Laura J. Treanor

Experience

• 

  Barton College

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Associate Professor
• 

  West Virginia University

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Assistant Professor
• 

  Roanoke College

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Associate Professor
• 

  Baker College

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

  Overview: Officer of the College, Director of Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Designed institutional strategic initiatives and plans, drove institutional competitiveness efforts and evaluated overall institutional effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: Developed and maintained key internal and external strategic partnerships; Developed and implemented ongoing research and analysis, peer comparison, environmental scans, key trends, KPIs and progress on strategic initiatives; Developed institutional strategy; Ensured institutional viability and positioning for competitive advantage; Oversaw and directed collection and analysis of relevant, high-quality data, including projections, program feasibility, ROI, and predictive analytics that addressed institutional and academic issues, performance and health; Maintained external and internal data systems; Researched and communicated external environmental issues affecting higher education and implications for institutional planning and decision making. Show less Overview: Reported to the Campus President as a member of the President’s cabinet and Officer of the College; designed campus strategic plan; fostered teaching excellence and learner-centered instruction; provided strategic and visionary leadership for 4 Deans, 31 full- and part-time program directors, 30 full-time faculty, approximately 400 part-time/adjunct faculty, academic support services personnel, registrar, advisors and administrative support staff. Managed an $8.9 - $12.6 million budget. Key Responsibilities: Leadership of entire academic division; Preparation and management of academic budget; Strategic oversight of program development, instructional quality, advising, library, Academic Resource Center and Writing Center; Professional development for all Academic personnel; Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives; Conflict resolution and mediation; Operationalizing multi-campus initiatives related to instructional effectiveness, learner-centered instruction and technology integration; Oversight of all accreditation efforts; K-12 partnerships for articulation, direct credit, dual enrollment and early/middle college; Chairperson for Judiciary Disciplinary Appeal Committee; System Academic Policy Committee; Compliance with regulatory standards for Affordable Care Act, Clery Act, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title IX (Compliance Officer) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Facility and space planning; Board of Regents reporting; Member of Campus Operations Committee, Crisis Response Team. Show less

  • System Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Vice President For Academics

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2016
• 

  Vincennes University

  Jun 2018 - now

  Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty

  Overview: Senior Vice President and chief academic officer of the university with major responsibility for instructional systems, programming, and personnel. Advises President on all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of academic policies and programs and scholarly activities, including budgetary support and personnel recommendations. Responsible for providing leadership and general management of instructional programs and personnel supervision and evaluation, professional development, instructional support, promotion and tenure. Co-founder and co-chair of the University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. Show less

• 

  ACE Women's Indiana Network

  Jan 2021 - now

  State Co-Chair

  ACE Women's Network of Indiana is the professional network for Indiana women in higher education. A 15-member Executive Board led by two State co-chairs conducts the network's activities along with Institutional Representatives. As a community that is inclusive of all women, the network strives to inspire, develop and support women leaders to transform higher education.

• 

  Tobias Leadership Center

  Oct 2023 - now

  Tobias Fellows Advisory Board Member

  The Tobias Fellows Advisory Board supports the growth of the mission and delivery of the Tobias Fellows Program, housed within the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence at Indiana University, Indianapolis. The Fellows Program is a prestigious program designed for experienced leaders to engage in transformative leadership experiences to create empowered leaders who are ready for 21st century challenges.