Dr. Hoar discusses the latest technology, MOOCs or massive open online course, in higher education for getting students college ready in math.
Robert (Bob) Hoar is the newest member of the academic leadership team at Montana State University Billings (MSUB). The provost and academic vice chancellor is the chief academic officer of Montana State University Billings and is responsible for all operations of the university related to instructional programs, educational policy, academic planning, academic resources, and faculty personnel actions. In addition, the provost is responsible for academic support units including the library, the Office of Graduate Studies, Grants and Sponsored Programs, the Office of International Studies and Outreach, the Academic Support Center, MSUB Extended Campus, and Information Technology. Hoar was most recently the associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, where he was also a tenured full professor in the Department of Mathematics. He led the Institute for Campus Excellence, a subdivision of Academic Affairs.
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