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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Greetings,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">I am pleased to announce the appointment of Samuel Bachert as the new Director of Innovative Digital Learning (formerly Academic Technology).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Sam brings more than two decades of experience in online learning and academic technology. He has collaborated with numerous higher education institutions to design and implement scalable
digital learning initiatives, including online course development, program design, LMS support and migrations, and faculty professional development. His expertise lies in integrating instructional design, learning experience strategy, and technology innovation
to enhance both faculty and student success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Before joining East Texas A&M University, Sam served in multiple roles at Ellucian, most recently as Senior Manager of Academic Services. He holds an M.A. in Educational Administration
and is completing a Ph.D. in Education (ABD) with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Please join us in welcoming Samuel Bachert to East Texas A&M University.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">We invite you to attend a meet-and-greet on Thursday, January 8, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM on the first floor of Waters Library. This will be a great opportunity to connect and learn more about
his vision for Innovative Digital Learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Sam’s office is located in Education North, 204B and his office phone is 903.886.5473.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">Lanee Dunlap, MSIS, MBA</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#4F5352">Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library</span></i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/library/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0088CE">Library</span></a></span><span style="color:#4F5352"> | Waters Library, 401C</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#4F5352">P: 903.886.5738 | F: 903.886.5434</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#4F5352">Mail:</span></i><span style="color:#4F5352"> P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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