Julio Tovar
Instructional Designer III
QM Coordinator
QM Course Review Manager
KLM 257 B
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
- 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)
Office of Information Technology
Instructional Technology & Distance Education Services
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library (KLM) 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Fax: 956.326.2299
E-mail: elearning@tamiu.edu