Patricia Dinneen
About Patricia Dinneen
Patricia Dinneen serves as the Director of Faculty Development at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2019. With a strong background in educational assessment and pedagogy, she has held various roles in higher education, including Director of the University Teaching and Learning Center and Assistant Director of the Division of Teaching & Learning.
Current Role in Faculty Development
Patricia Dinneen serves as the Director of Faculty Development at The George Washington University. In this role, she has been instrumental in promoting teaching excellence at the university level since 2019. Her responsibilities include fostering collaboration among faculty and engaging in curricular planning to enhance the educational experience for students.
Previous Positions at The George Washington University
Patricia Dinneen has held multiple positions at The George Washington University. She served as the Director of the University Teaching and Learning Center from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, she was the Assistant Director of the Division of Teaching & Learning from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Instructional Designer in Academic Technologies from 2007 to 2011, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving instructional practices.
Educational Background
Patricia Dinneen has an extensive educational background. She earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction from The George Washington University. She also holds a Master of Distance Education from the University of Maryland. Additionally, she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard University.
Expertise in Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
Patricia Dinneen specializes in educational assessment and pedagogy, particularly in hybrid learning environments. Her focus on teaching excellence is evident in her strategic approach to program development and management within higher education. She emphasizes collaboration and effective curricular planning to enhance learning outcomes.
Experience in Instructional Design
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Patricia Dinneen worked as an Instructional Designer at the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2006 to 2007. This role contributed to her expertise in instructional design, which she has applied throughout her career to improve educational practices and support faculty development.