Bettyjo Bouchey

Chief Officer for Professional and Continuing Education

Alma mater(s)
  • Ed.D., Northeastern University
  • M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • B.A. in Psychology, University at Albany

BIO

Dr. Bouchey was most recently Vice Provost of Digital Strategy and Operations and a faculty member at National Louis University, where she was responsible for standards of quality and service for online programming across the institution, alternative graduation pathways, learning experience design, and academic innovation. She has research experience in the nature and future of organizational structures of online units in institutions of higher education, as well as inventive and high-impact online education practices including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

Prior to higher education, Bouchey spent several years in product management and commercialization of technology at startup companies in upstate New York.

“Professional and continuing education is a key element in the fulfillment of our land-grant mission, providing workforce development for Vermont’s economy and lifelong learning opportunities across fields for students near and far. We couldn’t ask for a stronger leader than Bettyjo for this vital work,” UVM President Suresh Garimella said. “Her broad experience in higher education, including the implementation of innovative strategies and solutions, will serve PACE and its community of learners well.”

Bio

Dr. Bouchey was most recently Vice Provost of Digital Strategy and Operations and a faculty member at National Louis University, where she was responsible for standards of quality and service for online programming across the institution, alternative graduation pathways, learning experience design, and academic innovation. She has research experience in the nature and future of organizational structures of online units in institutions of higher education, as well as inventive and high-impact online education practices including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

Prior to higher education, Bouchey spent several years in product management and commercialization of technology at startup companies in upstate New York.

“Professional and continuing education is a key element in the fulfillment of our land-grant mission, providing workforce development for Vermont’s economy and lifelong learning opportunities across fields for students near and far. We couldn’t ask for a stronger leader than Bettyjo for this vital work,” UVM President Suresh Garimella said. “Her broad experience in higher education, including the implementation of innovative strategies and solutions, will serve PACE and its community of learners well.”