Press Release

Martucci Named Dean at Oglethorpe

ATLANTA - Dr. Karen Martucci of Alpharetta has been named Dean of University College and Academic Resources at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Martucci will assume her duties at Oglethorpe January 26.

"Dr. Martucci will provide outstanding leadership in this position," said Oglethorpe University President Dr. Donald S. Stanton. "We are pleased to welcome her to Oglethorpe."

Martucci will have responsibility for developing and sustaining student recruitment and retention efforts for Oglethorpe’s non-traditional education programs and summer school, which are offered through University College. She will also be responsible for hiring and supervision of the faculty in University College. In Oglethorpe’s traditional day program, she will supervise academic resources including the experiential education program, academic resource center, office of career services, urban leadership program and learning disabilities services.

University College is Oglethorpe University’s continuing education program and caters to working adults. It consists of credit courses for undergraduates, graduate courses in business administration and education, and non-credit courses in computer training and certified financial planning. In keeping with its mission to educate working adults, University College courses are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends.

Oglethorpe University offers several academic resource programs for its students. The Academic Resource Center provides group and individual tutoring and other academic activities for students free of charge. The Urban Leadership Program, which has received major funding from The Rich Foundation, was begun in 1994 to help students cultivate the characteristics, habits, skills and understanding necessary for leadership in the 21st century through a balance of courses, workshops, and various on and off campus experiences. In addition to these programs, Oglethorpe offers extensive career counseling and experiential education programs including intern and externship programs in all academic disciplines.

"We are very pleased to have Dr. Martucci in the new dean’s position at Oglethorpe University," said Oglethorpe University Provost Dr. Nancy H. Kerr. "She has a strong appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education, and she brings with her extensive experience in providing leadership for college programs."

Martucci most recently served as acting vice president for academic affairs and academic dean at Life College in Atlanta. She received her B.A. in sociology from Furman University, her M.Ed. in student personnel in higher education from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. in educational administration from The American University.

Martucci served as director of career services at Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and at Catonsville Community College in Baltimore, Maryland. She also served as career planning and placement director at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah.

Oglethorpe University is an independent, highly-selective, coeducational liberal arts institution located in Atlanta. Oglethorpe University’s educational programs are in the arts and sciences, business administration and teacher education. In addition, a master’s degree in teacher education, a master’s degree in business administration and programs of continuing education for adults are offered through University College.

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