Catherine A. Williams, M.Ed., MBA

Catherine Williams first joined Ashland University in 2014 after completing her graduate studies at Kent State University. She began her career at Ashland as a senior admissions representative for graduate, online, and adult students. It wasn’t long before she discovered her true passion—supporting student success. This led her into a series of leadership roles, including Assistant Director, Director, and then Executive Director of Student Success for graduate and online students.

Today, Catherine serves as Ashland University’s Assistant Provost for Student Success. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for a wide range of student support services, including academic advising, tutoring, career and life calling, accessibility services, and student success initiatives for correctional education programs. She also serves as Senior Advisor to the President for Student Success, contributing to institution-wide efforts focused on student achievement and retention.

In addition to her administrative leadership, Catherine is also an adjunct instructor in the College of Business and Economics. She has taught courses such as MGT 100: Contemporary Business, MGT 307: Organizational Theory and Design, BUS 151: Occupational Life Calling I, and MGT 343: Social Responsibility & Business Ethics.

Catherine is married to Jacob Williams, also an Ashland University MBA alumnus. Together, they reside in Medina, Ohio, with their two children, Myles (6) and Jack (2).

Education:

• MBA in Executive Management – Ashland University 
• M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and College Student Personnel – Kent State University 
• B.A. in Public Relations and Sport Management – Baldwin Wallace College