Amy Smith from StraighterLine discusses the organization's innovative approach to making higher education more accessible, affordable, and flexible. With a focus on serving a diverse range of learners, from high school students to working adults, StraighterLine offers online courses that help bridge gaps in traditional education systems. Amy explains how StraighterLine partners with institutions to enhance student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the learners' needs and the evolving educational landscape.
Guest Name: Dr. Amy Smith - Chief Learning Officer at StraighterLine
Guest Bio: Dr. Amy Smith is an educator, a strategist and a data-driven decision maker. Throughout her twenty-year long career, Amy has led transformations and initiatives for national and international organizations in higher education, event technology, engineering, publishing, and K-12 education. She has extensive experience and success in organizational development, change management, human capital management, training, process improvement, and program development. Amy currently serves as the Chief Learning Officer for StraighterLine, where she supports their mission to increase access, affordability and flexibility in the education sector.
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