Katie Scheie is a higher education professional with a 17-year journey in the field. Holding a Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Higher Education Administration, she consistently demonstrates a commitment to innovation and excellence.
In her role as Chief Operating Officer, Katie spearheads a multitude of strategic initiatives, where her expertise spans marketing and communications, enrollment, strategic partnerships, matriculation, articulation, student affairs, career services, institutional research, and student-facing technologies.
Proud to be part of an executive leadership team, Katie has played a pivotal role in steering her institution through transformative changes. The first involved her university’s purchase and affiliation agreement with the University of Arizona, a monumental step that required adept leadership and vision. The second being the termination of the contract with the institution’s OPM (Online Program Management) provider. Her strategic management paved the way for seamlessly bringing all those services in-house, an achievement that showcased her leadership acumen but also revolutionized the institution’s operational landscape.
Katie has demonstrated her leadership in navigating complexities while serving a predominantly minority adult learner student population. Her strategic thinking, budgeting, and forecasting skills are matched by her commitment to data-informed decision-making.