Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Rubric Listening Session

A statewide workgroup is making recommendations to update the Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Course Design Rubric, which helps faculty develop high-quality online courses. The primary objectives for these updates are to ensure the rubric includes integration of artificial intelligence, regular and substantive interaction, privacy, security, and equity, as directed by the Chancellor’s Office.

In addition to these specific areas, the workgroup conducted a comprehensive review of the entire rubric and made broader modifications to support the evolving needs of faculty and students across the system.

This webinar will review workgroup’s recommendations, discuss how this tool supports faculty statewide, and explore the benefits of ensuring we are meeting the needs of our 2.1 million students. This session will also provide participants with an opportunity to offer critical feedback on the latest POCR rubric revisions, particularly related to the resources necessary for successful statewide adoption.

Xochitl Tirado serves as a Faculty Mentor at CVC@ONE and the Distance Education Coordinator at Imperial Valley College. With over 25 years of experience in education across higher education and K�"12 settings, she brings a strong foundation in teaching, instructional design, and faculty development. At Imperial Valley College, she leads the college’s efforts to ensure quality and compliance in online learning, overseeing faculty training, online course design, and distance education policy. In her role with CVC@ONE, Xochitl supports colleges statewide as a POCR faculty mentor, guiding faculty through the Peer Online Course Review process and promoting best practices in online teaching.

Maria Elena Fernandez serves as a Faculty Mentor at CVC@One. She is the Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator at College of the Siskiyous, where she leads strategic initiatives in online education, supports faculty development, and advances quality in instructional design. She brings strong skills in curriculum design, digital learning design, faculty training, and instructional innovation�"developed over more than 30 years in the California Community College system�"to her role as a POCR Faculty Mentor with CVC@ONE.