Announcement Associate Provost for Digital Learning
I am pleased to announce that John Sloop has agreed to serve as the Associate Provost for Digital Learning at Vanderbilt University, effective August 3rd. In this capacity, John will lead the development and implementation of school-based educational technology initiatives and the university’s overall exploration of digital learning. His responsibilities will specifically include supporting the digital goals outlined in the academic strategic plan, oversight of the Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning, and oversight of and experimentation with digital campus partnerships, such as Coursera and Blackboard.
John joined the university faculty in 1995 as assistant professor of communication studies and was promoted to professor in 2000. He served during the 2014-15 academic year as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Science. John previously served for four years as senior associate dean for undergraduate education and three years as senior associate dean for faculty in the College of Arts and Science. He also participated as a member of the executive committee of the Academic Strategic plan and co-chaired the Chancellor’s Committee on Social Media and the Internet.
As John has said, educational technology has profound implications for our students, staff, faculty, and society. Please join me in congratulating John as he works to expand digital initiatives in support of Vanderbilt’s deep commitment to teaching, learning, and research. With your support, we look forward to an exciting year ahead!
–Cynthia
Cynthia J. Cyrus, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs
Professor of Musicology and Affiliated Faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies
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