Head of the Class

I am eager and ready
to take the next step
with Salisbury.

– Dr. Laurie Couch

As an academic leader with nearly three decades of classroom and administrative success, Laurie Couch was a natural choice as SU’s new provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.

Coming to Salisbury from Morehead State University, KY, following a national search, she will oversee faculty, research, study abroad/away and other components of SU’s academic mission, including academic policy and budgeting, curriculum, faculty development, student advising and support, enrollment and retention, assessment, instructional technology and accreditation. She also will play a leading role in guiding University outreach initiatives such as Delmarva Public Media.

“I am committed to the ideals of Salisbury University and the forward-looking, transparent approach SU is taking toward its vision of planning for student success in all aspects of University work,” said Couch. “I am eager and ready to take the next step with Salisbury.”

With a relational, strategic and data oriented leadership style, Couch values shared governance, accountability, continuous improvement, and the significance of a well-designed, high-quality educational experience.

“Dr. Couch has a demonstrated record of working closely with faculty, staff and students to ensure the best academic experience possible,” said SU President Carolyn Ringer Lepre. “Her background in teaching, research, enrollment, retention, strategic planning, course design and grant writing, along with her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, undergraduate research and student success, make her an ideal addition to Salisbury.

“I look forward to working with her as we continue to move SU forward with excellence.”