Lorie Cook-Benjamin has worked in higher education for over 30 years. Her areas of expertise include curriculum, assessment, pedagogical practices, instructional strategies, and student engagement in both online and face-to-face teaching environments. She is a reviewer for and published author in various peer-reviewed journals. As a tenured faculty member and higher education administrator, her work experiences offer a unique lens to assist in navigating needed higher education changes to meet the learning expectations of today's students.