Todd Nicolet

Vice Provost

Todd A. Nicolet, PhD, is Vice Provost for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC-Chapel Hill. In this role, he provides leadership and direction for all the University’s digital, flexible, and lifelong learning programming. He holds a doctorate in higher education administration from UNC-Greensboro, a Master of Arts in English from…
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Jess Heckman

Director of Marketing and Communications

Jess Heckman is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC-Chapel Hill. Jess most recently worked at The Ohio State University, where she led a variety of marketing and communications efforts at the Wexner Medical Center and Fisher College of Business. Prior to that, she…
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Tyler Ritter

Chief Operating Officer and Director of Professional Education

Tyler Ritter is the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Professional Education for Digital and Lifelong Learning at UNC-Chapel Hill. In this role, she manages the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of Digital and Lifelong Learning and provides leadership and direction for professional and continuing education. Tyler holds a Master…
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Jennifer Larson

Director of Credit Programs and UNC Summer School

Jennifer Larson is the Director of Credit Programs and Summer School. Dr. Larson helps manage credit programs run through Digital and Lifelong Learning, provide services for online credit programs and non-degree students across campus, and administer summer sessions for all units within Academic Affairs. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s…
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Austin Gold

Director of Online and Program Services

Austin Gold is the UNC-Chapel Hill’s Online and Program Services Director for Digital and Lifelong Learning. In this capacity, he leads all service groups under Digital and Lifelong Learning, including Conference Services, Instructional Design, Student Services, and Creative Services. Austin was previously the Associate Director of Conference Services for Digital…
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