February 22, 2016
La Roche College Board of Trustees Elects New Member
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2016 – Robert Lloyd Robinson of Austin, Texas, recently joined the La Roche University Board of Trustees.
Mr. Robinson is Senior Director of Strategic Services for Civitas Learning, a pioneering predictive analytics company in higher education, where he works with clients to deploy and use data-driven insights to increase student success. Previously he worked as Solutions Director for Blackboard Inc. and Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Educational Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Mr. Robinson is president of the United States Distance Learning Association Board of Directors, chair of the Distance Education Advisory Committee for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boards, and a 30-year volunteer for the Austin-Area Meals on Wheels. He earned his Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from St. Edward’s University.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctorate program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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