Susan Deane
Meriden
Summary
Strategic Higher Education and Digital Learning Expert with over 15 years of leadership and consulting experience across public universities and digital learning networks. Recognized speaker in artificial intelligence integration in nursing and education. Focused on digital learning strategy, outcomes-based curriculum design, and accreditation compliance, with a proven record of enhancing enrollment and scaling online program delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Higher Education & Digital Learning Consultant
Multiple Higher Education Institutions & Consulting Clients
North Haven
01.2018 - Current
- Digital Learning Strategy: Led redesign of 25+ online, hybrid, and face-to-face programs, improving student engagement metrics by ~35% and course completion rates by ~18%.
- Implemented AI-enabled instructional tools and workflows across faculty teams (n>120), streamlining content development process.
- Mapped programs to outcomes-based frameworks aligned with professional and accreditation standards, eliminating remediation findings.
Dean and Professor, School of Nursing
SUNY Delhi
01.2018 - 2023
- Quality Assurance: Directed accreditation self-studies resulting in 100% compliance across ACEN and CCNE reviews, securing 7-year approvals.
- Designed partnership-based recruitment models, increasing graduate enrollment by 30% and maintaining RN–BSN enrollment at over 95% capacity.
- Led instructional upskilling for 60+ faculty, achieving 90% adoption of digital pedagogy standards in 18 months.
Interim Provost
SUNY Delhi
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated transition of academic programs to remote delivery, enhancing accessibility for students.
- Secured system approval for fully online master’s program, broadening institutional reach and attracting out-of-state students.
- Oversaw academic policies and procedures for student success initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Managed budget planning and resource allocation across multiple departments.
Education
EdD - Higher Ed. Leadership
Northcentral University
AZ01.2016
MSN - Nursing Education
University of Hartford
CT01.2000
Skills
- Digital learning strategy
- Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
- Strategic Enrollment Management
- Quality Assurance & Accreditation
- Higher education partnerships
- AI in education
- Faculty Development & Capacity Building
Certification
Certified Nurse Educator, NLN, 01/2010-01/2015, Initial
Research
- 01/2016, Doctoral Dissertation, The Effectiveness of Virtual Clinical Simulation on the Transferability Clinical Nursing Skills to Practice: A Qualitative Interview Study
- 01/2013-01/2014, SUNY ITT Grant (Tier 2), Impact of a Cloud-Based Program on SLO's in Online Health Assessment Course Principal Investigator
Relevant Projects
- Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (Remote): Designed and delivered 20+ faculty workshops reaching >1,000 educators nationally, improving AI literacy scores by ~50%. (2024–2025)
- Online Program Expansion: Led LMS selection and implementation (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) supporting 2× course throughput without proportional staffing increases. (2019–2024)
Volunteerism
- National League of Nursing – Consultant & Speaker (Remote): Delivered 3-hour workshops to national audiences (n>300/session) on artificial intelligence innovation in nursing education. (2024–Present)
Other Relevant Information
Additional Languages: English (native)
Technical Skills: Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Learning Management System Administration, Artificial Intelligence Tools, Microsoft Excel (advanced)
Awards: Chancellor’s Award for Creative and Scholarly Activities—SUNY (2014); Outstanding Leadership Award—National League of Nursing (2011)
Timeline
Interim Provost
SUNY Delhi
02.2020 - 08.2020
Dean and Professor, School of Nursing
SUNY Delhi
01.2018 - 2023
Higher Education & Digital Learning Consultant
Multiple Higher Education Institutions & Consulting Clients
01.2018 - Current
EdD - Higher Ed. Leadership
Northcentral University
MSN - Nursing Education
University of Hartford