Excellence in Action: UAMS QM-Certified Courses
UAMS celebrates the commitment of our faculty to excellence in online and blended education. This page showcases UAMS courses that have successfully met the rigorous standards of an official Quality Matters (QM) review and earned QM Certification. These courses exemplify high-quality design, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences for our students. We commend the dedicated faculty instructors for their achievement and leadership in advancing online learning at UAMS.
Our Certified Courses:
Instructor(s): [Faculty Name(s)]
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Certification Date:
(Image: Display the official QM Certification Mark here. Ensure it’s the correct version for the rubric used, displayed clearly as a stand-alone image, and not altered.1 Alt text should read: “Quality Matters Certified Course Mark”.)
This certification mark recognizes that this course met Quality Matters Review Standards.1
Faculty Spotlights
Spotlight: [Faculty Name],
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Hear from Dr./Professor [Last Name] about their experience achieving QM Certification for [Course Name]:
Motivation: “Why did you decide to pursue QM certification for your course?” (Faculty response)
Process: “What was the review process like? What did you learn?” (Faculty response)
Impact: “How has aligning your course with QM standards impacted your teaching or your students’ learning?” (Faculty response)9
Advice: “What advice would you give colleagues considering QM?” (Faculty response)
National Recognition
QM-Certified courses are recognized nationally for meeting rigorous, research-based standards. You can explore certified courses from institutions across the country on the Quality Matters website.4