Tanya R. Mooney, EdD
Department Head, Learning and Information Studies
Biography
Dr. Tanya R. Mooney serves as a Department Head in the College of Integrative Learning at the University of Arizona Global Campus. With a career built on service, leadership, and a deep understanding of educational needs, Dr. Mooney brings a wealth of experience to her role in the Department of Learning and Information Studies. She first served for twelve years in the United States Air Force before transitioning into education in 2005.
Since 2008, she has been a dedicated faculty member, instructing undergraduate and graduate students in key areas like information literacy, digital fluency, college reading strategies, and educational psychology. Her educational career includes significant hands-on leadership roles, such as serving as a principal, developing educational programs and curriculum, leading accreditation reviews, and contributing to scholarly books, textbooks, and journals. Dr. Mooney is passionate about continuous professional improvement and regularly presents her insights at national and international conferences.