Laura Pedrick oversees UWM’s online and blended programs. She co-chairs the Online Program Council, facilitates new program development, partners with UWM’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to promote high-quality online learning experiences, and works with University Marketing & Communications on marketing and student recruitment for this growing segment of UWM’s student population (see online.uwm.edu). Laura is the campus lead for UWM’s participation in the competency-based UW Flexible Option suite of online programs. Current projects include assisting with strategy implementation for UW System online initiatives, co-leading UWM’s microcredentialing initiative, and expanding credit for prior learning.