Franklin University, Columbus, announces the appointment of former Bluffton resident Dr. Kathleen Herrmann as Director of Education Alliances.

Dr. Herrmann is an experienced professional who will provide a renewed sense of energy and commitment toward establishing and maintaining the numerous relationships the university holds with its various educational partners.

As the Education Alliances Director, Dr. Herrmann will lead the development and execution of community college and career and technical school relationship-building and engagement strategies, as well as lead the process of identifying, forecasting and developing articulation opportunities in support of the University's growth strategy.

In her role, she will direct all aspects of the relationship-building, engagement and recruitment discipline including management, program development and implementation, forecasting, and goal setting.

"I am excited to work for Franklin University as well as with all of our educational partners," said Dr. Herrmann. "I have a strong commitment to expanding educational opportunities for working adults and am excited to help share the many opportunities Franklin University can provide."

Dr. Herrmann comes to Franklin from the Lucas County Educational Service Center in Toledo, where she served as Executive Director. She has also served as an adjunct professor with Bowling Green State University.

Dr. Herrmann has been a recipient of the University of Dayton Joseph Rogus Scholarship for dissertation studies and has been awarded the Outstanding Young Educator Award from the Allen County Jaycees.

She has served on the Bluffton Child Development Center board of trustees, Cory-Rawson academic boosters, and as a United Way volunteer.

Dr. Herrmann holds memberships in ASCD, American Education Research Association, Educational Law Association, Educational Leadership Association, Learning Forward (National Staff Development Council), Ohio Career Technical Association (former member), and Phi Delta Kappa.

She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton; a Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Bowling Green State; and a B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Findlay College.

Dr. Herrmann also holds licensures for Superintendent; Elementary Principal; Supervisor; Guidance and Counseling; Elementary Education; and Health and Physical Education.

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online.

Franklin offers 29 Undergraduate Majors as well as five Graduate Programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. The University's MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.