Melissa Venable, Ph.D.
Education
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction — Instructional Technology, University of South Florida
- MS in Administration, Central Michigan University
- M.Ed. in Instructional Psychology and Technology, University of Oklahoma
- BA in Psychology, Wake Forest University
Expertise
- Online Education
- Instructional Design and Technology
Academic Publications
Melissa A. Venable, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience in online education and training as an instructional designer, curriculum manager, and adjunct professor. She is also a certified career coach.
Melissa works on research, instructional design and technology, continuing education, and professional development projects as an independent contractor with multiple companies and organizations. As a contributing writer with BestColleges, she works with a team of editors and content specialists on the annual Online Education Trends Report, which also includes information on student demographics and career planning.
Media Mentions
- Reader’s Digest interviews Melissa A. Venable on school changes after coronavirus.
- EdTech interviews Melissa A. Venable on what successful online and hybrid courses have in common.
- EdScoop interviews Melissa A. Venable on students’ positive reviews of online college programs.
- Medium interviews Melissa A. Venable on trends to watch in the future of work.
- EdTech interviews Melissa A. Venable on key trends to understand for successful online courses.
- CBS 17 interviews Melissa A. Venable on strategies to find career direction.
- Bloomberg interviews Melissa A. Venable on the percent of college students who think campuses should be open.
Read Melissa Venable, Ph.D.'s Latest Articles
College Student Mental Health Report
The 2022 College Student Mental Health Report explores college student perceptions of mental health and wellness and the services designed to support mental health on campus.
August 27, 2024
Career Planning and Job Search Trends
Working Americans share their job search experiences and employment priorities.
August 27, 2024
Alternative Education Pathways Report
The 2021 Alternative Education Pathways Report explores job training and career development through the perceptions of business leaders and the general public.
August 27, 2024
Online Education Trends Report
BestColleges' 10th annual Online Education Trends Report provides the latest online learning experience data with insights from students and school administrators.
July 1, 2024
Are Online Degrees Respected? Trends, Tips, and Types of Schools
An online degree program can help you prepare for your career and compete in the job market, but are online degrees taken seriously? Increasingly, the answer is yes.
March 8, 2024
