ALPINE, Texas — Sul Ross State University has appointed Dr. Christopher P. Herrera, PhD, MBA, to fill the role of Associate Dean of Online Learning and Distance Education.
“I’m very humbled to have been chosen to serve in this new role. My goal is to work collaboratively and diligently to build a large, robust online operation that supports growth in enrollment while maintaining the flexibility needed to adapt to emerging technologies,” said Dr. Herrera. “I believe expanding enrollment in our online programs will support growth across all areas of the institution, not just online and distance education.”
Dr. Herrera has had a very accomplished educational career, one which includes his certification in online teaching through the Online Learning Consortium and Sam Houston State University.
“We are delighted to have Dr. Herrera lead our new initiative to grow our online programs, online graduate enrollment and online faculty development,” said Dr. Bernie Canteñs, executive vice president and provost. “His entrepreneurial spirits, knowledge of online curriculum development and leadership skills are the perfect fit.”
Dr. Herrera obtained his Master of Business Administration from SRSU after arriving in 2018 and has chaired several programs at the university in recent years, as well. With the school looking to add more online opportunities, he will be the first individual to hold this position.
