The CTE recognizes educators for their efforts to strengthen accessibility in teaching and learning through the Digital Accessibility Appreciation Program. Colleagues across the university submit notes to highlight these contributions.
The program acknowledges educators who take intentional steps to ensure course materials, activities, and learning environments are accessible to all students. These efforts support clear communication, improved navigation, and access to course content across a range of learning needs.
This work is especially important as the university continues to advance a multi-phase digital accessibility initiative aligned with the Department of Justice’s final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The rule requires digital content, including course materials and online learning environments, to meet established accessibility standards and reflects the university’s continued commitment to maintaining accessible digital learning environments.
Educators recognized through the program demonstrate a commitment to designing courses that support access for all students. This includes organizing course content clearly, providing accessible documents and media, and using tools that support student engagement and navigation.
The university also provides resources to support accessible course design. Educators can access online guides, accessibility toolkits, and training materials, as well as request consultations and course reviews. Tools such as accessibility checkers and guidance for creating accessible documents and media support improved course design.
By recognizing these efforts, the program reinforces the importance of accessibility as a core component of effective teaching. This work supports student success, aligns with university priorities, and contributes to a broader culture of continuous improvement in digital learning environments.
Digital Accessibility Appreciation Program Recipients
College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
- Tammy Macek, Learning Experience Designer
College of Pharmacy
- Michaela Almgren, Clinical Associate Professor
- Caroline Asbill, Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Aseptic Compounding Experience Laboratory
- Betsy Blake, Director, Interprofessional Education, Clinical Professor
- Raeann Carrier, Clinical Associate Professor
- Celeste Caulder, Clinical Professor
- Max Chen, Assistant Professor
- Jennifer Clements, Director of Pharmacy Education, Greenville Campus, Clinical Professor
- Christina Cox, Clinical Associate Professor
- Patti Fabel, Executive Director, Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center, Clinical Professor
- Victoria Harmon, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Tessa Hastings, Associate Professor, Executive Director, Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE)
- John Holladay, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Kevin Lu, Associate Professor
- Joe Magagnoli, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Whitney Maxwell, Associate Director, Experiential Education, Clinical Professor
- Nikki Mellen, Director of Admissions
- Kathy Moore, Director, Community and Compounding Laboratories, Clinical Associate Professor
- Doug Pittman, Director, Graduate Studies, Associate Professor
- Julie Sease, Senior Associate Dean, Professor
- Malory Spicer, Web Communications, Creative Services Manager
- Lauren Wier, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Mike Wyatt, Chair, Department of Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences, Professor
- Ismaeel Yunusa, Assistant Professor
Division of Information Technology
- Dow Hammond, Sr. Digital Accessibility Specialist
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
- Benny Thoms-Warzecha, Graduate Student