Asim Ali - Bio
Dr. Asim Ali serves as Executive Director of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, where he leads institutional strategy at the intersection of instructional innovation, digital learning, and emerging technologies. He oversees a multidisciplinary team of eight direct reports and more than 100 professionals, graduate students, and staff across Auburn Online, Biggio Teaching, Biggio Technology, Biggio Testing, and Engaged and Active Student Learning (EASL) classrooms and facilities.
Ali co-leads Auburn’s augmented and virtual reality initiative (AUX) in partnership with the Office of Information Technology and co-leads artificial intelligence initiatives and advises senior leaders on AI strategy and ethical implementation. He also serves on the leadership team guiding Auburn’s university-wide digital accessibility compliance efforts, where he developed a faculty-centered service to support scalable course remediation and sustainable accessibility practices, ensuring Auburn serves all learners.
As Founding Director of Auburn Online (2014–2019), Ali expanded Auburn’s online footprint by more than 300 percent and led the launch of the university’s first fully online undergraduate degree completion programs. His leadership established a centralized model for instructional design, market analysis, and continuous improvement that continues to support high-quality online and hybrid offerings. He has also partnered with faculty to launch Auburn First, the university’s dual enrollment program.
Nationally, Ali advises university leadership teams across the country on online strategy, academic innovation, and artificial intelligence in higher education. He serves on the Board of UPCEA, the leading national association for professional, continuing, and online education, and will serve as Board President, advancing the organization’s strategic priorities.
Ali joined Auburn in 2004 and previously served in the College of Education, where he led information technology and accreditation data collection initiatives for the college. In addition to his administrative leadership, he teaches Introduction to Information Systems Management in the Harbert College of Business as adjunct instructor in the Business Analytics and Information Systems department.
Ali holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, a master’s degree in information systems management, and a Ph.D. in adult education from Auburn University. He and his wife live in Auburn with their three children.
