معرفی
Lori M. Gonko, EdD, serves as Adjunct Instructor in Ferris State University's Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program under Extended and International Operations, while concurrently holding the position of Interim President at Henry Ford College. In her presidential role, she directs all institutional functions including strategic planning, academic operations, student services, and community relations.
Her academic credentials include:
- EdD in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University
- MA in English from Oakland University
- BA in English from Oakland University
Dr. Gonko's research centers on community college operational frameworks, with specific expertise in student success initiatives and support staff professional development. Her dissertation examined how frontline staff impact student retention, identifying critical training gaps and leadership strategies for community college environments. With over two decades of hands-on experience beginning at Macomb Community College - where she progressed from clerical staff to Manager of Career and Technical Education - she integrates practical administrative insights with academic theory in her teaching.
As Interim President of Henry Ford College, she oversees institutional strategy, budget allocation, academic programming, and community engagement. Her career trajectory from entry-level community college staff to presidential leadership provides unique perspective on institutional operations, making her particularly effective in mentoring future community college administrators through the DCCL program.
