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Dr. Sergio Costa, Director of Online Learning and lecturer in the department of Community Health and Social Sciences, has been appointed Interim Assistant Dean for Digital Learning, Marketing and Communications.
Dr. Costa is an online program development professional with over 20 years of experience. He teaches courses in social behavioral health and policy. He holds a PhD in political science, a master’s degree in education and is certified in digital and integrative marketing. His interests include digital innovation in pedagogy, educational technology, future of workforce and education, political and social science approaches to public health inquiry and related areas.
Before coming to CUNY SPH, Dr. Costa was Director of Distance Learning at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health and worked several years at Pearson Education in Boston on innovative educational services for college students.
“Our school holds so much talent and expertise—in our faculty, staff and students who often come to us with many years of experience across so many sectors,” Costa says. “My task is to ensure that we are visible to NYC, nationally and globally and that we are showcasing our strengths and value to the broadest audiences. Our multimodal programs—online, hybrid and in-person—offer options while ensuring high quality learning.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Sergio to this new role and look forward to working closely with him as we grow as an institution and adapt to the rapidly evolving learning environment,” says Dean Ayman El-Mohandes.
