Rick Benbow is the western Regional Vice President for Western Governors University (WGU). Throughout his career in academia, Rick has been passionate about creating innovation in higher education. With its online competency-based learning model, WGU offers Rick the ability to combine his interest in technology and love for data with his drive to remove boundaries for anyone who wants to pursue an education. As an advocate for the underserved, Rick believes in the power of education to open pathways to opportunity and transform communities. ———- In this conversation Sedie and Rick talk about Western Governors University where higher education is being delivered in a way that is more equitable that traditional tracks. Come learn how WGU is thinking outside the halls.
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As an advocate for the underserved, Rick believes in the power of education to open pathways to opportunity and transform communities. Rick Benbow is the western Regional Vice President for Western Governors University (WGU). Throughout his career in academia, Rick has been passionate about creating innovation in higher education.
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Ways to connect with Rick and find out more about Western Governors University (WGU):
Western Governors University: www.wgu.edu/success
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