ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College's Basic Psychology Course Receives Quality Matters Certification for Course Design Quality
Congratulations Dr. Williams!
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ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College's Basic Psychology Course Receives Quality
Matters Certification for Course Design Quality
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, GA - September 29, 2025
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College’s PSYC 1010 -Basic Psychology Course, earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality and represents ATC’s ongoing commitment to creating learning environments that provide learners with a clear pathway to success.
The certification is the result of ATC’s dedication to continuous improvement, including the innovative work of Dr. Lillian Williams, Department Chair of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Psychology Instructor, and the psychology department in the School of Arts and Sciences. The course is now listed on the .
According to Dr. Williams, “Going through the Quality Matters review was like sending my course to boot camp, long hours, tough drills, and yes, maybe even a few tears. But the process pushed me to look at every detail with purpose, from objectives to assessments, making sure nothing was just ‘winging it.’ The structured feedback was tough love, but it made PSYC 1010 sharper, stronger, and fully aligned. I’m proud my course survived QM boot camp and came out certified and polished. I'm even prouder that students now have a clearer, more engaging path to success. It was tough love for my course, but the kind that makes you better.”
The QM Official Review provided independent validation of the quality, learner-focused course design found in PSYC 1010. Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated Standards, which are based on research and best practices. A course earns the QM Certification Mark once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Standards.
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ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Quality Matters
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met or in a rigorous review process.
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