Moraine Park Technical College has selected Caroline Geary to serve as its next Vice President of Teaching and Learning. Effective May 28, Geary will assume her role as part of the president’s cabinet, serving as the College’s chief academic officer.

Geary brings over 20 years of experience in higher education, including extensive knowledge in curriculum, accessibility, and accreditation, as well as strengthening academic pathways that improve student success, degree completion and workforce outcomes.

“The Vice President of Teaching and Learning oversees the College’s largest unit and plays a critical role in supporting faculty, students and staff,” Bonnie Baerwald, Moraine Park president, said. “We were fortunate to have three highly qualified candidates, but Caroline’s skills, combined with feedback from the interview team and employees across the College, demonstrated a clear match with our vision and culture. I look forward to the many ways she will help us continue to move forward and serve our communities for years to come.”

Geary previously served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Curricular Affairs and Student Academic Achievement at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she led institutional strategy for curriculum, academic policy and student success. Geary has held a variety of roles in higher education, including faculty, department chair, associate dean and senior academic leader, before joining executive leadership.

“I’m honored to join Moraine Park Technical College during an exciting period of growth and opportunity,” Geary said. “I look forward to working in collaboration with our committed faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen teaching and learning, expand access, and ensure our programs continue to meet the evolving needs of students and employers.”

Geary holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Trinity College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and is a UW System LEAP Fellow and two-time recipient of Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. As a longtime Wisconsin resident, Dr. Geary is deeply committed to collaborative leadership and strengthening educational pathways that serve students, employers and taxpayers.

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Caroline Geary

About Moraine Park Technical College: At Moraine Park Technical College, our communities have the opportunity to reimagine what technical education looks like. With locations in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, Horicon, and West Bend, Moraine Park serves more than 15,000 students each year from all walks of life, each with unique educational goals and career pathways in mind.

As a leader in Wisconsin’s higher education landscape, the College is committed to transforming the perception of technical education–highlighting the immense local value and the endless paths to personal and professional success it provides.

At Moraine Park, Tech is…

Transformative – With more than 100 associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships, certificates, and customized training opportunities, Moraine Park offers hands-on learning that leads to real opportunity.

Resilient – Enrollment is consistently growing, with a recorded 9 percent increase last year, reflecting the value and relevance of our in-demand programs.

Trusted – Our value speaks for itself through our students and alumni influencing our local communities. Our health program graduates exceed national exam pass rate averages year after year, demonstrating the quality of instruction and preparation.

Responsive – Moraine Park continues to meet the evolving needs of our District by launching new programs and opening innovative learning spaces—like an AI Data Specialist program and three new referendum-funded facilities: the Advanced Manufacturing and Trades Facility in Fond du Lac, the Horicon Regional Center for advanced fire training and the Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics Lab in West Bend.

Evolving – With more than 100 articulation agreements in place, students can transfer to a four-year partner institution with guaranteed junior status and save significantly on the cost of obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

Cutting Edge – Moraine Park’s accreditation was recently reaffirmed through the 2033–34 academic year, proving our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

With a legacy of more than 100 years, Moraine Park proves that Tech is Timeless—and for us, the journey is far from over. Imagine What’s Next.

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Submitted by Moraine Park Technical College