Considerations for an Uncertain Fall: Ensuring Readiness for Faculty and Students

Christina Anderson

Director of Learner Experience, Wiley Education Services

Christina Anderson is the director of learner experience at Wiley Education Services. She joined Wiley in 2013 to lead the development of a media-rich, online Business Foundations program. As part of that program, she built and then subsequently grew the instructional media team, and currently oversees Wiley’s US learning design and media teams. Prior to joining Wiley, Christina spent over 10 years in the online learning industry, from designing interactives for organizations like the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to managing the development of global e-learning courses for Fortune 500 clients.

David Capranos

Director of Market Strategy and Research, Wiley Education Services

David Capranos is the director of market strategy and research at Wiley Education Services. In his role managing the market research team, David conducts extensive research to identify demand, market opportunities, and potential challenges to ultimately highlight academic programs that align with current demand. His team plays a vital role in determining the viability of educational programs in the online market and helping universities stay ahead of industry and market trends. David has a background as a business analyst in higher education marketing, evaluating marketing tactics, and helping implement technologies such as a student relationship management and project management system.

Jason Rhode

Executive Director of Extended Learning, Northern Illinois University

Jason Rhode is currently the executive director of extended learning at Northern Illinois University. In his role at NIU, Jason serves as chief online learning officer, overseeing the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, as well as providing strategic leadership and long-range vision for development and delivery of online and off-campus education. He also holds a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment at NIU where he develops and teaches courses and conducts research in instructional design and educational technology administration.

Shannon Riggs

WCET Steering Committee Chair, WCET Executive Council, Executive Director of Academic Programs and Learning Innovation, Oregon State University Ecampus

shannon.riggs@oregonstate.edu

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Shannon Riggs is the author of Thrive Online: A New Approach to Building Expertise and Confidence as an Online Educator. Active nationally in the field of online education, Shannon regularly presents at conferences and has written for publication about online course development, faculty development, leadership, and innovation. She is active in several national online education organizations and is a member of the WCET Steering Committee. Shannon currently serves as the executive director of academic programs and learning innovation for Oregon State University Ecampus. She is an avid quilter, dog walker, and a fairly new member of the grandma club.