Lynn D. Akey, Ph.D.

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Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Dr. Lynn D. Akey is the seventh Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, bringing over 25 years of experience in higher education. Her expertise is in student success, data analytics, and integrated planning, with a proven record of increasing enrollment, retention, and closing success gaps for underrepresented students at previous institutions.

Driven by a profound belief in educations power to transform lives, Lynn is deeply committed to student-focused success. This passion is personal, as her son is also a student at UW-Parkside. He describes her as the "hardest working person" he knows, highlighting her dedication to the university community and its students.

At her official inauguration as Chancellor, she was introduced by her son, Konner Akey, a senior at the university.

Personality Overview

Thoughtful In Approach

Slow To Decisions

Risk-averse

They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.  They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally. They prefer to follow rules and procedures.

Topics They Care About

Student-Focused Success
A core theme of her career; she has a proven record of increasing student retention, completion rates, and closing success gaps for underserved populations.
Data-Informed Strategy
Leverages analytics and integrated planning to drive institutional decisions, a skill honed through extensive leadership and her involvement with the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP).
University-Industry Partnerships
Actively shifting the university's role from an education provider to a strategic partner with local businesses to enhance workforce development in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2024
Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
2-2019 - 12-2023
Vice President for Student Success, Analytics and Integrated Planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato
12-2017 - 2-2019
Associate Vice President for Institutional Research, Strategy and Effectiveness at Minnesota State University, Mankato
7-2016 - 7-2022
Board of Directors at Society for College and University Planning
11-2013 - 12-2017
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Education

MA from Bowling Green State University
BS from Truman State University

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