Manuel Duran

Post-Secondary Education

Marist College
Master of Science
Comp. Sci./Software Develop.

Teaching Experience

Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Professor - Computer Science and Information Technology Department- Aug 2015 - Present

  • Created and presented educational materials in both classroom and laboratory for Computer Science Information Technology courses: Intro to Computing and Web Design Tools. Developed lesson plans and evaluated course performance.

Professor, Adjunct Associated - Computer Science and Information Technology Department- Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Created and presented educational materials in both classroom and laboratory for Computer Science Information Technology courses: Intro to Computing and Web Design Tools. Developed lesson plans and evaluated course performance.

Instructor, Adult Basic Education Department - Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Created and presented educational materials in the classroom for General Education Development (GED) courses: Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Reading, and Writing.

Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, TX   -   8/2008  -  8/2015

  • Developed and implemented instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials following district regulations and policies that reflect an understanding of the different learning styles and multicultural background of students assigned.

  • Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.

  • Used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Managed student behavior following the Student Code of Conduct.

  • Maintained and established a schedule that may vary by camp session and that may include multiple campus locations.

Relevant Positions

Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Assistant Dean for Assessment - Jan 2025 - Present

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment plan for the CSIT division.
  • Align assessment strategies with the CSIT goals and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead assessment committees and workgroups.
  • Ensure that learning outcomes are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with institutional objectives.
  • Develop and manage systems for the collection of assessment data.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
  • Use data to drive continuous improvement in academic programs.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Assessment & Evaluation division.
  • Prepare and present assessment reports to stakeholders, including faculty, administration, and the Assessment & Evaluation coordinator.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of assessment practices and recommend improvements.

Theory of Change
Enroll Full-Time - 8-Week Courses and Programs
Design Team Members - Aug 2024 - present
https://infohub.austincc.edu/theory-of-change/enroll-full-time/8-week-courses-and-programs/

  • Define what is an optimal scale goal for ACC.
  • Create an intentional, compensated professional development system to help faculty re-design their courses.
  • Map coherent course offerings that allow part-time students to complete their degree in three years using eight-week course offerings.

Data Engagement for Student Success (DESS) - Jan 2025 - present

  • Team Member

Collegewide AI Strategic Planning Committee - Feb 2025 - present
Educational Framework Subcommittee

  • Team Member

Committee for Faculty Innovation and Development (CFID) - Aug 2024 - May 2025
https://instruction.austincc.edu/data-engagement/

  • Team Member

 

 

Professional Publications

Published: July 10, 2025