Natalie Harder | |
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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 Harderis an American academic administrator serving as the 17th president of Coker University since 2020.
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]