Founded in 1876, the University of Colorado System consists of four campuses serving as Colorado's public research university system. The system includes CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver, and CU Anschutz Medical Campus, combining academic excellence with comprehensive research and innovation.
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The CU System provides comprehensive career development through extensive industry partnerships and research opportunities. Each campus maintains strong connections with employers, facilitating student success through practical experience and professional preparation.
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Expert in Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership Education
A.W. Lukens serves as a distinguished course developer and instructor at the University of Colorado System, specializing in cross-functional collaboration and leadership development. Their expertise is demonstrated through a comprehensive suite of courses on Coursera, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications of collaborative leadership. Their flagship course "Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration" maintains high engagement rates and positive student feedback, teaching essential skills for effective team leadership and facilitation. The curriculum spans from fundamental concepts to advanced leadership techniques, including courses on machine learning applications in marketing and wilderness first aid. Their teaching approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences, requiring students to practice skills with real-world applications. Their course content is particularly valuable for both current leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions, with no prior experience required for entry-level courses. Through their diverse course offerings, they have established themselves as a leading voice in professional development education, combining traditional leadership principles with modern collaborative approaches
Pioneer in Palliative Care Education and Healthcare Innovation
Amos Bailey serves as Director of the nation's first interprofessional Master of Science in Palliative Care program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which he founded in 2014. His journey in palliative care began serendipitously in 1989 as a volunteer Medical Director for a home hospice program in West Virginia, where he discovered the profound impact of home-based care. After completing his medical education at the University of South Florida and fellowships at the University of Vermont and University of Alabama Birmingham, he established several groundbreaking palliative care programs, including the Balm of Gilead and Safe Harbor Palliative Care Program. As a Professor of Medicine at UC Colorado, he combines clinical work on the inpatient palliative care consult service with research focused on improving care for critically ill patients. His program addresses the critical healthcare gap created by the "silver tsunami" of aging baby boomers, training mid-career professionals through an innovative online platform. His research has been extensively published in prestigious journals, and his work was featured in Bill Moyers' PBS documentary "On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying." Under his leadership, the master's program has become a model for training the next generation of palliative care specialists, combining clinical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care approaches.