The Digital & Professional Learning unit helps UNC Charlotte reach more learners—on their terms. We power 60+ online degrees and grad certificates, 30+ professional programs, 100+ youth camps, and 2,200+ events each year. By partnering with colleges, faculty, and staff, we serve learners at every stage of life.
Our varied paths are what makes the magic happen.
Digital & Professional Learning supports two populations:
We expand digital learning and AI integration by designing 79 online courses, 22 high impact courses reaching 12,000+ students, and engaging 2,000 faculty and 500 academic leaders in innovative teaching initiatives and AI-driven instruction all through the Center for Teaching & Learning.
We updated 50+ campus learning spaces with standardized AV technology and launched the first enterprise AV-over-IP (AVoIP) system, which directly supports the expansion of high-tech active learning classrooms across campus. Replaced 150+ classroom, conference room, and digital signage computers to address security and performance concerns.
We secured approval for 10+ new Charlotte Online online programs, certificates and concentrations to enroll in fall 2026 while developing campus microcredential and credit for prior learning pathways to support scalable growth toward UNC Charlotte’s 2030 enrollment goals.
We advanced School of Professional Studies program growth through the approval of three new B.S. in Professional Studies concentrations and the launch of a project management undergraduate certificate. The B.S. in Professional Studies surpassed 160 students in fall, becoming the university’s second-largest online undergraduate program. Separately, AI microcredentials expanded significantly under the School’s professional development portfolio.
We strengthened the university’s external business partnerships by securing corporate training and executive education agreements with 15 new organizations, including Andritz, Ft. Bragg, and Xylem, while continuing strong training relationships with 30+ partner organizations.
Accelerated Charlotte Online expansion with 40% growth in new student starts in 2025, 100%+ undergraduate enrollment growth year-over-year for fall 2025, and contributing 75%+ of overall university enrollment growth in spring 2026.
Expanded Dubois Center usage and experience through five major facility upgrades, enhanced operational support, and increased hosting of high-profile university events.
Digital & Professional Learning fulfills its mission supporting learners and colleagues through these nested, specialized teams:
