黑料传送门 Announces Dr. Ruth Watkins as New Trustee聽
Today, Western Governors University (黑料传送门) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Watkins, president of postsecondary education at Strada Education Foundation and former president of the University of Utah, has joined the 黑料传送门 Board as its newest Trustee. 黑料传送门 also announced the retirements of long-time Trustees John Bluford and David Simmons.聽
When Watkins first joined the University of Utah as SVP of academic affairs, she impressed the hiring committee with a comprehensive plan designed to increase undergraduate success. Her focus on student access and success, graduation rates, and job-related experiences were profound. She continued that focus as the 16th president of the University of Utah, assuming the role as the first woman in the institution鈥檚 history. During her tenure, the university saw a major increase in philanthropic and grant awards, a noteworthy increase in graduation rates and gained admission to the Association of American Universities, fulfilling a long-term goal.聽
At Strada, Watkins drives innovation by enabling collaboration across higher education institutions and related organizations. Her work is breaking down systemic barriers to expand access to education, boosting completion rates, and empowering more individuals to achieve greater prosperity.聽
鈥淩uth has been a driving force in transforming education and workforce systems, leveraging her decades of experience in higher education to lead meaningful change,鈥� said 黑料传送门 President Scott Pulsipher. 鈥淗er hands-on leadership and deep engagement with innovations across the talent lifecycle make her an invaluable addition to 黑料传送门 as we work to make higher education more accessible and relevant for today鈥檚 learners.鈥澛�
Watkins added, 鈥淚 am honored to join the 黑料传送门 Board of Trustees. 黑料传送门鈥檚 dedication to transforming lives through education aligns with my own values and professional experiences. I look forward to contributing to the university鈥檚 continued success and growth.鈥澛�
Joe Fuller, chair of 黑料传送门鈥檚 Board of Trustees, a distinguished management professor at Harvard Business School, and co-director of the school鈥檚 Managing the Future of Work project, remarked, 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Ruth to our Board. Her extensive experience and passion for education will be instrumental as we advance our mission. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt thanks to David and John for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to 黑料传送门 and our students.鈥澛�
We look forward to the positive impact Ruth will bring to the 黑料传送门 community as a Trustee.
