Daria S. LaFave, Ph.D.
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Department Head, Team Lead, Instructional Coach

As a lead instructor and online speech department head I supervise a team of online speech instructors, develop and maintain distance-learning standards for online speech and communication courses, conduct trainings for online courses and services connected with online education and instructional design, ensure high-quality online teaching and curricula, and prepare periodic evaluations for both faculty and departmental performance. Annually, I assess the needs of online speech and communication courses, and report results to the Office of the Chancellor. I am a competent leader and a supportive coach, and my team members will attest to our strong and trusting relationships.

As a team lead, I work remotely with academic deans, associate deans of faculty, full-time and adjunct instructors, and university support services. Supporting a team of twenty to twenty-five instructors, I serve as a liaison between the associate dean of faculty and adjunct instructors by providing assistance and guidance throughout the academic term. Additionally, I conduct formative and summative evaluations, review courses to ensure instructor compliance with programmatic and online learning expectations, serve as a super team lead for instructors who require additional coaching after being placed on Performance Improvement Plan, make suggestions for design and curriculum improvement, and carry out other responsibilities in support of pedagogical success of our student population.
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