Chris Spicuzza

Fdip Faculty Intern @West Valley - Mission Community College District

Santa Clara, CA, US

Instructional Design & Pedagogy: Collaborate with a faculty mentor to design, develop, and deliver student-centered lessons, focusing on engaging pedagogy and accessible content.User-Centered Approach: Apply principles of accessibility and belonging to create inclusive educational spaces, similar to how a UX designer creates user-centered experiences.Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with college executive management, deans, and other stakeholders to understand institutional goals and the various responsibilities of faculty and staff, gaining insight into how to gather requirements and manage expectations—a core UX skill.Research & Analysis: Observe classroom sessions and committee meetings to understand community college culture, student populations, and administrative processes, gathering data and insights similar to user research.Professional Development: Receive 55 hours of training on curriculum, instruction, and assessment theory, interview skills, and other professional best practices for higher education, building a strong foundation for a career as a UX Design Instructor.

Arizona State University

Master of Science - MS

The University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology, Art, Graphic Design, Photography

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

Master of Science - MS, User Experience

West Valley College

Graphic Design, Business & Marketing