Colleen Larsen

Director of Student Success

Work responsibilities:

  • Equal Opportunity
    • Liaison to the WTCS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
    • Coordinated and developed system-wide events focused on closing gaps in student success metrics
  • Disability Services
    • Coordinate and support the WTCS Disability Services Committee
    • System Liaison to Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
    • System Liaison to the Wisconsin Community for Transition (WICOT)
  • Veteran Services
    • Coordinate and support the WTCS Veteran Services Committee
    • Member of Military Credit for Prior Learning Work Group
  • Global Education
    • System liaison to the WTCS Global Education Committee
    • Approve instructional areas 140 (Global Education and Services) and 141 (Global Language and Studies)
  • Liaison to WI Bureau of Refugee Programs
    • Member of State Refugee Advisory Committee
    • Coordinator of WTCS Refugee Contacts community of practice.
  • Office for Civil Rights
    • Member of team conducting college reviews for the Office for Civil Rights
  • Perkins V
    • Grant manager for Student Success Grant
    • One of three grant managers for the Targeting Attainment Gaps in CTE Grant

About me:

I came to the WTCS in 2017 with a background in international relations, English language teaching, community development, and global education. I have worked with a variety of educational institutions both in the United States and abroad and am passionate about closing gaps in success metrics through holistic community-driven solutions. I work to support college staff across the state in identifying best practices, creating strong community relationships, and removing barriers to success for all student populations.

B.S. in International Relations

M.S. in Global Education at University of Wisconsin

PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis