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Faculty Members Receive Exemplary Course Award
RALEIGH, N.C. (August 29, 2024) – Wake Tech is proud to announce that five faculty members have been recognized by their peers with the Exemplary Course Program (ECP) Award.
The ECP Award, presented by Anthology, recognizes faculty and course designers from schools, colleges and universities around the world who develop engaging and innovative courses that represent the very best in technology and learning.
The 2024 ECP award winners from Wake Tech are:
- Brittany Hochstaetter, senior professor, Communication – COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- Emily Moore, department head, Communication & Theatre – COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- Emily Holliday, coordinator, eLearning Support – MKT-232: Social Media Marketing
- Carla Osborne, associate professor, Graphic Design – GRD-152: Computer Design Tech I
- George Cox, associate professor, Simulation & Game Development – SGD-167: Ethics
These courses demonstrate excellence in four areas:
- Course design: A well-constructed course framework that clearly outlines learning objectives and employs effective instructional strategies
- Interaction and collaboration: Exceptional levels of student engagement with ample opportunities for collaboration and interaction
- Assessment: Robust evaluation mechanisms aligned with learning outcomes, providing a meaningful assessment of student achievement
- Learner support: Comprehensive support resources available to students, ensuring a supportive learning environment within and outside the course structure
The ECP, which has flourished for nearly two decades, highlights the groundbreaking achievements of educators and course designers around the world.
"Students have high expectations, and the winners of the Exemplary Course Program have truly exemplified the pinnacle of course development," said Bruce Dahlgren, chief executive officer at Anthology. "Anthology is delighted to honor such outstanding talent in the 2024 Exemplary Course Program. Congratulations to all this year's winners for their unwavering commitment to providing a personalized, modern learning experience and empowering student success."
The award winners are being honored alongside other exceptional awardees, with their achievements highlighted on the Anthology website and within the Anthology community. This platform serves as a hub for the largest organized network of users to connect, share insights and learn from one another.
