Our leaders are committed to enhancing educational experiences for a diverse community of learners, spanning all ages and backgrounds, through research-driven initiatives and inclusive learning pathways.
Joe Salem
Interim Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Digital Education
Joe Salem (he/him) oversees the office of Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education, with responsibility for the development and execution of pedagogical innovation and digital education strategies, youth academic enrichment programs, and continuing education and lifelong learning offerings.
Aria Chernik
Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Applied Research
Aria (she/her) works to strategically advance the culture of research, assessment, and analytics in teaching and learning. She oversees LILE’s faculty development, research, evaluation, and learning analytics work and plays a critical role in efforts to continuously improve teaching and learning practices, understand impact, and inform systems change. Learn more about Aria >
Michael Greene
Senior Director for Learning Innovation Systems
Michael (he/him) is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration and operations of digital education, digital learning infrastructure, and product design and development. He ensures collaboration among diverse teams and staff to meet core responsibilities and strategic goals and drive operational excellence culturally and technologically. Learn more about Michael >
Jacques Morin
Senior Director, Professional and Personal Development
Jacques (he/him) oversees the development and delivery of Duke’s educational offerings for working professionals and adult learners.
Beth Owen
Assistant Vice Provost for Finance & Business Administration
Beth (she/her) provides overall administrative management and coordination of various business-related functions including finance, budget, personnel, space and facilities planning, grant administration, academic support, and policy interpretation and dissemination as the highest-level business management administrator within LILE.
Stefany Sanders
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Chief of Staff
Stefany (she/her) coordinates and advances key initiatives and operations, manages critical priorities, and represents the Vice Provost’s interests through effective communication and strategic integration. Learn more about Stefany >
Nara Strickland
Interim Director of PK-20 Academic Programs
Nara (she/her) directs the the PK-20 programs team, which develops programming that inspires and challenges the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future.
Ying Xiong
Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Assessment, DKU
Ying (she/her) holds a dual appointment between LILE at Duke University and Duke Kunshan University (DKU), strategically designed to foster teaching and learning innovations through a close-knit connection and collaboration between the two campuses. Learn more about Ying >