Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

Julio Tovar

Instructional Designer IV
QM Coordinator
QM Course Review Manager
CWT 210
956.326.2791

Academic Background

• Master of Public Administration (MPA), Texas A&M International University, 2022
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Southwest Texas State University, 2002
• Associate’s Degree in MicroComputer Programming, San Antonio College, 1994

Professional Experience

• Instructional Designer III, Texas A&M International University, 2006-Today
• Computer Programmer and Database Analyst, Bexar County Information Systems, 1995-2006

Certifications

• Quality Matters: Online Facilitator Certification, 2017
• Quality Matters: Course Review Manager Certification, 2017
• Quality Matters: Peer Reviewer Course, 2012
• Certified Distance Educator from Texas A&M University, 2008

Trainings

• QM Coordinator Training, Quality Matters
• Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), Quality Matters
• Linking Instructional Materials and Learner Engagement (Standards 4 & 5), Quality Matters
• Connecting Objectives and Assessments: Proper Alignment (WCCOW), Quality Matters
• Winter Institute: A Closer Look at Alignment, Quality Matters
• Assessment Criteria: Clear Instructions (WCACW), Quality Matters
• Consider Your Instructional Materials: Do I really have to buy the textbook? (WCIMW), Quality Matters
• Engaging Learning Activities: Increasing Student Interactions (WCLAW), Quality Matters

Awards

• Leadership Experience, 2024
• 15 Years of Service at Texas A&M International University, 2021
• 10 Years of Service at Texas A&M International University, 2016
• 5 Years of Service at Texas A&M International University, 2011
• Recipient, Outstanding Employee Service Award at Texas A&M International University, 2010
• 10 Years of Service at Bexar County Information Systems, 2005
• 5 Years of Service at Bexar County Information Systems, 2000

Memberships

• Member, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
• Member, Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
• Member, Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)
• Member, Quality Matters - Instructional Designers Association (QM IDA)