Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Abstract
In today’s higher education landscape, fostering student success requires more than isolated interventions—it requires an intentional alignment of resources, curriculum, and interaction across multiple modalities. Human-centric design puts students – their needs, goals, challenges, and well-being – at the center of the learning experience. Rather than forcing students to adapt to rigid systems, the system adapts to students. Drawing on experiences from the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program during its Spring 2025 accreditation review and in conjunction with the university’s 2025–2030 Strategic Framework, the session will present a multi-dimensional framework that integrates accreditation-driven assessment, adaptive use of technology, and human-centric course design to promote student engagement, achievement, and well-being. The presenters will share outcomes that illustrate how accreditation-driven review and strategic planning can balance accountability, innovation, and inclusivity. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for aligning resources, curriculum, and interaction to promote achievement, persistence, and belonging at their own institutions.
Recommended Citation
Nagaraj, Somi, "3D Human-Centric Design Alignment in Higher Education for Academic Achievement" (2025). Faculty Research and Creative Activity. 39.
https://opus.govst.edu/faculty/39
3D Human Centric Design presentation
Comments
This was presented at the Governors State University Faculty Professional Development Day - Fall 2025