Access & Innovation in Online Higher Education with Alisa Bates, Dean College of Graduate Studies & Vice Provost

In the inaugural episode of The Whole Health Continuum, Dr. Alisa Bates joins President Nathan Long to discuss the future of online higher education. Together, they explore Dr. Bates’s journey into academia, her roles as dean and vice provost, and how these positions shape innovation and access. The conversation highlights key changes in higher education over the past two decades, what quality looks like in online programs, and insights into the University of Western States’ College of Graduate Studies offerings—plus much more. [This is a University of Western States Podcast, a proud member institution of The Community Solution Education System, an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact.] ----- Learn More Visit us at www.uws.edu to learn more about our university Visit the College of Graduate Studies program offerings: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Programs | UWS Doctorate of Occupational Therapy | Occupational Therapy Degree Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Degrees | UWS Sports Psychology Degree Programs Online and In-Person | UWS Sports Medicine Master's Degree Program - Online | UWS ---- Executive Producers: Mr. Phil Giangrande, Podcast Producer & Coach, PhilGPodcasts President Nathan Long, University of Western States Production Team: Karla Meier, Associate Vice President of Marketing, Brand Communications, The Community Solution Education System Nick Sperry, Video Producer, The Community Solution Education System Marcie Miller, Senior Graphic Designer, The Community Solution Education System Isabel Phillips, Communications and PR Specialist, The Community Solution Education System