You’ve arrived at the Office of Academic Innovation, where we turn ideas into action by fueling teaching and learning, applied research, and community engagement through design-driven thinking, emerging technologies, and collaboration.
“The Office of Academic Innovation at Texas State University advances the university’s commitment to academic excellence by fostering transformative teaching, learning, and research experiences. We ensure curricular quality by overseeing program accreditation, assessment, general education, catalog management, and all curricular processes, as well as coordinating commencement. At the same time, we champion innovation in the development of new academic pathways, the integration of emerging, immersive, and creative technologies, and the expansion of micro-credential and lifelong learning opportunities. By leveraging data-driven insights, collaborative partnerships, and forward-thinking initiatives, we empower faculty, staff, and students to reimagine education, drive student success, and position Texas State as a leader in academic innovation, creativity, and discovery.”
Dr. Jorge F. Figueroa Flores
Vice Provost for Academic Innovation
Who we are
Our interdisciplinary team partners with faculty, staff, and students at Texas State to advance high-impact teaching, learning, and curricular pathways supporting R1 aspirations. We lead data-informed curriculum and program development, integrate emerging technologies, and expand flexible learning opportunities that strengthen academic quality, accelerate student success, and amplify impact.
What We Do
Learn more about the work happening in the Office of Academic Innovation.
Enhance Your Degree
COURSERA CAREER ACADEMY
The Coursera Career Academy offers industry-recognized Career Certificates at no charge to Texas State students, faculty, and staff. Career Certificate programs are focused learning experiences that provide a flexible pathway to gain employer-aligned competencies valued by both industry and academic institutions. Whether advancing within your field or exploring new career opportunities, these certificates offer a smart way to strengthen your expertise alongside or beyond your degree.
Academic Innovation Fund
The Academic Innovation Fund invites philanthropic partners to join us in accelerating our academic transformation by providing both financial and in-kind support that will scale our existing capabilities, empower our faculty and students, and expand our impact across the communities we serve.