 CET 2620C – CCNA 4 Connecting Networks CET 2665C – CCNA Security Nationally QM recognized in 2015 CET 2615C – CCNA 3 Scaling Networks “Quality” recognized in 2023 CET1600C – Network FundamentalsNURSING
Dr. Mary Jenko
Nationally QM recognized in 2014 NUR 3846 – Nursing Theory Nationally QM recognized in 2015 NUR 4169 – Evidence-based Practice NUR 4827 – Nursing LeadershipDr. Lorrie Jones
Nationally QM recognized in 2014 NUR 3065 – Health Assessment (Recertified in 2019) Nationally QM recognized in 2016 NUR 3125 – Nursing ScienceDr. Bettye Grant
Nationally QM recognized in 2015 NUR 3825 – Professional Role TransformationDr. Joan Connors
Recertified in 2019
NUR 3846 – Nursing TheoryDr. Pal Good
Nationally QM recognized in 2020 NUR 4775 – Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Nationally QM recognized in 2021 NUR 4638C – Individual, Family, and Population HealthDr. Chasya Wiseman
Nationally QM recognized in 2022
NUR 3825 – Professional Role TransformationSCIENCE
Dr. Koushik Banerjee
“Quality” recognized in 2023 CHM 1020 – Chemistry for Liberal StudiesColleen Caldecutt
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HSC 1531 – Medical TerminologyDr. Anthony Cornett
“Quality” recognized in 2022 BSC 2011C – Principles of Biology IIAmanda Jones
“Quality” recognized in 2022 CHM 1020 – Chemistry for Liberal Studies CHM 1025C – Introduction ChemistryMamta Rao
“Quality” recognized in 2022 HUN 1201 – Principles of NutritionLogan Randolph
“Quality” recognized in 2022 BSC 2010C – Principles of Biology IBella Rodriguez
“Quality” recognized in 2022 BSC 1005C – Survey of Biological ScienceDr. Margaret Strengel-Martinez
“Quality” recognized in 2022 MET 1010 -MeteorologyDirk Valk
Nationally QM recognized in 2017 AST 1002 – Descriptive Astronomy (Recertified in 2022) PSC 1121 – Survey of Physical Science Nationally QM recognized in 2019 PSC 1121 – Survey of Physical Science (CBE) “Quality” recognized in 2022 PHY 2020C – Fundamentals of PhysicsDr. Natalie Whitcomb
Nationally QM recognized in 2012 ESC 1000 – Survey of Earth Science (Recertified in 2018) Nationally QM recognized in 2020 EVR 1001C – Introduction to Environmental Science Nationally QM recognized in 2022 OCE 2001C – Oceanography “Quality” Recognized in 2021 OCE 2001C – Oceanography “Quality” Recognized in 2022 EVR 1001C – Environmental Science ESC 1000 – Survey of Earth ScienceLarry Young
“Quality” recognized in 2021 BSC 2085C – Human Anatomy and Physiology ISOCIAL SCIENCE
Jeffrey Barnum
“Quality” recognized in 2022 POS 2041 – American National GovernmentJoseph Cook
“Quality” recognized in 2021 SYG 2000 – Introduction to Sociology “Quality” recognized in 2022 SYG 2010 – Social ProblemsDr. Dawn Drake
“Quality” recognized in 2022 PSY 2012 – Introduction to PsychologyDr. Dawn Dyer
“Quality” recognized in 2023 AMH 1020 – History of the United States: 1877 – PresentJaqueline Gray
“Quality” recognized in 2022 POS 2041 – American National GovernmentDr. Cindy Gundling-Tucker
“Quality” recognized in 2022 PSY 2012 – Introduction to PsychologyJason Martin
“Quality” recognized in 2023 POS 2041 – American National GovernmentDr. Susan Moerschbacher
“Quality” recognized in 2021 DEP 2004 – Human Development “Quality” recognized in 2022 PSY 2012 – General PsychologyDr. Kenrick Pierre
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ECO 2023 – MicroeconomicsDr. Katrina Smith
“Quality” recognized in 2022 PSY 2012 – General PsychologyDiane Welsch
“Quality” recognized in 2023 AMH 1020 – History of the United States: 1877 – PresentVISUAL ARTS
Holly Scoggins
“Quality” recognized in 2022 ARH 1050 – Introduction to Art History I ARH 2000 – Art Appreciation
Faculty interested in learning more about instructional design may complete Online Teaching Certification. If interested in this certification, contact Cody Moyer.