Michael Fleming

Michael has been a key contributor at SPS since 2012, building infrastructure and expertise that have fundamentally shaped how the school delivers online education at scale. As Senior Director of Online Support and Academic Technology (OSAT), he leads a specialized team with deep fluency across learning management systems, educational technology, online meeting/collaboration solutions, systems administration, faculty training, and helpdesk operations. OSAT has become a crucial support for SPS faculty at the intersection of educational technology and pedagogy. Most recently, spearheading initiatives to equip faculty with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate an AI-transformed academic landscape. This work encompasses AI literacy resources, AI summits, practical AI training, and access to vetted AI tools.

Michael brings an unusually broad perspective to his role. Beyond the university, he is an active figure in the contemporary art world, having founded several gallery spaces, exhibiting art around the world, and running a culture blog. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (Performance) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Certificate in Business from Columbia University.