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Melissa Venable, Ph.D.

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  • Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction — Instructional Technology, University of South Florida
  • MSA Administration, Central Michigan University
  • M.Ed. Instructional Psychology and Technology, University of Oklahoma
  • BA Psychology, Wake Forest University

Melissa A. Venable, Ph.D., has more than 15 years of experience in online education and training as an instructional designer, curriculum manager, and adjunct professor. She is also a certified career coach. Melissa works on research, instructional design and technology, continuing education, and professional development projects as an independent contractor with multiple companies and organizations. As a contributing writer with BestColleges, she works with a team of editors and content specialists on an annual research initiative reporting trends in online education, student demographics, and career planning.

Interviews

Jun 30, 2021

EdTech Focus on Higher Education: Key Trends to Understand for Successful Online Courses, Q&A

Melissa Venable, an online education adviser and course designer, shares her insights on what successful online and hybrid courses have…

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May 27, 2021

CBS 17, Raleigh, NC: Half of workers lack direction in their career

Melissa Venable is an education advisor who told CBS 17 the struggle for some people is to understand the skills…

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Apr 16, 2021

Wake Up With Cheddar: 95% of College Students Experiencing Mental Health Distress Due to Pandemic

As many as 95% of college students report experiencing mental health issues related to this pandemic, and 48% say that…

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Mar 31, 2021

Bloomberg Quicktake: Only 31% of College Students Think Campuses Should be Open

Quicktake By the Numbers, where we let the data tell the story. Today's number is 31%. In a sign of…

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Read Melissa's Latest Articles

How College Mentors Can Foster Student Success

April 13, 2023
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Alternative Education Pathways Report

June 9, 2023
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Is an Online Degree Worth It?

February 19, 2024
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Online Education and Mega-Universities: Factors to Consider

December 14, 2022
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