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Thought Leadership by Christa Montagnino

Online Higher Education Leader

About Christa Montagnino

With over twenty years of higher education experience, primarily in online learning, Christa "Chris" Montagnino is a leading expert in building and growing online programming to increase revenue. While prioritizing the best interest of students, shaping equitable policies, and creating healthy workforce culture, Chris propels institutions forward in a rapidly changing, complex and competitive industry.

Recent Media

Weighing the Risks of Moving too Fast With Gen AI
CIO, October 2024

Embracing AI to Cultivate Connections with Prospective Students
eCampus News, July 2024

Removing Barriers to Degree Completion: The Dennis-Montagnino TEAMS Model for Student-Centered Transfer Credit
Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, June 2024

Building Successful Graduate Programs
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Panel Discussion), March 2024

Leading Change: Chris Montagnino’s Impact on Champlain College’s Online Division
Valient CEO, March 2024

Public Perception of Online Education Improved Sharply Post-Pandemic
Inside Higher Education, November 2023

Online College Programs Are Gaining More Public Acceptance Says New Survey
Forbes, November 2023

5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Manage a Team
Authority Magazine, November 2023

How Generative AI May Reshape Higher Education
Inside Higher Education (Podcast), October 2023

An Upside Down Curriculum
EdUp Experience (Podcast), September 2023

Six Ways to Maximize Authentic Learning in the AI Era
Fierce Education, August 2023

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