SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr.
Andrew Shean, chief academic
learning officer at Bridgepoint Education, was selected to
participate in the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)
Digital Fellows Program. Dr. Shean was among 32 senior campus
leaders throughout the nation selected for the ACAO fellowship
program.
"I congratulate Dr. Shean on his acceptance to the Association
of Chief Academic Officers Digital Fellows Program," said
Bridgepoint CEO Andrew Clark. "I am
certain Dr. Shean's participation in the fellowship will be
beneficial to his role as chief academic officer, and will benefit
Bridgepoint in its efforts to offer innovative learning resources
to students at Bridgepoint's academic institutions."
The 18-month fellowship program is designed to provide senior
campus leaders with critical information, effective resources, and
tested strategies to help chief academic officers and their faculty
understand and adopt high quality digital coursewear. In addition,
the program will provide a unique opportunity for fellows to focus
on the adoption and deployment of courseware and digital learning
resources intended to enhance student learning, increase retention
and degree completion, and improve institutional outcomes. The ACAO
Fellowship program will also provide a public archive of resources
on digital learning to help chief academic officers leverage
digital curricular materials to foster student engagement and
enhance student learning at their institutions.
Participation in the year-long ACAO Digital Fellows Program
includes four meetings of workshops on digital learning. The
fellowship program also provides support for individual
institutional projects focused on digital learning.
To learn more about the Association of Chief Academic Officers
and the ACAO Fellowship Program, please visit
www.acao.org/digitalfellows.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic
institutions – Ashford University and
University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies,
and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at
858.668.2586 x11636, or email marianne.perez@ashford.edu.
About ACAO
Chartered in 2013, the vision of the ACAO
is to provide professional development and networking opportunities
to all individuals who are responsible for the leadership of
academic affairs in institutions of higher education. The ACAO
provides a network of support for CAOs through its e-lists,
professional resources, and annual conference held in conjunction
with the annual meeting of the American Council on Education
(ACE).
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