The UAGC community continues to demonstrate tremendous support for the Chronicle. Our next issue will be published in the 24-25 academic year, and our strategy will continue to focus on engaging this community in the critical work and accomplishments intended to achieve the UAGC mission. We are excited to present a new opportunity to recognize your creative talent by calling for artistic contributions to grace the covers of upcoming UAGC Chronicle issues! Learn more about this opportunity here! Sincerely, Jackie Bullis Lead Faculty Support and Classroom Consultant, The UAGC Chronicle Editor
UNIVERSITY, PROGRAM, AND CURRICULUM NEWS
A NEW DIRECTION FOR AN OLD BELIEF Gary Packard, Senior Vice Provost of Online Initiatives
On Dec 4, 2023, my work at the University of Arizona (UArizona) took a new turn. I stepped away from being the Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) at the Sierra Vista Campus and was appointed as the Interim Senior Vice Provost for Online Initiatives at UArizona. My Associate Dean for Research, Dr. Nic Rae, stepped up to be the acting Dean of CAST. In my new role, I lead a new online enterprise consisting of over 32,000 online students through UArizona’s Online Team (Arizona Online) and the
University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). I have partnered with both Arizona Online and UAGC during my tenure at the university but now I lead these two organizations. My relationship with Arizona Online and UAGC has been positive during my tenure at UArizona. But the more I immerse myself in Arizona Online and UAGC, the more I am impressed by the depth of incredible work being done by these two organizations. While my work has shifted, my passion for the value of adult learner focused, online education at UArizona grows stronger. The passion I had at CAST remains. But, in my new role, I see that passion playing out on an even greater scale. In the two months I have spent in my new role, I have been amazed by the people committed to this vision at UAGC and Arizona Online. Quality is important at both UAGC and UArizona, and both are nationally recognized for their work. For example, UAGC is recognized by the prestigious Quality Matters Online Learner Support Program Certification for all its online programs, validating its commitment to comprehensive online learner support and continuously enhancing academic and student services. It is one of only ten institutions
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