John Woods

Chief Academic Officer and Provost, University of Phoenix

Biography

John Woods, Ph.D., is the chief academic officer and provost for University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the university’s academic mission. He is charged with amplifying the university’s high-quality, rigorous, and career-relevant academic programs, while spurring innovation to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers. He leads a team of academic leaders and more than 6,000 faculty practitioners with applied experience in the disciplines they teach.

Dr. Woods holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University, as well as a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University, and has served as a peer evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission.