Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Lauri Dreher
Dreher, Lauri
Associate Dean of Articulation and Academic Partnerships
Dr. Lauri Dreher served as the Associate Dean of the School of Business at Yavapai College, where she provided strategic leadership for innovative academic models, online program development, and transfer aligned bachelor’s pathways. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, she is recognized for advancing scalable, student-centered approaches that improve access, mobility, and completion. Dr. Dreher played a key role in launching Yavapai College’s first bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Science in Business, and in designing a three-year, reduced-credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Business degree—one of the first of its kind nationally and the first offered by a community college. Her work includes building accelerated and online-friendly program structures, developing clear transfer pathways, and leading cross-institutional articulation efforts that support seamless progression from associate to bachelor’s degrees. She also co-chairs the college’s Strategic Planning Committee, contributing to institution-wide planning, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making. Dr. Dreher holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Northern Colorado, a master’s degree in international management from the University of Denver, and a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. Her leadership is grounded in transformational principles that emphasize collaboration, accountability, and purposeful change.
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[5778] Community College Bachelor’s Degrees - Year 4!
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- School Counseling
Join us to see how community colleges are meeting the needs of our students and local communities through bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields. With this presentation, we continue our commitment to providing an annual update on programs available across the State.
