John Woods

John Woods, Ph.D. is the chief academic officer and provost for University of Phoenix. He is charged oversees the University's high-quality, rigorous and career-relevant academic programs, while spurring innovation to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers. He leads a team of academic leaders and more than 3,000 faculty with practitioner experience in the disciplines they teach. His office defines student learning outcomes that align with employer expectations, and with what students should know to improve their performance in today's competitive economy. Dr. Woods provides leadership for assessment of student learning, instructional innovation, faculty engagement, the student experience, accreditation, and institutional reporting. Prior to joining University of Phoenix, Dr. Woods served as chief academic officer for over fifteen years at other institutions serving working adult learners. In addition, Dr. Woods has several years of experience as an adjunct faculty member both online and in the classroom. Dr. Woods holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University, as well as a M.A. and B.A. from Carleton University, and has served as a peer evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission.