Conditional covariance is a statistical concept that describes the extent to which two variables change together, given the presence of a third variable. Here, I extend this approach to define the covariance structure among STEM curricula at VCU.

Mapping textual input into quantitative spaces facilitates statistical analyses supporting decision analytics. Here, university course descriptions are mapped onto numerical spaces and used to define the landscape of academic offerings.

From 2015-2025, I have had the distinct honor and privilege of serving as Director of the Center for Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. During this time, the faculty and I conducted a complete revision of the undergraduate and graduate curricula. These changes resulted in: * A marked increasing the quality,

Backward design is an approach to curriculum development that starts with the end in mind. It identifies the desired learning outcomes and then works backward to develop the curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods. 1. Identify Desired Learning Outcomes: The first step in backward design involves clearly defining the knowledge and

A compartmentalized approach to course content development that emphasizes backward design and assessment mapping, forming the rationale for the BackflowStudio application.