Dr. Birgit Phillips Email & Phone Number

Graz, At

Remote

- Act as Lead Examiner for the AI Manager Certification, ensuring compliance with Austrian standards.- Conduct exams and project reviews to validate candidates’ AI management competencies.- Help refine certification criteria to align with evolving AI industry demands.- Ensure ethical principles are embedded throughout the certification process.

Graz, Styria, Austria

- Spearhead comprehensive revamp of the faculty development program, ensuring integration with contemporary educational standards and a strong emphasis on edtech and digital learning solutions.- Manage and allocate program’s budget, ensuring optimal resource distribution. prioritizing investments in cutting-edge edtech tools and resources to enhance digital learning experiences.- Collaborate in developing a fresh, effective curriculum, integrating cutting-edge educational tools and digital learning strategies to meet the evolving needs of university faculty.- Oversee the seamless integration of edtech and digital learning innovations into the program, ensuring faculty are adept with the latest educational technologies.- Amplify quality assurance, employing advanced evaluation and feedback systems for continual program improvement.- Lead a skilled team to execute program changes, promoting a collaborative, insight-driven environment.- Enhance stakeholder communication and feedback integration in the program’s redevelopment process.- Revamp certification process for robustness and alignment with competency in modern edtech and digital learning practices.- Conduct assessments, utilizing edtech tools to measure and analyze program success and inform future tech-centric enhancements.- Collaborate with other departments and programs to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Graz, Styria, Austria

- Ensure the curriculum aligns with educational standards, reflecting current research and trends.- Collaborate with instructors for a cohesive, effective program.- Lead program evaluation and assessment for continual improvement.- Utilize feedback from participants and stakeholders for enhancements.- Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to instructional team.- Oversee and implement robust evaluation and assessment tools to ensure learning outcomes are met.- Manage the certificate issuance process, ensuring integrity and transparency.- Serve as the primary contact for all stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.- Oversee the effective allocation and utilization of program resources.

Graz, Styria, Austria

- Seminar on "Cross-cultural Communication & Negotiation" in the "International Management Program- Seminar on "Intercultural Communication" in the Health Management & Tourism Program- Guest lecturer in the Sustainable Food Management Program

Bachelor and Master-level courses on- Intercultural Communication- Business Ethics & CSR- Education for sustainable development- Reflective learning- Food & Culture

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Graz, Styria, Austria

- Teaching seminars on "Communication, Consulting, Coaching" and "Digitalization, Digital Learning & Social Media"

Graz

Institute of Educational Sciences I Department of Empirical Lifeworld Research and Higher Education Didactics - teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, e.g., "Qualitative Research", "Communication, Consulting, Coaching", "Service Learning", "Digitalization, Digital Learning & Social Media"- supervising undergraduate & graduate students and mentoring junior faculty members- supervising Bachelor's & Master's theses- securing external funding & managing projects (e.g., a 2.5 year project on Digital Literacy in Tourism)- developing new courses and revising curricula- attending national & international conferences, delivering keynote speeches, conducting original research & publishing findings- contributing to department activities- won the European University Teaching Excellence Award, issued by the Arqus European University Alliance

Vienna, Austria

As the Chief Learning Officer at Glacier I am responsible for the overall strategy and management of the organization's education product. My role includes creating and implementing learning and development initiatives that align with Glacier's mission of educating on climate action and building community, and ensuring that the programs are effective and efficient. My key responsibilities include:- Developing and implementing a strategic plan for learning and development that aligns with Glacier's mission and vision.- Managing and leading a team of learning and development professionals, such as instructional designers, content developers and community builders.- Overseeing the design, development, and delivery of climate education and community building programs, including instructor-led training, e-learning, and blended learning solutions.- Developing and implementing processes and systems to ensure the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the company's education products.- Using customer insights to inform business and design decisions- Staying current with developments in the field of education and incorporating new technologies and methodologies.

Translate customer needs into leadership development programs; Designing & creating innovative, engaging and transformative learning experiences & course designs, incorporating learning science, design thinking and socio-emotional learning on a wide range of topicsImplementing f2f, blended, hybrid or fully online corporate training solutions;

Professor of Education in the Health Department - teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, e.g., "Global Issues in Healthcare", "Transcultural Competence & Ethics in Healthcare", "Project Work & Presentation", "Critical Thinking"- supervising undergraduate & graduate students and mentoring junior faculty members- supervising Bachelor's & Master's theses- securing external funding & managing projects - developing new courses and revising curricula- attending national & international conferences, delivering keynote speeches, conducting original research & publishing findings- contributing to department activities, e.g., Member of the Internationalization Strategy Board- won several national and international awards during my time there: (Teaching Award (AT), PhD Award (USA), Erudite Scholar of the Year Award (India)

Faculty development workshops & seminars on higher education didactics, critical thinking, presentation skills & intercultural communication

Graz

Master Of Science - Msc., Educational/Instructional Technology

MSc in Smart-EdTech, Co-Creativity and Digital Tools for Educational Innovation

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching, Suma Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Master'S Degree, Transcultural Communication