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• BS in Spanish, and Psychology – English, Weber State University
• MBA, University of Phoenix
• Ed.D. (Doctorate of Education) in Instructional Technology, University of Wyoming

Dr. Mark Atkinson is an innovative educator and business professional. His 20+ years of professional experience has ranged across continuing education, small business development, graduate studies, online education, and a variety of other academic and administrative programs. He has been a dean, assistant professor of educational technology, program administrator, and small business owner at six universities, public and private, and his own business.

Mark’s particular expertise is in online education infrastructure and pedagogy, from institutional strategies, policies, and personnel to technology infrastructure. He has built undergraduate and graduate online courses and programs, instructional design teams, faculty training programs, state authorization and regulatory compliance, enrollment management teams, and online student support services.

A native of Logan Utah, Mark is married to the love of his life, Ellen. They have 5 children and a very ambitious puppy. Mark’s personal interests include family, Disneyland, drumming (classic rock and jazz), skiing, scuba diving, classic ghost stories (boo!), cooking, and fitness.