Bettyjo H. Bouchey Appointed Senior Vice Provost for Online Education

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to welcome Dr. Bettyjo H. Bouchey as senior vice provost for online education, effective September 14.  

In this role, Dr. Bouchey will lead the university's enterprise online strategy and the integration of Arizona Online and the University of Arizona Global Campus. 

Dr. Bouchey is a nationally recognized leader in online learning, academic innovation and digital transformation. She joins the University of Arizona from the University of Vermont, where she served as chief officer of professional and continuing education. There, she led the growth of the university's online education offerings, expanding online and hybrid degree programs, workforce development initiatives and lifelong learning opportunities.

Previously, she served as the inaugural vice provost for digital strategy and operations at National Louis University, where she oversaw online education, competency-based education, credit for prior learning, instructional design and academic innovation.

A first-generation college student, Dr. Bouchey has dedicated her career to expanding student opportunities through innovative learner pathways and transformative approaches to teaching and learning. Her research examines the evolution of online education organizations, institutional transformation, and high-impact educational practices, including the thoughtful application of artificial intelligence in higher education.

I extend my sincere appreciation to Dean Regina Deil-Amen for her leadership as chair of the search committee. I also thank the search committee members, students, faculty, staff and community members who generously contributed their time, expertise and perspectives throughout the search process. Finally, I want to thank Frank Dooley for his leadership during this interim period.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Bouchey to the University of Arizona community. I look forward to working with her and colleagues across the university to strengthen our online enterprise and expand access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Prelock
Provost and Chief Academic Officer

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