King named vice chancellor of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives

Leader of new university unit to begin duties June 7
​Jerry Poling | May 7, 2021

Laura King has been appointed the vice chancellor of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Chancellor Katherine Frank announced Friday, May 7.

King is vice president of Student Affairs at Saint Paul College, a community college in St. Paul that is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. She will begin work Monday, June 7, at UW-Stout.

Laura King
Laura King / Contributed photo

“Joining the University of Wisconsin-Stout is an honor,” King said. “My belief in the power of education, to change the lives of students and positively impact our communities, aligns with the spirit and commitment demonstrated in UW-Stout’s mission. I look forward to working with the campus community to focus on enrollment and student success.”

King will provide leadership and strategic direction for the newly formed unit, which includes Admissions, Advisement Center, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, Stout Online, Professional Education, and Continuing Education.

“Dr. King’s experience developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing accreditation and managing data collection and analysis processes positions her well to lead the new unit and advance UW-Stout’s mission as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University,” Frank said.

King has a Ph.D. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota; a M.S.Ed. in college student development and administration from UW-La Crosse; and a B.S. in music performance with a minor in biology from UW-River Falls. 

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