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