895: De-risking Higher Education - with Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is StraighterLine expanding access to higher education for all types of learners?
What innovations allow StraighterLine to provide affordable, low-risk courses that fit into students' busy lives?
How does StraighterLine partner with colleges & universities to help students persist & graduate on time?
From healthcare to early childhood education, what industry verticals & student populations does StraighterLine focus on serving?
With on-demand online courses, 24/7 tutoring, & wraparound supports, how is StraighterLine meeting learners where they are?
What does Dr. Smith see as the future of higher education, & how can institutions become more learner-centric?
Listen in to #EdUp!
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!
Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!
We make education YOUR business!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message
America's Leading Higher Education Podcast
America's Leading Higher Education Podcast Network
Dr. Amy Smith
Chief Learning Officer
Dr. Amy Smith is an academic innovator devoted to increasing access to higher education for all learners. Her career spans many of the biggest institutions in the world of online higher education. She’s held senior leadership positions at University of Phoenix, Capella University, and Colorado State University (CSU) Online.
Prior to StraighterLine, Dr. Smith served as the associate provost of CSU Online, where she significantly increased access and educational opportunity to students by offering graduate, undergraduate degrees, and certificate programs online. As dean of the School of Education for Capella University, she led the innovation and optimization of 38 graduate education programs, including master’s and doctoral degree programs in P–12 education and leadership, adult education, corporate education, higher-education leadership, and instructional design and online learning. She served as curriculum, language, and literacy chair for Concordia University Chicago, academic dean at the University of Phoenix, and held teaching positions at Western Oregon University and Kent State University.
Dr. Smith has served in nearly every role possible within education in K-12 and higher education. She has been a high school teacher, a department chair, and has served as a high school principal. As a principal in the Chicago Public School System, Dr. Smith directed the development and delivery of a three-year content literacy plan for all core subject areas, aimed at improving standardized reading test scores 20% per year. She served as VP of Training and Deve… Read More
Listen On