Deb Meier got in at the ground level five years ago with DoaneX, one of the university's online learning offerings.
Deb Meier got in at the ground level five years ago with DoaneX, one of the university's online learning offerings.

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What is your name and title?
Deb Meier - Director of Online Education Services

How long have you worked at Doane? What attracted you to work here?
Five years. I was originally hired as the DoaneX Program Manager. Coming to Doane gave me this exciting opportunity to come in at the ground level to help develop this new program.

What do you consider the best part of your Doane experience?
Meeting many interesting people.

What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
I am very proud of the DoaneX program success over the last five years. The program began as a Start Up project on the edX platform allowing Doane to reach out to learners around the world. We have now had learners in our DoaneX courses from almost every country in the world.

What's some advice you would give to current students? Or, what is some advice you've received that you value?
Incorporate all of your current and past experiences and skills into your future endeavors. Make the most of everything your know and do.

What's something you like about yourself that others may not know?
When I find some free time outside of work, I like to do kickboxing.