Lisa G.

About Lisa G.

As Associate Provost at Parker University, I lead academic operations, faculty development, and innovative educational strategies that drive student success and institutional excellence. With an MBA in Strategic Leadership and over 20 years in higher education, I specialize in leveraging technology, AI, and data-driven solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.I have a proven track record of spearheading transformative initiatives, including: Psychomotor Skills Innovation – Developed cutting-edge solutions recognized with the 2021 FutureEdge 50 Award for virtual reality clinical simulations. Securing Over $5M in Grants – Funded advancements in teaching and learning technology, supporting faculty and student success. Pioneering Online Chiropractic Education – Provided leadership for the nation’s first online chiropractic program, guiding faculty through curriculum planning and development. Scaling Online Learning – Orchestrated the move of 300+ courses online during COVID-19, leading to a 600% increase in online students and a 450% expansion in online faculty. Faculty Development & Training – Directed 60+ hours of group training and 300+ hours of personalized faculty coaching, ensuring excellence in online education. Academic Program Optimization – Led the most extensive gap analysis of online courses, identifying key areas for improvement and growth.I am passionate about enhancing the student experience, driving academic innovation, and empowering faculty to thrive in an evolving education landscape. I welcome opportunities to connect with fellow leaders in AI, educational technology, and academic operations to shape the future of higher education.

Experience

1. Associate Provost

   Parker University

   Sep 2021 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Orchestrated and initiated innovative technology solutions for teaching psychomotor skills to students off-premises, supporting a continued path to graduation using customized virtual reality clinical scenarios for chiropractic education. Won a 2021 FutureEdge 50 award from CIO.com. Awarded over 5 million in combined grant funding for innovation in teaching and learning technology. Member of the accreditation executive team which completed a successful SACSCOC decennial reaffirmation and three programmatic reaffirmation reports and visits with zero findings and commendations from all four accrediting bodies. Mentored the key faculty member through the planning and curricular development of the nation’s first hybrid doctor of chiropractic program. Developed and implemented a new student relations department in a one-stop model for a higher level of student satisfaction with the enrollment division. Oversaw the digital transformation of the library from physical assets to over digital and physical assets. Directed the conversion of a new ILS, implementation of an online catalog, implementation of curriculum management and room scheduling system, and overhaul of financial aid processes. All on time and on budget.

Education

• The University of Dallas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management - Certification in Strategic Leadership

• The University of Dallas

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy

• Coursera

  Artificial Intelligence

Skills

• Project Management
• Business Process Design
• Data Analysis
• Customer Experience Management
• Budget Oversight
• Team Mentoring
• Marketing
• Staff Development
• Integration
• Customer Service
• Program Oversight
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Customer Experience
• Learning Management Systems
• Product Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Healthcare
• Training
• Human Resources
• Ektron Content Management System
• Marketing Initiatives
• Coaching
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Project Direction
• Process Improvement
• Software Documentation
• Strategic Data Analysis
• Team Development
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Strategy
• Change Management
• Budgeting
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Evaluation
• Product Management