Waves of Gratitude

Wave of Gratitude to Ben Wiggins in the Biology Department for Inclusive Excellence, Student Engagement and Course Design. We are delighted to share some exciting news with you all. Our very own instructor Ben has successfully achieved certification for his BIO 241 course, focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). This is a monumental accomplishment for academic excellence at our school. Ben attended the Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute this Summer. 

Ben’s course underwent a rigorous evaluation process and met all 119 Essential Standards, as well as at least one standard in each of the 23 Next Steps categories. This is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students.

Ben’s efforts in integrating DEIA principles into his course curriculum will serve as an inspiration and a model for other instructors. His course will not only facilitate better learning outcomes but also contribute to fostering a sense of belonging and community among our diverse student body.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ben for this significant achievement. His dedication to DEIA principles is commendable and aligns perfectly with Shoreline’s mission to provide a high-quality education that is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please join us in congratulating Ben on this remarkable accomplishment. We are incredibly proud to have educators like him who are committed to advancing DEIA within our academic community. Submitted by Brandon Fryman

I serve as an Instructional Designer and Facilitator for the Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute. My role involves guiding and supporting educators in the development of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible online and hybrid courses. I am committed to fostering educational environments that prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles. I am thrilled to work alongside dedicated educators like Ben, who set exemplary standards in course design and instructional methods.