University of Phoenix Leadership Appointed to UPCEA Council for Credential Innovation
May 02 2024 - 1:11PM
Business Wire
Vice Provost Doris Savron joins the team
dedicated to alternative credential development in higher
education
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of
Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum Doris Savron has been appointed
to the UPCEA Council for Credential Innovation. UPCEA, the online
and professional education association, announced the 2024-2025
leadership teams for the Council for Chief Online Learning Officers
and Council for Credential Innovation with Savron named among the
member volunteers serving in leadership roles for the two
bodies.
“I am deeply honored to join the UPCEA Council for Credential
Innovation and collaborate with fellow leaders committed to
advancing alternative credentials," shares Savron. "In today's
labor market, an emphasis on tangible skills benefits both
employers and job seekers by helping align skills with demand.
Credentials play a pivotal role in this approach by equipping
students with the necessary skills and empowering them to showcase
their abilities, via credentials, to prospective employers.”
According to UPCEA, the Council for Credential Innovation is
composed of senior leaders charged with driving non-degree
credential strategy at the unit or campus level, and key thought
leaders from nonprofit organizations who are actively contributing
to the development of the alternative credential space. The Council
and its leadership will focus on leveraging the strategic potential
of non-degree credentials and non-credit education and training to
transform institutions of higher education as well as the talent
marketplace.
Savron brings a wealth of experience to the UPCEA Council role,
as she and her team, along with leaders from across University of
Phoenix, championed the university’s transition to a skills-mapped
curriculum and implementation of a skills dashboard to help
students acquire and identify skills as they progress through
courses rather than just at the point of graduation. Savron also
co-authored a white paper on the subject which provided a
foundational reflection of the University of Phoenix focus on
providing career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic
assessment for working adult students.
“UPCEA is extremely fortunate to have Doris Savron join the
leadership team for the Council for Credential Innovation, as her
experience at the intersection of skills mapping and learner
records is truly groundbreaking and puts today’s student at the
forefront of institutional priorities,” said Amy Heitzman, Deputy
CEO and Chief Learning Officer at UPCEA.
Savron currently serves as Vice Provost for University of
Phoenix, overseeing the strategy for the University’s academic
programs and curriculum design, institutional assessment and
faculty. Her role includes oversight of strategy for degree,
certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student
learning outcomes for the University. Savron works collaboratively
with her team members to innovate academic solutions that enable
the University to provide exceptional student experiences and
learning environments to support student success.
Savron is often sought out as a speaker for her expertise on
mapping relevant skills in programs and building an infrastructure
to support career tools in curriculum design, micro credentialing
and other innovations in curriculum (1EdTech, PACRAO). Savron
earned her MBA from Cleveland State University and is completing
her doctorate in management in organizational leadership.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix
michele.mitchum@phoenix.edu