Kara Ostlund

Kara Ostlund, Ed.D., currently serves as Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse since July 2018, also holding several roles including Title IX Investigator and Clery Coordinator. Previously, Kara worked at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as Hall Director and at Catawba College in multiple capacities, including Director of Freshmen Orientation Retreats and Associate Dean of Students. Earlier experience includes positions at Winthrop University and Middle Tennessee State University as an Area Coordinator. Kara Ostlund earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and holds a Master's in College Student Development and a Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences from Appalachian State University.