Baker College of Auburn Hills has announced that Iris Lane, Ed.D., has returned to the campus as director of student affairs. In this new position, she is responsible for student success initiatives, including strengthening the quality of student services, student retention efforts and overall campus life.
Lane joined Baker College at the Auburn Hills campus in 2002. She advanced to dean of health sciences before transferring to Baker College of Port Huron as chief academic officer in 2011.
In addition to her new role, Lane will maintain her current position as dean of health sciences for the Clinton Township and Port Huron campuses through spring quarter.
“Iris has a wealth of in-depth knowledge of the learning process and the Baker College System,” said Peter W. Karsten, Ph.D., CPA, Baker College of Auburn Hills president. “She’s a welcome asset to our campus.”
Among her responsibilities for student success initiatives, Lane will oversee the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the learning support services provided there. The approximately 7,000-square-foot ARC was created in 2015, merging the library, advising and the learning and writing centers. It provides a stimulating environment — cutting-edge technology, moveable furniture and uniquely tailored learning spaces — that supports and encourages a variety of learning styles.
Lane expressed her enthusiasm for returning to the Auburn Hills campus, “I am looking forward to this new role at Baker College and am excited to be working with the outstanding staff and students at the Auburn Hills campus.”
For 15 years before joining Baker College Lane worked in various administrative and academic positions at technology and health care organizations.
She earned a doctorate in education from Walden University, a master’s in education from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s in health care administration from Detroit College of Business, now Davenport University.
The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 23,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College is a pioneer in distance education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus.
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