Aug. 2015 to present
Miami-Dade College
Graphic Design/Web Design Associate Professor
Recipient of 2024 Miami Dade College Alumni Association Endowed Teaching Chair
Recipient of District Award for 30 Years of Service
Participated in Summer 2023 Science Fiction Fellowship with FIU STEM and Humanities Professors to develop an interdisciplinary module for Fall 2023 courses
Participated in Open Educational Resources Advisory Council, 2019–2021
Participated in Learning Outcomes Assessment Team, 2019–2022
Participated in D3 Committee, 2019–2022
Participated in MIFA Committee, 2019–2021
Participated in CASSC, 2019–2021
Participated in D3Expo, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021
Hosted graphic novelists room, Miami Book Fair, 2015–2019
Hosted Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School Digital Media Academy Days: Nov. 25 and Dec. 6, 2019, Jan. 21 and Jan. 24, 2020
Participated in Miami Lakes Technical Education Center, Senior Portfolio Review. May 31, 2019
Presented curriculum changes for A.S. in Graphic Design and Web Design to College CASSC. May 22, 2018
Presented curriculum changes for A.S. in Graphic Design and Web Design to Campus CASSC. Apr. 16, 2018
Presented curriculum changes for A.S. in Graphic Design and Web Design to Academic Leadership Council. Mar. 22, 2018
Aug. 2023 to present
Broward College
Adjunct Instructor
Taught web design courses at associate’s level
Sep. 2005 to present
Florida International University
Lee Caplin School of Journalism + Media, Online
Adjunct instructor, 2005 to present. Taught:
VIC3400—Visual Design for Global Media
Named Notable Global Learning Faculty, 2023.
Re-developed for Canvas LMS, 2018.
Earned Quality Matters Certification, 2015.
Named Global Learning Elective, 2010.
Developed VIC3400 completely online, 2006.
Participated as Faculty Judge for CURFIU (Conference for Undergraduate Research at FIU) 2019 Poster Contest. Apr. 8, 2019
FIU Online Con 2018: Faculty Choice Award for Innovative Use of Open Content in VIC3400. Nov. 2, 2018
Apr. 2023 to Aug. 2024
AIGA, Miami
Education/Mentorship Chair
Jan. 2010 to Aug. 2015
DeVry University
College of Media Arts & Technology, Miramar Campus
Associate Professor
Participated at DeVry University Faculty Symposium; Chicago, Illinois, 2010 and 2011
Served as Chair of Faculty Professional Development for Miramar Campus, 2012–2014
Created facultyprofessionaldevelopment.wordpress.com to coordinate FPDs
Jan. 1989 to Dec. 2010
Miami-Dade College
Associate Instructor
Installed and maintained four networked Macintosh computer labs, including computers, printers, LCD projectors, and servers. Installed software and provided technical support
Recruited, advised and registered students
Taught courses in graphic design at the associate’s level
Participated on Festival of the Arts Committee, 2003–2010. Produced promotional materials. Curated and installed exhibitions of student design work
Consulted AXIS Student Literary Magazine, 2007–2010
Earned President’s Recognition of Excellence Award, 1992, 2000 and 2007
Sept. 2012 to 2018
Florida International University
ABD in Curriculum and Instruction
60 graduate credits toward Ph.D. in Art Education: Curriculum and Instruction, with a Concentration in Language, Literacy and Culture
June 2000 to Dec. 2003
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Fine Arts, Area of Concentration in Graphic Design
Thesis exhibition: Currency Design in the New Millennium
December 6, 2003; FAU Askew Tower Campus Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
GPA, Master’s courses: 4.00
Sept. 1994 to Dec. 1996
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Mass Communications
Cumulative GPA 3.75, graduated Magna Cum Laude. Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key National Honor Society, FIU Honors Council, American Academy of Distinguished Students, Valuable Senior Award Nominee, Editorial America Scholarship, Dean’s List two semesters
Sept. 1983 to May 1987
Miami-Dade Community College
Associate of Science in Commercial Art and Advertising Design
Cumulative GPA 3.7. Highest Honors, Phi Theta Kappa, Dean’s List, McKnight Scholarship
Quality Matters (QM)
Earned Quality Matters Certification “Teaching Online Certificate.” (66 hours) Jul. 26, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Assessing Your Learners.” Jul. 26, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Creating Presence in Your Online Course.” Jul. 19, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies.” Jun. 28, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Orienting Your Online Learners.” Jun. 21, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Exploring Your Institution’s Policies.” Jun. 14, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Evaluating Your Course Design.” May 31, 2023
Earned QM Digital Badge, “Gauging Your Technology Skills.” May 12, 2023
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Writing Effective AI Prompts,” May 27, 2024.
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Teaching with AI-Centered and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences,” May 27, 2024.
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources,” May 27, 2024.
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Empowering Students to Use AI Responsibly,” May 27, 2024.
Earned ACUE Certificate, “Effective College Instruction.” (46 hours) Jun. 30, 2022
Earned ACUE Microcredential, “Designing Student-Centered Courses.” Jun. 30, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Preparing an Effective Syllabus.” Jun. 30, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Developing and Using Rubrics and Checklists.” Jun. 25, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Aligning Activities and Assignments with Course Outcomes.” Jun. 15, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Aligning Assessments with Course Outcomes.” Jun. 15, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Establishing Powerful Learning Outcomes.” Jun. 15, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Developing Fair, Consistent, and Transparent Grading Practices.” Jun. 14, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Microcredential, “Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course.” Jun. 9, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Developing Self-Directed Online Learners.” Jun. 9, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Using Advanced Questioning in Online Courses.” May 31, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Using Data and Feedback to Improve Online Teaching.” May 31, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Integrating Visualization Tools in Online Courses.” May 24, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Providing Clear Directions and Explanations in Online Courses.” May 20, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Motivating Students Online.” May 17, 2022
Earned ACUE Microcredential, “Promoting Active Learning Online.” May 2, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Facilitating Engaging Online Discussions.” May 2, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Planning Effective Online Discussions.” May 2, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Using the Active Learning Cycle in Online Courses.” Apr. 18, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Using Groups to Ensure Active Online Learning.” Apr. 4, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Online.” Mar. 30, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Developing Effective Modules and Microlectures.” Mar. 28, 2022
Earned ACUE Microcredential, “Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment.” Mar. 16, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Providing Useful Feedback for Online Learning.” Mar. 16, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Checking for Student Understanding in Online Learning.” Mar. 14, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Embracing Diversity in Online Learning.” Mar. 14, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Helping Students Persist in Online Learning.” Mar. 11, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Promoting Civil Online Learning Environments.” Feb. 20, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Ensuring Equitable Access to Online Learning.” Feb. 7, 2022
Earned ACUE Digital Badge, “Welcoming Students to Online Learning.” Jan. 28, 2022
Adobe Certified Professional
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Print and Digital Publication using Adobe InDesign, Dec. 9, 2021–24
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Web Design, Dec. 9, 2021–24
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver, Dec. 9, 2021–24
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Visual Design, Jul. 27, 2021–24
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator, Dec. 9, 2021–24
Earned Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop, Jul. 27, 2021–24
Broward College
Participated in Adjunct Faculty Institute 2024, May 27, 2024
Miami Dade College
Completed FPD Workshop, “Copyleaks,” Dec. 5, 2025
Completed FPD Workshop, “DesignPlus, Part 1,” Oct. 9, 2025
Completed FPD Workshop, “Implementation of AI,” Feb. 24, 2025
Completed FPD Workshop, “ACUE AI Quick Study Course,” Feb. 10, 2025
Completed FPD Workshop, “Microsoft Copilot for Faculty,” Aug. 31, 2024
Completed FPD Workshop, “Simple Syllabus,” May 20, 2024
Completed FPD Workshop, ”Canvas: Grading, Feedback and Early Alerts,“ Jul. 18, 2022
Completed FPD Workshop, ”Canvas: Assignments, Discussions and Groups,“ Jul. 18, 2022
Completed FPD Workshop, ”Canvas: Building Content,“ Jul. 11, 2022
Completed FPD Workshop, ”Canvas: Getting Started,“ Jul. 5, 2022
Completed FPD Workshop: Data Dialogue Learning Outcome 9, Nov. 5, 2021.
Completed FPD Workshop: Critical Pedagogy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Oct. 28, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Advance Student Success, Nov. 04, 2021
Completed FPD workshop: Cultivating a Culture of Inquiry and Evidence, Oct. 7, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Charting Equitable, Personalized Learning Experiences, Sep. 9, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Panopto, Jun. 26, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Pedagogy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, May 5, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Zoom Essentials for Faculty, Apr. 25, 2021.
Completed FPD workshop: Supporting GLBT Student Success and Retention, Apr 22, 2021.
Completed workshop: Book Club Discussion—Whistling Vivaldi, Mar. 26, 2021
Completed FPD workshop: MDC Live—Interactive Teaching and Learning in Virtual Environment, Mar. 25, 2021
Completed FPD workshop: Blackboard Ally, Sep. 20, 2019
Completed FPD workshop: Develop a Virtual College Course, Apr. 17, 2019
Completed FPD workshop: Faculty Symposium: Fostering Equitable Educational Outcomes, Jan. 25, 2019
Completed required graduate course: EDU520—Analysis of Teaching in Higher Ed. May 5, 2018
Completed FPD workshop: Early Alerts and Interventions, Mar. 30, 2018
Completed FPD workshop: Locating, Evaluating and Using Open Educational Resources, Nov. 14, 2017
Completed FPD workshop: Faculty Symposium: Internationalizing the Curriculum, Feb. 10, 2017
Completed FPD workshop: College Mentoring, Apr. 15, 2016
Completed FPD workshop: Blackboard for Instructors, Oct. 10, 2015
September 2021
Our Lady of Guadalupe National Catholic Church
Streaming video banner for Facebook Live and YouTube Live
September 2019
Gabbylicious Delicious Ginger and Lime Drink
Illustration and product label
January 2006
Entertainment Industry Incubator
Design, “8th Annual Collaboration… Film Competition” program book
August 2000 to November 2000
March of Dimes, Miami Chapter
Design, “Star Chefs Food and Wine Extravaganza” poster, invitations, tickets, and program book
Jan. 1999, Feb. 2000
Miami-Dade Community College, Visual Arts Honors Conservatory
Design, “Join the Visual Arts Honors Conservatory” brochure and poster
July 1997
Zoological Society of Florida
Design, “Make Tracks to Metrozoo” brochure/poster
Dec. 1996
Florida International University, Honors Council
Design, “A League of Honor” brochure
June 1996
Golden Key National Honor Society, Southeast Regional Chapter
Design and editorial, “Key Notes” Newsletter
June 1994
Miami-Dade Community College, Continuing Education Department
Design, Vocational Credit Certificate Programs Career Book
Mar. 1993
Sounds & Visions, Inc.
Illustration, Star Force AIDS prevention comic book
June 1990
Dade County Public Schools & Miami-Dade Community College
Design, TECH Prep logo, identity package, invitation and brochure
May 1989
Florida International University, Health Occupations Division
Design and illustration, Health Occupations Core Curriculum brochure
July 2003 to July 2004
Prentice-Hall, Graphic Arts Advisory Board
Consultation
One-year contract. Reviewed and evaluated new textbooks for use in colleges and universities
Mar. 1995 to Dec. 1997
Graphic Images
Freelance Macintosh Instruction
On-site training of Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress
Aug. 1996 to June 1997
Miami-Dade Community College, Environmental Science Division
Production, Environmental Science Technology manuals in English and Spanish
Pollution Prevention and Control Around Boats and Docks
March 1994
Digital ’94 Conference
Lecturer
Lectured on Macintosh System 7 at the National Newspaper Press Photographers Association’s Digital ’94 conference
Oct. 1993 to Feb. 1994
Miami Herald, Cuba News Section
Freelance Macintosh Instruction
On-site training of Aldus Freehand
July 1993 to Apr. 1994
BrandsMart USA, Art Department
Freelance Macintosh Instruction
On-site training of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and QuarkXPress
May 1993 to June 1995
LGP Graphics
Freelance Macintosh Instruction
On-site training of Adobe Photoshop, and QuarkXPress
May 1990
Data Processing Managers Association
Lecturer
Aldus PageMaker instruction
March 1988
Avanti Press
Consultant/trainer
Prepared instructional materials for QuarkXPress instruction
Taught courses to upgrade occupational skills for employees in the Avanti Press Art and Pre-Press Departments
February 2023
LE^D, Talk by Debbie Millman. Ampersand Studios, Miami, Florida
Keynote by Debbie Millman
April 2019
D3 Expo, Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology. Miami, Florida
Keynotes by Albert Manero, Doug Appleton, John LePore and Denise Jacobs
April 2018
D3 Expo, Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology. Miami, Florida
Keynotes by Terry White and David Tann; workshops by Tim David, Jim Babbage and Leslie Orue
April 2017
D3 Expo, Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology. Miami, Florida
Keynote by Ray Kampf; workshops by Manny Grillo and Marco Mall
April 2016
D3 Expo, Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology. Miami, Florida
Workshops by Ryan Wendler, Billy Brooks, Colie Wertz, Ronn Brown and Angel Alvarez
May 2006
“Podcasting in Education,” Apple Computers. Miami, Florida
A demonstration of podcast creation and distribution for education by John Allen and Jesse Bishop
Mar. 2002
“Using Mac OSX,” Apple Computers. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
A demonstration of Mac OSX for businesses and IT professionals by Jack Quattlebaum
Apr. 2002
“Adobe Solutions for Digital Video,” Adobe Corp. Coral Gables, Florida
A demonstration of Adobe's Web and digital video tools for creating Web pages, digital graphics and animations
August 2001
“Art Educator's Forum, 2001,” Savannah College of Art and Design. Savannah, Georgia
Attended one-week workshops on Photoshop and package design
June 1995
“Kai’s Digital Magic,” HSC Software. Miami, Florida
A presentation of Kai's Power Tools, KPT Bryce, KPT Power Photos, KPT Vector Effects, and HSC Software's Live Picture 2.0
Jan. 1994
“Introduction to QuarkXPress,” Graphics of the Americas Trade Show. Miami, Florida
Printing Association of Florida seminars
A QuarkXPress lecture by Kim Marcille
Jan. 1994
“Color Publishing on the Macintosh,” Graphics of the Americas Trade Show. Miami, Florida
Printing Association of Florida seminars
An Adobe Photoshop and color management lecture by Howard Fenton
Jan. 1993
“How to Make Good Color Separations from the Desktop,” Graphics of the Americas Trade Show. Miami, Florida
Printing Association of Florida seminars
An Adobe Photoshop and color management lecture by Miles Southworth
Feb. 1992
“Color Across America.” Thomas Munroe, Inc. Miami, Florida
An Adobe Photoshop and color management lecture by Patrick White
Jan. 1990
“Aldus Demonstrations,” Graphics of the Americas Trade Show. Miami, Florida
Printing Association of Florida seminars. An Aldus products demonstration seminar by Barbara Huffman