Toni Bennett

Led university-wide instructional strategy and digital innovation across online, hybrid, and non-credit programs. Managed UVA’s non-credit learning infrastructure, including Canvas Connect and FreshService, and implemented scalable microcredentialing through Credly. Provided operational oversight of budgets, staffing, faculty development, and pedagogical innovation to advance extended learning at

Led university-wide instructional strategy and digital innovation across online, hybrid, and non-credit programs. Oversaw the Course Design Academy and Faculty Onboarding initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness and instructional quality.

Served as the chief architect and operational leader of SMC Online, designing and launching fully online associate and bachelor's degree programs for adult learners. Oversaw academic planning, curriculum design, instructional quality, and SACSCOC accreditation compliance for online and hybrid delivery. Led cross-functional teams supporting online admissions, instructional design, and student succe

Served as the chief architect and operational leader of SMC Online, designing and launching fully online associate and bachelor's degree programs for adult learners. Oversaw academic planning, curriculum design, instructional quality, and SACSCOC accreditation compliance for online and hybrid delivery.

Directed academic planning and curriculum development for MBA and DBA programs, overseeing course scheduling, assessment, and accreditation efforts. Supervised ACBSP reaffirmation processes, ensuring alignment of graduate outcomes with industry standards. Taught graduate courses in marketing, leadership, and strategy, while mentoring faculty and advising students.

Founded and led the College of Adult Professional Studies (CAPS), transforming a struggling adult education initiative into a profitable and nationally recognized academic division. Oversaw all academic and operational functions, including program development, enrollment strategy, budgeting, accreditation, and workforce partnership cultivation.

Directed academic planning and curriculum development for MBA and DBA programs, overseeing course scheduling, assessment, and accreditation efforts. Supervised ACBSP reaffirmation processes, ensuring alignment of graduate outcomes with industry standards.

Designed and facilitated corporate training for government, non-profit, and corporate contracts. Consulted with upper management to develop learning objectives and materials to train rising leaders, high performers, corporate, government, and nonprofit employees.

Designed and facilitated corporate training for government, non-profit, and corporate contracts. Facilitated training on core business principles including finance, customer service, actionable planning, management, and budgeting. Consulted with upper management to develop learning objectives and materials to train rising leaders, high performers, corporate, government, and nonprofit employees.

Founded and led the College of Adult Professional Studies (CAPS), transforming a struggling adult education initiative into a profitable and nationally recognized academic division. Oversaw all academic and operational functions, including program development, enrollment strategy, budgeting, and accreditation. Designed and launched hybrid and online degree programs, implemented LMS transitions, an

Delivered individualized academic support to online learners across multiple partner institutions, contributing to retention, performance improvement, and program satisfaction. Facilitated orientation and onboarding for new students, provided subject matter tutoring, and collaborated with faculty and instructional designers to enhance course delivery and learner engagement.

Delivered individualized academic support to online learners across multiple partner institutions, contributing to retention, performance improvement, and program satisfaction. Facilitated orientation and onboarding for new students, provided subject matter tutoring, and collaborated with faculty and instructional designers to enhance course delivery and learner engagement. Participated in grant-f

Provided senior leadership and oversight of the college’s enrollment management functions, including Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar. Directed strategic planning, data analytics, budget forecasting, and institutional reporting to drive enrollment growth and operational efficiency. Redesigned scholarship models, implemented CRM and ERP enhancements, and led institutional

Provided senior leadership and oversight of the college’s enrollment management functions, including Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar. Directed strategic planning, data analytics, budget forecasting, and institutional reporting to drive enrollment growth and operational efficiency.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. This foundational degree provided insights into human behavior and cognitive processes.

Earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Information Technology Management. This program provided a strong foundation in both business administration and the strategic application of information technology.

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi

Completed a Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. Dissertation focused on Consumer Purchase Motivation in Digital Environments. Graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.