John Woods, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer & Provost for Univ. of Phoenix - CEOs You Should Know - Phoenix

John Woods, Ph.D., is the Chief Academic Officer and Provost for University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the University’s academic mission. He is charged with amplifying 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 practitioner faculty with applied experience in the disciplines they teach. His office defines student learning outcomes that align with employer expectations, and with the specific skills students should have to improve their performance in today's competitive economy.