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Harris Search Associates recruits Kate O’Connor as Dean of the College of Engineering Technology at Ferris State University

Following an extensive national search that included a highly competitive candidate pool from across the country, we are pleased to announce the recruitment of Kate O’Connor as Dean of the College of Engineering Technology at Ferris State University.

Dr. O’Connor joined Ferris State and has served as the interim dean since July 2023. Prior to her tenure at Ferris State, she held a decade of leadership positions at the Marywood University School of Architecture in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

O’Connor holds a Master of Architecture from Tulane University and two bachelor’s degrees from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Her pedagogical pursuit explores community visioning through design thinking, and her current research interest is related to transdisciplinary leadership and creativity for sustainability.

Ferris State University (Ferris), is a public university in Big Rapids, Michigan with a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and commitment to innovative educational opportunities.