Dr. Dana Lawless-Andric
Biography
Over 25 years of experience in higher education focused on access, educational opportunity, community engagement, student success, and more. Dr. Dana was appointed to build University Outreach & Engagement in 2020 to lead the university’s commitment to strong community relationships and mission-driven educational access work.
Position
Dr. Dana leads University Outreach & Engagement. She specifically serves as the Town & Gown liaison for the City of Kent. She also leads work to develop and promote mission-driven university level educational and community-based outreach and access initiatives. She represents Kent State on various boards and community-based organizations too.
Experience
Prior to this role, Dr. Dana has served as an associate vice president for what is currently the Division of People, Culture & Belonging. She has worked at the state, regional and federal levels on policy and educational opportunities initiatives. She teaches in the departments of Cultural Foundations of Education; Higher Education Administration; and, Research & Evaluation.
Direct Reports
Sonya Williams
Jenn Bishop
Danielle Green-Welch
Donald Bean
Kristin Bechter
Sherylynn Chapman-Thomas
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Kent State University
Ph.D., Cultural Foundation, Kent State University
Expertise
Diversity Training and Dialogue Facilitation
Pre-College and College Student Success
STEM Outreach Recruitment and Retention
Strategic Planning & Budget Management
Awards/Achievements
- Leadership Akron Signature Class 35 Graduate, 2018-2019
- Kent State Institute for Excellence for Administrators graduate, November 2012
- Kent State University President’s Excellence Award, December 2010
- 30 For the Future, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce Award, September 2010
- Mentors, Mothers & Muses Women’s Center recognition, March 2010
- Kent State Leadership Academy Graduate, 2007
- James A. Rankin state award recipient in honor of service to minority and disadvantaged students in the State of Ohio, April 2006
- Selected State representative for the Educational Opportunity Association Institute for the Advancement of Program management CAS Standards Training, November 2004
- Kent State College of Education, Health & Human Services George E. Weber Graduate Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2000
- Outstanding Senior Woman of the Year, Spring 1998
- Terence Taylor Leadership Award (Senator of the Year), Spring 1997