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Short Abstract
As the name suggests, this new event provides space for meeting others from the HBCU community and forming new and meaningful connections. That said, it also critically centers community conversations around needs, opportunities, and desires, driving the strategic direction of OLC's support for the HBCU community into the future.
Extended Abstract
As the name suggests, this new event provides space for meeting others from the HBCU community and forming new and meaningful connections. That said, it also critically centers community conversations around needs, opportunities, and desires, driving the strategic direction of OLC's support for the HBCU community into the future.
Presenting Speakers
Cristi Ford - Summit historian
Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L Corporation
Dr. Cristi Ford serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L. She brings more than 20 years of cumulative experience in higher education, secondary education, project management, program evaluation, training, and student services to her role. In this role, she offers thought leadership and direction to the academic affairs unit of the organization. Her previous roles have allowed her to have impact in education from secondary and higher education settings as well as the on the international landscape. Her reach has allowed her to focus on building online education in the US and African continent.
In addition to her experience building new online learning programs and research related to teaching and learning in the online environment, Dr. Ford possesses significant experience in the design and delivery of integrated educational support, training, and transition services for young adults and children with neurodevelopment disabilities.
Dr. Ford was selected by the Online Learning Consortium, as the 2022 OLC Fellow which is the highest professional distinction offered by the association. She is a tireless advocate for quality online education where she has leveraged her passion and expertise in many realms in the education space. She is known for utilizing her leadership in extraordinary ways to help institutions build capacity to launch and expand online programming through effective faculty development, instructional design and pedagogical practices.
Dr. Ford holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of Psychology from Hampton University and University of Baltimore, respectively.
In addition to her experience building new online learning programs and research related to teaching and learning in the online environment, Dr. Ford possesses significant experience in the design and delivery of integrated educational support, training, and transition services for young adults and children with neurodevelopment disabilities.
Dr. Ford was selected by the Online Learning Consortium, as the 2022 OLC Fellow which is the highest professional distinction offered by the association. She is a tireless advocate for quality online education where she has leveraged her passion and expertise in many realms in the education space. She is known for utilizing her leadership in extraordinary ways to help institutions build capacity to launch and expand online programming through effective faculty development, instructional design and pedagogical practices.
Dr. Ford holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of Psychology from Hampton University and University of Baltimore, respectively.
Dionne Thorne, PhD - moderator
Instructional Design Coordinator at Morgan State University
Innovative leader with 15+ years in instructional design, online learning, and leadership. PhD in Education specializing in Online Learning. Extensive experience in course development, faculty training, and DEIB initiatives. Recognized for driving organizational priorities and fostering creative solutions. Award-winning instructional designer and passionate advocate for inclusive learning.
Yan Xu - session facilitator
Online Program Director at Spelman College
HBCU Summit - Part 3: Community Forum and Networking Event
Track
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Description
11/20/2024 | 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Northern Hemisphere E3/E4
Track: N/A
Session Type: HBCU Summit
Institution Level: Higher Ed
Audience Level: All
Intended Audience: All Attendees
Special Session Designation: Focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), For Educators at HBCUs, For Educators at MSIs
Track: N/A
Session Type: HBCU Summit
Institution Level: Higher Ed
Audience Level: All
Intended Audience: All Attendees
Special Session Designation: Focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), For Educators at HBCUs, For Educators at MSIs