Julie Furst-Bowe

About Julie Furst-Bowe

Experienced senior leader and consultant in higher education seeking further opportunities for consulting, coaching, facilitating, writing and speaking engagements.As a senior higher education executive and consultant, I bring more than 20 years of experience leading institutional transformation, academic strategy, and organizational effectiveness across diverse colleges and universities. My leadership journey has included roles as Chancellor, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer for public and private institutions ranging from to students, as well as Fulbright Senior Specialist and board-level advisor roles.My expertise lies in steering executive transitions, shaping academic portfolios, and guiding accreditation and institutional quality. I am frequently called upon to serve in interim and advisory capacities, partnering with boards and presidents to provide clarity and strategic direction during periods of change. Through several interim placements, I have advised executive teams on academic structure and strategic priorities, ensuring sustainable outcomes in complex environments.I have led institution-wide academic planning, program portfolio redesign, and transfer pathway alignment to ensure academic offerings are responsive to enrollment demand and workforce needs. My experience as a Higher Learning Commission Team Chair and Peer Reviewer and Senior Baldrige Examiner underscore my commitment to academic quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.My core competencies include academic and student affairs leadership, enrollment strategy, curriculum development, accreditation, workforce and economic development, strategic partnerships, and data-informed decision-making. I am passionate about building organizations that drive enrollment, student success, innovation, and institutional resilience.Actively engaged in consulting, I serve as an associate with leading firms, including Terra Firma, HYA, and CLICKS, and contribute to national and international initiatives on accreditation, quality, and career and technical education. My efforts have been recognized with numerous awards, including recognition from the Higher Learning Commission, the Baldrige Awards Program, Wisconsin Women in Higher Education, Women We Admire, the University of Minnesota, the American Society for Quality, and the International Vocation Education and Training Association. If you are seeking a leader or consultant with a proven record of executive transition, institutional strategy, and academic excellence, I welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

1. Team Chair, Advanced Peer Reviewer, Institutional Actions Council Member

   Higher Learning Commission

   Jan 2001 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Doctorate, Education

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• E-Learning
• Resume Writing
• Organizational Development
• Faculty Development
• Community Outreach
• Technology Needs Analysis
• Higher Education Administration
• Nonprofits
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Technology
• Enrollment Management
• Teaching
• Program Management
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Healthcare
• Instructional Design
• Academia
• Distance Learning
• Research
• Courses
• University Teaching
• College Teaching
• Staff Development
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• Career Development
• Accreditation
• Educational Technology
• Student Engagement
• Higher Education
• Volunteer Management
• Quality Improvement
• Public Speaking