Chrys Dean
Director of Instructional Design and Quality Assurance Leadership: Quality Standards and Instructional Design
Role and Biography
Chrys’s WVU Online Role
- Leads instructional design and quality assurance strategy to ensure accessible, engaging, and consistent online learning experiences.
- Oversees instructional design teams and collaborates with embedded unit designers to align practices, uphold standards, and optimize workflows.
- Develops training, resources, and audits to support faculty, advance instructional quality, and drive continuous improvement across WVU’s online programs.
About Chrys
Chrys has been an instructional designer for 19 years, working first in the K-12 space and then in higher education, joining WVU in 2007. In her role at WVU, she collaborates with faculty to develop online courses, solve instructional puzzles, use technology tools, apply accessibility standards, and implement pedagogical approaches to enhance student experiences and increase engagement. Chrys also works with faculty and technical staff to test and troubleshoot technology tools for teaching. She enjoys the variety, problem-solving, and collaboration involved in improving student experiences through online course design.
Chrys holds an M.A. in Technology Education and Instructional Design.