D2L Executive Summit will take place on July 12, 2023 at the Anaheim Marriot in Anaheim, California

University of Phoenix Vice Provost Doris Savron Featured Speaker at D2L Executive Summit

Date: July 12, 2023
Time: 2:15 p.m. PT
Location: Ballroom 9, Anaheim Marriot, Anaheim, California

University of Phoenix is proud to announce that Doris Savron, Vice Provost, will be a featured speaker at the “Enabling Learning for Life” panel discussion during the D2L Executive Summit. The event will take place on July 12, 2023, at the Anaheim Marriot in Anaheim, California.

The D2L Executive Summit is an annual gathering that brings together education and corporate leaders to explore how businesses can help employees learn and develop skills while addressing the evolving needs of learners at all stages of life.

During the panel discussion, Doris Savron and other industry leaders will focus on meeting the demands of a changing workforce through skills-based programs. They will discuss various topics, including the impact of technological advancements on jobs, the importance of lifelong career development and durable skills, and empowering learners to navigate traditional and non-traditional career choices.

The discussion will also delve into the findings of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, examining the challenges and opportunities presented as certain jobs disappear and new ones emerge over the next five years. The panel aims to provide practical and actionable knowledge to empower learners.

Doris Savron, with her extensive background in healthcare, information technology, and academia, brings over 30 years of experience to her role as Vice Provost. She oversees the strategic development of degree, certificate, and course offerings, curriculum design, and student learning outcomes at the University of Phoenix. Savron’s innovative approach to skills-mapped curriculum aligns with the university’s focus on serving the working adult learner.

Savron’s remarkable contributions in her profession, mentoring, and community leadership earned her recognition as a finalist for the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Private Sector Athena award in 2020. She has also advocated for women in leadership and conducted empowerment projects in India, Zambia, and the United States.

The University of Phoenix is proud to be at the forefront of skills-based curriculum development, as demonstrated by its recent announcement of 100 percent skills-mapped programs in associate, bachelor, and master’s degree offerings.

Doris Savron’s participation in the D2L Executive Summit panel reflects the University of Phoenix’s commitment to providing exceptional student experiences and creating learning environments that support student success. The panel will bring together thought leaders to explore strategic solutions to the challenges faced by employers and educational institutions in today’s rapidly changing workforce.