Ms. Watkins is the Director of Online Learning for the newly established University of Arkansas System eVersity. Ms. Watkins is responsible for building a core team of instructional designers to develop innovative online courses and faculty development programs for the university.

Previously she worked at the University of Texas at Arlington. As the Manager of Academic Partnerships, she oversaw the logistics and implementation of distance education programs with contracted vendors at the Center for Distance Education. Some of her tasks included interacting with professors in the creation of course materials, scheduling, and the coordination of various other logistical issues to ensure the successful completion of the established development and deployment strategy. Prior to this position, she served as Manager of Instructional Design at the Center for Distance Education.

She is currently in the dissertation phase of earning her doctorate degree in Distance Education from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA.

Ms. Watkins is the mother of two wonderful daughters, Jessica and Jennifer, and proud grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren!