IDT
The Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) team is here to support CUC faculty develop new courses, teach content, and evaluate student learning. We are also involved in campus-wide initiatives surrounding technology, faculty training, and faculty resources. We can be reached at idtsupport@cuchicago.edu as a whole, or you can contact us individually.
What We Offer:
- Full course design and development
- Targeted support for specific course elements (e.g., assignments, assessments, activities)
- Blackboard optimization and troubleshooting
- Pedagogical consultations and instructional strategy support
- Workshops and facilitated discussions for departments or faculty groups
- Guidance on integrating educational technology and AI tools
Flexible meeting formats: email, phone, one-on-one, short-term or long-term support
Meet Your IDT member:
Richard Richter is the director of the Instructional Design Team. As a member of the College of Education faculty he teaches for the Instructional Design and Education Technology programs of the university. He designs courses for the graduate programs of the College of Education, College of Theology, Arts and Humanities, and the College of Health, Science, and Technology.
Contact Rick at:
richard.richter@cuchicago.edu
Office: Christopher Center #
Meet your IDT member:
Dr. Alicia Hernandez Grande is the IDT member for the College of Business and spearheading Generative AI teaching resources on campus. As well as her IDT responsibilities, she also teaches English courses at Concordia including ENG-1100, English Composition. Her other instructional interests focus on Generative AI use in academia and active learning models.
Contact Alicia at:
alicia.hernandezgrande@cuchicago.edu
708-209-3048
Office: Christopher Center #248H
Mission Statement
The Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) department partners with faculty to enhance teaching and learning at Concordia University Chicago (CUC) through evidence-based instructional practices, thoughtful integration of technology, and personalized support. We empower instructors across modalities—online, hybrid, and face-to-face—by providing resources, training, and collaborative consultation throughout the full instructional lifecycle—from course design and delivery to assessment and reflection.
Our mission is to foster a culture of teaching excellence rooted in innovation, reflection, and student success. Grounded in CUC’s mission and values, we work to elevate faculty development, promote inclusive and effective pedagogy, and support the continuous improvement of course design and delivery. Through innovative tools, pedagogical guidance, and accessible professional development, IDT advances a campus-wide culture of teaching excellence in service to the Church, the community, and the world.