Waves of Gratitude

A Wave of Gratitude to Melanie Meyer of Health Information Technology for Inclusive Excellence.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate Melanie Meyer from the Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) department for achieving another incredible milestone.

Melanie has recently certified another course—HIIM 219: Health Care Statistics! The HIIM department leads the way with the most certified courses, and Melanie continues to ensure that every course in the department meets the highest standards. Certification requires meeting 119 rigorous standards from the Washington Quality Course Design Checklist, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, student-centered learning.

Faculty can also get their courses certified by attending the 4-week Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute, where we focus on inclusion, equity, accessibility, and effective course design. Certification isn’t just for a single course—faculty can continue certifying multiple courses over time, just like Melanie has done.

Certified courses at Shoreline that meet these 119 standards are also recognized and certified by the state. Faculty who achieve certification will receive official digital badges from the state, recognizing their dedication to high-quality course design.

I am an Instructional Designer dedicated to enhancing online and hybrid education by ensuring faculty have the tools and knowledge to create high-quality, student-centered courses. I designed and facilitate the Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute, a 4-week professional development program that helps faculty align their courses with 119 rigorous standards from the Washington Quality Course Design Checklist.

Beyond course design, I have worked closely with state-level organizations to ensure that faculty and their certified courses receive official recognition and certification. Through this collaboration, faculty who meet certification standards not only enhance their courses for student success but also receive state-recognized digital badges honoring their commitment to excellence in teaching. – Brandon Fryman, eLearning.

As a reminder, for those wishing to acknowledge the work of fellow shoreline staff members or a group at Shoreline, you need only submit a Waves of Gratitude form for individuals or a Shoreline Shoutout for groups.