Natalie Harder
Natalie Harder | |
|---|---|
| 17th President of Coker University | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Wyatt |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University at Buffalo Carnegie Mellon University Old Dominion University |
Natalie Harder is an American academic administrator serving as the 17th president of Coker University since 2020.
Life
[edit]Harder is from Buffalo, New York.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University at Buffalo.[2] She completed a master's degree in finance from Carnegie Mellon University.[2] Harder received a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Old Dominion University.[2]
Harder was the executive director of the Erie Community College Foundation and the vice president of institutional advancement at Patrick & Henry Community College.[2] From 2012 to May 29, 2020, she was the chancellor of South Louisiana Community College.[2][3] In this role, she led the merger of the community and technical colleges to streamline operations and costs.[1] During her tenure, enrollment increased from 6,100 students to over 18,000.[1][4] On June 1, 2020, she became the 17th president of Coker University.[2][4] She is the first female in the role.[5] In 2024, her contract was extended through 2030.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Guidry, Leigh (May 7, 2020). "SLCC Chancellor Natalie Harder is leaving for Coker University job in South Carolina". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b c d e f "Natalie Harder Appointed the 17th President of Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina". Women In Academia Report. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "SLCC Chancellor Dr. Natalie Harder announces resignation". KATC News. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b Stickney, Ken (2020-05-07). "Harder to leave for S.C. position at Coker University, lauded for eight years of growth at SLCC". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b Benson, Adam (July 1, 2024). "Coker University president gets contract extension through 2030". WBTW. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- Living people
- University at Buffalo alumni
- Carnegie Mellon University alumni
- Old Dominion University alumni
- Patrick & Henry Community College faculty
- South Louisiana Community College faculty
- Coker University faculty
- Women heads of universities and colleges
- Heads of universities and colleges in the United States
- 21st-century American women academics
- 21st-century American academics