Stephanie W.

Manager Course Faculty at Western Governors University

United States

About

I’m a strategic higher education leader focused on driving student success, retention, and engagement at scale. In my current work, I lead large, distributed teams and oversee programs impacting more than 10,000 students, using data-informed strategies to improve persistence, completion, and overall student outcomes. I specialize in translating performance data into actionable solutions, strengthening systems, and aligning teams around a shared goal: helping students succeed. My experience spans academic operations, faculty leadership, and student success strategy, with a consistent focus on improving outcomes for diverse learner populations. I’m known for building strong teams, simplifying complex systems, and creating environments where both staff and students can thrive. Beyond higher education, I’m interested in opportunities that connect learning, leadership, and impact—whether in education, corporate training, talent development, or mission-driven organizations. I’m always open to connecting with leaders and organizations focused on innovation, people development, and meaningful, results-driven work.

Experience

  • Western Governors University (10 yrs 1 mo)
    • Manager Instruction Faculty
      Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    • Senior Instructor
      Jul 2016 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Adjunct Professor at University of South Florida
    Aug 2005 - Aug 2018 · 13 yrs 1 mo