Liz Prickett Email and Phone Number

Work collaboratively with faculty to design and develop high-quality, innovative online courses.Apply the appropriate learning and instructional theoriesIdentify and provide corrective action when needed in alignment with the QM rubric.Facilitate dedicated Quality Matters professional development for TMCC faculty & staff.Collaborate with faculty for increased technology adoption in the curriculum.Design, develop, and maintain technical documentation in the use of the LMS.Provide LMS technical support.Coordinate and conduct training on OER.Assist with ADA accessibility needs.Coordinate and conduct training in online accessibility and universal design.Coordinate and conduct training in best practices for online course design and course delivery.

Supervises and mentors the Distance Education team, including hiring and training, evaluating, and establishing work priorities.Assists with strategic planning, resource allocation, and budgeting for Distance Education.Manages and works closely with the Distance Education team on the design and facilitation of faculty and student development courses in the LMS and other training and professional development opportunities related to online learning.Collaborates with faculty and departments to apply best practices in online course design and legal standards as they apply to the use of information on the web, including copyright, accessibility, privacy and security.Provides oversight and direction for the collaborative design, development, and review of course and program projects that are consistent with the University strategic plan and that meet the needs of students and faculty.Administers the LMS and collaborates with internal and external partners on implementation projects and resolution of technical issues and makes recommendations for program and technology enhancements, as appropriate.Collaborates with units across campus to promote communication and resources and resolve student and faculty concerns related to online learning.Researches and networks with online learning and faculty professional development colleagues and organizations to stay abreast of trends and developments.Compiles reports for NC-SARA, CHLOE, HLC, etc. and stays abreast of regulation updates from the US Dept of Education related to online and distance education.Serves on committees: Graduate Studies Advisory, Digital Accessibility

Served as administrator for the LMS (D2L Brightspace), managed updates, supported and trained faculty.Consulted with and provided training and direction to instructors developing new online courses and worked collaboratively with faculty to experiment with or pilot new technologies.Applied research-based quality standards in the design of online courses, trained as a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer and performed reviews of online courses, including detailed feedback based on QM standards.Facilitated 3-week online courses for new hybrid/online faculty and conducted workshops related to pedagogical and technical strategies that support or promote quality course design, as well as accessibility.Investigated the application of new technologies, design and instructional strategies in the delivery of learning experiences, and led internal and external project teams for specific pilots and implementations of new technology integration.Developed and updated instructional technology guides and videos for faculty and students.Worked with students, faculty, distance education team, and IT staff to resolve technical issues.Worked collaboratively with the bookstore to provide inclusive access textbooks and materials via the LMS.Worked collaboratively with Educational Access Services and faculty to ensure accessibility compliance of course materials and tools.Researched and remained current with accessibility strategies and accessibility laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Web Accessibility Initiative’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA.Served on campus committees: hiring committees, Qualtrics integration.Presented at D2L Accessibility Interest Group: Reducing Cognitive Load for Instructors.

Supported and trained faculty in the use of our online learning management system (Canvas)Provided training for students in the use of the learning management systemServed as secondary administrator for the learning management systemConsulted with and provided training and direction to instructors developing new online coursesPerformed the initial review of new online courses and provided detailed feedbackSupported and trained faculty and staff in the use of new technologies adopted by the collegeWorked with employees, DE & IT staff, Testing Center staff and/or Tech Services staff to resolve technical issuesPlanned and implemented technology training and developed related documentation for faculty, staff, and students in the use of hardware and softwareWorked collaboratively with other individuals (faculty and staff) and offices to facilitate a campus-wide compliance plan for web and electronic instructional materials accessibilityWorked collaboratively with faculty to ensure accessibility compliance of course materials and tools with accessibility laws and the college’s accessibility planWorked collaboratively with disability services to provide assistive technology, accessible text and media accommodations to students with disabilitiesWorked collaboratively with marketing to evaluate the accessibility of web pages and provide training, support and resources to content owners and managersResearched and remained current with accessibility laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Web Accessibility Initiative’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 AAConducted research to identify potential applications for new and emerging instructional technologiesAssisted the Director of Distance Education and Instructional Technology with the coordination, development, and administration of distance learning programsServed on campus committees: Accessibility (Chair), Convocation, and Strategic Planning

EDUC 1300: Learning Frameworks

• Developed and delivered professional development workshops for faculty and staff• Facilitated discussion of professional development webinars • Initiated and chaired Accessibility Committee• Served on the Strategic Planning committee for institutional excellence to provide relevant facilities, technology and professional development• Evaluated accessibility of electronic instructional materials (EIM), including documents, multimedia, web and applications• Produced accessible text for students• Initiated and managed captioning pilot• Updated and maintained CAPE webpages• Created accessibility guides and manuals for a variety of EIM• Compiled research on accessibility best practices• Communicated with vendors to obtain VPATs and other accessibility documentation• Provided consultative support on disability related issues and assistive technology for Counseling and Advising and faculty• Provided consultative support on accessibility and Universal Design for Distance Education, Marketing and Technology Services• Collaborated with other CAPE specialists in the planning and implementation of Victoria College’s QEP, including Basic Training, Boot Camp and SEAL Academy• Presenter at Texas Association of Community College Marketers (TACCM) Conference – Austin, Texas: Untangling the Web: Tips for Accessible Content – Presentation with Adam Linden - June 2014• Researched and led web CMS discovery team; co-led Web Content Committee• Trained campus team of web content managers, updated and maintained web pages

• Managed organizational Bookshare and AccessText memberships and assisted students with setting up individual Bookshare and Learning Ally memberships• Produced accessible text for students (electronic and tactile)• Updated and streamlined procedures used for scanning and accessible text, provided reminders about copyright responsibilities to students and communicated with publishers• Provided students with basic training on how to use text reading software and maintained resource lists of assistive technology for learning, mobility and sensory impairments and universal design• Assembled accessible media procedures and resource materials • Coordinated assignments of captioning jobs and assisted with training graduate assistant captioners• Updated and maintained ATI website, specifically accessible text and media pages• Attended trainings with the Mason Military Alliance Program to better support students who are veterans• Participated in training for various Microsoft, Adobe and assistive technology software• Presented at conferences focusing on higher education and accessibility• Co-planned and hosted Mason’s Access, Employment and Learning conference with ATI• Presented at conferences with Kara Zirkle: Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference with Kara Zirkle: Accessible Text Production: What has been successful for GMU; Roles and Responsibilities: Who is responsible for Accessibility?; Accessibility: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and Beyond | California State University Northridge (CSUN) International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference: Accessibility: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and Beyond; Roles and Responsibilities: Who is responsible for Accessibility? | Northern Virginia Community College Assistive Technology Training: Accessibility: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and Beyond | Virginia Transition Forum: Accessibility: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and Beyond

• Offered administrative office support and training during staffing transitions• Assisted with reorganization of student data and files• Managed computer updates

• Reviewed documentation to determine appropriate accommodations for students • Provided counsel and resources for students with disabilities• Coordinated accessible/alternative formats for textbooks and testing• Wrote monthly newsletter distributed to students highlighting office procedures, upcoming academic events and deadlines, tutoring and academic support opportunities• Compiled research on current disability issues in higher education• Co-organized programming for Disability Awareness Month• Co-Advised SAGE (Students with Abilities Gaining Enthusiasm) student organization to increase awareness and opportunities for students with diverse physical, psychological and learning abilities

• Coordinated Fall Connection Program (first-year student program for conditionally accepted students in need of targeted educational support), supervised study sessions, mentored students, organized social activities, and helped redesign the Fall program• Facilitated communication with academic departments, scheduling and test proctoring for students with disabilities• Trained and supervised tutors and coordinated communication between tutors, students and professors• Designed literature for ACCESS and Disability Services