Â鶹ŮÀÉ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura King as vice president of Strategy and Innovation. This newly created role was established to further strengthen student success and position the college at the forefront of academic excellence.
As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, Dr. King will oversee institutional research, planning, accreditation, marketing, and strategic communication. Serving as the chief strategy officer, she will align and direct strategic initiatives, enhance community and legislative affairs, and promote institutional effectiveness. This role will play an important part in driving Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s mission by implementing data-driven strategies and fostering a culture of innovation across the college community.
“We are thrilled to welcome Laura to our leadership team, as her appointment marks a key step in our ongoing pursuit of innovation and excellence," said Dr. Kristen Raney, president of Â鶹ŮÀÉ. "Her wealth of experience and commitment to student success will not only strengthen our institutional effectiveness but also open up exciting new avenues for growth and collaboration as we shape the future of our college.”
For more than 20 years, Dr. King has worked in both student affairs and institutional research at two-year and four-year institutions in Minnesota and Wisconsin, holding executive leadership positions for the last seven consecutive years. Prior to joining Â鶹ŮÀÉ, she served as the vice chancellor for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she led teams focused on strategic enrollment, data, and student engagement.
A passionate advocate for the transformative power of education, Dr. King has received grants and accolades for her leadership and has presented at numerous conferences on topics such as student success, strategic enrollment, co-curricular assessment, and crisis management.
Dr. King earned a doctorate in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota, a master's in college student development and administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a bachelor's in liberal arts with a music performance major from the University of Wisconsin-River Fall.
“This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformative work happening at Â鶹ŮÀÉ,” said Dr. Laura King. “I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated faculty and students to explore new frontiers in data analysis and innovation, ultimately enriching the educational experience for all.”
