eLearning and the Innovation of the Academy

UA System Scholars Institute, day 1, May 13, 2019 (Michael Mercier/UAH).

“Ambitious and comprehensive reforms are rare for good reason — they are risky and difficult to implement. But they also offer the possibility of transformative improvement…

This need not be so. Bold, large-scale reforms can improve institutions across the higher education system so that no matter where our neediest students enroll, they are ensured the best possible chance of success. – Thomas Bailey

I’m Sasha Thackaberry – an educational leader and advocate for the transformation of higher education leveraging innovative, technology-based learning models.  I have the privilege of working at Pearson’s Online Learning Services, where I hold the role of Vice President of Student and Partner Services.  Most recently I served as the Vice President of Online and Continuing Education at Louisiana State University.

Most systems need both incremental and revolutionary transformation.  The higher educational system in the US needs a dramatic realignment to meet the rapidly changing needs of an informed citizenry and an effective and innovative workforce.  This change also means alterations in assumptions and realigning ourselves to the missions of our institutions.

Instead of being held captive with “This is the way it is done,” I want to help facilitate the discussion of how “This is the way we could do it better together.”

Always moving towards launching innovative programs!  #MissionDriven