Gateway Names Dr. Laura Urban as ProvostCovington, Ky. – Dr. Laura Urban has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Gateway Community and Technical College, effective June 14. Covington, Ky. – Dr. Laura Urban has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Gateway Community and Technical College, effective June 14. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Urban as our chief academic officer,” said Gateway President/CEO Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “In addition to her broad experience as an administrator, she brings a wealth of teaching experience and a background as a consultant and evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission, the accreditation association for the northern and central part of the United States. We believe Dr. Urban’s talent and insight will be invaluable as Gateway continues its growth and outreach to the Northern Kentucky community.” Dr. Urban previously served as chief academic officer and dean at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, a Native American tribal college, a post she had held since 2006. From 1997 to 2006, she was director of institutional effectiveness and dean of instructional planning at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Between 1990 and 1997, she was the director of small business development/ instructor of business , and outreach program manager at The University of Wisconsin-Superior, part of that state’s university system. Dr. Urban began her career in education as a civilian working with the Army in Germany where she served as senior education services director, education services specialist and guidance counselor, positions she held from 1979-1986. Dr. Urban worked for the City of Savannah, Ga., as director of training and employee development from 1988 to 1990. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northland College, a master’s degree in college student personnel administration from Colorado State University, and a Ph.D. in Education from Capella University. Her teaching experience includes instruction in business and leadership development. She also holds numerous certifications from a wide array of councils and organizations. Dr. Urban will reside in Independence. *** Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Gateway Community and Technical College. GCTC enrolls more than 4,200 students and offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in 30 subject areas. Classes are provided at GCTC locations in Boone County, Covington/Park Hills, and Edgewood. Through partnerships with more than 400 local businesses, GCTC provides customized, short-term training to more than 3,000 other people. Find out how to “start here and go anywhere” at www.gateway.kctcs.edu. GCTC is one of 16 colleges that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Every year, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System provides real opportunity to real people—transforming the economy of the entire state by transforming the lives of the people who live in it. Help us continue transforming lives in our state's economy by joining the Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges at kctcs.edu. |
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