Faculty Consultation
Instructional Design & Technology staff are available for one-on-one consultations.
Instructional Design & Technology staff partner with faculty to:
- Design and develop multimedia course materials and student assignments
- Integrate web technologies into the curriculum
- Identify available resources
- Develop teaching and assessment materials
- Maximize the Camino LMS for the best student experience and learning outcomes
- Support students in completing multimedia assignments
Genesis Alvarenga, LMS Administrator/Instructional Technologist
Genesis joined Santa Clara University in 2026 as an LMS Administrator and Instructional Technologist. Bringing a strong foundation in both classroom teaching and higher education technology, she began her career in K-12 as a bilingual teacher before transitioning into instructional design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Most recently at UC Santa Cruz Extension, Genesis specialized in faculty development, designing comprehensive training sessions and instructional resources. She earned a B.S. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Spanish from Cal Poly SLO and holds an M.Ed. with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UCLA.
Eric Haynie, Instructional Design & Technology Manager
Eric directs instructional design and technology on campus, which includes online course development, faculty development workshops, instructional technology support and training, and learning design consultation. He also occasionally teaches courses about Buddhism in the Religious Studies department. Eric has a PhD in Buddhist Studies from the University of Michigan. In his former positions, he has taught Buddhist and Religious Studies courses for over a decade, worked with faculty on integrating technology into their teaching, and facilitated interdisciplinary workshops. Eric also has an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Occidental College.
Sushma Jolly, Sr. Instructional Designer
Sushma is passionate about leveraging innovative technology and research-based pedagogy to create engaging, effective learning experiences. With over 17 years in academia and a Ph.D. and Master’s from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, she brings deep expertise in instructional design. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with family.
Colin Justin, Sr. Instructional Technologist
Colin moved to California from a small town in Washington State. In his previous position at Whitman College, Colin assisted Humanities and Arts faculty with various technologies used in teaching and research.
Jeremy Kemp, Online/Hybrid Learning Specialist
As the university's Online/Hybrid specialist, Jeremy previously taught online at the iSchool in San José for six years in the graduate Library and Information Science program as a senior lecturer.
XinYun Peng, Sr. Instructional Designer
XinYun joined SCU in 2024 as a Senior Instructional Designer, specializing in online course design. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from Penn State University and an M.Ed. in Instructional Design from the University of Oklahoma. During her time working at the College of Engineering at Penn State, she consulted with faculty and students by offering solutions that enhanced their instructional and learning strategies. She also led research on learning psychology and teaching and learning with technology. XinYun's UX design experience further strengthens her ability to create engaging, user-centered learning experiences tailored to the evolving needs of online learners
Keith Yocam, Sr. Instructional Designer
Keith joined the Instructional Technology team in 2022. From 2004-2022, Keith taught education courses in the Graduate School of Education at Santa Clara University. During that time he was the Online Education Manager for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at SCU designing and facilitating the Center’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Currently he is facilitating the Innovation Fellows Pathway at the Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.