Dr. Dana Sims is an accomplished education professional with a PhD in Education, focusing on higher education and online education from Capella University. With over 20 years of experience in higher education administration, Dr. Sims has held a diverse range of roles, including Dean, Vice President for Academic Affairs, CAO, ALO, Director of Academic Affairs, Faculty, Director of Instructional Design, Director of Online Faculty, Director of Faculty Development, and Director of Teacher Education.

Her expertise spans from childhood learning theory to adult learning theory, encompassing both traditional campus-based and fully online teaching and learning. Dr. Sims is adept at managing, supporting, assessing, and training educators and educational programs across various content areas and learning environments.

Dr. Sims has made contributions to the field through her publications on instructional design, educational leadership, and adult learning. Her passion for excellence in teaching and learning is reflected in her dissertation research, which explored the connectedness of adult learners in fully online courses. Her commitment to the field has earned her several awards for service, educational leadership, and teaching.

Her teaching portfolio is diverse, covering subjects such as Ethics of Leadership, Issues in Education, and Learning, Instruction, and Assessment. Dr. Sims is dedicated to advancing the strength of teaching and the impact of learning in higher education.