Laura Diede

Laura’s career in distance education began in 2002. She received her master’s in higher education administration from KU in 2009 and helped to establish the Center for Online & Distance Learning in 2011. As Director, Laura leads the CODL team, focusing on overall unit strategy and ensuring every team member has the resources and support they need to be successful. She oversees project management of online course development and coordination of faculty and student support services. She also serves as the University liaison for state authorization. In her spare time Laura enjoys traveling with friends and family, especially to sunny destinations.