Vice Provost Doris Savron and Dean Kathryn Uhles join proceedings to share insights on excellence in credential innovation in higher education
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost Doris Savron and College of Business and Information Technology Dean Kathryn Uhles will join the proceedings of the sold out Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education conference, taking place November 1-3 in Washington, D.C. The event will examine new trends and models, especially at the institutional level, in the emergent field of alternative credentials.
Presented jointly by UPCEA and AACRAO, organizations committed to the development and implementation of innovative credentials, the event aims to bring together key stakeholders in credential innovation to define and develop institutional strategy with respect to alternative credentials.
Savron was appointed to the Convergence Conference advisory board earlier this year and says the process has been rewarding. “It has been an honor to work alongside the remarkable professionals on the conference advisory board and help establish the programming for this impactful event,” shares Savron. “The Convergence Conference presents an opportunity for leaders in higher education to embrace alternative credentials as valuable opportunities to meet the needs of students and help them to meet their career goals.”
Uhles will be hosting a “Stop and Share” session at the event, titled “Digital Credentials: Supporting Career Journeys Through High-Demand Skills.” The session will focus on creating a credential strategy that intentionally closes the gap between the classroom and workplace by aligning university, program, and course outcomes to marketplace skills to enable students to articulate what they know, using employer language, and differentiate themselves through digital credentials.
“Our institution, like many higher educational institutions, has been challenged to help overcome the workforce skills gap,” shares Uhles. “Our digital credential strategy, which is focused on helping to bridge skills gaps for both students and employers, is one of many ways University of Phoenix is invested in relevant and career-focused education.”
Savron’s career spans 30 years in healthcare, information technology and academia. In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University. She 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 serves on the Career Connectors Board of Directors and several committees and advisory councils, including the DEI professionals committee for the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
An education professional and leader for nearly 20 years, Uhles holds a Master of Information Systems and a Master of Arts in Psychology, both from the University of Phoenix. She received the EC Council Circle of Excellence Award for four consecutive years (2019-2022) for her commitment to educate members of the current and future cybersecurity workforce.
A complete schedule of the conference is available here.
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