Dr Liz Goode has been instrumental in the implementation of Southern Cross University’s new academic delivery model, the Southern Cross Model. Her focus as an educator is on preparing and empowering students from diverse backgrounds for university study in both blended and fully online modes. She has taught in the Preparing for Success Program in SCU College and she is also the recipient of an Office for Learning and Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, and several Vice Chancellor's Citations. Her current research interests include pedagogy, engagement and success in online and blended education, with a specific focus on non-traditional students in enabling programs.