Sablon joined the 2024 InsightsEDU conference podcast to discuss career focus for adult learners at the University of Phoenix and workforce trends in higher education.
Phoenix, February 24, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Doris Sablon, Vice President for University, Curriculum, and Assessment, is joining us as a special guest. EdUp Experience Podcast. This podcast, hosted by Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Joe Salustino, was recorded on-site at his 2024 InsightsEDU conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and was hosted by Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Joe Salustino. Includes an episode with Sablon that explores the focus and related trends. in higher education.
“Our mission to serve adult learners remains the same as when we were founded,” Sablon said. “What was once considered a non-traditional student is actually now becoming the norm. With a focus on data, we continue to innovate our curriculum, assessment and support to help employers meet their needs for the talent and skills their organizations need to succeed.”
Mr. Sablon joined the podcast after participating as a panelist in a conference session titled “Revolutionizing and Leading Change in Higher Education.”
of EdUp Experience Featuring insights from today's brightest and most influential people in education around the world, the podcast aims to inspire and educate people to pursue a lifelong learning mindset, regardless of the path they choose. The purpose is In the podcast episode “827: LIVE from InsightsEDU 2024 – with Doris Savron, Vice Provost, University of Phoenix,” learn how the University of Phoenix supports the career focus of adult learners as workforce trends evolve. features organic discussions about how we are innovating. the pace of change in higher education and workforce trends;
As the leader of skill-aligned learning and badge initiatives at the University of Phoenix, Sablon brought his extensive experience to bear in conference panels and podcast episodes.
The university's move to a skills-mapped curriculum will enable students to identify and master skills in weeks rather than years, allowing them to derive value from their education as they progress through their courses, not just at graduation. Ms. Sablon and her team, along with leaders across the university, support this initiative and continue to drive innovation in the areas of skill mapping and digital badges. Mr. Sablon co-authored a white paper on the subject, providing a fundamental reflection on the University of Phoenix's focus on providing career-relevant skills-based education and authentic assessment to adult students. .
As Vice Chancellor, Mr. Sablon brings more than 23 years of experience in higher education to oversee the University of Phoenix's academic programs and curriculum design, institutional evaluation and faculty strategy. Her role includes overseeing degree, certificate and course delivery, curriculum design and strategy for the university's student learning outcomes. Sablon collaborates with team members to innovate academic solutions and enable universities to provide superior student experiences and learning environments that support student success. During her tenure at the University of Phoenix, she has served as associate faculty, campus vice president, regional vice president for student services, and university administration.
Sablon serves on the Career Connector board and recently completed a term on the board of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's DEI Expert Committee, UPCEA's Advisory Board, and the 2023 AACRAO's first Convergence Conference focused on the emerging field of alternative credentials in higher education. He also serves on several committees and advisory boards.
Sablon is a frequently sought-after speaker for his expertise in mapping relevant skills in programs and building infrastructure to support career tools in curriculum design, micro-credentials, and other innovations in the curriculum (1Ed Tech , PACRAO). Sablon received her MBA from Cleveland State University and is pursuing a PhD in Business Administration in Organizational Leadership.
About University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is innovative in its efforts to help working adults advance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, related courses, interactive learning, skill-mapped curricula for bachelor's and master's degree programs, and a commitment to Career Services for Life® help students more effectively prepare for their careers while balancing busy lives. and can pursue their personal aspirations. For more information, visit phoenix.edu..
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