# Dr Courtney Hills McBeth, Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Western Governors University

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Podcast: [Reimagining HigherEd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagining-highered-7047310)
Published: 2026-05-28T06:20:44+00:00
Episode link: https://studiosity.podbean.com/e/dr-courtney-hills-mcbeth-chief-academic-officer-and-provost-western-governors-university/
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Dr. Courtney Hills McBeth, Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University (WGU) joins host Prof. Judyth Sachs, to discuss the "dual transformation" reshaping WGU. They dive into: Shifting demographics: How WGU is adapting now that 40% of its incoming online students are younger learners with limited career experience. Fostering community: Building belonging in a digital space through scaled peer cohorts and a specialized faculty framework. Leadership lessons: Courtney's insights as a former All-American soccer player and how she strategically manages her academic team's diverse strengths.

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