Jill Buban

Associate Provost, Online Learning at the University of Miami

Jill Buban is a nationally recognized leader in online learning and digital education strategy, with a career spanning K-12 classrooms, higher education, and the private sector. Her journey began as a high school teacher in rural New York, where she championed college access for first-generation students. This formative experience sparked a lifelong mission to expand educational opportunity, regardless of geography or background.

2025 Back to School

Jill Buban

Associate Provost, Online Learning at the University of Miami

Jill Buban is a nationally recognized leader in online learning and digital education strategy, with a career spanning K-12 classrooms, higher education, and the private sector. Her journey began as a high school teacher in rural New York, where she championed college access for first-generation students. This formative experience sparked a lifelong mission to expand educational opportunity, regardless of geography or background.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
4:00 pm

Scaling Online Learning: The New Majority in Higher Education

Online learners now outnumber on-campus students in the U.S., signaling a fundamental shift in higher education delivery. This session explores what it takes to scale high-quality online learning sustainably and equitably. Dr. Jill Buban, a national leader in online strategy and innovation, and Pierre Dubuc, co-founder of OpenClassrooms and a pioneer in accessible digital education share insights on technology, pedagogy, and policy—and what this tipping point means for the future of global higher education.
2023 New York, 'Back to School' Summit
Thursday, September 7, 2023
3:30 pm

Thriving in the Digital Era: Strategies for Upskilling and Reskilling in the Future of Work

Explore the imperative of continuous upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapid technological advancements. In this session, gain insights into the. upskilling makret, including lifelong learning approaches, emerging technologies, and collaborative efforts that empower individuals to stay relevant and thrive in the evolving job market.