2025 Award Winner Spotlight:
Dr. Dasantila Sherifi 

We are proud to spotlight Dr. Dasantila Sherifi, one of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award winners for 2025! Her approach to online education exemplifies what we value in outstanding virtual instruction.
 
Dr. Sherifi tackles a fundamental question in education: "What makes the difference between being just told information and MEANINGFUL learning?" The answer lies in her innovative teaching methodology. Rather than simply delivering content, she creates meaningful connections between course material and students' future career prospects. By deliberately designing her virtual classroom to highlight how concepts translate to professional skills, Dr. Sherifi maintains exceptional student engagement and interest throughout her courses.
 
This approach demonstrates how thoughtful online course design can transform information delivery into truly meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for their professional journeys. 

Congratulations to Dr. Sherifi and all our Excellence in Online Teaching Award recipients who continue to elevate the quality of online education at our institution!