Article archive / September 2020
Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 9. Source pages: 11.
Tulane's Dr. Julie Alvarez Earns Hero Award
Tulane Science and Engineering announced that Senior Professor of Practice Julie Alvarez of the Department of Psychology is the Summer 2020 recipient of the Dean's Hero Award, reported Tulane News.
Dr. Alvarez is a clinical neuropsychologist with expertise in psychological assessment. She coordinates the Tulane Psychology’s 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Programs in Behavioral Health and Psychological Science.
The new award recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated exemplary service, especially during this challenging time, noted the Tulane reporter, Faith Dawson.
"Alvarez showed outstanding communication skills with her psychology colleagues and set a positive tone with her contributions to SSE’s Flexible and Adaptive Learning Committee."
“For me, this award is extremely meaningful. And it really did take me by surprise,” said Alvarez. She noted the challenges that faculty members face when they switch from a traditional classroom setting to online teaching, adding that challenges can vary with individual departments.
“I have completely redesigned my course to enhance student learning
outcomes using best practices of online education; I’m structuring everything differently than what I've done for the last 14 years,” she said.
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