Dr. Donna Loraine

Dr. Donna Loraine is vice president of Academic Affairs for DeVry Inc. and Dean of DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management.  More than 65,000 students are enrolled at its 93 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online.  DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.  DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.  For more information about DeVry University, visit www.devry.edu.

Previous to her current role, Loraine has held several positions throughout DeVry University, including Group and Regional Vice President of Operations.  She also served as President of DeVry University’s Atlanta, Georgia area campuses. In addition, she has served as President, Dean of Instruction and as an assistant professor and instructor at the Dallas campus.  Loraine also held the Dean of Academic Affairs position at DeVry’s Kansas City campus.  She has taught at the University of Texas at Dallas and Troy State University in Europe as well.
 
In addition to her academic experience, Loraine served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years, holding the titles of Chief of Tactical Operations and Senior Director for several radar and aircraft control units in Germany.  In these roles, she was responsible for providing support for European aircraft defense exercises during wartime simulations and conducting North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercises to test program effectiveness. She also has seven years private-sector industry experience, working in defense industry management.

Loraine is a member of many educational and professional organizations, including the National Association of Academic Affairs Administrators and the Women in Military Service for America.  In 1994, as a member of the American Society for Public Administration, she participated in a cultural exchange delegation to Russia and Estonia to share ideas and provide support in the areas of governmental budgeting and information systems.

Loraine holds doctorate and master’s degrees in Public Administration from the University of Colorado, a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy State University in Alabama, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business Administration from Park University in Missouri.