Episode 21: Empowering Student Futures: Dr. Dottie King on Shaping a Student-Centric Culture in Higher Education

Join host Sarah Hempstead for Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership as she interviews Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) President and CEO Dr. Dottie King. Since stepping into her role, Dr. King has advocated for Indiana’s 29 private, non-profit colleges and universities, drawing on her experiences as a professor and administrator. With a storied career that includes transforming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College through significant campus developments, Dr. King shares her leadership insights for fostering academic and community growth. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. King offers a glimpse into being a “rare bird” as a female in STEM to becoming an admired college president who oversaw record enrollments, academic program growth, an expansion of athletic offerings, and today, a sustained focus on addressing capital needs on  private college campuses throughout the state. Listen now to this inspiring conversation about navigating the challenges of higher education leadership and the impact of a creative vision on Indiana’s academic landscape.