This proposal combines resources from three universities, Adobe and the public education system to develop in-demand digital skills for educators, entrepreneurs and early career professionals, especially those who do not have a STEM background. DASH—which stands for Design, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities—aims to help participants build skills and earn verified credentials through online programs to help them achieve relevant, sustainable careers in Utah’s classrooms and high-tech economy.

Submission from: Cory Stokes, digital learning officer, University of Utah; Cord Bowen, multidisciplinary design program director, University of Utah; Jim Agutter, multidisciplinary design program faculty, University of Utah; Anne O’Brien, executive associate dean for Continuing Education and Community Outreach, University of Utah; Natalie Gochnour, director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah; Jason Levin, executive director, Center for Applied Learning Science at Western Governors University Labs; Jessica Wishnie Stokes, head of product, Center for Applied Learning Science at Western Governors University Labs; Tacy Towbridge, global lead for education programs, Adobe.

Jason Levin, Kyle Clements, Cory Stokes and Jessica Wishnie Stokes