James Smrikarov is the new instructional designer of the Academic Effectiveness and Innovation Unit! James will be working with faculty to develop their course design and delivery skills, conduct professional development sessions in person and online, and promote Quality Matters on campus.
He brings a wealth of experience both as an EFL teacher for adults and in higher education, and as an instructional designer in the academic and corporate sectors. He looks forward to helping faculty develop their skills even further to give students the best learning experience possible. Located in the Academic Innovation Center, room 3110, James can be reached at james.smrikarov@saintpaul.edu.